If you are an experienced Knitter or have just taken up knitting we have quality yarn by the ball for you to knit.

Sirdar is probably the best known quality yarn available and we have an extensive range of Pattern Leaflets, Yarns and ALL their books. Some of the highlights are listed below. For a full list please see the Sirdar page or one of the Site Maps

• 3 Great Natural Yarns - Eco Wool DK using 100% undyed virgin wool, Just Soya DK (Pre-order Packs) using 100% Natural Soya Fibres and Calico DK using 60% Cotton.

• Brand New Sirdar Crofter DK is a great spray dyed Fair Isle yarn - all the effect with none of the hassle.

• Great Fashion yarns - New Fizz (bits of Fluff and Ribbon - great for hats and scarves), Funky Fur, Funky Fur Magic, Boa (a Light and Soft Eyelash yarn), Frenzy (a mix of Funky Fur and New Fizz), Curly Wurly (wiggly, funky colours) and Foxy (realistic animal colours fur yarn). Firefly is a Ladder Type Yarns which gives a great look - especially for accessories.  

• Country Style Double Knit (DK) & 4 ply with 15% wool.

• Perfect for winter and great value Click Chunky with 30% wool.

• Also with 30% wool - Click Double Knit - 10 colours in 'by the ball' with the other 10 on Pre-order.

• For kids in winter try Aran Supersoft, Confetti, Snuggly Snowflake DK, Snuggly Snowflake Chunky and Snuggly Bubbly DK

• For Spring and Summer we have Luxury Soft Cotton DK - wonderfully soft with all the benefits of a natural fibre.

• For that special event there is the sparkly Zanzibar with that touch of glitter.

• Ultra soft Blur with Kid Mohair

• Yo-yo is a great big ball and many patterns only take one! Lots of variegated colours to give a great individual effect.

• 100% Bamboo for Adults (Just Bamboo) and Baby Bamboo DK.

• The Luxurious Silky Look DK for that glamorous night out (or night in).

• Extra Soft Baby Snuggly DK, 4 ply, 3 ply and even the rare 2 ply Yarn. We also now have the special Snuggly Pearls DK in stock by the ball - it has a silver thread running around the yarn.

• A few older patterns call for Quick Knit or Quicker Knit - we now have White in stock by the ball -  Snuggly Quick Knit is a special ply between a DK and a 4ply thickness.

• The Sirdar Bonus Range was previously named Hayfield Bonus - they are now back to being called Hayfield - confusing but still great quality and value for money. In Bonus Flash DK each ball has a random multi-coloured effect.

• We also have the great value Bonus DK and Bonus Chunky by the ball with the others in packs - see below.

• All other Sirdar yarns are available in full packs on Special Pre-order - Wash 'n' Wear DK, Baby Bonus 4ply, Baby Bonus DK, Bonus Aran, Denim Tweed DK, Denim Sports Aran, Denim Chunky, Denim Ultra, Soft Cotton 4ply, Supersoft DK, Tiny Tots DK, Hug, Juniper, Click DK.

StyleCraft are good quality yarns at the cheaper end of the market. The range includes Aran (Special & Baby), Double Knit (Special, Wondersoft Baby, Special Baby), 3ply and 2ply. It also includes the wonderful Fashion Yarns - Milan, Gypsy, Sirocco (80% cotton). We also have the lovely soft and furry Eskimo DK in plain colours, mixed colours and even some with a lovely iridescent look - Eskimo Icicle with the Matt colours of Eskimo Snowflake to match. If you want a bit of a sparkle try Cabaret DK which is a furry yarn with a tinsel effect. Other yarns include - Ragtime Chunky, Marrakech DK and Sassy Chunky - all online by the ball. Stylecraft also do a new 'quality' yarns called Pure Luxury Merino Double Knit using 100% Merino Wool. All other Stylecraft yarns are online in full packs on Special Pre-order - Special 4ply, Special Baby 4ply, Wondersoft 4ply, Carousel DK, Chloe, Fantasia, Loop-the-Loop, Raffia, Klass DK, Kon-Tiki DK (50% Cotton), Life DK (25% Wool), Pure Wool DK, Special Aran, Wondersoft Aran, Special Chunky, Wondersoft Chunky, Wondersoft DK Prints, Spot and Sparkle.

Sublime yarns are top quality yarns made from Italian Silk, Cashmere, Kid Mohair, Merino, Angora Wools, cottons and even Soya. They give excellent stitch definition while being soft to the touch. There are 5 yarns to choose from which we stock some colours 'by the ball' - Extra Fine Merino Wool Double Knit, Baby Cashmere Merino Silk Double Knit, Cashmere Merino Silk Double Knit, Cashmere Merino Silk Aran, Kid Mohair. The rest are available by the pack including Sublime Organic Cotton DK - 100% Organic Cotton, Sublime Organic Merino Wool DK - 100% Organic Merino Wool and Sublime Soya Cotton DK - 50% Soya / 50% Cotton. We also have every pattern book (16 in total) now in stock - each with delightfully beautiful designs.

James C.Brett Yarns are a UK based manufacturer with great quality yarn. The Rainbow DK Yarn is great fun for baby-ware, and there is a good range of colours in the Baby DK and Baby 4ply yarn. The lovely Marble DK and Rio DK are great mixed colour yarns. For summer why not try Kool Kotton with 50% cotton - soft and cool - perfect for little tops or evening cardigans. All their other yarns are online in full packs on Special Pre-order - Pure Merino DK (100% Wool), Top Value DK, Aran (25% Wool), Tints Aran (25% Wool), Marble Chunky and Classic Lace.

We have a small range of elle and Tawny yarns from 3ply baby to Chunky and some Special Fashion Yarns including the lovely eyelash yarn Plumé. Sock making is growing all the time and we have some great colours in 4ply Sockwool. Another great 4ply yarn is the 100% Cotton Splish Splash, carrying on the 100% theme is the 100% Cotton True Blue DK, and 100% Nylon (and very soft) Furry Friends. The fashion yarn - Encore - has lovely long tuffs on a coloured yarn and Sensual is just Sensationally Soft and Sensual. There is a great range called Naturals in 3 different plys - Barley DK, Wheat Aran, Flax Chunky. There is also a range of elle Patterns online and books.

With over 1000 Pattern Leaflets online from various manufacturers (including all current BHKC / UKHKA) we are sure you will find something to your taste. All patterns can be found by category, yarn type or number with popular pattern types having their own page - e.g. Waistcoats, Socks, Bags. There is also a great range of Pattern Booklets including the very popular Jean Greenhowe Toy Collections.

If you have just started knitting we have knitting needles, a how to knit page and lots of accessories. Or perhaps you crochet – we have a good range of crochet hooks, patterns and cottons. Our Information pages are growing and are always worth a look - if you have any tips you want to pass on to other knitters please email them to us or use the Customer Forum. If you have any questions please check out our FAQ page - it has probably been asked before.

Our Gifts and Accessories pages have lots of Gift Ideas and other items like Knitting Needles, Crochet Hooks, Pattern Books, Bag Handles, Felting Kit, Scarf Kits and lots more.

All prices are in UK Pounds and include VAT. However much you put in your shopping basket you only pay £2.50 Postage and Packing (UK only). Pattern Leaflet only orders have a P+P charge of just £0.75 (UK only), Pattern Books and accessories are charged at the standard £2.50 P+P.

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We do not have a catalogue as it would go out of date very quickly - it would also be VERY large. Everything we supply is on this website. We are also unable to get shade cards for the yarns - these are difficult to get out of the manufacturers and are too expensive (in both money and time) for us to produce.

If you have other hobbies as well as knitting, we have a link to the CPU Craft Bits web site for all your Craft needs - including Pony Beads, Foam Shapes, Beading Cords, Feathers, Sequins, Felt, Magnets, Stems (pipe cleaners), Toy Eyes & Noses, Bells and much more.

The CPU Craft Kits Website has kits for all ages and abilities. There are also lots of Cross Stitch Kits from Mouseloft and Daisy Designs including Pocket Money Kits at just £0.95 +PP. CRAFT KITS - The best way to introduce Children to crafting.

Craft Bits and Craft Kits are separate sites with their own Shopping Basket, Terms and Conditions, Postage costs etc.