Benefits of joining the Knitting & Crochet Guild

  • Our quarterly journal, Slipknot, is published in March, June, September & December each year, which includes authoritative articles written by members on techniques, special projects, our Collection and Guild events, book reviews, news of what’s happening in our branches, visits to exhibitions and shows of interest to our knitting and crochet community. Members can also view some past copies online. If you wish to contribute a piece to the next edition, please contact the editor using the contact form.
  • Across the Needlebed is an online publication mainly for machine knitters available only to members. Always a good read, it contains hints and tips, examples of work and many other aids to improving your machine knitting. Hand knitters and crocheters also find that many of the articles also apply to their crafts. If you wish to contribute a piece to the next edition, please contact the editor using the contact form.
  • Quarterly mail newsletter by email.
  • Access to free patterns from the Guild’s extensive archive, some available for dowload, others on request from our Collections Team using our contact form.
  • Opportunities to visit our Collection at Britannia Mill.
  • Reduced charges for members at Collection Open Days.
  • Branch meetings where you can develop your knitting & crochet skills, with like-minded enthusiasts and expert practitioners who nurture those who are keen to learn.
  • Discounts on charges at some Branch meetings.
  • Member-only access to our AGM and Annual Convention with workshops and other activities.
  • Member-only access to videoed talks and special discounts.

Why not join us?

If you like what you see, it is easy and inexpensive to join us online, by post or by phone.

Offers and discounts for members

From time to time we can give additional benefits through the offers and discounts we have negotiated on behalf of members.

Some Yarn Shops offer discounts for members and we hope more will be added in the coming months. These are shown in the list below – check our local yarn shop page for other Yarn Shops.

Current offers

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Arena Travel – including Stitchtopia knitting & crochet holidays

Arena Travel offer members 5% discount to members on all holidays - on top of any other offer. This includes the exciting range of knitting and crochet holidays offered by Stitchtopia. Designed with you in mind! Inspirational tutors and workshops, small, intimate groups, quality hotels and single guests welcome and looked after. You can find out more on their website or by calling them on 0330 822 2161. Even better, Arena Travel offers 5% additional discount on holidays booked by members of the Guild. We list Stitchtopia holidays in our Events section ...
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Coast magazine – discounted annual subscription

Receive 12 issues of Coast for only £35.93. Explore our wonderful shoreline with Coast – the only magazine that exclusively covers the coastline of the British Isles ...
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Crowood Press offers 20% off books by Guild members

The Crowood Press offers members 20% discount on books written by Guild members Alison Ellen, Angharad Thomas, Emma Vining, Pauline Taylor, Ria Burns, Rita Taylor, and Sandy Black ...
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Discounted admission to The Stitch Festival – 21-24 March 2024

Festival is in London and covers contemporary dressmaking, sewing and stitch. Bringing your Instagram feed to life, this show offers access to some of your favourite independent brands and small businesses, a series of inspiring displays from leading designers, plus catwalk shows, demos and Q&As from your favourite sewing celebs AND hundreds of workshops! Guild members are offered £2 off standard admission tickets. Photo: The Stitch Festival Photo: The Stitch Festival Shop for fabric, patterns, kits, tools, haberdashery, sewing machines, yarn and embroidery supplies and enter our annual Dressmaking Competition. It’s a joyful day out for anyone who enjoys a ...
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Fair Isle by Nic Corrigan – 15% discount

The Crowood Press is proud to offer members of the Knitting & Crochet Guild 15% discount on Fair Isle by Nic Corrigan, a book on machine knitting techniques. Whether you’re an experienced hand knitter taking up machine knitting for the first time or an established machine knitter looking for the confidence and knowledge to further your skills, this accessible book offers a step-by-step guide to the practical techniques of Fair Isle knitting on the machine and the considerations that are specific to two-colour knitting. Includes 5 full patterns with colour charts. Find out more about the book on The Crowood ...
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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Fred Olsen Cruise lines offer EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS for Knitting & Crochet Guild members: 10% OFF your first sailing ON TOP OF any current offers! The Knitting & Crochet Guild has teamed up with award-winning Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines to give members a very tempting 10% discount on their first sailing with them - and that's on top of any current offers. Existing Fred. Olsen customers can save 5%, in addition to their 5% Loyalty Club discount. With departure ports located across the UK and more than 200 ports of call to choose from, you can travel the whole world with ...
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Hooked On Crochet – London

10% discount offered to members. Location: 46 Greenvale Road. London. SE9 1PD. Telephone: 07597 236545 Website: https://hookedoncrochet.net/. Email: sylvia@hookedoncrochet.net ...
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Inside Crochet offers 20% discount

Inside Crochet is offering 20% discount to members of the Knitting & Crochet Guild. This applies to six and twelve month subscriptions (except those paid by direct debit) ...
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KCG2305 – The Lost Flock – Jane Cooper

Watch Jane describe how she discovered "The Lost Flock," saved it and learned from it. (1h) ...
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Knitting Magazine offers 40% discount

Knitting magazine has an exclusive subscription offer for Knitting & Crochet Guild members: Save 40% off the full price of a new subscription 1 year (9 issues) or 2 years (18 issues) of Knitting Magazine. This offer is valid for NEW subscribers and for the paper edition only. This offer expires 31 December 2024 ...
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Lily Kate France patterns – 10% off

Lily Kate France is offering members 10% off her patterns ...
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McIntosh – online

McIntosh offers 15% discount to members on purchases from their website: McIntosh (and free UK package and posting for orders over £50) McIntosh is a small hand-dyed wool company based in London. McIntosh's story is all about natural fibres, pure wools and well-being. All their yarns are hand-dyed to order. Location: McIntosh (knitmcintosh.com). Email: clan@knitmcintosh.com ...
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Patron Jane Crowfoot’s design at the Oscars after-party!

We are delighted that Justin Bieber chose to wear a crochet blanket at the Oscar awards after-party - and even more pleased that he chose one (Persian Tiles) designed by our patron Jane Crowfoot. Congratulations to Jane for reaching such starry heights. Wear your hand-crafted items with pride - they are the new designer-chic! To celebrate this honour, Jane is offering members a discount of 20% on the pattern for this blanket ...
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Rothko and Frost (online) offer 15% discount

Rothko & Frost offers 15% discount for members of the Knitting & Crochet Guild. Location: rothkoandfrost.com. Telephone: 01574 546 119. Website: rothkoandfrost.com. Email: sales@rothkoandfrost.com ...
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Rowan Connect weekends – 20% off

ROWAN CONNECT Weekends take place four times a year. They are virtual events that include workshops, presentations and interviews. When you register, you get access to a range of complimentary sessions including talks and interviews featuring Rowan Designers and other industry experts. Plus, you can join live, virtual workshops led by top-notch instructors from around the world. Book your weekend at www.rowanconnect.live ...
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Stitch Station – Warrington

Stitch Station offers 5% discount on yarn purchases (excluding Yarn Unique) for members of the Knitting & Crochet Guild. Location: Stitch Station, 6 Station Road, Great Sankey, Warrington. Cheshire. WA5 1RQ Telephone: 07961 667585 Website: https://www.stitchstation.co.uk. Email: hello@stitchstation.co.uk ...
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Threads Wool Shop – Dumbarton

Image: Threads Wool Shop Yarn shop member Threads Wool Shop offers a 10% discount for members of the Knitting & Crochet Guild. Location: 143, Glasgow Road. Dumbarton. G82 1RQ Telephone: 01389 761385 Website: https://www.facebook.com/threadswoolshop/ Email: fankledthreads@gmail.com ...
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Videos for Members

We have created a collection of videos for members to view - you need to be logged in to watch them. You can see the full list on our Videos page ...

Vikki Haffenden books published by Crowood Press – 15% discount

The Crowood Press is proud to offer members of the Knitting & Crochet Guild 15% discount on books by Vikki Haffenden. Find out more about the books on The Crowood Press website ...

Wool n Stuff – Wakefield

Wool n Stuff offers 10% discount to members of the Knitting & Crochet Guild - both online and in store!. Location: 46 Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1TQ Phone: 01924 565740 Email: woolnstuff@yahoo.co.uk Website: https://www.woolnstuff.co.uk/ ...
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Yarn Journal – £5 discount

Image: The Yarn Journal Image: The Yarn Journal Yarn journal is a bi-annual publication with a large and varied list of contributors. A colourful and insightful view of all things yarn related, making connections, and joining threads. Susan, Yarn journal Members may claim £5 discount for a single issue, or a £5 discount on their first payment for a new subscription. The discount applies to any item on this page of the Yarn Journal website ...