The online store will be open as us
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stay safe
]]>We are however very much open online. You can place your order and collect at either store or request local delivery.
Unfortunately not all our products are on the website but you can send us and email or Facebook message if there is something you cannot find.
This 3rd lockdown is very hard hitting for our little business so any purchases you can make from us are vital and much appreciated.
Much love to you all
Jean, Claire and Kate
]]>Currently both shops are open working on our normal hours. You can of course order anything you need here too but postage is taking longer than expected. I would estimate the last day to guarantee your parcel will arrive before Christmas is 17th December.
We have had several enquiries about gift vouchers. We sell gift vouchers in store but these are not digital so unfortunately cant be used in our online shop.
We will be closed on all platforms from Wednesday 23rd December until Tuesday 29th December.
We wish you all a very happy and healthy Christmas and look forward to seeing you in 2021
Jean, Claire and Kate xx
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We are very excited to reopen and start seeing you again 😊
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Stay safe everyone
]]>What project do you have on the go at the moment?? Is your next project already planned out like mine is despite the nine I currently have on the needles and hook!!!
Just wanted to update the blog post as I know its been a very long time. We are always trying to keep up with the website but with the two shops it is an ongoing challenge and almost a full time job in itself. I don't like it to interrupt my knitting time too much.
Anyway have a browse around and let us know if you think we could do with changing anything. Also be sure to like us on facebook for upto date offers and info. We are Ann Louise and Thistle Wool Shops on there.
]]>We have put a few special clearance lines on the website for you. These are in limited supply and are moving very fast so if you have your eye on something snap it up quick!!
We are also in the process of making up the next list of lessons to include some workshops for making bags and Christmas gifts. These workshops will be limited spaces to ensure everyone achieves their project so be sure to book early as spaces will fill quickly.
Enjoy the sun but keep moving those needles and hooks!!
]]>After an initial steep learning curve we now have a vast knowledge of all things woolly and fibrous and an even bigger love for them.
We stock huge ranges of yarns, fabrics, patterns, haberdashery and buttons and are still slowly adding to the website. The shops are well worth a visit if you are in the area.
Ann Louise in Portsmouth will be having a celebration day on Friday 29th May 2015.
]]>We have our January sale in store from Saturday 10th January to Saturday 17th January. There will be lots of reductions and special offers available so please try and visit us.
I have also realised that the website has been a little neglected the past few months so I am going to try and give it a good tidy and update over the next weeks so please bear with me and hopefully it will be amazing by the end of January!!
]]>Happy Black Friday everyone! We have two yarns on offer for Black Friday we only have a little bit of stock remaining in both these yarns so buy it now or it will be gone gone gone!!
There is Softspun Chunky which is a great bargain at just £1.95 a ball. Standard chunky tension and although only 50gram balls it goes a very long way.
Then we have one of our favourites in Smiley Stripes for just £2 a ball. This beautiful bamboo and wool blend knits into stunning vibrant stripes, not one to miss!!
So happy shopping on Black Friday we hope you find all you want and get a bargain TV to watch while you knit and crochet.
Keep an eye on us too as we have lots and lots planned for the new year.........
]]>We have a new big event in the planning so please put Saturday 26th July in your diaries.
More details will follow once again we will be well supported by Sirdar and you really won't want to miss it!
]]>We have two raffles running one at each shop with fabulous prizes that have been kindly donated by our cherished companies. Tickets are £1 a strip with all proceeds going to ickle pickles.
At Thistle there will be Russell owner/managing director of Sirdar and Sublime. He is very knowledgeable and will answer questions you may have. This is also a chance for you to ask for products you'd like to see produced. We are lucky enough to have use of the Red Lounge in Cowplain to be doing some demos and have tea and cakes from 9am - 12pm.
Both shops will have a range of special offers on yarns (Not quite our Big Event sale but worthwhile)
So please pop by and support our two lovely shops
Jean Kate Claire and Kevin
]]>We have lots of exciting things going on at both shops. We have a small selection of yarns with up to 50% off plus FREE goody bags when you spend over £10 on Sirdar or Sublime yarns. (There are a limited number of goody bags)
At Thistle we will also have a knit and natter, raffle and demonstrations of knitting, crochet and sewing. These will be on from 9am - 12pm and will be in support of our charity for the day Ickle Pickles.
We will have a display of Sublime garments and products and our special guest for the day will be Russell Morris managing director of Sirdar and Sublime.
Its all very exciting so please come along and love your local yarn shop!
]]>We will be exhibiting at knit and stitch it in Farnborough from 28th Feb - 2nd March.
We will be having a woolly pick and mix with loads of great yarns at amazingly low prices!
If you are in the area or at a loose end then why not pop by and see us!
]]>Winter is clearly approaching and people are certainly busy with their needles again. We have just taken delivery of the stunning new Sublime lace. This is ideal for making a selection of scarves shawls and mitts which would be wonderful christmas gifts.
There is still a small amount of clearance yarn left so if you are looking for a bargain check that section most yarns have at least 50% off.
Finally could I please ask you to be sure to check you enter the correct shipping rate when processing your orders. We are a very small family company who try and offer the best we can on delivery which often costs us. Unfortunately many orders recently have come in with incorrect shipping and if this continues to happen the shipping will have to be increased for everyone. Let me highlight the main issues
International shipping if you are outside of Europe be sure to indicate this. The shipping cost is set at a flat £10 however if the cost is much lower we adjust the payment made to us and contact you.
Click and collect is a free service ONLY available if you are able to collect your order in person from one of our shops. Postage is only free if you spend over £15.
I hope that makes everything clear but if you do have any issues when ordering please call us.
Also a huge thank you to those of you that have written reviews they are a pleasure to read and are really helping us grow.
]]>Happy national wool week, keep knitting!!
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This week the weather has cooled slightly and the evenings are getting darker so it must be time for a new project or time to learn a new skill. We have a range of 'preparing for Christmas' workshops being planned so keep you eyes open for these as places are limited and will sell out fast!
Happy knitting!
]]>I have also found a few ways to make identifying sale line easier which I will try out next time I find some excess stock!!
Anyone who doesn't know we will be hosting another BIG EVENT at Thistle on Sunday 4th August from 9am. This is our one day clearout and this year we have lots believe me!! Put it in your diaries and arrive early! We will be doing a lucky dip this year in place of goody bags but still great value as ever.
So keep supporting us and giving whatever feedback you wish good and bad its all important. Finally Claire has already designed and packed this year Christmas decoration kit which is a robin so pop in and buy yours now!!
]]>We only have a limited stock so grab it quick!!
]]>Hope you all keep looking and buying any help, information or ideas you have please email me kate.knotjustwool@btinternet.com
]]>We will be closed for Easter until Wednesday 3rd April so any orders place after 12pm on Thursday 28th March will not be processed until the 3rd April.
Thank you and Happy Easter
]]>We are offering free shipping until the end of February to all UK destinations. Get ordering and see how great our service is.
I am trying to find a way for you to leave us feedback but as yet haven't worked out how to but I will continue working on it!!
]]>The sale will include packs of discontinued colours of various yarns. Each pack contains 10 balls and they will be £12 a pack which is around 50% off. There will also be a craft pick and mix which will be 5 items for £2. We have a wide range of work boxes on sale and some magnifying glasses which all have a fault with the lights but because of that they are going to be £1 each.
There are lots of bargains throughout the shop and anyone who knows our sale knows its worth the trip and it will be busy so come along and build your stash!!
If you need any details or directions please email me kate.knotjustwool@btinternet.com
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