Lovely, lovely little shop at the back of Cross Lanes Farm where you'll find a selection of 100% British wool, locally produced. Ann, Ruth and David are as friendly as you could wish for, the shop is cosy and rustic and the wool os gorgeous.

We have stocked the Sheepshop's Wensleydale yarn sin our shop for over 2 years but if you are in this neck of the woods you must visit. Opening times vary but if can call inadvance there is generally someone there who'll let you in! The shop also sells a good selection of exclusive patterns, finished garments handknit by local ladies of leisure and some gorgeous supplies (buttons, notions etc) including handmade wooden knitting sticks, which you'd be hard pressed to find in many knitting shops.

The location makes it a must-visit shop too, just outside the little town of Leyburn and nestled among rolling countryside in the Yorkshire Dales. Gorgeous!

Hi Nicki
I'm so sorry for your bad experience of our shop. I am wondering if it was definately our shop, though, as it sounds like the opposite of what I know to be true.
For example, I know for a fact that our staff are helpful and curteous and that no arm waving goes on at all. Also, we do stock debbie bliss cashmerino but If you were in our shop I am glad the staff offered you an alternative but sorry this was not sufficient.
We have learned from experience that it is impossible to please everyone and we make sure to publise the shop activities as much as possible so serious shoppers like yourself will be able to make the decision to visit when the shop is not as packed as it is on the knitting nights - we are open 7 days a week for serious shoppers, most of the time the shop is not full to bursting with keen knitters making it easier for the staff to provide an excellent service.
I'm shocked the most by your description of the cold stares you received from the knitters. I'm amazed, I've never had anything but a positive experience at any knitting group, at our shop or somewhere else.
I appreciate your feedback, I only wish it had come to me directly and I wish you didn't feel the need to be annonymous. I will make sure I am present at upcoming knitting groups to make sure everyone in the shop, new or regular, receives the same warm welcome and hospitality.
I do hope you change your mind and give IKL one more try, I know we can make it up to you.

best wishes
Gerard Allt
IKL