Note: I'm writing this review as a long-term mail order customer - I have never visited the physical shop (but I intend to in the future!). I have been buying yarn from Bendigo Woollen Mills for years - it is fantastic quality, and excellent value. And I'm not exaggerating - check their website - you get a 200g cone (or ball) of high quality wool for only $12-$13! Postage is ridiculously cheap, and products are shipped promptly. With a huge colour selection, I don't know why more people don't shop here - it's perfect for anyone who works with wool. I've been buying it for my handweaving and woven tapestry, and it works out a lot cheaper than the local craft shop (plus the quality is ten times better!). It's lovely to knit with, and wears well without bobbling like the more commercial yarns do. I highly recommend anyone interested in crafting to support an Australian wool mill (one of the only mills left in Australia!) - knitting and crocheting are becoming trendier these days, so why not save yourself some money and buy wool in bulk? read more

Bendigo Woollen Mills - Inside the shop (from their website) - Knitting Supplies Near Me - Bendigo, VIC

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A bit tricky to get to if you've never been there before, if you're a knitter, weaver or crocheter, you'll want to check this place out. This is the kind of place that you should go to source wool and know what project you're buying for. You can check their prices and purchase online, but seeing it in person at least once is recommended. Even though they're a bit analog still, they DO do online shopping, phone and mail orders and send out current colour cards to their regular customers. You can also request them to send you their colour cards online or by phone so you can look at their swatches in person. They also sell patterns and fully knitted garments. If you run out of wool or underestimated how many skeins you needed for a particular project, you can call or email them about a colourway and dyelot and they will do their best to help you out. But they do sell out of popular colours quickly and you might need to purchase the latest dyelot, so plan ahead! Tip: Check out the back room for sales, goodies and treasures. Pro tip: The back room will be picked over and gutted by knitting harpies if you go during the Bendigo Sheep and Wool Show weekend! Overall: Good quality and economical choice for large projects that would otherwise be pricier with more boutique wools. read more

I've purchased wool online through this business a few times and had a really pleasant experience! They are great value. Forget going to Spotlight or Lincraft where you pay far too much for low quality wool. Instead try buying online here. I know what you are thinking: "but I want to feel the texture of the yarn and see the true color and sheen with my own eyes" - trust me: the yarn here is fabulous. Soooo soft and lovely colours. Also the prices are much cheaper as the yarns trend to come in much larger rolls. Seriously so soft I couldn't be happier. I hear a rumor they have a super cheap back room on site and I'm dying to check it out - road trip anyone? read more

As a long time cutomer of Bendigo woollen mills I have been extremely happy with any yarn I have purchased and always pleased with the service. I am very disappointed to now find out that their more luxurious yarns, namely Alpac Rich, Rustic and Persian are to be discontinued. I wonder the reasons why when they acknowledge that Alpac is such a popular yarn. read more