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Threads Textile Festival 2025 – 17-18 May 2025
Sunny Bank Mills 83-85 Town St, Farsley, Pudsey, West Yorkshire, United KingdomSunny Bank Mills’ annual Textile Festival, Threads is back for its third year – celebrating textiles through a series of talks, workshops and more!
Our Collection at Colne Valley Museum – 17 May – 29 June 2025
Colne Valley Museum Cliffe Ash, Golcar, Huddersfield HD7 4PY, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, United KingdomThe Collection Team is holding an exhibition at Colne Valley Museum on Saturdays and Sundays from 17th May to 29th June 2025 between 12.00 hrs and 16.00 hrs.Entry to the exhibition is free but there is a £5 entry fee to the museum.The museum is well worth a visit for anyone interested in textile history. […]
Cumbrian Wool Gathering – 21-22 June 2025
J36 Rural Auction Centre Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, United KingdomThis is a wool festival dedicated to the best of fibre, knitting, and crochet, on the edge of the Lake District.Whether you’re into spinning, felting, weaving, or good old knitting, there’s something for you. All in a stunning location with some of the friendliest, craftiest people around.Opening hours by daySaturday 10.00am – 4.30pm,Sunday 11.00am – […]
Northern Regional Day – 28 June 2025
The Watershed 22 Bridge Street, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, YorkshireWe are delighted to announce that the branches of the North of England are organising their first "Northern Regional Day" on Saturday 28th June 2025. It will be hosted by the Huddersfield branch.Note: places are limited.At the Regional Day you will experienceKeynoteWe are delighted that our keynote speaker will be Kandy Diamond.WorkshopsTalksOther activitiesRefreshments will be […]
Oxford Regional Day – 5 July 2025
St Anne's College Woodstock Road, Oxford, United KingdomThe Oxford Regional Day is on Saturday 5 July at St Anne's College. We have two excellent keynote speakers, Dr Barbara Smith (the Guild's Publications Curator) and designer Mary Henderson, plus a super choice of workshops.Make a weekend of it and join our optional free programme on the morning of Sunday 6 July, focusing on […]
Collection Open Day – 12 July 2025
Britannia Mill Part 1st Floor Britannia Mill, Britannia Road, Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire, United KingdomCome 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 history of our crafts, and learn more about the Guild.
Convention 2025 – 5-7 September 2025
High Leigh Conference Centre Lord Street, Hoddeston, Hertfordshire, United KingdomSave the dateConvention 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 date and join us for a weekend of keynote talks, workshops and sociable crafting. This exclusive weekend is available to Guild members only.
Annual General Meeting 2025
High Leigh Conference Centre Lord Street, Hoddeston, Hertfordshire, United KingdomSave 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, Lord Street, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 8SG5Further details will be published in the summer of 2025.
Collection Heritage Open Day – Tuesday 16 September 2025
Britannia Mill Part 1st Floor Britannia Mill, Britannia Road, Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire, United KingdomAn 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 shade cards, tools and gadgets.
The Knit + Stitch Show – Alexandra Palace – 9-12 October 2025
Alexandra Palace Alexandra Park, London, United KingdomShop, 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 and beyond from household name brands and special suppliers alike including Fabric Godmother, TOFT and more. All under one roof at the Knit + Stitch show (the new […]
Stafford Wool Gathering – 18-19 Oct 2025
Staffordshire County Showground Weston Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, United KingdomA weekend of woolly goodness in the West Midlands.Look out for the Guild stand - and if you don't have your own wool winder, you can still buy those lovely hanks of wool at the show because we will be offering a wool winding service!There will be free parking on site and a shuttle bus […]
Collection Open Day – 8 November 2025
Britannia Mill Part 1st Floor Britannia Mill, Britannia Road, Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire, United KingdomCome 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 history of our crafts, and learn more about the Guild.
