Sorry for the inconvenience, due to scheduled maintenance work on site, the physical shop on Marchmont Road on Tuesday – 21st October 2025 will open later than usual 2pm – 4pm
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Shop Re-Opening Wed. 1st July,
Measures in the Shop to minimise the risk of spreading Covid 19 virus.
- Maximum two customers in the shop, please try to come alone, no pets
- Please wear a face covering/mask in the shop and try to stay two metres
- Please limit your visit to 10 -15 minutes max in the shop,
- Please use hand sanitisers before touching wool and books, contactless payment preferred
- Plan ahead, contact me before your visit to check on stock availability, online orders and contactless pick up available. If possible, please email – beinspiredfibres@gmail.com or contact via facebook / instagram
Pllease check revised opening hours. I will be closed between 1pm – 2pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday for lunch and for post, will close 5.30 on those days.
EYF 2019 – Products and Events
Copies of Helga Isager’s new pattern book will be on sale from Thursday, March 21st on my stand H8.
Helga will also be available on Saturday, between 3.30 – 4.30 at the Be Inspired Fibres’ stand H8, if you wish to have your copy signed.
Stand H8 @ Edinburgh Yarn Festival 2019
Marchmont Shop Opening Times During The Week of The EYF, 21st – 23rd March 2019
- Monday 18th March, 10.30 – 17.00
- Tuesday 19th March, 10.30 – 17.00
- Wednesday 20th March 10.30 – 13.30
- Thursday 21st March, Closed – see you at the Corn Exchange
- Friday 22nd March, Closed – see you at the Corn Exchange
- Saturday 23rd March, Closed – see you at the Corn Exchange
- Sunday 24th March, 13.00 – 17.00
- Monday 25th March, 10.30 – 17.00
- Tuesday 26th March, 10.30 – 17.00
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Stand H9 @ Edinburgh Yarn Festival 2018 – The Corn Exchange
The shop in Marchmont will be closed on 15th, 16th and 17th March, and re-open on Sunday after lunch, as I will be exhibiting at the Edinburgh Yarn Festival. This will be my fifth year and I will be taking a selection of highly desirable yarns and needles to add to your collection!
Brands will include Lykke needles, Uschitita, Olann, Hedgehog Fibres, Lotus Cashmere, Yarn from North Ronaldsay, Orkney Angora, Knit Collage, Plotlupi, Malabrigo, Habu Textiles, Madelinetosh, ITO yarns and Riverside Studios from Canada. See you there!
Wall of Uschitita and Riverside Studios
Olann, Madelinetosh and Hedgehog Fibres
Hand dyed Orkney Wool
Final classes for 2017
Forthcoming Classes with Carol Meldrum, Designer and Knitting and Crochet Tutor
Sunday 3rd December 2017 – Learn to Crochet for Beginners – 10.30 – 13.00
Learn to Crochet with Carol Meldrum
Sunday 3rd Dec 2017 – Finishing and Sewing Techniques for Hand knits – 14.00 – 16.30
For more information and to book online: https://v1.bookwhen.com/beinspiredfibres
Knitting and Crochet Classes Autumn and Winter 2017
List of forthcoming classes, for more information and to book online and pay via paypal, please visit: https://v1.bookwhen.com/beinspiredfibres or pop into the shop and pay by card or cash.
September 2017
Introduction to Fair Isle Knitting in the Round with Carol Meldrum
Sunday, 24th September 2017 – 10.30 – 13.00
October 2017
Learn to Crochet – Introduction to Basic Crochet Stitches with Carol Meldrum (Beginners)
Sunday, 29th October 2017 – 10.30 – 13.00
Learn to Crochet Granny Squares and other Motifs with Carol Meldrum (Beginners and beyond)
Sunday, 29th October 2017 – 14.00 – 16.30
November 2017
Learn to knit Fair Isle in the Round with Carol Meldrum – (Beyond Beginners)
Sunday, 19th November 2017 – 10.30 – 13.00
Steeking and Finishing your Fair Isle Knitting – (Beyond Beginners)
Sunday, 19th November 2017 – 14.00 – 16.30
December 2017
Learn to Crochet with Carol Meldrum – (Beginners)
Sunday, 3rd December 2017 – 10.30 – 13.00
Professional Finishing Techniques for your Handknits – (All levels)
Sunday 3rd December 2017 – 14.00 – 16.30
Christmas Holidays Dec 2016
HAPPY CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR
The shop will be closed on Christmas Eve 24th December 2016 from 2.00pm and will re-open in the New Year on Tuesday, 3rd January 2017.
Online orders will not be fulfilled until my return on the 3rd January.
Please have a very happy and safe Christmas & New Year.
Please check the latest crochet and knitting classes at
Learn Tunisian Crochet in Edinburgh
Final classes coming up for 2016..
Learn Tunisian Crochet with Carol Meldrum – £30 – Sunday 11th December 2016 – 10.30 -13.00
Why learn Tunisian Crochet? If you like your crochet fabric to look like a knitted fabric, then knowing how to use a Tunisian hook and a few basic stitches, can really help you speed up making a wide range of projects quickly, from simple scarves, wraps, bags to larger home accessories such as blankets and throws.
Be inspired and learn a new technique, this course is suitable for people who know some really basic crochet. You will learn how to use a Tunisian/Afghan crochet hook and the basic essential stitches and how to follow a simple pattern in this introductory class.
Introduction to Free Form Crochet with Carol Meldrum – £30 – Sunday, 11th December – 14.00 – 16.30
Expand your basic crochet knowledge with this fun and inspiring Free Form Crochet techniques class with Carol Meldrum, Author and Designer.
Suitable for refreshers and beginners with some experience of basic crochet, who wish to be inspired beyond traditional crochet.
Book online: www.bookwhen.cm/beinspiredfibres
Learn Two Handed Stranded Colourwork for Fair Isle and Scandinavian Knitting
DON’T MISS THIS One Day Colourwork Workshop Taught by Karie Westermann, Blogger and Knitwear Designer
Two Handed Stranded Colourwork with Karie Westermann
Saturday, 3rd December, 10.30 – 16.30 – Lunch included (£55), Suitable for Beyond Beginners.
This course will teach you how to knit continental style, holding yarn with left hand, compared to the English throwing method, stranded colourwork principles and techniques for both Fair Isle and Scandinavian knitting traditions, how to read a colour chart and understand colour theory. You will also cast on for a small project in the round and practice the two-handed technique.
Book Online: www.bookwhen.com/beinspiredfibres
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