The Knitting Network

The Knitting Network, yarn and patterns for knitting and crochet

The Knitting Network is a UK online store dedicated to selling yarn, patterns, needles, crochet hooks, kits and accessories for knitting and crochet. Its catalogue is organised by brands, fibres, yarn weights, project types and collections, and combines own-brand labels with third-party names.

Yarn and fibre catalogue

The yarn range includes the exclusive brands Emu, ABC Yarn, Athena, Athena Jewels, Christmas Classics, Cicibebe, Elements, Etrofil, Milano Yarn, Papatya, Sunflower Yarns, Twist, Walnut Tree Yarn, White Label and YarnArt. Third-party brands include Cygnet, Hayfield, James C. Brett, King Cole, Lion Brand, Novita, Patons, Rico, Rowan, Scheepjes, Sirdar, Stylecraft, West Yorkshire Spinners, WoolBox and Woolcraft.

Yarns are classified by composition — acrylic, alpaca, bamboo, cashmere, cotton, mohair, nylon, polyamide, polyester, silk, viscose and wool — and by weight: 2 ply, 3 ply, 4 ply, aran, chunky, DK, fashion and super chunky. Within the Emu range, highlights include references such as Batik DK, Butterfly Batik, Classic DK, Classic Aran, Classic Chunky, Classic Super Chunky, Classic Aran with Wool 400g, Classic Aran with Wool Tweed 400g, Classic Tweed Chunky, Cotton DK, Crafter's Choice, Eco-Cotton DK, Funfair Stripe, Cotton Blend DK, Funfair Swirl DK, Gold, Bluefaced Leicester, Merino Soft, Snowball, Treasure DK, Treasure Little Dots DK and Treasure Little Isle DK.

Patterns, books and projects

The patterns section is filtered by brand, recipient and project type. Pattern brands include Emu, James C. Brett, King Cole, Sirdar, Stylecraft, West Yorkshire Spinners and Woman's Weekly. Patterns are grouped by audience — babies, children, home, ladies, men and pets — and by collections such as Christmas, plus size, premature baby and vintage. Available projects include blankets, cardigans, cushion covers, hats, scarves and sweaters, with options for both crochet and knitting and different yarn weights.

The store also sells craft books from brands such as King Cole, Sirdar and West Yorkshire Spinners, and knitting and crochet kits.

Needles, hooks and accessories

The needle catalogue is organised by material — aluminium, bamboo, plastic, steel and wood — and by type: circular, double point, interchangeable and single point. Crochet hooks follow a similar classification, with materials such as aluminium, bamboo, plastic, steel and wood, and types including circular (Tunisian), double ended, double ended (Tunisian), interchangeable, single ended and single ended (Tunisian).

In accessories, the store offers Milward buttons classified by colour, shape — animal, flower, heart, octagonal, oval, rectangular, round and square — and type — fisheye, flat, metal, novelty, rimmed, shank and toggle.

Brands and product selection

The store presents its catalogue as a selection of yarn and patterns from well-known brands. Featured products include references such as WoolBox Imagine Classic Anti-Pilling DK in Damson Purple, at a reduced price of £1.99 from £2.49, and the King Cole Flair Solo Chunky range, with variants such as Shirley, Anton, Isadora, Misty, Charisse, Nureyev, Darcey and Ginger, at £5.49. Recommended patterns include the White Lace Blanket in Emu Treasure DK (2001), the Jacket in Emu Treasure DK (2003) and the Cardigan in Emu Treasure DK (2004), from £2.49.

Shipping and customer service

The store offers free UK delivery on orders over £35 and same-day dispatch for orders placed before 16:00, Monday to Friday. Customer service is available via online chat or message and by phone, and there are help sections on deliveries, returns, privacy, cookies and terms and conditions.

Location and contact

The Knitting Network, 2 Styles Close, Sittingbourne, ME10 3BF, United Kingdom · Phone: 01795 570303 · Email: hello@theknittingnetwork.email