Welcome to Yarn Barn - the wool shop
New Yarns
It's getting warmer Summer is on its way...............
Its time to get into Spring/Summer mode and start using some of the new cotton and linen DK yarns that are now in stock - Moonbeam and Linen Drape from Stylecraft and Cotton Top from King Cole
About Us
Yarns and Patterns Galore!
We are situated on the top floor of the Albert Mill in Milnrow - between Rochdale and Oldham.
We have a large and varied selection of yarns and patterns in store to keep you busy and help you create garments, baby clothes, blankets, homewares toys etc........
Workshops and Stitch and Bitch groups
We hold 3 groups each week, including Crochet Club on Saturdays - see below on the workshop and groups section for more details
We also run workshops
There's more in store
As well as yarns and patterns from Sirdar, King Cole and Stylecraft (including Special DK for all our avid crocheters) we have a good selection of knitting needles, crochet hooks and other haberdshery including KnitPro, Clover and Pony. DMC Embroidery threads and cross stitch kits. And a lots of buttons.................
Workshops and Groups
Stitch and Bitch Groups
We have 3 groups each week.
We meet every Wednesday and Saturday 1pm until 3pm and Thursday nights 7pm until 9pm.
Come and join us to knit, crochet, swap ideas, chat and have a laugh!
You can also have a brew, biscuits and sometimes cake!
You can come along to any or all of our sessions or just come along as and when suits you.
£3.50 per session
Beginners Crochet
On the first Saturday of the month we have a tutor, Alex from MoHo Crafts that comes to the shop to teach beginners, from 10.30am until 12.30pm, this is for complete beginners and 'left handers' are welcome.
Please contact us to book a place as she only takes 6 pupils, so that you get the right amount of attention.
Cost is £15 and includes materials and refreshments
Intermediate Crochet
On the first Saturday of the month we have a tutor, Alex from MoHo Crafts that comes to Crochet Club (see above) to teach intermediate level, from 1.00pm until 3.00pm. this will help you continue your crochet journey on from the beginners workshop.
Please contact us to book a place as spaces are limited. Cost is £15 and includes materials and refreshments
Places are limited so please contact us to secure a place.
