Tube: Waterloo / Lambeth North (Jubilee, Bakerloo and Northern lines)
Buses:1,4,12,26,53,59,68,76,77,139,148,159,168,188,171,172, 176,211,243,381,453,507,521,C10,RV1 Click here or here
Rail: Waterloo overground serves most of the SouthEast
DIRECTIONS (1): From the main concourse take exit 1 (by Whistlestop) at the south end of the station. Turn right and cross the road at the crossing, then take the steps down, left and straight ahead. Lower Marsh is the first street on the right - look for Cubana. Or you can take any exit onto Waterloo Road and follow the directions below...
DIRECTIONS (2): From the Jubilee Line exit onto Waterloo Road, turn right and walk straight down to the corner (Book Warehouse). Turn right and walk away from the Old Vic Theatre - Lower Marsh is the street directly in front of you, with Cubana at the left side.
Both walks take less than five minutes from the station
PARKING: there is free parking on Lower Marsh, Launcelot Street and Frazier Street AFTER 6pm. You'll find metred parking bays on Spur Road and Station Approach, both behind the shop.
CYCLISTS: there are cycling parking facilities on Launcelot Street, on Lower Marsh outside Cubana, and opposite the shop outside the Christian Aid building.
We keep a wide range of yarns, needles, patterns and accessories from the UK and overseas, with a strong emphasis on yarn from British independent producers, alongside exquisite hand-dyes and silk from the US and Japan. Our stock in constantly changing with new discoveries - check our online shop to see what's in store, or pop in and have a feel anytime.
With late night opening four nights a week, IKL is more than just a knitting shop - drop by after work, meet friends, browse, or just enjoy some peaceful knitting - we are proud to be the only knitting shop in the UK with a licenced bar, so wind down with us and a glass of wine/beer/cider or just fizzy pop. There's room for a few on the cosy sofas...
Alongside all the yarn, we host our own knitting group evenings, film nights, classes and other events. IKL is the perfect setting for any small crafty soireé - if you need a venue for you own group, book launch or craft event get in touch with us...
Come and see us, settle in and make a day of it!
*OFFERS
Occasionally we promote special offers in the shop. Always check first as we resere the right to discontinue offers without notice. Discounts, special offers and promotions do not apply to sale items, drinks, classes or tickets (unless stated otherwise)