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Shetland Wool Week – 29 September – 5 October 2024
Lerwick Lerwick, Scotland, United KingdomShetland Wool Week is a world renowned celebration of Britain’s most northerly native sheep, the Shetland textile industry and the rural farming community on these islands. Shetland wool is a world class natural fibre, with a long standing reputation for quality, strength and excellence from the fleece to the textile products. Shetland knitwear has a […]
Yarn Sale at Britannia Mill – 5 October 2024
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.
Shaping Knitting with Alison Ellen – 5 October 2024
The Loom Shed Sutton Barton, Cullompton, Devon, United KingdomDiscover the art of using stitches to shape your own knitting with knitwear designer and author Alison Ellen. Alison’s workshop focuses on transforming garments by manipulating stitches, offering a fresh perspective on knitting beyond traditional patterns.You'll start with exercises exploring stitch variations and knitting directions to create seamless designs. Suitable for all skill levels, from […]
3 Bags Full Wool Market – 5 October 2024
Liskeard Public Hall 3-5 West Street,, Liskeard, Cornwall, United KingdomFull of fabulous stalls and demonstrations with relaxing live music. Delicious food from the Cornish Days café. Yarn and stuff swap - destash and find new treasures.Supporting the Liskeard Foodbank and Cornish Mind.
The Knitting & Stitching Show – Alexandra Palace – 10-13 October 2024
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 Knitting & Stitching Show, Alexandra Palace, […]
Fernhill Fibre: a local wool business – with Jill Hunter – 12 October 2024.
Salvation Army Citadel, Bath Green Park Road, Bath, United KingdomBath Branch is delighted that Jen from Fernhill Farm will be coming to talk to them about all things woolly! The farm is based at Compton Martin, raises sheep and produces both yarn and finished products. Fernhill is a verified regenerative eco farm and has commercial flocks of approximately 3,000 Romney Shetland sheep. Find out […]
The Textile Society Annual Collector’s Fair in Chelsea – 13 October 2024
Chelsea Old Town Hall Kings Road, Chelsea, London, United KingdomThe Textile Society’s London Antique & Vintage Textile Fair offers an outstanding range of vintage fashion, antique textiles and costume sourced from around the world. Textiles from the 18th century up to the swinging 1960s and 70s, furnishings including pre-1950s rugs, and unique fashion accessories can be found here. Visitors can explore the fair for […]
The Big Textile Show – 26-27 October 2024
Leicester Racecourse Oadby, Leicestershire, United KingdomThe Big Textile Show. THE event for all textile enthusiasts – “two days of textile delights”.
Stitch Fest South West – 2-3 November 2024
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 2024
Spectrum Yarn Sale – 9 November 2024
Spa Mill New Street, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, Yorkshire, United KingdomSpectrum Yarns Ltd is a family run worsted spinning textile mill in Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire. They manufacture yarn for many end uses and also manufacture for their own knitwear brands Glenbrae and Slaith and have a hand knitting brand, Stylecraft.This Mill Sale offers many yarn bargains.There will be a special half-hour from 9.30am to 10am […]
Autumn leaves workshop with Catherine Henly – 9 Nov 2024
Salvation Army Citadel, Bath Green Park Road, Bath, United KingdomCatherine Henly will be running a workshop for the Bath Branch: Autumn Leaves - knit short rows and i-cords.The leaves are made in cotton, and can be strung together to make decorative bunting.What you will needYou will need to knowYou will need to know how to cast on and knit in garter stitch.What you will […]
Collection Open Day – 9 November 2024
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.
