Closed: Sadly Yarn Therapy has closed. It has been replaced by a clothes shop: My Fairytale Wardrobe.

What it was

Yarn Therapy was a place to relax and meet fellow knitters. A small shop which also acted as a community hub in Great Baddow, yarn therapy described itself as “a haven for the Knitting and Crochet enthusiast“.

They stocked a wide range of yarns and patterns from all over the world.

Customers were encouraged to pop in to have a chat while knitting and were never under any obligation to purchase anything while there. The social time was restricted to twice a week. All were welcome from the beginner to the experienced on Thursday evenings from 6pm and Saturday mornings from 10.30am.

Free parking (for up to 2 hours) is available at the Vineyards shopping centre.

• Bell Street, Great Baddow Chelmsford, Essex CM2 7JS