A Social Enterprise formed through a shared passion for yarn
Our Online Shop
We operate as a Social Enterprise, which means every penny from our shop sales and events goes back into our community. Our work is driven by four core aims: improving mental health and wellbeing, reducing social isolation, preserving heritage yarn and textile skills, and opening doors to training and employment in the textile industry.
We support a range of small independent businesses in stocking their products. We cater for all budgets and project types we also stock a range of commercial brands such as Rico, Rowan, Cygnet Yarns, Opal and Schoppel Wolle, You will also find a wide range of brands of needles and hooks, accessories and notions to help inspire you for any new yarn project. ,
As a Northern Ireland distributor for Ashford and Kromski & Sons Spinning wheels and looms we also have an expanding range of products for those who want to take their yarn crafts to a whole new level and explore these amazing heritage skills.
Keep checking back as we continue to update our website shop to include our full range of products.
Visiting Our Newtownards Shop
At our shop you will find an inclusive and friendly space that is welcoming to all.
The shop is fully accessible, there is a small step into the shop but we have a portable ramp that allows full access for wheelchair users. We also have a wheelchair accessible toilet which all customers can use.
We hold our Yarn Together/Saturday Social groups (Monday 10am-12.30pm, Friday 1.30pm-3.30pm and Saturday 10am-1pm) and occasional workshops in the shop but we are still open as normal during these times so please feel free to come on in!
If you have any questions before visiting please call us on 028 9138 1405 and we will be happy to help.
Shop Opening Hours
Monday 10am-4pm
Tuesday 10am-4pm
Wednesday 10am-4pm
Thursday 10am-4pm
Friday 10am-3.30pm
Saturday 10am-1pm
Sunday Closed
We post any holiday and unexpected closures on our social media so please also check there if you are planning a visit!
Our Location
Unit A7 Strangford Business Park, 19 Jubilee Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4YH
It can be a bit tricky to find us in the business park (the Google Maps pin won;t stick to the correct unit!!) so here's a handy video with directions from the roundabout on the main Comber Road!
There is onsite parking and you are welcome to park at any of the unnumbered spaces within the courtyard, if none are available there is additional parking at the fence on your right as you drive into the business park.
On Saturday's, if the main gates to the business park are closed, please call 028 9138 1405 for car access.
Join us and let’s Yarn Together
We provide many social based events which are suitable for everyone, all skill levels and yarn interests. These are called Yarn Together and focus on getting people together to share skills and experiences and a common love of all things yarn related. Some are online, some are in person. You’ll also find booking information for all of our courses and our Island Retreat at Lusty Beg Resort on the events page.
Our Mission & Vision
Mission Statement
To connect people of all ability levels to heritage craft activities which will be engaging and provided within a safe learning environment.
Vision Statement
Well connected community groups, who thrive on improved mental health and wellbeing, where provided training and employment opportunities in heritage and textile skills allow creative people to fulfil their potential.
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