Welcome to the Knitting and Crochet Guild
We are a national educational charity dedicated to UK hand knitting, domestic machine knitting and crochet, run by volunteers and supported by subscriptions and donations. We have members throughout the UK and a growing number of international subscribers. You don't need a qualification to join - we welcome all levels of expertise from beginners to experts and to those who have an interest in the history and future of these crafts. Please take a look at what makes us special and come and join us.
The Guild's Heritage Lottery Fund Project - The Collection in 100 objects is now live, you can follow the release of one of the objects each day from 22nd January 2020 through social media and on our news pages. We'd love to hear your comments and feedback.
Be part of the Guild
All Guild members receive a fantastic range of benefits, from local meetings with like-minded enthusiasts to exclusive pattern downloads and discounts - and plenty more!
Join TodaySupport our Guild Yarn Shop Members - they deserve it!
Times are tough on your local High Street. Do support our local Yarn Shop members and help them to continue to offer you all their "yarny" delights. Click through to see if there's one near you! If you don't use them, you'll lose them ...
Join our Knit Along and make a lace mystery blanket
A great way to use up your stash and give you an exciting little knitting project to get your needles round! Learn more by clicking here. The mystery blanket is made up of knitted squares. If anyone would like to do the same thing for crochet or machine knitting please let us know.
Find a Guild Branch Near To You, and learn so much more!
The Guild has branches around the country and you'll be more than welcome to come along to any meeting to see what we get up to. Click on our interactive map to find a branch or a yarn shop member near you.
