Welcome to the Knitting & Crochet Guild website

Group of crocheters in a cafe

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.

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The Convention

2024 Convention

Our venue for 2024 was High Leigh Conference Centre, Lord Street, Hoddeston, Hertfordshire EN11 8SG ...
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Videos for Members

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Our publications

Slipknot

SK184 – Slipknot – September 2024

Yarn and pattern, Wedding ring shawls, A vintage swimsuit, Back to school ...

Across the Needlebed

Title and index from first page of Across the Needlebed Issue 17 July 2024.

AN017 – Across the Needlebed – Issue 17 – July 2024

Patchwork, I haven't got enough needles, Machine-knit and felt ...

Events

Two ladies showing crochet scarf with applique butterflies watched by fascinated crafters.
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Upcoming events

Guild news

Guild event

2024 Annual General Meeting

Updated: 13 September 2024
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

    The Knitting & Stitching Show 10th-13th October Alexandra Palace, London (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

    K&CG heart and Collection shelving with mannequin dressed in colourful intarsia jumper

    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

    The Convention

    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

    Guild event

    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,