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Flock - Yarn & Knitting Store @flockworkshop.uk · 01/03/2026

Today it is raining .. again. But yesterday was sunny enough to leave the shop door open. A little hint of spring that really lifted the mood.

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Flock - Yarn & Knitting Store @flockworkshop.uk · 28/02/2026

Brightening up the shop today with some lovely daffodil yellow yarn from Portugal. Rosa Pomar Mondim ☀️ #knitsky #yarn

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Flock - Yarn & Knitting Store @flockworkshop.uk · 25/02/2026

Our first Rosa Pomar delivery is here! Including all these wonderfully illustrated sample cards. Lovely moment in a busy day, even their yarn labels bring such joy ! ❤️ #knitsky

A big pile of colourful yarn sample cards from Rosa Pomar. Each one is wonderfully illustrated

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Flock - Yarn & Knitting Store @flockworkshop.uk · 12/12/2025

Because Samuel Beckett knew how to wear a knitted sweater.

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Flock - Yarn & Knitting Store @flockworkshop.uk · 01/12/2025

Back in May I wrote a newsletter about the fact that my home town of Ringwood in the New Forest was once well known for a style of knitted glove named after the town. Here is a pic of the pair my sister Susan made recently. You can read more here: www.flockworkshop.uk/campaigns/vi... #knitsky

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Flock - Yarn & Knitting Store @flockworkshop.uk · 09/11/2025

My autumn/winter knit is done. A shawl neck zip up cardigan from an Erika Knight pattern. Knitted in Natural Meadow chunky (100% Suffolk wool) from Baa Ram Ewe in Pimpernel Orange. Pattern can be found in 'Work in Progress' by Erika Knight www.flockworkshop.uk/shop/p/work-... #knitsky

A chunky rustic knit cardigan in deep rust orange lays flat across a wooden table top

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Flock - Yarn & Knitting Store @flockworkshop.uk · 05/11/2025

I you fancy learning to make these lovely crochet festive baubles with Vivienne Richmond of botaniq, using natural dyed 'plant silk', you can book a place on our workshop on Nov 30th. The class will be held in our shop in St Leonards on Sea. www.flockworkshop.uk/classes-even... #knitsky #crochetsky

a slection of red and yellow ruffled crochet baubles hang from a metal jug filled with folliage on a wooden table.

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Flock - Yarn & Knitting Store @flockworkshop.uk · 28/10/2025

Nice to see a friendly face in project bag 😊. #mouche #knitsky www.flockworkshop.uk/shop/p/mouch...

The face a little woollen polar bear called Mouche peeks out from a knitting bag on a shop counter.

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Flock - Yarn & Knitting Store @flockworkshop.uk · 17/10/2025

We have a restock of 'Work in Progress' and copies of 'Indoors' by Erika Knight. She has also given us some new samples from 'Texture' to display in the shop. #knitsky

Two piles of Erika Knight knitting books sit on top of a pine table with two pairs of knitted gloves

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Flock - Yarn & Knitting Store @flockworkshop.uk · 09/10/2025

The shop is open but just taking a quiet moment to measure my first sleeve of the Erika Knight shawl collar cardigan Im making. #knitsky

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Flock - Yarn & Knitting Store @flockworkshop.uk · 02/10/2025

One of today's customers was nice enough to leave us some apples from their tree. A lovely taste of autumn.

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Flock - Yarn & Knitting Store @flockworkshop.uk · 01/10/2025

Another week starts in the shop. Doors are open & the teapot is filled. Ready for the day ahead.

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Flock - Yarn & Knitting Store @flockworkshop.uk · 30/09/2025

At flock we think its important to have a visual guide to British sheep breeds nearby at all times. You never know when it may be needed. #knitsky

Two shelves on the wal of flock's shop with a selection of books, a knitted chicken, a wooden bird, a childs knitted top and a framed poster showing British sheep breeds.

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Flock - Yarn & Knitting Store @flockworkshop.uk · 22/09/2025

A lovely book filled corner in our new shop. With a traditional gansey knitted by Harriet and an oak curlew made by Chris. #knitsky #interiors #shops

an antique French cupboard covered in books next to a mannequin on which is displayed a knitted gansey sweater. On the cupboard is a wooden statue of a curlew above which is a wooden shelf covered in wool yarns.

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Flock - Yarn & Knitting Store @flockworkshop.uk · 18/09/2025

The wonderful Erika Knight book 'Texture' is now in store along with several of the designers original samples from the book. We love the deconstructed creative approaches of these patterns, its a flock favourite. #knitsky #erikaknight

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Flock - Yarn & Knitting Store @flockworkshop.uk · 15/09/2025

When life in the shop seems to all be in the same colour palette. #knitsky #tea

A big ball of green wool, on a table next to some green tea with someone knitting in green trousers

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Flock - Yarn & Knitting Store @flockworkshop.uk · 11/09/2025

Today the flock window signage went up. We are so happy with the results. 💃

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Flock - Yarn & Knitting Store @flockworkshop.uk · 10/09/2025

It's a wild and windy morning here in St Leonards and it feels like knitting weather. We are open form 10am today and have lots of lovely things, including an exclusive batch of natural dyed yarn from Annabel Williams created just for flock! annabelwilliams.co.uk #knitsky

a lovely selection of yarns is displayed in the shop. Some hanging on wall displays and in the foreground is a table display of yarns and books. Including an exclusive batch of natural dyed yarn from Annabel Williams created just for flock.

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Flock - Yarn & Knitting Store @flockworkshop.uk · 10/09/2025

We had a lovely 'soft launch' day on Saturday with so many new friends and customers. We were so busy I forgot to do any posts on here on #knitsky

A small 'A' chalk board outside a lime green shop front says flock knitting shop is now open!

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Flock - Yarn & Knitting Store @flockworkshop.uk · 02/09/2025

We have the keys to our new shop and its starting to take shape 🧶💃🎉 #knitsky #hastings #stleonardsonsea

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Flock - Yarn & Knitting Store @flockworkshop.uk · 20/08/2025

As we are currently are unable to ship to the USA we would love to hear about any small producers in the States that are making great breed specific yarn, especially small flocks. We'd like to spread the word to our US customers and learn about them ourselves. 🇺🇸🐑🇬🇧

A very tidy little sheep stands on well cropped grass and looks in to the camera.

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Flock - Yarn & Knitting Store @flockworkshop.uk · 15/08/2025

Exciting News: We’ve been on the lookout for a bricks-and-mortar home for flock for quite a while now, and we’re delighted to say that we’ve found the perfect place! From September , you’ll be able to find us at 25 Kings Road, St Leonards on Sea. #knitsky

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Flock - Yarn & Knitting Store @flockworkshop.uk · 13/08/2025

Like many small businesses in the UK we have made the difficult decision to stop shipping to the USA from Monday 18th August, due to the trade tariffs and the removal of the ‘de minimis’ exemption. We’re really gutted about this & we hope that it will only be a temporary pause. #knitsky #tariffs

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Flock - Yarn & Knitting Store @flockworkshop.uk · 10/08/2025

I love yarn that is the colour of sheep. This traceable 100% Bluefaced Leicester yarn from Lancashire, Yorkshire and Cumbria. Made from field to fibre within 150 miles. www.flockworkshop.uk/shop/p/herd-... #knitsky

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Flock - Yarn & Knitting Store @flockworkshop.uk · 02/08/2025

How to wind a ball of yarn by hand. www.flockworkshop.uk/journal/how-... #knitsky

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Flock - Yarn & Knitting Store @flockworkshop.uk · 16/07/2025

These days it feels like a simple act of repair is almost a form of self care as much as garment care. www.flockworkshop.uk/care-repair #darnit #stitchsky #knitsky

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Flock - Yarn & Knitting Store @flockworkshop.uk · 30/06/2025

Preparing the weekends orders to post. Including this lovely Romney Merino to hand deliver locally. Nice to know this wool has probably only travelled 21 miles from sheep to knitter. 🐑 #knitsky www.flockworkshop.uk/shop/p/100-b...

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Flock - Yarn & Knitting Store @flockworkshop.uk · 23/06/2025

Whenever we can we re-use our suppliers boxes to send out our orders. This helps minimise waste and our environmental impact. Every little helps 🌍

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Flock - Yarn & Knitting Store @flockworkshop.uk · 19/06/2025

“I made this.. this is a thing that I made” It may be a bit wonk with mistake or two, but they will be your mistakes. (A short note on making from the Flock newsletter archive) #knitsky #making tinyurl.com/y8zxv5zy

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Flock - Yarn & Knitting Store @flockworkshop.uk · 17/06/2025

I'm very glad we have an emotional support chicken as part of the team at Flock. (She really is a great listener) 🥰 www.flockworkshop.uk/shop/p/fancy... #emotionalsupportchicken #knitsky #knitting

A rather lovely and very caring little knitted chicken sits on the sofa making sure that you are ok. Her expression is open and calm and she is happy to listen to everything that is on your mind and reassure you that you have made it difficult times before and you will again.

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Flock - Yarn & Knitting Store @flockworkshop.uk · 31/05/2025

Absolutely loving all the colours of our new range of laceweight yarn from Baa Ram Ewe. Linseed is a durable plant based blend, that's light and drapey with a slubby, rustic appearance : perfect for summer knitting. ♥️🌞 www.flockworkshop.uk/shop/p/baa-r... #knitsky #knitting #crochet

A lovely range of skiens of colourful yarn on a rustic table cloth

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Flock - Yarn & Knitting Store @flockworkshop.uk · 27/05/2025

Little bit of sock maintenance last night. Darning while listening to some podcasts is a nice way to relax. If you're interesting in learning or need to resupply we stock darning supplies and repair books. www.flockworkshop.uk/shop/tools/d...

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Flock - Yarn & Knitting Store @flockworkshop.uk · 23/05/2025

Looking forward to having a look around this at the weekend. #hastings #craft

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Flock - Yarn & Knitting Store @flockworkshop.uk · 29/04/2025

"As makers we all understand the value and reward of making something for ourselves. All the difficult, uncomfortable bits of the process are what eventually makes the journey so rewarding." In a recent newletter I write about why Flock doesnt use AI. tinyurl.com/bdeefnjd #knitsky

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Flock - Yarn & Knitting Store @flockworkshop.uk · 28/04/2025

A moment looking out to sea this morning. Gathering thoughts and taking in the beautiful view. #stleonardsonsea #hastings

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Flock - Yarn & Knitting Store @flockworkshop.uk · 23/04/2025

Absolutely love our growing collection of vintage darning eggs & mushrooms. So much history of craft & care in such small objects. #repair #darning #knitsky

A small collection of 3 vintage wooden darning eggs and a wooden mushroom all used to repair knitted clothing for many years.

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Flock - Yarn & Knitting Store @flockworkshop.uk · 19/04/2025

The flock pop-up starts today at nomadslt.com in St Leonards on Sea from 10am. Lots of yarn, books, tools and kits.. and also Harriet will be available to answer any knitting based queries and conundrums 🧶 Pop by and say hI! We'd love to see you #knitsky #hastings #stleonardsonsea #yarn #knitting

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Flock - Yarn & Knitting Store @flockworkshop.uk · 17/04/2025

We are doing a Pop-Up at 'Nomad', the wondeful fabric emporium on Silchester Rd, St Leonards this weekend. We will have lots of lovely yarns, kits & other things & we would love to see you! 10-5 Saturday 19th 10-4 Sunday 20th nomadslt.com #hastings #stleonardsonsea #bexhill #knitsky #yarn #popup

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Flock - Yarn & Knitting Store @flockworkshop.uk · 11/04/2025

Thanks for being a part of the flock with us :)

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Flock - Yarn & Knitting Store @flockworkshop.uk · 06/04/2025

we will be stocking this but it will be easier and more affordable for you to buy it in where you are. It may help you find your families particular Gansey :)

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Flock - Yarn & Knitting Store @flockworkshop.uk · 06/04/2025

We are running a 3 week introductory knitting course on the traditional fishermans #Gansey with Hastings Contemporary. All materials provided, suitable for those able to cast on and off, and knit and purl in the round. #hastings #knitsky #stleonardsonsea www.hastingscontemporary.org/events/ganse...

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Flock - Yarn & Knitting Store @flockworkshop.uk · 06/04/2025

The weather is lovely here on the Sussex coast this weekend and its making me think what do people like to make in the warmer weather? Do you switch to crochet, or sewing or are you a hardcore knitter whatever the weather? #knitsky #knitting

clear skies on the Sussex coast with the beachside house lit up but the spring sun

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Flock - Yarn & Knitting Store @flockworkshop.uk · 03/04/2025

I've written a bit on one of the classic peices of knitwear - the cricket jumper (or tennis sweater in the USA) as worn by the 5th Dr Who. Article includes links to classic patterns. www.flockworkshop.uk/campaigns/vi... #knitsky #doctorwho #drwho

Peter Davison as Doctor Who relaxes on a deck chair with his cricket gear

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Flock - Yarn & Knitting Store @flockworkshop.uk · 30/03/2025

Harriet has been working on finishing her gansey project and Sabrina the cat has been "helping". 😹 @flockknitting.bsky.social #knitsky #catswhoknit

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Flock - Yarn & Knitting Store @flockworkshop.uk · 30/03/2025

The clocks have gone forward and the sun is out. Summer is officially on the way. A bit of al fresco knitting with a lovely iced coffee to celebrate. #romneymarshwool

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Flock - Yarn & Knitting Store @flockworkshop.uk · 28/03/2025

Harriet's current WIP is this traditional gansey fisherman's jumper in Baa Ram Ewe Skipper 5 ply Guernsey yarn. #knitting #gansey www.flockworkshop.uk/shop/p/baa-r...

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Flock - Yarn & Knitting Store @flockworkshop.uk · 21/03/2025

So lucky to live near Great Dixter gardens, a constant source of escape and inspiration. #eastsussex #gardens #greatdixter www.greatdixter.co.uk/about/

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Flock - Yarn & Knitting Store @flockworkshop.uk · 18/03/2025

The New Forest town where I grew up was once famous for making knitted gloves. Ringwood gloves are mentioned in ‘A History of Hand Knitting’ by Richard Rutt including mention of the Ringwood Stitch used in the making of them. (Flock Newsletter May 2024 by Chris) www.flockworkshop.uk/campaigns/vi...

An old photograph of Ringwood High Street. Ringwood is a historic market town in Hampshire in Southern England

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Flock - Yarn & Knitting Store @flockworkshop.uk · 18/03/2025

One of our favourite books from last year was Judit Gummlich's 'Embroidery on Knits'. A great way to personalise knitwear - especially if you are looking for an alternative creative project over the warmer months. #laine #embroidery www.flockworkshop.uk/shop/p/embro...

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Flock - Yarn & Knitting Store @flockworkshop.uk · 17/03/2025

Travelling back from a weekend with friends in Devon. So much visual inspiration from the coastal rocks of Slapton Sands. #textiles #inspiration

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