The Knitter

A Welsh adventure

THE LOST SHEEP Company, based in Colwyn Bay in North Wales, specialises in selling hand-spun yarns and spinning equipment, and teaching heritage crafts. It is run by designer and spinner Chrissy Smith, who is on a mission to share the beauty of wool produced from Welsh native sheep breeds.

Although Chrissy’s shop has been closed during the Covid-19 lockdown, she is hoping to open up again soon, and she advises customers to give her a call for information on the latest shop updates.

When did you discover a love of knitting?

“When I was about six years old, I used to sit with my nan in the afternoon listening to the radio, and while we sat she taught me to knit. My little needles were yellow

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