Iriss of Penzance and The Penzance Bead Shop
incorporating
Cornish Stitch Designs
and
The Singer Sewing Machine Centre
Wool, knitting kits, fleece, rug making, sewing machines, silk paint, beads and needlecrafts.

Iriss offers you a wide range of wool, yarn and knitting kits from Mariarosa Martin, Rowan, Manos del Uruguay Fair Trade yarn, Artesano Alpaca, UK Alpaca, Jamiesons's Shetland wool knitting kits, traditional Guernsey 5 ply, Bluefaced Leicester, British Rare Breeds, Twilleys organic cotton, King Cole, Wendy, Peter Pan, Patons, Cygnet sock wool and a Supersoft Cashmere blend from J. C. Rennie.
Our pure wool is ideal for Fair Isle, Intarsia and Domino knitting and we have a comprehensive selection of tapestry, cross stitch and embroidery.

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Established in 1985 by Mariarosa Martin, the shop is located in Chapel Street, Penzance which joins the harbour and promenade to the main shopping area and is famous for the many old and beautiful buildings full of history and intrigue.

British wool knitting kits designed by Mariarosa MartinBritish wool knitting kits

Knitting kits in pure Shetland wool.
Designs by Mariarosa Martin.


Fair Isle Shawl kit designed by Mariarosa MartinKnitting kits

Knitting kits for Fair Isle, Guernseys ( Ganseys ), Aran jumpers, Socks, Hats and Bags.
Designs by Mariarosa Martin and June Onigbanjo.


Knitting kits for dolls and toys designed by Sandra PolleyKnitting kits for toys and dolls

Designed by Sandra Polley

Knitted, crochet and felted kits from Mariarosa MartinKnit, Crochet and Felt

Knitted, crochet and felted rug, cushion and tea cosy kits
As featured in 'Lets Knit' magazine


Eco friendly knitting kits for babyEco friendly knitting kits for baby

Hand knitting kits in Rowan Milk Cotton and organically farmed soft Merino wool

Baby shawlsBaby shawl

Handknitted baby shawl in pure wool.

Twilleys Sincere organic cotton DK yarn from Iriss of PenzanceOrganic yarn

Twilleys Sincere organic cotton DK yarn

Knitting kits from IrissThe Mowzel Gansey knitting kit

A modern design in indigo dyed cotton inspired by a traditional Cornish fishermans jumper

Knitting wool and yarnWool

Pure wool and yarns include Bluefaced Leicester, Oiled Aran, Artesano Fair Trade Alpaca, Shetland, Rare Breeds, Rowan, RYC, British Breeds (formerly Creskeld), Patons, King Cole, Sunbeam, Twilleys organic, Wendy and rug wool from Anchor (formerly The Craft Collection / Readicut range)

Mariarosa Martin Textile Artist galleryMariarosa Martin

Textile artist, gallery of work

Iriss of Penzance,
66 Chapel Street, Penzance, Cornwall TR18 4AD  UK
Telephone/fax orders and enquiries: +44 (0)1736 366568
email: sales@iriss.co.uk