We specialise in beautiful and affordable British yarns and yarns hand dyed by talented local folks as well as gorgeous hand-made gifts and accessories by local artisans. We stock a range of organic, GOTS certified yarns from BC Garn that are both beautiful and sustainably produced as well as recycled and vegan yarns from Hoooked and Kremke Soul Wool! 

We also offer free UK shipping on orders over £75!

What's New!

Explore new yarns, books, workshops, and other treats!

  • Artiphany Cards

    Artiphany Cards

    Artiphany Cards

    From £4.50
    From £4.50
  • Porcelain Mug

    Porcelain Mug

    Porcelain Mug

    £20.00
    £20.00
  • Needle felt Art - Devon Sea Huts

    Needle felt Art - Devon Sea Huts

    Sold out

    Needle felt Art - Devon Sea Huts

    £35.00
    £35.00
    Sold out
  • York Stone 4 ply

    York Stone 4 ply

    York Stone 4 ply

    £17.00
    £17.00
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Cotton Blend Yarns

Inspiration for your Spring and Summer makes!

  • Organic Trio DK

    Organic Trio DK

    Organic Trio DK

    £4.75
    £4.75
  • Bio Balance Sport

    Bio Balance Sport

    Bio Balance Sport

    £6.50
    £6.50
  • Elements DK

    Elements DK

    Elements DK

    £4.75
    £4.75
  • Naturals Bamboo & Cotton DK

    Naturals Bamboo & Cotton DK

    Naturals Bamboo & Cotton DK

    £5.75
    £5.75
  • Soft Cotton DK

    Soft Cotton DK

    Soft Cotton DK

    £2.25
    £2.25
  • Stories DK

    Stories DK

    Stories DK

    £3.25
    £3.25 £3.25
  • Cotton Twist

    Cotton Twist

    Cotton Twist

    £4.75
    £4.75
  • ALT.yarn 4 ply

    ALT.yarn 4 ply

    ALT.yarn 4 ply

    £6.90
    £6.90
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Browse our Gift Guides

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Workshops at Wool on the Exe

Join us to learn new skills and have some fun!

  • Learn to crochet for right-handed folks

    Learn to crochet for right-handed folks

    Learn to crochet for right-handed folks

    £35.00
    £35.00
  • Fix your Stitch!

    Fix your Stitch!

    Fix your Stitch!

    £5.00
    £5.00
  • Professional Finishing Techniques

    Professional Finishing Techniques

    Professional Finishing Techniques

    £35.00
    £35.00
  • Introduction to Fair Isle knitting

    Introduction to Fair Isle knitting

    Introduction to Fair Isle knitting

    £40.00
    £40.00
  • Next step crochet: Granny Squares

    Next step crochet: Granny Squares

    Next step crochet: Granny Squares

    £30.00
    £30.00
  • Dye your own wool

    Dye your own wool

    Sold out

    Dye your own wool

    £40.00
    £40.00
    Sold out
  • Beginners introduction to using a spinning wheel

    Beginners introduction to using a spinning wheel

    Beginners introduction to using a spinning wheel

    £40.00
    £40.00
  • Sock 101

    Sock 101

    Sock 101

    £40.00
    £40.00
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Latest News

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  • Exhibition of Customer Makes

    Exhibition of Customer Makes

    To celebrate 10 years of Wool on the Exe we invited our wonderful customers to share their makes as part of an exhibition in the shop. We were blown away...

    Exhibition of Customer Makes

    To celebrate 10 years of Wool on the Exe we invited our wonderful customers to share their makes as part of an exhibition in the shop. We were blown away...

  • A message to celebrate 10 years!

    A message to celebrate 10 years!

    10 years! 🌟 Where does the time go? Sometimes it feels like just yesterday we welcomed folks into the shop for the very first time. Other days, it feels like...

    A message to celebrate 10 years!

    10 years! 🌟 Where does the time go? Sometimes it feels like just yesterday we welcomed folks into the shop for the very first time. Other days, it feels like...

  • Our 2025 Community Round-up

    Our 2025 Community Round-up

    Moving into a new year feels like a natural time to reflect, celebrate and feel grateful. Our 2025 was full of joy - with fun events, brilliant workshops, amazing creations...

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    Our 2025 Community Round-up

    Moving into a new year feels like a natural time to reflect, celebrate and feel grateful. Our 2025 was full of joy - with fun events, brilliant workshops, amazing creations...

    1 comment
  • Wool on the Exe Book 2 is Here!

    Wool on the Exe Book 2 is Here!

    Wool on the Exe Book 2 has arrived and we could not possibly be more delighted with it! As with the first book we have an amazing selection of knitting...

    Wool on the Exe Book 2 is Here!

    Wool on the Exe Book 2 has arrived and we could not possibly be more delighted with it! As with the first book we have an amazing selection of knitting...

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Let customers speak for us

from 551 reviews
Ros
Informative , friendly class

I’m a self taught knitter and Jackie gave me several very helpful tips.
Small friendly group, a very pleasant morning

Professional Finishing Techniques
Professional Finishing Techniques
Heather
Perfect combination of colours and a great price

I knit quite a few hats for Knit For Peace and Jewelspun is the perfect combination of colours and a great price

Jewelspun Aran
Jewelspun Aran
Heather
Perfect combination of colours and a great price

I knit quite a few hats for Knit For Peace and Jewelspun is the perfect combination of colours and a great price

Jewelspun Aran
Jewelspun Aran
Heather
Perfect combination of colours and a great price

I knit quite a few hats for Knit For Peace and Jewelspun is the perfect combination of colours and a great price.

Jewelspun Aran
Jewelspun Aran
Caroline

The yarn feels soft and the colour (free spirit) is lovely for a summer knit.

Stories DK
Stories DK
Emma
Great way to support a small community business

Just wanted to support Wool on the Exe so happy to buy membership. Discount will be a bonus but was not the motivation.

Annual Membership
Annual Membership
Helen

I haven’t knit with this yet just creating a swatch holding it with another yarn. Im confident in the results however since I already have a scarf on the DK version.

Loch Lomond Lace
Loch Lomond Lace
LW
L.L.L.

Soft and beautiful yarn. The colours I bought are vibrant and go well together - Petrol, Erika and Blue Green
I intent to use then for weaving.

Loch Lomond Lace
Loch Lomond Lace
Christine Bond
Lovely yarn for socks very pleasing effect.

Good service thanks.

Opal Bouquet
Opal Bouquet
Hedda Morrish
Lovely yarn from a lovely shop

Wool on the exe is one of my favorite local yarn shops, and they didn't disappoint this time either! From a wonderfully warm atmosphere to a fantastic selection, I got what I wanted and also signed up for a workshop! Thank you!

Cashmere Merino Silk DK
Cashmere Merino Silk DK
Heather
Perfect sock yarn

I have yet to knit my first pair of socks but I now have yarn ready for later this year - this is lovely soft but very strong yarn which should be perfect for a pair of socks.

CoopKnits Socks Yeah! 4 ply
CoopKnits Socks Yeah! 4 ply
Heather
Perfect sock yarn

I have yet to knit my first pair of socks but I now have yarn ready for later this year - this is lovely soft but very strong yarn which should be perfect for a pair of socks.

CoopKnits Socks Yeah! 4 ply
CoopKnits Socks Yeah! 4 ply
Paula
Quality that you can feel

My review title sums it up really - you can feel the quality in this yarn, it is so soft & I'm looking forward to making my shawl using it. The range of blues in this yarn is lovely so creating a gradient was easy to do.

Cashmere Merino Silk DK
Cashmere Merino Silk DK
Kathleen Wright
Exciting project

I bought this wool to make a cardigan for myself. The lady in the shop was very helpful and advised me on the huge choice available. I am very happy with this choice b

Vivacious 4 ply
Vivacious 4 ply
Paula
Sturdy Tool

A good sturdy tool for darning - it makes it so much easier to make a neat darn across any holes in my husband's jumpers.

Darning mushroom
Darning mushroom