The Wool Clip is a Cumbria-based co-operative of sheep farmers, spinners, dyers, knitters, feltmakers, weavers and other wool workers set up in 2001 in the wake of the foot and mouth crisis to add value to local wool and to market members' products.
Since then it has been selling yarn and woollen goods from its shop in The Priest's Mill at Caldbeck. However, growing demand for Wool Clip's products has led to the co-operative moving into larger premises.
When a larger unit in The Priest's Mill became available, Wool Clip grabbed the opportunity to expand, opening their new shop in February this year.
"I don't know whether it is a return to traditional crafts by younger people or the option of cheaper winter warmth from throws and scarves, hats and bed socks," said one founder member, Pam Hall. "We have had lots of new interest."
The expansion comes quickly after Wool Clip won the North West Women in Business 2009 social enterprise award in January.
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