Knit Nottingham

COVID STUFF! 12/01/2021

Happy New Year! We think... So the shop is closed again. We think it's for the best and we're happy to do our part but it's starting to bite a little bit now. Please do your bit to keep your little indies going - not just us - we need you more than ever and I know I am poised ready to give the best service in the world when we reopen - I've missed you all!!!

All is not lost though - we're serving you over the phone (0115) 9474239 and on our webshop. I'm in every weekday (taking the weekends off to spend some time with my husband, that's been a definite plus for all of this locking down!) to answer emails and phone calls. Emma and Katie are not in (they're busy working on the new webshop) which means I'm on my own so please have a bit of patience (and remember I'm a human being listening to swearing on the voicemails). If I don't answer the phone it's because I'm not here, on the phone to another customer or maybe I'm just on the loo - leave a message and give me a bit of time to actually get back to you before you give up or get annoyed.

We'll be sending stock every weekday and that's how we'd prefer to run this but we will do click and collect if you prefer - please arrange with us before coming in as I also have (virtual) meetings, Post Office runs and super busy times to work around.

We are still suffering with real stock issues from our suppliers - and even when it is in stock the deliveries are delayed. We are trying our best to keep you as informed as possible and we'll contact you with alternatives where we think that would be in your best interests. We've got tonnes of yarn in stock here so we can usually find you something that will suit. Our website is not connected to our stock levels so you will be able to order anything and then we have to check that it's in before we actually process the orders.

Once again, thank you so much for supporting us in this weird year. I'm super proud that we've been able to support you in the way that we have but also that we've built this gorgeous community who care so much about this shop. Although it's an anxious time, I'm really confident in our little corner of the world so I don't want you to worry about the shop or anybody that works here - fingers crossed, touch wood etc etc - we're all doing great.  

We can't wait to see you (or hear from you as the case may be!). Stay safe.

Love,

Eleanor, Emma and Katie. Xxx

Knit Nottingham is an award winning, independent yarn shop in the heart of Nottingham and we sell reasonably priced, excellent quality yarn for crochet and knitting. We also stock needles, notions, patterns and high quality, locally hand made items for the discerning crafter. The shop is staffed by expert knitters and crocheters (unless Dr Chris is covering in which case you’ll get a friendly hello and a mostly confused look, but I promise he’s not in very often). We also teach lessons - in knitting, crochet, dyeing and various other woolly things - both in house and with some fabulous teachers from far and wide. We do the occasional coach trip and a weekly vlog. And every now and again we put on excellent parties.

We opened in 2010 in a tiny and rickety shop on Mansfield Road. but we put our heart and soul into it, made a lot of good friends and loyal customers, won some awards and were eventually able to move to our lovely, and much bigger, new home on Trinity Walk in 2016. We ended up partially crowdfunding that move because people were so excited and wanted to be part of it and we’ll forever be grateful for how our community stepped up at that moment.

We're committed to making our shop a welcoming and accessible place for people who are disabled, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC and everybody else. We do have a ramp that we're not afraid to use and island in the middle of the shop moves about for ease of access. If you want to discuss anything further please do give us an email or a ring and we'll happily work around you. We consider our space unapologetically political, body positive and feminist and we don't shy away from the big conversations that crafting is a part of; it's not always heavy but it's not just sticks and string either (although if you're wondering whether you're able to do a difficult pattern, then it is just sticks and string...).

In 2018 we were contacted to be part of a new BBC programme, Interior Design Masters. Our designers, Nikki and Cassie (who went on to win the whole show!), gutted the shop and completely re-imagined how a modern yarn shop should present itself. We’re still messy, a little disorganised and bursting with wool but now, when we put our best foot forward, we look a bit hipster too. Mary Portas, who was the judge for our week, bloody loved it!

I think that’s all. I’m Eleanor and I own the shop, I’m here most days - sometimes a little frazzled but always grateful to be surrounded by woolly mess. You might also meet the lovely Emma, who’s a whole lot less frazzled than me and always visibly thrilled to be being paid to play with yarn. There’s also a host of regular customers who often know more about what we’re up to than I do but please don’t be offended if they can’t help you, they look comfortable but they’re not being paid! And if you come in often enough you too could become one of those knowledgeable regulars.

If you want to invite us to work with you for an event or party then do give us an email - this is very exciting to us!

We hope to see you soon! :)

Our loyalty scheme has changed! But don't worry - you can still use your old loyalty card until it's filled, and then we'll set you up with one of the stylish new ones.

With the new loyalty scheme, you earn points on everything you buy, except artisan and sale items. You no longer have to spend over £10 to start earning points. Once you've spent £200, you'll receive £10 off. Best of all, it's all done automatically through our fancy new till! Full terms and conditions can be found here.