The Sussex Yarn Collection

18/06/2026

I just had to mention the football ⚽️ stuff!

17/06/2026

Come in, get stocked up and don't be disappointed!

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16/06/2026

Happy Sussex Day!

12/06/2026

Isn't this top gorgeous! Crocheted using King Cole Fjord Baby colour Saga, edged with Stylecraft Special DK Bluebell. It is a perfect match.
Baby yarn is not just for babies!

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03/06/2026

It is Small Business Week from 1st-7th June.
Support your local High Street and keep it open.
I am on the map, have a look and come in to get a discount!

https://entrepreneurscircle.org/sbw/

Stand alongside thousands of independent businesses across Britain and be visibly recognised as part of the country's small business economy.

20/05/2026

We’ll be closed tomorrow (Thursday 21st May) so start thinking about what fun project you’re going to start and we’ll be open again on Friday 22nd to help! See you then!

19/05/2026

Join the Crocheter revolution!
We have a beginners class tomorrow at 10am to 12.30pm.
Get out of this dismal rain and get crochetting. Come and have a fun morning with us at the yarn shop with tea/coffee and biscuits!
Book on line or by phone or in the shop.

14/05/2026

One of the most common questions I get is “How do I substitute yarn in a pattern?”.

It's very easy - all you have to remember, is don't substitute on weight - do it on meters / yards.

Firstly, look at your pattern and find the total grams required for the size you want to make and the number of meters per ball required.

For example, you have a jumper which requires 3 balls of 100g acrylic DK yarn. But you want to knit it in a wool DK yarn. Wool weighs more than acrylic, so you can't do a straight substitution.

It's time for maths. Look at your pattern and the yarn suggested. If each of your 100g acrylic DK balls is 298m long and your pattern asks for 3 balls that means:

(Total grams ÷ grams per ball) × meters per ball = total meters needed.
(300g ÷ 100g) x 298m = 894m

Now, you need to work out how many balls of your new wool DK you'd need to make the same pattern. Say each ball of your wool DK is 225m per 100g.

So then you do some more maths:

Total meters needed ÷ meters per ball = number of balls needed

So in this case it would be:
894m ÷ 225m = 3.9 balls

Always round up the balls and, when in doubt, take an extra ball. Don't forget to do a gauge!

Buy metres not grams!

12/05/2026

What We're Loving this Tuesday!

Hasn't it turned a bit chilly this week - the Ice Saints are doing their thing!
With this in mind, I have gone with knitting socks (you can always prepare for gifting in the winter months!)

I have used Adriafil Knitcol 100% Merino. I love the way you get the stripes and fairisle effect.

We have some beautiful colours in. Go on, give it a try! Knitting socks is super therapeutic and they are loved by young and old!

11/05/2026

New crochet lessons now up on the site! Tunisian, beginners, or corner to corner - plenty to choose from. Buy online https://www.sussexyarn.co.uk/crochet-classes or in store.