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  Suppliers of all your knitting and crochet needs - wool, fabulous yarns, needles, hooks, accessories, pattern books, leaflets, free downloads.
• Yarns
  Knitting and crocheting wools. Here you’ll find the finest natural fibres including Merino, Mohair, Silk, Alpaca, Angora and Cashmere.
  • Brands
    • Louisa Harding
    • Manos del Uruguay
    • Regia
    • Sirdar
    • Undyed Yarns & Fibres
    • West Yorkshire Spinners
  • Weight
    From Super Chunky to Lace weight there is a yarn for every knitting and crochet project. Check that you have a corresponding weght if not using the yarn recommended in a pattern.
    • Lace
    • 3 Ply
    • 4 Ply
    • Aran
    • Chunky
    • DK
    • Super Chunky
  • Fibre
    Our emphasis is on natural fibres but we have a large range of blended yarns. Click on a component fibre to view the full range of pure and mixed fibres
    • Alpaca
    • Bamboo
    • Cashmere
    • Hemp
    • Merino
    • Mohair
    • Silk
    • Wool
    • Yak
  • Colour
    A wide selection of yarns by colour. We have every colour and shade in solid, striped, flecked and blended pallettes. Click on the base colour nearest to your choice to view the full range.
    • Black Wool
    • Blue Wool
    • Brown Wool
    • Green Wool
    • Grey Wool
    • Multi-Colour Wool
    • Pink Wool
    • Purple Wool
    • Red Wool
    • Orange Wool
    • White Wool
    • Yellow Wool
  • Popular
    • Boucle
    • Sock Yarn
    • Superwash
    • Felting Yarn and Wool
• Patterns
  Knitting patterns and crochet patterns from Rowan, Debbie Bliss, Noro and other major brands and designers for every type of project. Finest natural fibres.
  • Brands
    • Independent Designers
    • King Cole
    • Louisa Harding
    • Manos del Uruguay
    • Noro
    • Patons
    • Regia
    • Rowan
    • Sirdar
    • Sublime
    • West Yorkshire Spinners
  • Formats
    • Hardback books
    • Softback Books
    • Leaflet
    • PDF Patterns
  • Skill Level
    Here at Laughinghens we will have a pattern to suit you, we will find easy patterns for beginners and less confident all the way through to the super designer.
    • Easy
    • Intermediate
    • Advanced
  • For
    • Baby
    • Children
    • Home
    • Men
    • Unisex
    • Women
    • Plus Size
  • Yarn Weight
    Knitting and Crochet Patterns to suit every type of yarn, fine lace heirlooms to quick knit chunky scarves, we have patterns to inspire a creation with your yarn.
    • Lace
    • 3 ply
    • 4 Ply
    • DK
    • Aran
    • Chunky
    • Super Chunky
  • Projects
    • Accessories
    • Baby Blanket
    • Cardigan
    • Cushion
    • Gloves
    • Hats
    • Jumper
    • Poncho
    • Socks
    • Scarf
    • Shawl
    • Trousers & Skirts
    • Blankets & Throws
    • Tea Cosy
    • Toys
  • Type
    Search our hundreds of patterns for knitters and crocheters and Laughing Hens and find all the pattern inspiration you need along with a fast, friendly service
    • Knitting Patterns
    • Crochet Patterns
  • Free Knitting Patterns
    Dive into our extensive library of free patterns. Choose from Lace, DK, 4 ply, Aran, and crochet styles suitable for all abilities. Download yours now!
• Tools
  Our carefully selected knitting needles help beginners learn and experts excel. Discover quality, variety, and inspiration. Click to browse!
  • Accessories
    • Addi Express
    • Bits and Bobs
    • Cable Needles
    • Interchangeable Needle Tips and Cords
    • Pom Pom Maker
    • Row Counter
    • Stitch Holder
    • Stitch Marker
    • French Knitter
    • Needle Gauge
  • Brand
    • Addi Knitting Needles
    • Brittany
    • Pony
    • Rowan
  • Material
    • Bamboo
    • Wood
    • Metal
    • Plastic
  • Size
    • 2.0 mm
    • 2.25 mm
    • 2.5 mm
    • 2.75 mm
    • 3.0 mm
    • 3.25 mm
    • 3.5 mm
    • 3.75 mm
    • 4.0 mm
    • 4.5 mm
    • 5.0 mm
    • 5.5 mm
    • 6.0 mm
    • 7.0 mm
    • 8.0 mm
    • 9.0 mm
    • 10.0 mm
    • 12.0 mm
    • 15.0 mm
    • 20.0 mm
    • 25.0 mm
  • Type
    Single pointed, double pointed, circular knitting needles and crochet hooks from quality brands available from Laughing Hens.
    • Single Pointed Needles
    • Double Pointed Needles
    • Circular Knitting Needles
    • Sewing Needles
    • Crochet Hooks
    • Knooking Needles
• SALE
  Great savings on hundreds of knitting and crochet products, now at a reduced price, here at Laughing Hens throughout the year.
• Kits
  A handpicked selection of knitting and crochet kits, many of which are specially created for you from our best-selling knitting designs.
• Accessories
  Buy knitting accessories at Laughing Hens where you'll find those items that are needed to finish your projects such as stuffing or cushion pads.

Brands

• Addi
  Addi knitting needles, crochet hooks and accessories. Premium luxury products giving you lasting enjoyment - Laughing Hens
• Brittany
  See our range of Brittany knitting needles, which includes various sizes to suit different projects. We offer friendly service and speedy delivery.
• Independent Designers
  Promoting Individual Designer Books And Special Pattern Projects Including Homeware, Baby Clothes,Toys, Gifts And Accessories And Many More
• King Cole
  King Cole - international supplier of hand and machine knittting yarns in natural and synthetic fibres with patterns to complement.
• Laughing Hens
  Laughing Hens is a supplier of quality knitting and crochet supplies. See our range of own brand premium quality yarns and wools.
• Louisa Harding
  Welcome to our homepage for Louisa Harding. We are delighted to offer you a curated selection of Louisa Harding yarns and patterns that embody the exceptional quality and creativity that Louisa Harding is known for.
• Manos del Uruguay
  Manos del Uruguay produce hand dyed yarns in stunning colours and have an amazing story behind each skein. View the full range at Laughing Hens.
• Noro
  Noro yarn is renowned for diverse fibre combinations, distinctive self-patterning colourways and earth-friendly ethos. Buy Noro yarns and patterns here.
• Patons
  Patons yarn have a rich history and are trusted worldwide as a quality producer of knitting yarn and patterns. Shop for Patons yarns & patterns at Laughing Hens
• Regia
  Regia sock yarn in 2 Ply to 6 Ply is machine washable & hard wearing. View the range of colours in patterns and stripes at Laughing Hens.
• Rooster
  Rooster - high quality natural fibre yarns from Peru for hand and machine knitting. View the yarns and up to date pattern support at Laughing Hens.
• Rowan
  Based in Yorkshire the Rowan focus is to create luxury, premium yarns sourced from organic natural fibres. View the design-led Rowan range at Laughing Hens.
• Sirdar
  Sirdar's quality patterns, knitting & crochet yarns at great prices. Fantastic 4 Ply & DK natural fibre yarns for baby & adult garments & fashion knits.
• Undyed Yarns & Fibres
  Laughing Hens is pleased to offer a selection of undyed yarns, wool tops and fibres perfect for crafters who love to knit or crochet.

Shopping info

• FAQ
  Here at Laughing Hens we are pleased to answer and advise on any questions or queries customers may have. We have people who can help
• Terms & Conditions
  We’re fully committed to making our wonderful customers happy. See our terms and conditions information. Please contact us with any questions.
• Privacy Policy
  At Laughing Hens we take your privacy and security very seriously. We will not disclose any of your information to third parties.
• Delivery, Refunds and Returns
  At Laughing Hens we’re 100% dedicated to ensuring our lovely customers are always happy. See information about our delivery, returns and refunds policies.
• Postage Costs
  Select your preferred postal service for peace of mind with World Wide delivery by Royal Mail, quick efficient and reliable.

What's in store

• Knitting Yarns
• Knitting Patterns
• Knitting Needles
• Special offers
• Knitting Kits
• Accessories
  A wide range of accessories for your knitting and crochet projects, including Cath Kidston knitting and sewing accessories, Regia Leather Soles for attaching to your Knitted Socks and Cushion Pads For Homeware Designs. Also Bronte Lambswool Scarf and Bronte Mohair Throws for that extra special gift.
• Site map
  Laughing Hens is a British supplier of quality yarn, needles, hooks, patterns and accessories. See our sitemap for more information about our site.

Laughing Hens

• The Story of Laughing Hens
  Have you ever wondered how the name for the knitting shop came about? The story of Laughing Hens begins with Nicki Trench and her knitting group.
• Contact Us
  We’re committed to making sure you’re happy. Please get in touch with us for information or help. We’re available to chat Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.
• Loyalty scheme
  We’re dedicated to making our wonderful customers happy. That’s why we’ve created this loyalty scheme to reward you for each purchase you make.
• Needle conversion chart
  Knitting Needles Size Conversion Chart for Metric, US and UK sizes. Find Knitting needle sets here.
• Yarn conversion chart
  For information about yarn weight, see our handy yarn conversion chart. This includes a breakdown of UK, USA and Australian terminology.
• Shoe size conversion chart
  See our shoe size conversion chart for children, women and men. This includes information about UK, USA and European sizes.
• Clothing size conversion chart
  See our clothing size conversion chart for children’s, women’s and men’s clothing sizes. This includes conversion information for UK, USA, and Europe.