McIntosh Reviews 551

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. Wool Store
  2. Haberdashery
  3. Knitting Instructor
  4. Notions Store
  5. Yarn Store

Written by the company

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

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

551 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good selection

I bought a set of knit-pro knitting needles at a craft fair recently and absolutely loved them, but I was looking for circular needles with a longer wire. I couldn't find them anywhere, until I came across McIntosh! Perfect product and quick delivery considering this is a one-man business. Very happy, will be back again!

28 September 2024
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Thank you so much for your custom and kind review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good communication

Good communication, products as expected, well packaged

26 September 2024
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Thank you so much for your custom and review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Personal touch

Personal touch. With every purchase makes you feel part of a special group.

25 September 2024
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Thank you for your custom - it's really appreciated.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Had the products that I needed, quickly arrived and felt like I was buying from a company who genuinely appreciated my custom

24 September 2024
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Reply from McIntosh

Thank you so much for your order and kind words, as a one person work from home business I appreciate every one of my customers. Happy crafting. James

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My order of needles for my first…

My order of needles for my first project arrived beautifully packaged and with a lovely handwritten note from James. Will definitely order some of the lovely looking wool when I've finished this.

27 September 2024
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Thank you so much for your custom and kind words.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

First time using Mcintosh. I ordered some new interchangeable crochet hooks. They arrived quickly, were well packaged and every part of the process from ordering to recieving my parcel had a lovely personal touch. Very impressed. Will use again in future and definitely recommend.

25 September 2024
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Thank you for your custom and kind words. Happy crochet.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First Class Service

I ordered needles from this company and received the most wonderful service. It started with a lovely email thanking me for my order and details of exactly when my order would be despatched. The order was sent on time and received today (much to the envy of all the other knitters in the house). Thank you so much James for the wonderful service and I will certainly be recommending your company to my knitty friends! Best wishes from Portadown! Linda

9 September 2024
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Thank you so much for your custom and kind words. Happy knitting. James.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great independent business

I received my purchases quickly. The goods were as described. Personal note from the seller much appreciated.

5 September 2024
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Thank you so much for your order and kind review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

So pleased with the fast service and price

4 September 2024
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Thank you so much for your custom and review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing communication and service

Probably the best customer service I’ve ever received! James made changes to my order for me and kept me updated through the whole thing - really went above and beyond. I’ll definitely order from McIntosh again!

2 September 2024
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Thank you for your kind words and custom. Enjoy.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Crochet Hooks

If I could give 10 stars I would. Excellent one man company, quick delivery and cannot fault communication. I ordered a 'preorder item' back in July, for delivery at end of Sept, item was delivered beginning of September. Because of this, I have already made and received a 2nd order.

29 August 2024
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Thank you so much for your repeat custom and kind words. Happy Crochet!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A gem of a shop

I’m so glad that I found this super shop & website. The products on offer are superb- so much so I’ve just made my 2nd purchase in just over a week. James is a delight to deal with, so genuinely interested in helping you and the orders are sent promptly and well packed. I will definitely continue buying from McIntosh and can highly recommend it.

29 August 2024
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Reply from McIntosh

Thank you so much for your kind words. Happy knitting. James

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Phenomenal customer service

James provides the best customer service I've experienced. He's quick to respond and incredibly helpful.

Every order has been perfect and the delivery has been quick. I would highly recommend McIntosh as your next online knitting shop. 💚

23 August 2024
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Thank you so much for your custom and kind words.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A wonderful shopping experience

A wonderful shopping experience, superb personal attention to details of my order from start to finish👍 James caught an error in my ordering the wrong yarn weight for my project👍 answered all my questions with amazing speed👍 prompt shipping👍 I love the colour of my yarn, and the light play of the semisolid color, soft feel of the yarn. delightful name is a fun factor My Ambition 👍 you can tell James enjoys his work, as his creative loving attitude is felt in his yarn as it passes through your fingers❤️ thanks James for such a delightful shopping experience!!!

12 August 2024
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Thank you so much for your custom and humbling words.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This seller is brilliant

This seller is brilliant, I emailed a question about my order and he replied so quick it was almost like calling him on the phone. He goes above and beyond, very happy with my order beautiful cases as I love lantern moon thank you 😊
Rose 🌹

6 August 2024
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Reply from McIntosh

Thank you so much for your kind words and custom.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service and communication

I am so happy with the customer service and communication from this company. My original order was lost by Evri (not McIntosh’s fault at all) and after emailing James replied within the hour and sent me out a replacement for free and posted it so quickly. Very friendly and great communication. Would definitely recommend!

29 July 2024
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Reply from McIntosh

Thank you so much for your custom and kind words. Happy Knitting. James

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