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| Decision field | Open accessKnitting & Crochet Guild Local Yarn ShopsUnited Kingdom · Europe & MediterraneanRemove | Open accessYarnSubGlobalRemove | Free accountSwatchOnGlobalRemove |
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| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Choose materials | Choose materials | Choose materials |
| Area | Yarn | Yarn | Materials |
| Best for | Finding a UK local yarn shop and the services it says it offers | Replacing a discontinued or unavailable yarn | Sourcing swatches and low-MOQ fabric options |
| Know before using | The directory depends on participating shops and submitted updates, so it is not a complete retail census; confirm opening hours, access, stock, discounts, classes, and ordering options directly. | A suggested match is a data-based shortlist, not proof that the yarn suits the pattern or maker. Yarn records can be incomplete or wrong, prices and availability vary by market, and the site uses affiliate links. Confirm the required gauge, total length, fibre behavior, construction, care, color, dye lot, accessibility, and seller terms, then make and assess a representative swatch before committing. | SwatchOn's supplier status, counts, and trust language describe its own marketplace and can change. They do not independently establish fibre identity, performance, certification validity, mill ownership, production capacity, colour continuity, delivery, duty, or commercial fit. Review samples, test data, current certificates, the contracting entity, order terms, and landed logistics before purchase. |
| Practical access | |||
| For | Makers | Makers | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | United Kingdom · Europe & Mediterranean | Global | Global |
| Access | Open access | Open access | Free account |
| Format | Directory | Reference | Marketplace |
| Source type | Industry organization | First-party platform | Commercial marketplace |
| Source and review | |||
| What the source establishes | The guild publishes a public map and lists shops by UK region, identifies member discounts, and provides a form for shops to join or correct an existing entry. | YarnSub's official FAQ says its matching software compares gauge, texture, yarn weight and density, fibre content, and fibre qualities such as drape and softness. Discontinued yarns remain searchable as starting points but are excluded from suggested replacements, and each yarn page provides a route to report source-data problems. | SwatchOn's current marketplace page exposes fabrics, trims, and prints, with swatch samples, in-stock catalogue colours, low-order-quantity options, and global logistics support. The page publishes operator-supplied marketplace and supplier counts and labels participating suppliers as verified partners. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 12, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 |
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