Bristol's fave independent knitting shop

Opened in 2021 by Meg, No Frills Knitting is a friendly, independent yarn and knitting supplies shop in Bedminster, South Bristol. We stock loads lovely natural fibre yarns, tip top knitting needles, crochet hooks, knitting patterns, craft books, haberdashery... everything a crafter needs, all tried and tested by our team of expert knitters.

We also host regular knitting workshops and crochet classes in Bristol, with something suitable for all skill levels, and, obviously, we're always happy to answer your knitting questions and help you figure out your next knitting project - it's what we do best!

Cosy 100% wool yarn for knit season

Squishy natural fibre yarns for all your cosy autumn and winter knitting and crochet. With yarns like Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt, Noro Madara, Knitting For Olive Merino and Istex Lettlopi, all perfect super warm handknit jumpers, cosy accessories and handmade Christmas gifts.

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An easy peasy Christmas gift for knitters and yarn lovers

Not sure what to buy your favourite crafter? Why not get 'em a gift card so they can choose their own present?

It's the perfect gift for knitters and crocheters and anyone who loves proper nice yarn.

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  • A wide range of natural fibre yarns

    We only stock high-quality yarns from brands we love. Merino, British wool, silk, cotton, mohair... all the proper good stuff for knitting with.

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  • Monthly pop up fabric shop in Bristol

    Once a month, we fill our Bristol knitting shop with loads of lovely fabrics and sewing patterns. We're paused for the winter, but fabric pop ups will return in 2027 - stay tuned!

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  • Knitting needles, crochet hooks and craft tools

    Everything you need for a nice knit. Circular knitting needles, interchangeable tips, crochet hooks, scissors, stitch markers - we've got it.

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  • Want to learn to knit with us?

    Our expert knitting tutor Jacki (The Woolly Badger) hosts regular knitting workshops and beginner knitting classes in Bristol, designed for all skill levels.

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NEW Sandnes Garn 2606 DIY knitting patterns are in

The latest Sandnes Garn DIY collection is here, and boy it’s a good one. Cosy knit cardigans, easy-to-wear sweaters, cute ponchos and a couple of crochet projects, too.

All knitted up in Sandnes Garn faves, like Peer Gynt, Sunday, Atlas and Tynn Silk Mohair. Super lovely natural fibre yarns to keep you cosy all autumn and winter long. 

Pick your pattern, pick your yarn and get casting on.

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The yarn brands you (and we!) actually want

All the yarn brands and knitting supplies we stock are ones we genuinely want to, and do, knit with ourselves. Yep - everything in our independent knitting shop has passed the No Frills Knitting test.

We're proud to be a UK stockist of Sandnes Garn, we loooove all the Knitting for Olive, and obviously we're smitten with the Cardiff Cashmere. We also stock Noro, West Yorkshire Spinners and World of Wool, just to name a few.

As big Lopi fans, we've built up one of the best ranges of Istex Lopi yarns, including Lettlopi, Álafosslopi, Kambgarn and Plotulopi. If you're after a proper icelandic wool for a proper icelandic sweater, you're in the right place.

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the front of no frills knitting on East Street in Bedminster. The shop sign is clearly visible and greggs is just in view to the left.

Visit our independent knitting shop in Bristol

As well as shopping online, you can also come and visit our friendly knitting shop in real life, so you can squish all the yarn in person.

We're based in Bedminster, Bristol, or more specifically, 76 East Street, sandwiched between Greggs and Silver + Steel!

The shop is currently open 6 days a week, Monday-Saturday.

We'd love to see ya soon!

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Stock up your yarn stash or plan your next craft project...

Meg is unrolling a cotton fabric with red floral pattern ready to cut

A pop-up fabric shop every month(ish) in Bristol

For one weekend a month (give or take) we turn our friendly Bedminster knitting shop into a fabric shop here in South Bristol!

We've pressed pause on our fabric pop-ups for the super busy knit season, but we'll be back with a bang in Feb 2027 - stay tuned!

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Craft Workshops in Bristol

Fancy learning how to knit, but struggling to teach yourself? Book yourself onto a knitting workshop!

Our expert knitting tutor, Jacki (The Woolly Badger), hosts regular knitting workshops and beginner knitting classes from our Bristol knitting shop.

And if crochet or weaving is more your thing, we also host workshops for them, too! Tap the big fat button below to explore all the craft workshops we have to offer.

Please note: We are the host of all our craft workshops and not the organiser. If you have a question about any of the workshops, please get in contact with the tutors directly.

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