Name

Springwools

Legal name

Springwools

Website

https://springwools.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Yarn and Craft Supplies Retail

NAICS

Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Retailers (459130), Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Retailers (45913)

akta.pro primary industry

Yarn, Knitting & Crochet Supplies Retail (CRALACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Yarn, Knitting & Crochet Shops (CRALADAC)

Keywords

• Yarn and craft supplies
• Knitting needles retail
• Crochet hooks
• Craft kits and patterns
• Irish wool products

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct retail sales of yarn, knitting needles, crochet hooks, patterns, books, kits, and craft supplies through their online store. One-time transaction model with customers purchasing individual items or kits.
2. Gift Vouchers: Sale of gift vouchers allowing customers to purchase products at a later date, providing flexible gifting options.
3. Wholesale: Wholesale enquiries channel for bulk orders from retailers or businesses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Springwools operates as Ireland's largest wool shop, retailing yarn (Baby, 4 Ply, DK, Aran, Chunky, Super Chunky, Mega Chunky, Creative Knitting), knitting and crochet patterns, craft books, knitting needles, crochet hooks, craft supplies, craft kits, and gift items directly to consumers via its own e-commerce storefront with worldwide delivery.

Product overview

Springwools is an online craft and yarn retail platform operating as Ireland\'s largest wool shop. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio centered around yarn, knitting, and crochet products through its e-commerce website. Core offerings include Yarn (various weights from 4 Ply to Mega Chunky), Patterns (for all skill levels and categories), Books (craft guides and pattern books), Knitting Needles (straight, circular, double-pointed, and interchangeable sets), Crochet Hooks (various types and sizes), Supplies (accessories, tools, and materials), Kits (craft kits for beginners and experienced makers), and Gifts (gift boxes and vouchers). The company stocks well-known yarn brands including King Cole, Hayfield, Stylecraft, Sirdar, Donegal Yarns, Lang, Rico, and Leisure Arts, alongside Irish-made products. The business operates as a single e-commerce platform without a modular architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Yarn A comprehensive range of knitting and crochet yarn covering Baby Yarn, 4 Ply & Finer, Double Knitting, Aran, Chunky, Super Chunky, Mega Chunky, and Creative Knitting categories, featuring brands such as King Cole, Hayfield, Donegal Yarns, Lang, Rico, Sirdar, Stylecraft, and Atlantic Coast Yarns. Sold per unit to individual crafters and wholesale buyers.
• Patterns Extensive library of knitting and crochet patterns covering Christening & Communion, Christmas, Family Knits, Ladies Creative Knits (4 Ply through Mega Chunky, Summer, Crochet), Baby Knits, Kids Knits, Mens Knits, Homewares, Hats/Scarves/Accessories, Toys, and Knitting Machine Patterns for crafters across skill levels.
• Books Published craft books including Knitting Guides, Crochet Guides, Learn to Knit, Learn to Crochet, Baby & Kids Knits, Ladies Knits, Homewares, Blankets & Afghans, Toys, and seasonal titles from publishers such as Search Press, Leisure Arts, Annie's, Rico, King Cole, and Sirdar.
• Knitting Needles Knitting needles in Bamboo, Rosewood, and Ergonomic materials; Circular, Double Pointed, Kids, and Set configurations from brands KnitPro, Pony, Prym, and Rico. Priced from €2.50 to €149.99 depending on material and type.
• Crochet Hooks Crochet hooks in Bamboo, Ergonomic, with Handles, Tunisian, and Set configurations, available in sizes from 0.6mm to 1.75mm. For crochet hobbyists from beginner to advanced.
• Supplies Craft supplies including Bag Handles, Craft Accessories, Knitting Accessories, Sewing & Embroidery, Buttons & Fasteners, Ribbon & Lace, Blocking & Care, Bags & Storage, Knitting Looms, Knitting Machines, Elastic, Fabric, Felting, Macramé, Pom Pom Makers, Sew-in Labels, and Toy Stuffing & Eyes.
• Kits Complete craft kits including Crochet Kits & Packs, Knitting Kits & Packs, Crochet Along / Knit Along Yarn Packs, Learn to Knit / Learn to Crochet Kits, Craft Kits, Cross Stitch, Diamond Dotz, Embroidery, Felting, Latch Hook, Macramé, Tapestry, and Wool Dyeing Kits.
• Gifts Gift options including Yarn Gift Box, Gift Vouchers, and Greeting Cards, suitable for craft enthusiasts and yarn lovers seeking presents.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• LoveCrafts: One of the largest pure-play online craft and yarn retailers globally (LoveKnitting, LoveCrochet brands). Directly comparable multi-brand yarn/needle/hook/pattern DTC platform with far greater scale and international reach.
• Mary Maxim: North American yarn and craft retailer with curated brand assortment, patterns, kits, and notions. Comparable multi-brand yarn DTC platform with similar customer use cases.
• Annie's (Annie's Catalog): Direct-to-consumer craft kits, patterns, and books retailer (a brand Springwools already stocks). Comparable as a craft content + supplies retailer with kits and instructional books.
• Deramores: Ireland/UK-based online yarn and craft retailer with overlapping brand assortment (Stylecraft, King Cole) and customer base. Among the closest direct competitors to Springwools geographically and in catalog mix.
• Wool Warehouse: UK-based online yarn and knitting supplies retailer offering a wide multi-brand catalog with competitive pricing and international shipping — overlapping SKU range and target crafter with Springwools.
• Black Sheep Wools: UK-based specialty yarn, pattern, and knitting/crochet supplies retailer. Similar specialty positioning with curated brand assortment, patterns, and notions, serving the same hobbyist customer.

Broad incumbents

• Etsy: Global marketplace where many crafters buy yarn, indie-dyed skeins, handmade tools, and digital patterns. Competes for the same crafter wallet but with a vastly different long-tail marketplace model.
• Hobbycraft: UK's largest arts and crafts retailer with both physical stores and online offering yarn, patterns, needles, hooks, and craft kits. Far broader portfolio but overlaps directly on Springwools' core categories.

Others

• KnitPro: Leading knitting needle and crochet hook brand (a Springwools supplier). Currently a wholesale partner, but a vertical integration or DTC move would impact Springwools' needle/hook category economics.
• King Cole: Major yarn brand whose products dominate Springwools' catalog. A current supplier, but a strategic risk: any DTC push by King Cole would directly disintermediate Springwools.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/springwools
• Facebookfacebook.com/springwools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/springwools-wool-shop

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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