Knitting Wool

When starting a new project deciding on which Knitting Wool to use can be a perplexing task, especially when new to knitting. There are lots of factors to take into account such as the wool specified on a pattern you may be using, who you are knitting for and any potential allergies that they may have. Knitting for babies is...

Now the cold is coming many people are getting their knitting needles out to make new garments to keep them warm and cosy. This is the case especially for making baby garments as children need to feel the warmth more than anyone. Knitted baby garments are not just great for keeping warm but also to look nice as they are...

With the days getting shorter, the weather taking a turn for the cold and wet and the leaves on the trees changing colour it can only mean that autumn is drawing in. With the change of season comes a change in fashion and this year wool is all in so why not purchase Knitting Wool  and get to work mimicking the...

With only five months until the big day, it isn't too early to be thinking about your loved ones at Christmas. During the last few years Christmas jumpers have become hugely popular, and although they are sold in many shops, the best ones have an individuality that our Knitting Wool at Calico Laine can spark. At Calico Laine, our Aran Knitting...

As well as selling Knitting Wool we also stock a range of Knitting Accessories that are very useful items when it comes to knitting. Knitting Accessories allow you to achieve the most beautiful knitted projects and provide you with everything you need to make sure your projects are successful. Cable Knitting Needles When it comes to knitting whether you a...

When people think of Knitting they generally think of the big jumpers, scarves and gloves worn in the cold winter months but this is not the only time of year that you can wear hand knitted items and the garments do not have to be bulky and thick. Knitters like to knit clothes all year round and there are a...

The summer trends have been and gone and now all the stores are focussing on the trends that winter will bring. A trend that is always popular during the colder seasons is thick winter woollens as they are comfortable and cosy. If you like knitting or perhaps want to take it up as a hobby why not start preparing your...

Many of our customers are avid fans of knitting and like to do this as a hobby in the evenings rather than spending the evening watching the television. Knitters tend to find the process of knitting Wool relaxing and there has been a lot of talk recently about the art of knitting Wool being therapeutic and beneficial to your long...

As Autumn approaches we will soon be in the winter months and will need to wrap up warm for those inevitably cold nights. Here at Calico Laine we stock a great range of Knitting Wool that can help you create some winter garments to keep you cosy on those chilly days. In our store we stock two brands of Knitting Wool...