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WOOL IN CARRICKFERGUS | SELECTIONS WOOL SHOP


Welcome to Selections Wool Shop. For over 30 years Selections has been serving and supplying knitters & crocheter’s with everything they need to create beautiful garments, toys and much more. Based in the centre of Carrickfergus, just two minutes walk from the world famous Normandy castle we are ideally situated for knitters and crocheters from all over Ireland to call in and see our wonderful selection for themselves.


Since 1984  Selections is one of the leading family operated stores in the whole of Ireland for all your knitting, haberdashery and crochet needs. The store is now operated and managed by Gwen’s daughter Julie and assisted by her friend, Wendy.  Our passion is to encourage and service the needs of all knitters and crocheters, novice to expert, with traditional or modern tastes. Selections Wool Shop is an award winning yarn crafting store based in the heart of Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland.  One of the only truly family run yarn stores in Ireland, with over 30 years experience, you can be assured that we have the best knowledge and advice available in the UK and Ireland. We aim to encourage your creativity and get you crafting items that you can be proud of!  We are always on hand to give you advice and inspiration. Whether its colours combinations, pattern help or that stitch that just doesn’t seem right, we use our experience to develop your crafting hobby.

We guarantee that you will find a project to fit your ability, leave feeling inspired and unable to put your needles or hook down! We stock a full range of yarns by King Cole, Jarol, New Arrivals, New Fashion, Rico, Adriafil and Scheepjes, a huge selection of needles, crochet hooks, buttons, ribbons, patterns, haberdashery and sewing accessories.  All our yarns are available in a variety of weights from 3 ply to Super Chunky, and you can be sure that whatever your skill level might be, you will be able to find everything you need, to keep your hands busy here at Selections. Julie and Wendy are only a phone call, email or private message away to offer advice, help or encouragement you may need.  Our customers come from all over the world.  If you can’t make it in for a visit, give us a call or drop us an email.  Julie or Wendy will be delighted to send your order via Royal Mail, postal charges will apply. 

Selections Wool Shop ….. its all in the name!