About k1 Yarns

a hidden purl...

k1 Yarns has been supplying beautiful and unusual yarns to knitters and crocheters in Scotland since 2005. Owner, Katharine Walker, is a passionate knitter and has an obsession with seeking out the most beautiful and unique yarns for knitters and crocheters who crave something different. Our Edinburgh shop stocks a wide range of unique Scottish yarns. Katharine loves yarns from small independent producers and over the past few years has worked with Scpttish artisans to introduce many new yarns never before available in Scotland. K1 Yarns also stocks the 'best of the rest' from Fair Trade producers from around the world. Most importantly, the yarns at K1 Yarns Knitting Boutique are lush, luxurious and unique, offering knitters with a thurst for unusual fiber something to get their fingers into!

Our commitment to something different doesn't stop at yarns! All of our staff love to sew as well as knit, so we decided that we would fuel our crafty habits by bringing in a range of beautiful and unusual fabrics for home sewing! With hand-crafted workmanship and a taste for the unusual and hard-to-find, our fabrics include vibrant hand-blocked cottons and traditional hand woven tweed fabrics.

Our shop is located at 89 West Bow in Edinburgh’s Old Town, in between the Grassmarket and the Royal Mile on Edinburgh’s most photographed street! We have much to offer in this shop, including in-store knitting classes and cozy comfy chairs to just curl up in and knit away. Drop by and unwind in a laid back atmosphere where you can sit and plan your next project, or just knit and chat!

Don’t forget, all of our amazing yarns and fabrics are available to buy right here in our online shop. Whether you are visiting us from near or far, we look forward to seeing you soon at k1 Yarns Knitting Boutique!