The 'Urban' Farmhouse Wool Studio

27/09/2026

Blend fabulous fibres in your favourite colours and create beautiful rolags for spinning on the Ashford Blending board.

- Rotating and adjustable keel
- Large 12' x 12' carding area
- 108 point card cloth
- Convenient carry handle
- Blending brush and two dowel rods for drafting and removing the rolags

25/09/2026

Eight Shaft Table Loom
Popular because they are portable, easy to use and so versatile, the Ashford table looms are in demand with both beginner and experienced weavers. The eight shaft looms fold flat, even with your weaving in place, making them ideal for taking to workshops or guild meetings.

Features:

Easy to use and versatile – ideal for beginner and experienced weavers.
Shuttle race – eliminates any boat shuttle diving.
Overhead be**er with automatic bounce back.
Extra stainless steel reeds available in 5 sizes.
Extra Texsolv heddles available in bundles of 40.
Portable – folds flat for storage with weaving in place.
Smooth lacquer finish.

15/08/2026

08/07/2026

10.30- 3
Thursday 9th July and Saturday 11th July

29/06/2026

The very lastest addition to the stable and arriving in store now for you The Farmhouse Wool Studio message now for your

13/06/2026

Have to take a bit of time away, will keep you updated

13/05/2026

4 Research based reasons to teach your child to knit:

1. Improved self-control.
A 2023 study asked elementary school children to complete inhibition-control tasks after a short knitting session. Researchers found the knitting group performed better on both emotional and non emotional self regulation tasks compared to the control group.

2.Better attention & focus.
A 2025 study found that participants performed better on attention tests after just 20 minutes of crochet. Researchers also observed changes in brain networks linked to attention.

3.Stronger learning skills.
Knitting combines counting, sequencing, pattern recognition, reading instructions, and problem solving all within one activity, which is why fiber crafts are often discussed in hands on education research.

4.Supports motor coordination.
Knitting requires sustained hand movement, visual tracking, coordination, and concentration at the same time. Developmental research has consistently linked fine motor development with broader cognitive development in children.

Sources:

1. Frontiers in Psychology

2.Scientific Reports / PubMed Sebastiano et al. (2025)

3. Craft Yarn Council - ‘Why Teach Knit & Crochet?’

4.Harvard Center on the Developing Child + Child Mind Institute