AROUND TOWN SHOP LOCAL Knot your average wool shop
Timeless textile hobbies have kept many people from unravelling this year. Whether you’re new to knitwork or are capable at crochet, stock up on supplies at Rotherham’s newest yarn store, The Foundry Works.
Cast off any perceptions you have about wool shops. The Foundry Works is a large, contemporary industrial unit embellished with endless balls and skeins of luxury yarn in a kaleidoscope of colours.
The bountiful collection has been curated by Claire Nettleship, a mum in her 30s who bravely decided to launch a business during the coronavirus pandemic. But since opening, The Foundry Works has become the destination of choice for crafters and stitchers, attracting local people, knit and natter groups, as well as customers from London, Brighton, Birmingham and Cardiff. Forget the archaic assumption that knitting is just for ladies over
a certain age. The Foundry Works’ customer profile is so widespread, with 20-something-year-old men, grandmothers and granddaughters, and older gentlemen in their golden years who’ve been knitting since childhood.
Everyone comes in for
something different. And with so many different yarns to see and feel, some customers try yarns they’ve never thought of using before. From lace to super chunky, the yarns are available in a spectrum of vibrant colours and muted shades to complement your project. There are super-soft baby yarns for newborn knitwear, yarns covered in delicate pompoms for the snuggest of blankets, or tweed fibres to
create country-style scarfs and accessories.
As well as stocking the larger, well-known brands, Claire also supports smaller independent businesses, particularly crafters who hand-dye their own yarns. Most wool shops tend to sell either/ or: there are very few physical stores that sell both commercially and hand dyed wools.
The laborious art of hand dyeing wool is what first got the business ball rolling for Claire. She became fascinated with the process and decided to give it a go, quickly realising it could become a viable full-time job. Each hand-dyed skein is truly unique, the fascinating colour and pattern results only revealed
once unravelled and worked with. If you’re unsure what yarn would work best for your project or feel spoilt for choice, Claire is always on-hand to offer advice. She’s been crocheting for more years than she’d like to admit. She also knows the positive effect it can have on a person’s mental health. Three years ago, she sadly lost her husband after he was diagnosed with a brain tumour shortly after their wedding. Crocheting became a meditative distraction throughout his treatment. Yarn sales always improve during a crisis and, this year, wool has helped people stay in the loop. Plus, you can keep yourself busy for long periods of time with very little spend.
STOCKING HUNDREDS OF YARNS in a variety of colours, fibres and weights
LEADING BRANDS including Stylecraft, West Yorkshire Spinners and Rico
See our large selection of
UNIQUE HAND-DYED YARNS from an array of independent makers
ROTHERHAM’S NEWEST YARN STORE FESTIVE-INSPIRED
YARNS Great for seasonal socks or accessories.
CHRISTMAS
RANGE of soft toy kits
ACCESSORIES AND TOOLS Needles, hooks, buttons, DMC threads, Pattern books and kits
OPEN: Tuesday 10am – 4.30pm, Wednesday & Thursday 10am – 2.15pm, Friday 10am – 4.30pm and Saturday 9.30am – 3.00pm
FIND US AT: UNIT 6 NORTHFIELD BUSINESS PARK, PARKGATE, ROTHERHAM S60 1SD (TURN AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS ON A633/ROTHERHAM RD ONTO FORGE WAY)
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