Inspiring Yarns

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Community Interest Company improving mental health and well being through yarn based hobbies and empowering employment opportunities within the yarn industry.

We have a range of products available for sale for yarn lovers contact us for opening hours.

26/10/2026

We are delighted to announce that we will be running two 6 week long sessions of our ‘Textiles for Mental Health’ course in Newtownards in the coming months.

Our second course is Knitting & Crochet, we will cover both skills during the course and you can choose to focus on one or try both.

Supported by the Public Health Agency through the Clear Project this course is free & open to anyone who is experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression or stress. It is suitable for both complete beginners and improvers.

To book a place please go to:
https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=23503320&appointmentType=99776410

This course is preceded by a 6 week Mixed Media Textiles course. Please feel free to sign up to both courses if you are interested.

26/10/2026

We are delighted to announce that we will be running two 6 week long sessions of our ‘Textiles for Mental Health’ course in Newtownards in the coming months.

First we have a Mixed Media Textiles course covering a mix of hand stitching and needle felting techniques.

Supported by the Public Health Agency through the Clear Project, this course is free & open to anyone experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression or stress. It is suitable for both complete beginners and improvers.

To book a place please go to:
https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=23503320&appointmentType=99775983

This course will be followed by a 6 week Knitting & Crochet course. Please feel free to sign up to both courses if you are interested.

19/10/2026

Halloween yarns now available on our website!

Inspired by classic monster horror movies choose from ‘Creature Feature’ 120g Sock Sets or ‘It’s Alive!!!’ Mini Sets…if you dare!!! 🧟‍♂️

https://inspiringyarnsshop.co.uk/collections/halloween

06/10/2026

Oooo yes we’ll be back at later this month along with a whole host of other spooky artists and makers!

This time we’ll be stocking a range of craft kits and supplies so you can get creative and make your own Halloween & Autumn themed creations!

Watch this space for more details! 🎃

06/10/2026

So we decided to do a thing you’ve been asking for….beginners Tunisian Crochet!

Over this four week course you will make a cosy hat incorporating 3 different tunisian crochet stitches. A basic knowledge of standard crochet will be an advantage but if you haven’t crocheted before don’t worry we’ll get you started!

All materials and tools are provided, along with bottomless tea/coffee and biscuits!

£60 per person/4 week course
Beginning Thursday 15th October (yes that’s next Thursday!!)

If you fancy giving it a go head on over to our website to book your spot:

www.inspiringyarns.co.uk/events

04/10/2026

Pre Loved Pop Up
WWT Castle Espie
Today - Sunday 4 October
11am - 4pm

We are a little bit fewer in number than we planned but we are here with preloved clothes & shoes, destash fabrics, yarn, haberdashery, craft kits, hand made items and more!

Parking & entrance to the pop up and visitor centre is free. Why not stop in have a browse and grab yourself a bargain and then relax in the café with a brew and enjoy the view! 🦆☀️

29/09/2026

You’ll find us here on Saturday!

Take a look at Ulster Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers to see all the exhibitors.

17/09/2026

Our next Pre-Loved Pop Up is on 4th October WWT Castle Espie.

To book a space to sell your destash yarn, fabric & textile craft items or preloved/vintage clothes please email [email protected] for information.

If you are coming along to shop entrance to the Pop Up and the Castle Espie visitor center is free. If you are a crafter it’s the perfect place to bring along a project and stop for a cuppa in the Kingfisher Café, take some time out to craft & enjoy the view 😉

10/09/2026

Loving the progress on our Fabric of our Community project funded by Seed Corn Grant. We’ve learnt so much about our surrounding area and how textiles influenced the lives of people living in it and working in the factories and mills. It’s definitely made us want to continue this work and find out more! Best part is it’s truly intergenerational with ages ranging from 10-80 taking part ♥️

09/09/2026

Our second peer group is for those who live with chronic Illness & pain.

Again, the purpose of these sessions is to introduce textile crafts as a medium for promoting wellness, in a peer group, in a safe & open environment. As we have been awarded some funding through the Elevate project to provide these sessions they are free to attend.

Places can be booked on the link below:

https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/af6a90f7/?appointmentTypeIds%5B%5D=98046586

Address

A6 Ards Business Centre, Strangford Park, 19 Jubilee Road
Newtownards
BT234YH

Website

http://www.inspiringyarns.co.uk/

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