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.
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2025 Convention
Join us for a weekend of keynote talks, workshops and sociable crafting. This exclusive weekend is available to Guild members only ...
Buy vintage yarn – support the Knitting & Crochet Guild
News
Machine knitting videos
Jane Crowfoot and Stitchtopia at our Collection
Our publications
Slipknot
Slipknot is our quarterly magazine for all members.
SK187 – Slipknot Issue 187 – June 2025
Across the Needlebed
Across the Needlebed focuses on machine knitting.
AN020 – Across the Needlebed – Issue 20 – April 2025
Events
Guild news
Machine knitting videos
Find a Guild event
Our Branches meet regularly – look at the Branches list to find out when.
Convention 2025 – 5-7 September 2025
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. This is now fully booked.
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,
Collection Heritage Open Day – Tuesday 16 September 2025
An opportunity to explore the Knitting & Crochet Guild's Collection of garments and household items (knitted by hand, using a domestic knitting machine or crocheted) , publications, yarn samples and s...
Collection Open Day – Heritage Open Day – 16 September 2025
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
The Knit + Stitch Show – Alexandra Palace – 9-12 October 2025
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 a...
