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Discover PetiteKnit's modern Scandinavian knitting patterns, yarn choices, and why these designs have become essential for contemporary knitters.Read now -
Sandnes Garn Online Shop Guide: Your 2026 Shopping Companion
Discover the ultimate Sandnes Garn online shop guide for 2026. Explore yarns, patterns, expert tips, and NZ buying advice for a seamless knitting experience.Read now -
Mohair Knitting Explained: How to Use 2-Ply Mohair (and When to Choose an Alternative)
Read nowMohair knitting is one of the most misunderstood topics in modern hand knitting.
For some knitters, mohair is synonymous with softness, elegance, and beautifully light garments. For others, it brings to mind itchiness, fuzz, and a firm “no thank you.” And for many, it sits somewhere in the middle — confusing, optional, and often skipped when a pattern suggests it.
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Understanding Our Pattern Options
Read nowAt Wild and Woolly Yarns, we offer two types of knitting patterns: If there is no option to choose Printed or Download then this pattern writer does not provide us with digital copies and the pattern is then only available...
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Grin and Bear It!
Read nowSo, Old Bear is back in solitary confinement at the shop whilst we all sit out Level 4 in our comfy homes.We are, unfortunately, closed until further notice and any online orders will not be processed until a move down...
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It’s Her Majesties Birthday…
Read nowHer Majesty is ‘tickled pink’ at the thought of her upcoming family birthday party. We’re all looking forward to this coming long weekend, courtesy of Queen Elizabeth, who is celebrating her 95th Birthday on Monday. I suspect this year’s...
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Keep Calm & Carry-On Knitting
Read nowLet me run this idea by you, it isn’t Rocket Science, and maybe it's a proposal Jacinda may be interested in.Here goes...Instead of meeting up with unwell family friends, frequenting fast food outlets, or even going to the gym (especially...
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23rd April 2020
Read nowPhew, I'm Back In Business!

Self Portrait
slopping around in my slippers and spending quality time with my kidsIt's been a long wait, but finally, our online shop is open, you can now indulge in a little retail therapy. I'm sure many of you have worked your way through your 'stash' and would like a lovely new project to get you through the next few weeks.
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15th November 2018
Read nowSimple linen knit T.shirt,
plastic on our beaches and I'm so sad.
Peek of the storeThe photograph above serves two purposes. Firstly, for those of you from out of town, or overseas it gives you a little peek of our store. We like to think we are a modern wool shop, but that we also have character, history and integrity. All our shop fittings, the shelving, the sofa, display tables and interesting knik-knaks are all are recycled, re purposed, acquired or inherited. Even Harry, my Labrador is recycled.