THE Sheen family can certainly spin a good yarn or two and have been keeping Winsford ‘sew busy’ for the last 40 years.

The haberdashery and sewing business have been located in several locations around the town over the years, and the latest addition is called ‘Sheen’s Sew2Knit’ which opened on the High Street just three weeks before Christmas.

For Jonathan Sheen, it is a case of carrying on a family business that was established by his dad Allan more than four decades ago.

“We moved into this new shop next door when started to run out of room for all the yarn.

“We sell all kinds of haberdashery and have a massive stock of ever-changing yarns.”

Inside Sheen's on Winsford High Street

During lockdown in 2020, people found themselves with plenty of time on their hands, and Jonathan said many chose to give knitting or crochet a try.

“We did alright during lockdown, but we managed to carry on trading, posting parcels out to people.

“It’s tailed off a little bit again since everyone has gone back to work.

“We’re just hoping to make people aware that we’re here and carry on trading for the foreseeable.

“I think part of the problem is some don’t know we’re here – this part of the high street isn’t what it was, but they are trying to change that again.”

Sheen's opened just three weeks before Christmas

With the cost of living crisis affecting many smaller businesses, Jonathan hopes there is enough need out there to stay open.

“It’s obviously not a necessity to some people, but to others it is.

“Some people have to be doing something with their hands – whether that be knitting, crocheting, or crafting – many people also find it helps with their anxiety and mental health.

“But the problem is, the price of everything is going up at the moment – nothing comes down except rain.

“We’ve just had price increases on knitting yarn and although you try and sustain holding off, you can’t keep prices low all the time and eventually you have to pass it on to the consumer.

“It’s difficult as there are all sorts of bills when you run a business.

“If people don’t support little businesses, the bigger ones get bigger and the smaller ones are going to go.”

Sheen’s Sew2Knit is located 124-126 High Street and can be found on Facebook.

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