Jolly Yarn Co

06/09/2026

Thinking about an autumn window for the shop and it’s definitely going to include Lynzi’s gorgeous new blanket. Pattern is Harmony Farm by Rosina Plane on ravelry, yarn is Stylecraft Special DK, mad crochet skills all Lynzi’s own 💕

04/09/2026

Whirls are back! Lovely to create with but also simply joyful to look at 💕

31/08/2026

We are OPEN today Bank Holiday Monday. New season temptations are starting to arrive, including this lovely soft Pure Wool from Stylecraft 💕

18/08/2026

We have new colours in our Symfonie Terra 4Ply 💕

07/08/2026

It might be time to start thinking about gift knitting for (ssh, I’ll say it quietly) December because our favourite Drops Fabel sock yarn is on sale all month 💕

30/07/2026

It’s World Embroidery Day today, so I celebrated by unpacking lots of Corinne Lapiere kits. There are some very cute new mice to stitch, with more to come 💕

24/07/2026

Plenty of folding and stacking and tidying today in the shop as we start making room for new season arrivals. What would you like me to think about getting?

18/07/2026

During the week, when the sun was at its very hottest, a customer looked round the shop and said Sian, you are surrounded by such a layer of insulation in here, do you think you’re feeling now what sheep feel like on a hot day?” Good point, I thought. Erica is in today, let’s see what she reckons ☀️

17/07/2026

Still too warm for woollies? ☀️☀️ How about a new book and a rest under a shady tree 🌳 we have a stack of fresh arrivals for you

13/07/2026

We’re delighted that the lovely Holly from Urban Crafts is bringing her jumbo yarn and her finger knitting skills to Jolly Yarn Co for a Saturday workshop. You can book with Urban Crafts It’s going to be great fun 💕

Hand-Knit Blanket Workshop 💞✨

Join us on Saturday 22nd August, 1:30–4:30pm at 33 South Street, Newtownards for a cosy afternoon learning the basics of hand knitting.

Create your own 30” × 30” chunky blanket – perfect for beginners! 🧶

✨ All materials included
✨ No experience needed
✨ Leave with the skills to make bigger blankets, scarves, cushions & more
✨ Enjoy 20% off Urban Crafts Jumbo Yarn on the day

https://urbancraftsbyholly.com/products/learn-to-hand-knit-a-blanket-workshop-jolly-yarn-co