McIntosh Reviews 550

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the excellent service, high-quality products, and efficient order processing. Many highlight the inspiring website with its wide variety of yarns and patterns, and appreciate the prompt delivery service, often noting the careful, eco-friendly packaging and personalized touches like handwritten thank you notes. Consumers frequently mention the exceptional quality of the wool and knitting needles, finding them beautiful and well-made. However, some customers also noted occasional issues with delivery services, such as delays from third-party couriers. A few people experienced minor order errors, like being charged twice for delivery or an inability to cancel an order quickly, though these were generally resolved efficiently by the company.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tempting goodies to quicken the heart. With new products listed regularly website is a go to. Latest acquisition Lang Yarns a dream, the Knitpro Oasis Interchangeable Crochet set a game changer, hoo... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service from McIntosh. James couldn’t fulfill my full order but he put my knit pro interchangeable needles on back order and when they came in he sent them out and didn’t charge me for deliv... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The company's website is inspiring and I'm really impressed with the variety of yarns and patterns available. Delivery of my 'Sunshine' cotton from Wool Addicts was an problem as Parcel Force delayed... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I found James (very luckily) when I was hunting for 2mm bamboo circular needles to do an ultra fine cashmere/silk knitted lace project - he is the only stockist I could find in the UK. He provides qu... See more

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Company details

  1. #4 of 13 best companies in Wool Shop
  2. #4 of 22 best companies in Haberdashery
  3. #1 of 2 best companies in Knitting Instructor
  4. #4 of 7 best companies in Needlecraft shop
  5. #4 of 17 best companies in Yarn store

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Natural Fibres. Pure Wools. Well-being. McIntosh wools are hand-dyed to order in a range of vibrant and pastel colours. We also sell a range of high quality knitting needles, crochet hooks and accessories. Brands include KnitPro, Lantern Moon, Clover, Addi, Schoppel, Symfonei yarns Seeknit, and Euculan. Free UK postage from £100 and £30 for international shipping. Our wool ranges come in different weights from lace to 4-ply to Double Knitting. All are ideal for hand knitting and crochet. Every skein or cake of McIntosh is hand-dyed using a semi-solid dye technique to give visual texture to the finished project. Our BFL is accredited as 100% British wool by British Wool and our FABULOUS range is accredited as a British wool blend by British Wool. Our CALM range, which stands for Cashmere and Luscious extra fine Merino in DK. FABULOUS is a mixture of 55% British Bluefaced Leicester wool and 45% grade A Mulberry Silk in either DK or 4-Ply. BFL is 100% British Bluefaced Leicester - the 'king' of fibres' in DK and 4-Ply. ffluff is a lace weight fibre blend of 75% baby suri alpaca and 25% grade A mulberry silk. it's as light as air and warm to wear. Donegal Rich Tweed is 87% wool and 13% Donegal Nep. Available in DK and 4-Ply. All wool products come in a McIntosh cotton project bag. All yarn bands are made from recycled card with a biodegradable laminate.


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4.9

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Happy Knitter

Very easy to order, needles dispatched straightaway with tracked delivery by Royal mail Good personal service highly recommended

24 November 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent products and services !

I've ordered a few different things from James now and I'm as thrilled as I was the first time. His wool is gorgeous and can't wait to try others. The order was delivered quickly and wonderfully packaged. I love the small touches like having a label that can be sewn onto your projects, giving a professional feel to your work and so you never forget what products were used and where they came from. James is very knowledgeable and his reviews on products he sells are worth reading. Would definitely recommend.

4 December 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful experience!

I am so impressed with my experience shopping from McIntosh. James is so friendly and helpful and his yarns are superb. I will definitely be buying from him a again.

28 November 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful Sock Yarn

Seller kept me well informed through the whole ordering process. Beautiful quality of sock yarn, just started knitting.
Nice for me to have found somebody selling my favourite yarn from my homeland.

31 October 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quality yarn and customer service

Beautiful yarn, thoughtfully packaged. I appreciated the personal ‘thank you’ note. Received with the minimum of delay.

5 November 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Products and Customer Service

I’ve had an exceptional experience shopping from this business. If you are looking for KnitPro knitting needles, this is a great place to go (they sell other things too but that’s what I shopped for). They are an affiliated partner with KnitPro so you know the products are legitimate and of a high quality.

There was a slight error with my order but it was fixed with such efficiency and grace. I sent a polite email explaining the situation and was replied to within the same day and the correct product was on its way within a day or two, with no additional charges. Mistakes happen, we’re all human; but the way it was handled has absolutely cemented me as a returning customer. Consider me your stamp of approval for great customer service. I’ve had a fantastic experience communicating with James to resolve my very minor issue and voila, my problem evaporated pretty damn fast.

Highly recommend shopping from and supporting this business. Plus the lovely little hand written thank you note is always a lovely and personal touch :)

1 November 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

James was very communicative

James was very communicative, kind, and courteous. He promptly prepared my order, and it was a delight to receive updates from him. Thanks McIntosh!

28 October 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service and items you won't find elsewhere

I found James (very luckily) when I was hunting for 2mm bamboo circular needles to do an ultra fine cashmere/silk knitted lace project - he is the only stockist I could find in the UK. He provides quality items and adds a real personal touch to a very prompt service. I have no qualms recommending that others purchase from him and will certainly be shopping again myself.

29 January 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very prompt friendly response

Very prompt friendly response, offered alternatives when some wool wasn’t available.Kept me up to date on delivery, wonderful service

29 October 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was delighted to find this yarn

I was delighted to find this yarn! I purchased a skein while on vacation and should have purchased two for my project! So thank you for the quick delivery!!

9 October 2025
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