Two Shops, One philosophy... Situated within a few minutes drive from the M60 Manchester Orbital Motorway are two handknitting and needlecraft shops - one urban, one rural - owned and run by a small team who have a simple business philosophy :- "To give every customer the welcome and level of personal service traditionally associated with the specialist independent retailer, backed up by a comprehensive choice from the best suppliers in the handknitting and needlecraft industry." Whether you prefer the hustle and bustle of a south Manchester suburb-'the Didsbury shop'-or the more relaxed atmosphere of a semi-rural town shopping centre -'the Marple shop', pay us a visit.