The Woolpatch Shop Tour | Knitting and Fabric Shop - Local Yarn Shop Bricks and Mortar Business

In South Africa we get Double Knit, Aran and Chunky. Sometimes there is a weight called Quick Knit, which I think is Double Knit. We also have both 3 and 4 ply yarns. Most of the yarn sold is acrylic. Cotton and bamboo is very popular. Wool, angora, and alpaca is hard to find - much too expensive. South Africa is one of the largest producers of merino but this all goes overseas. Mohair is available in very small quantities. The "cupcake" trend is huge, as is the variegated colour yarns. Knitting and crochet has become quite popular in the last few years as people create blankets for Nelson Mandela Day. Even male prisoners have become involved.

This was lovely but you didn't mention the quilts that were hanging on the wall? I would love to know the pattern for the half square triangle one that was behind you Stuart near the front door. I agree with you about making a shirt similar to the blue one you made before it would be so cute. Another thing you could do with that fabric range as well is to make a small baby quilt. I made one and posted on my Instagram that is green, black and white spots and you could make it up in a day using the fabrics in that line, may encourage sales?? I think it takes 4 fabrics. A friend of mine that sold fabric told me once after a similar situation that she had to stop buying her fabrics by what she liked the best because those were generally the ones that didn't sell well for her at all!
Oh my gosh there are so many of those wool yarn balls that I would just love. Question for you what size are the needles you used to make "The Montrealer". How long did you say that you and Aine have been knitting? I absolutely love that you promote other peoples crafts in your shop. I used to sell my candles out of a shop years ago. What is Jen up to haven't seen a comment from her in a while is she alright?? Going to watch the vlog again just in case I missed something I wanted to comment on.
Okay I was astounded to hear you have to pay for the ability to play music in your shop?? WHAT????? I don't understand so if you are in your home listening to the radio you have to pay for that or is it just because it's a shop??

Hey!! Wasn’t expecting a shop tour - can’t believe this one popped up two days after we sorted out the counter and the ‘homely’ end wall - you’ll have to do a follow up with the new changes!! It was so enjoyable to mooch round with you two again - and thanks SO much for telling the world about my rash!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣. Thank you both for taking time to do this vlog - you’re terrific, the duo that works fabulously - and the very best bit ? It was the cellar walk!! See you both soon, my chicks! Jen ❤️❤️

Loved the tour!! Knitting bag looks lovely how much do they sell for please?
The 1000 metre sheepie cakes looked a shawl waiting to be made, I will have to investigate patterns
You selling your beautiful blue wool in the window ?❤️
More please!! Loved seeing your stock what is your opening times?
Look forward to your next Wednesday Toni

Loved the shop tour. Looked like a great place in the community to hang out. I do have 1 question. Did you call the mannequin your jumper is on "Mr. Hunk?" I could swear when you moved it you called it Mr. Hunk. If you did that is genius. -A

Hi you two! Been in the shop loads of times, but still enjoyed the tour! It is an amazing little shop with a great community. Thank you.

Loved loved loved your shop tour. Thanks for sharing with us who are far far away... ❤️❤️

What a charming shop! I keep hoping that work will send me to Cambridge again, so I'll have an excuse to visit. Here in the US, the three most common weights are called fingering, DK (always said as an acronym), and worsted. Bigger shops also carry lace weight and chunky. Only the fiber nerds here know about how yarn is plied and spun, so you don't hear terms like 2-ply or worsted spun among typical knitters. The terminology seems similar in Canada. On a different note, at the start of the video I could swear that Stuart said it's Willy Wednesday. That would an entirely different kind of podcast. :D

what a beautiful little shop, thanks for the tour love it, another awesome podcast :)

We have DK 😉 and worsted and some aran as well! Very cool Montrealer!

Just found you through your Great British Sewing Bee series. Lots of fun and looking forward to more.

Loved seeing the shop!! It looks wonderfully welcoming. ❤️

The awkward silence in a shop...garunteed way of loosing a sale

Thanks for the great shop tour. I hope to visit it one day in person. Cheers

very lovely shop!
when it comes to acrylic yarn-i hate all the yarn snobs that try to shame people that like to work with it. first of all-not everybody has a ton of money and also: not everybody wants to work with animal fibers. i also think there are great premium acrylic yarns out there that are great for many many projects and i dont see a point in telling anyone wich yarn there are allowed to use and wich not right? and lets be honest-if those people where 100% right with their hate towards acrylic yarn than why does it exist in the first place and why do millions of people buy and love it?
its the same with crochet hooks for example-i personally love my furls odyssey hooks but i would never ever shame anyone who likes working with a 10€ set from amazon. as long as it works and makes you enjoy the art its totally fine and nobody should ever tell you otherwise :)

I know Ive told you how to pronounce that, "shape, yes" fast,.