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The Woolly Thistle

Your trusted US source for a thoughtfully curated collection of quality knitting products and woolly wool yarns from small producers and mills around the world.

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Rambler Yarn by The Woolly Thistle
The Woolly Thistle
from $ 32.95
Flowers of Fortrose Vest by Corinne Tomlinson in J&S 2ply
The Woolly Thistle
from $ 125.95
Harris Tweed Project Bag
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$ 64.95
Zauberball® Crazy
Schoppel
$ 25.45
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Light Purple sweater on wooden table with The Woolly Thistle tote bag and balls of yarn in light purple Rauma Finullgarn and Plum

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Kind Words From Customers

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I love the quality of wool that you provide!

Laura
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You're the absolute best at getting across what many of these small fiber mills and families do

Barb
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I love the selection of yarns from other countries!

Donna
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I love the stories about the yarn producers. I may never get to some of these places but I sure can use their yarn and dream

Eileen
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THANK YOU for always taking the extra step to protect the items being shipped to me...especially books. They are wrapped and boxed and have always came to me in perfect condition. That is just another reason that you are my favorite yarn shop and I will always support you.

Renee
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"Norwegian yarn is my absolute favorite yarn to knit! I can’t tell you how happy I am that TWT carries Rauma! Until I found your shop- I had to order from Norway. Your products, your service, speed of delivery… all of it is exceptional!!!"

Teresa
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The Woolly Thistle is really my favorite online store

Lynn
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Your website was so easy to navigate, the images loaded quickly, and the photography of the images are perfect! That's what truly captured me, I felt as if I was in your yarn shop seeing and touching the yarn in person. I’m excited to getting this box of love from you! 

Cindy
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"The website is very easy to navigate and it's easy to view and purchase all products. The customer service is superb and the products of very high quality with affordable prices. I highly recommend this store."

Marty

Stories from Our Yarn Producers

Here at The Woolly Thistle we encourage woolly wanderlust and share information about where the wool was grown and milled. We specialize in finding yarn made at the source whether that be on wild Scottish islands, or in the bucolic Devon countryside. We are passionate about yarns with a story!

Studio Donegal

Studio Donegal began its life as an idealistic project to preserve the tradition of hand weaving. Tristan and Anne are now the second generation, running the family business bringing us 100% Irish-made wool products.

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Scottish Yarn Festival

Eva is the founder of The Scottish Yarn Festival in Perth Scotland and the creator of Scottish Yarn Festival Yarn, available in DK and fingering weight with a gorgeous color palette.

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Studio Tolsta

We are proud to collaborate with Studio Tolsta to bring you timeless style and function, rich tradition, and the ultimate in quality. Using certified Harris Tweed, this collection or project bags and totes exudes quality and care in the making.

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Shetland Wool
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A rainbow of eight balls of Rauma Finullgarn, a fingering/sport weight yarn, on a wooden table
Norwegian blends
Blueface Leicester
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Watch the Shopcast

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Shopcast #255: Spinning Yarns: The John Arbon Story and a Quest for the Perfect Vest
Shopcast #255: Spinning Yarns: The John Arbon Story and a Quest for the Perfect Vest
Shopcast #254: Spring Knitting Fun: Sock Tips & Vest WIPs
Shopcast #254: Spring Knitting Fun: Sock Tips & Vest WIPs
Shopcast 253: Help Us Name the Chicken!
Shopcast 253: Help Us Name the Chicken!

Shop Quality Knitting Yarn from Small Yarn Producers Around the World

The Woolly Thistle imports unique and hard to find knitting yarn from small crofters from around the world. We take care of the hard part so you don't have to. Your next knitting project deserves the finest yarns and knitting books from the UK, Scandinavia, and Europe! Shop your favorite yarn brands like Jamieson & Smith, Uradale, Rauma, and more!

Explore our hand-curated knitting kits that include everything you need to complete your project, see our instructional knitting video courses, and browse our bestselling yarn for your next knitting project.

We're a small women-owned business contributing to our local New Hampshire economy and other small business owners. We choose our vendors, partners, and service providers with care. When you shop at the Woolly Thistle you can shop with confidence knowing that your dollar is supporting families all across the world.