Pins & Needles

08/07/2026

Can you knit?

Can you crochet?

Got some spare time and some spare scraps of yarn?

Want a quick project?

Want something fun to make for a good cause?

If you’ve answered ‘YES’ to any of the above, we would love you to help us with the latest charity event.

We’ve signed up to be part of the Big Knit, run by Bristol Age UK, and we know we can count on you to help.

Please find attached a variety of different patterns to make some of these hats for the Innocent Smoothie Bottles, have fun creating, and then drop them to our collection point in the shop.

Please note: there are plenty more of these patterns online if you google ‘innocent smoothie big knit hat patterns’.

There are patterns for all abilities! You can even make up your own pattern. The more fun, the better!

26/06/2026

We are very much involved this year!

We will be holding Knit & Natters dedicated to this cause, Knitathons, Crochethons and pop up shops from October in the hopes we can beat the Bristol target!

Who’s getting involved with us?

We have some FABULOUS news! The Innocent Big Knit will be coming back this October! 🧶

This wonderful campaign doesn't officially start until October, but we are keen to get knitting away early. We are upping our target massively this year 🎯So it's needles and hooks at the ready!

👉 Patterns available here: https://www.innocentdrinks.co.uk/big-knit/knitting-patterns

(more details and Big Knit events coming soon)

22/06/2026

CHANGE OF OPENING HOURS THIS WEEK ☀️

Due to the very high temperatures we will be experiencing this week and a shop with glorious big south facing windows and no air-con… we will be closing at 1pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, however we are also expecting you all to stay safe and cool indoors so hopefully this won’t impact many of you.

Tuesday 23rd - 9am-1pm
Wednesday 24th - 9am-1pm
Thursday 25th - 9am-1pm
Friday 26th - 9am-4:30pm
Saturday 27th - 9am-4:30pm

Please stay safe!

19/06/2026

Since briefly mentioning my own published patterns, we’ve had so many questions about them!

Who knew anyone would be so keen to see more? Not me.

But, because you’ve asked, here is the little selection of my very own exclusive patterns only available to buy in the shop.

Crochet Macrame String Baskets
Knitted Blossom Baby Jumper
Crochet Macrame String Bag
Crochet Granny Square Cardigan

They’ve been designed by me. Tested by us. Printed by Westbury Inks.

Make sure you have a peek next time you visit 🧶

18/06/2026

Look what’s on the table in the shop today!

Our volunteers are busy creating intricate lace today.

UK lace-making dates back to the 16th century, when handmade bobbin and needle lace became popular among the wealthy. Areas like Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Honiton in Devon became famous for their skilled lace makers. During the Industrial Revolution, Nottingham became the world’s leading centre for machine-made lace, helping turn a luxury craft into a major British industry. Today, lace-making remains an important part of the UK’s textile heritage.

17/06/2026

We are starting a new ‘how to’ series across our socials and want to know what you’d like to know how to do?

How to crochet?
How to sew up?
How to knit a button hole?
How to triple treble crochet?
How to knit?
How to thread a sewing machine?

No question is a silly question.

Send them our way and we will get them answered!

Here is the first one… how to do a UK treble crochet 🧶

16/06/2026

Jumbo Blanket Workshop 🧶

Sunday 28th June, 10am-12pm

£50 per person with all materials and refreshments included.

Give us a call on 01179504995 to book on!

15/06/2026

My kind of shopping = chuck it in the basket and don’t look at the price 😂

My happiness comes from being creative.

Who’s with me?

12/06/2026

Saturday 13th June is World Knit in Public Day! 🧶

Join us from 9:30am for a day long Knit & Natter session.

Stay for as long or as short as you can, pop in and out all day. We would love to see as many of you as possible! No need to book, just turn up.

For only £5 per person you get unlimited tea, coffee and biscuits.

Bring your crafty friends and have a great time crafting!

We hope to see as many of you as possible.

12/06/2026

We sell HUGE amounts of patterns each week, most of them being from brands such as King Cole, James C Brett, Sirdar and Stylecraft

But there is something so special when we sell one of our patterns… and even more special when we see someone actually working from it!

Yes, you read that right. OUR patterns. What do you mean? I hear you say.

Georgie has spent hours designing and creating her own patterns which are exclusive to our shop. You cannot buy them anywhere else.

They might not be as ‘professional’ as the big brands, but they sure are super cute and do the job.

Seeing this wonderful customer work from this pattern this week, certainly gave us a reason so do the happy dance 🕺

We appreciate all of your support as always!

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Thank you!