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- Classes and workshops: Hand knitting, Machine knitting, Crochet
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Buxton Wool Gathering – 17-18 May 2025
Buxton Pavilion Gardens St John's Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, United KingdomBuxton Wool Gathering is a wool festival dedicated to the best of fibre and yarn, held in the gateway to the Peak District.Whether you’re into spinning, felting, weaving, knitting, or crochet, there’s something for you. All in a stunning location with some of the friendliest, craftiest people around.
The Big Flock – 17-18 May 2025
Big Flock 2025 is taking place in BristolThe Big Flock is a curated yarn festival, aiming to celebrate diverse makers and designers of high-quality yarn, garments and accessories.We want to create a warm, welcoming and accessible space for anyone to enjoy yarn and time spent together with others from our creative community. It takes place in […]
Yarnies at the Flaxmill – 24 May 2025
Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings Spring Gardens, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United KingdomThis special day is dedicated to celebrating the art of wool and offers a fantastic opportunity for wool enthusiasts to showcase their talents and connect with fellow yarn lovers.Tickets available from www.wildfieldfibre.co.uk.
The Great British Fibre Festival – 7-8 June 2025
Coldharbour Mill Coldharbour Mill, Uffculme, Cullompton, Devon, United KingdomThe Great British Fibre Festival, which will take place in June 2025 is a farm to fashion show.As the Fibre Quest venture divides and multiplies you will see The Great British Fibre Festival at Coldharbour Mill at Uffculme in Devon on June 7th & 8th. This is to make sure we can welcome more wool […]
Darlington Wool Fair – 8 June 2025
Darlington Wool Fair will be a day of traders, crafts, and activities - all relating to wool.Activities will be focussed on the town centre of Darlington.
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 – […]
Stitch Fest by the Sea – 5-6 July 2025
Winter Gardens Pavilion 2, Royal Parade, Weston-Super-Mare, Sommerset, United KingdomJoin the Stitch Fest team for their new summer yarn show by the sea.Expect a wonderful selection of premium exhibitors, workshops and demos wrapped up in one fabulous show in the iconic Winter Gardens Pavilion in Weston-Super-Mare.
North East Wool Show – 9-10 August 2025
Newcastle Race Course High Gosforth Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United KingdomA very warm welcome to NORTH EAST WOOL SHOW - an exciting festival of knitting, crochet and woolly fibre crafts.
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.There will be free parking on site and a shuttle bus from Stafford bus station.Daily opening times:Saturday: 10am - 4:30pmSunday quiet hour: 10 amSunday general admission: 11am - 4pm.
Stitch Fest South West – 1-2 November 2025
Newton Abbot Racecourse Newton Abbot, Devon, United KingdomStitch Fest South West is an annual festival of yarn held in Devon.See their website for more details.Tickets will go on sale on 1st July 2025
The Knit + Stitch Show – Belfast – 13-16 November 2025
Titanic Exhibition Centre 18 Queens Road, Belfast, County Antrim, United KingdomThe Knit + Stitch Show (the new name for The Knitting & Stitching Show) is coming to the Titanic Exhibition Centre, Belfast from 13-16 October 2025!You can look forward to the K&S winning combination of quality craft exhibitors, workshops, demos and inspiring textile art galleries.Find out more from the event website.
