At The Little Knitting Company (LKC) we specialise in the supply of premium classic and fancy hand knitting wool and yarns sourced from top Scottish and Italian spinners and mills including 100% extra fine merino wool yarn, grade-A 100% cashmere, super fine kid mohair, 100% angora, angora blends, organic and ecologically dyed merino wool and cotton, baby camel yarn, virgin geelong wool and woollen blends to hand knitting fanatics and crochet fans everywhere. As we say, "Stacks of stuff for your stash!"

Soak Wash. Soak™ is the no-rinse wool wash product suitable for hand and machine washing. Available in three fragrances - Aquae, Citrus and Flora with a Scentless (perfume and dye free) version too.

Much of our wool and yarn is sold in 250g (that is, 5 of 50g balls, hanks or skeins) and 50g, with a discounted price for the 250g option. The price shown against the product is the total price you will pay; each wool and yarn item description includes the weight of either 250g or 50g.

The Namaste Inc range of gorgeous yet practical hand knitting project/storage bags is ever popular. Ideal as treats for yourself, these yummy totes and accessories make excellent gifts for friends and family alike. New red colour Hermosas, and Buddies; red and black Lagunas and Zumas now in stock!

In our range of hand crafted sustainable Indian rosewood knitting needles and DPNs we  offer a full set of each size. NOW STOCKING the KnitPro™  range of Symfonie and Nova interchangeable circular and sock needles and crochet hooks.

Hand Knitting Magazines - we stock Interweave Press Knits and Knitscene publications. Also, Knitting , YARN Forward and Designer Knitting (formerly Vogue Knitting) magazines.

Knitting books - a wide selection in stock by authors such as Debbie Abrahams, Ann Bud, Hilary Mackin, Rick Mondragon and Elaine Rowley. Titles include The Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns, The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns and Guy Knits - Sweaters and Vests (pictured left).

Cast On! is a friendly and informal knitting group that meets at the Horse and Jockey, Stanford in the Vale. Usually on the last Wednesday of the month in the evening from 7pm.

All are welcome. Friendly and informal. Share your skills, learn some new ones, make some friends.

Next meeting Wednesday 24th February 2010.

Pictured left: "These Fair trade, organic cotton drying up cloths are hand printed in India by a women's self help group and imported by a member of IFAT." What fun! Perfect for as a gift for the knitting and wool mad someone who has everything! They retail at £4.99 and have been added to our What's New? page together with other new additions to the Little Knitting Company's range.