where to buy yarn
Whatever your budget, I've got you covered! I've personally visited all of the stores listed so I can bring you a list of places to buy yarn! Whether you're looking for cheap and cheerful, mid range or extra special, between these stores, you'll find exactly what you need!
Beside every store, you'll notice a range of icons, directing you to their contact information and social links. You will also see a star icon, which will lead you directly to my Yarnstravaganza 2023 review of that store!
Happy Owl Crafts
A great craft supplies store, stocking yarn crafts, needle crafts, paper crafts and more! Watch this space for workshops in the near future!
1051 Cathcart Rd, Mount Florida, Glasgow, G42 9AF
poundbasket
Discount store, selling an enormous range of budget-friendly Woolcraft yarn. As this isn't a yarn specific store, I haven't completed a review on them, however, I buy yarn from here at least once a week!
42 High St, Johnstone PA5 8AN
The orry mill
The Orry Mill has a focus on stocking natural fibre yarn, and has an increased focus on introducing not only beautiful but also more sustainable yarns. They stock a large selection of yarns from WYS, Rowan & Anchor, Jamieson & Smith, Bobbiny and Regia.
18A Glasgow Road G76 0JQ Glasgow
07737 020726
the wee crafty owl
The Wee Crafty Owl is a wool and craft supply shop, stocking Stylecraft, Sirdar, WYS, Rico, James C Brett, Woolcraft, Wendy Wools, Juniper Moon, Ella Rae and locally dyed yarn. They also stock Emma Ball woolly related giftware, Crafty Kit Company kits and haberdashery ranges.
2B Jamaica Street, Greenock PA15 1XU
01475 648686
The Yarn Cake
Glasgow's only dedicated knitting cafe, stocking a variety of yarns and notions such as Drops, Opal, Scheepjes, KnitPro, Clover, West Yorkshire Spinners and Jamieson & Smith. Winner of Best Independent Yarn Shop - Scotland in the British Knitting Awards!
201 Crow Road, Glasgow, G11 7PD
​0141 946 5305
What If...
An incredible store, showcasing work from local artists, including a small range of hand dyed yarn! This is the perfect place for a bespoke and unique gift or a treat for yourself!
25 Moss St, Paisley PA1 1DJ