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There are many different types of knitting needles on the market, and it can be difficult to decide which type is best for you. In this blog post, we will discuss the different types of knitting needles and what material is best for you. There are a variety of materials that can be used for knitting needles, including bamboo, metal, plastic / acrylic, wooden, carbon fiber, and more.Read now -
Wild & Woolly Yarns Needs a New Owner
Read nowI’ve come to the end of my knitting,‘retirement’ beckons,and Wild &Woolly Yarns is in need of a new owner. I’m ready for a new adventure Well, I expect that grabbed your attention and jolted you out of that imminent ‘back...
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A Little Bit About Me
Read nowHello Yarn Lovers, Claire here. Fran has been busy with her knitting needles and watercolour brushes so has asked if I could write a few words for the newsletter. Something along the lines of “all about yourself…your no nonsense, traditional...
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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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Knitting Is Officially And Olympic Sport…
Read nowKnitting is Oficially an Olympic Sport! And a fellow Brit has won the gold medal! Best concentrate, even an Olympian can drop a stitch! Claire and I, both being Pom’s, would like to congratulate the diver, Tom Daley, on his...
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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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Here We Go Again...I'm Sure I've Used This Title Before!
Read nowI know Jacinda has our best interests at heart, but I for one, am coming to the end of my tether. The snap Auckland Level 3 Lockdown means that my little wool shop will be closed for the next...
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Three Wise Men...Yeah Right!
Read nowThis is possibly the briefest newsletter ever, (phew I hear you say) and it's just to let you know that I'm closing the shop at 2pm on Christmas Eve and reopening at 10am on Tuesday 5th January. Our...