Welcome to the Knitting & Crochet Guild website
We are a UK-based charity dedicated to hand knitting, domestic machine knitting and crochet, run by volunteers and supported by subscriptions and donations.
Community is at the heart of our ethos and we aim to bring together enthusiastic yarn creatives from across the Globe. We are passionate about taking our crafts into the future while respecting the traditions and skills of the past. We look to encourage, inspire and be inspired by amazing makers at local level through our branches and the wider Guild community. We are here to facilitate learning new skills and about the history of knitting and crochet.
Please take a look at what makes us special and come and join us.
Headlines
2024 Convention
Videos for Members
Our publications
Slipknot
SK184 – Slipknot – September 2024
Across the Needlebed
AN017 – Across the Needlebed – Issue 17 – July 2024
Events
Upcoming events
The Knitting & Stitching Show – Alexandra Palace – 10-13 October 2024
Fernhill Fibre: a local wool business – with Jill Hunter – 12 October 2024.
The Textile Society Annual Collector’s Fair in Chelsea – 13 October 2024
The Big Textile Show – 26-27 October 2024
Stitch Fest South West – 2-3 November 2024
Knitting & Stitching Show – Belfast – 7-10 Nov 2024
Yorkshire Yarn Fest – 8-10 November 2024
Guild news
2024 Annual General Meeting
Two emails about the AGM have been sent to members. One gives the details of the meeting, and the other tells you how to submit a proxy vote if you are not attending the AGM in person. If these did not reach your inbox, please ...
Find a Guild event
Our Branches meet regularly – look at the Branches list to find out when.
The Knitting & Stitching Show – Alexandra Palace – 10-13 October 2024
Shop, Learn & Be Inspired at London’s Top Craft Fair!Meet up with like-minded crafters, discuss ideas, learn new skills and shop for your annual craft supplies, including wool, beads an...
Collection Open Day – 9 November 2024
Come and see how we care for and store our Collection of knitted and crochet items, tools and documents that support the crafts. Talk with our expert volunteers about how we are preserving this histor...
Convention 2025 – 5-7 September 2025
Save the date Convention 2025 will be held from Friday 5th to Sunday 7th September 2025 at the High Leigh Conference Centre, Lord Street, Hoddeston, Hertfordshire EN11 8SG. Save the
Annual General Meeting 2025
Save the date. We expect that the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Knitting & Crochet Guild will be held Sunday 7th September 2025 at High Leigh Conference Centre,