Crochet Patterns, Knitting Patterns, Yarn and accessories

Pins and Needles is a family business who have been trading in Northampton for over 60 years. Although we no longer have a retail outlet, with our internet site we supply hand-knitting supplies all over the world. Our on-line shop features a small selection of the products we have available so if you are looking for something not featured, please ask.

Knitting patterns are grouped into Toys, Babies, Childrens, Ladies, Mens, Family and Accessories. Click on your chosen group and you then have the option of double knit, four ply etc.

Patterns are added on a regular basis so check back often.

In the yarn section you have the choice of 2 ply, 3 ply, 4 ply, double knitting yarn, aran and chunky yarns.

This is the section for ordering knitting needles, crochet hooks, accessories and haberdashery

Check this section out for our end-of-line bargains

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New Products

Knitted Animals

£4.00 [$6.68]

Featuring appealing, soft and cuddly toys that can be enjoyed by everyone including the Duck family, elephants, mice and Puss in Boots to name a few.
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Traditional Favourites

£4.00 [$6.68]

Featuring Teddy bears, Humpty Dumpties, play dolls, clowns and baby dolls.
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Peter Pan 792 Bobble waistcoat, hat and mitts

£1.50 [$2.51]

To fit sizes 51-66cm/ 20-26".

Actual finished measurements 59.5 - 77cm/ 23.5 - 30.25"

Materials required: Waistcoat 100 - 150 grams Main shade

50 - 100 grams 1st contrast

50 grams 2nd contrast

Hat 100 grams

Mitts 50 grams

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Topsy-Turnabout Doll

£3.50 [$5.85]

Here is a wonderful topsy-turnabout doll which can be transformed into four different fairy tale characters. By reversing the doll from back-to-front and turning upside-down, she can be changed from Little Red Riding Hood to Little Miss Muffet, then from Red Riding Hood's Grandma to Old Mother Hubbard.There are numerous charming accessories and items of removable clothing appropriate to each character.The doll measures 28cm/11".
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Christmas Special

£4.00 [$6.68]

A super collection of gifts, toys and decorations for the festive season.Projects include Santa and Mrs Claus, Cinderella Topsy-Turvy Doll, Christmas stockings, Mr and Mrs Frosty and a Christmas Crib.
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Golfing Clown

£3.50 [$5.85]

For golf enthusiasts and for those who enjoy collecting the Clown characters - here comes Binky Bunker.He is free-standing and is over 48cm/19" in height.
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Bazaar Knits

£4.00 [$6.68]

The designs in this booklet are a pleasure to knit and excellent fund-raisers, as they require only small oddments of double knitting yarn. The Pedlar doll from bygone days captures the theme of the bazaar.
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Knitted Animals

£4.00 [$6.68]

Featuring appealing, soft and cuddly toys that can be enjoyed by everyone including the Duck family, elephants, mice and Puss in Boots to name a few.
find out more