Bath Branch - Stitch Journey Finale - 13 September 2025
2025-09-13 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Salvation Army Citadel, Bath, Green Park Road, Bath, BA1 1XE, United Kingdom
The September Bath Branch meeting will focus on the Stitch Journey finale and joining / Alternative project focus activity.

We’ll work in two groups: people with Stitch Journey squares and everyone else.

We’ll make this session our Stitch Journey finale for people who’ve been making squares. We’ll have a look at all of our squares and share what we’ve learned along the way – then set about joining them together.

We’ve come up with an idea for a modular approach so that you will work with your own squares to make a long strip, which could be temporarily attached to other strips to make a bigger display. But this is just one idea – please have a think about any other options for joining your squares.

For everyone else, the session is an opportunity to make some headway with another project and to swap useful information.

Here are some suggestions:

Bring a project you want to focus on, and tell the group why you chose it and how it’s going.

Choose either a pattern, a book, a website, a designer, a yarn or a shop – show the group and talk about how it has inspired you. What might appeal to others in the group?

Recap and practise Tunisian crochet from July’s workshop.

Bring a problematic project and ask other members’ advice on solving it.

What to bring for Stitch Journey:

Your completed squares

Any questions or problems you’d like to share

Your observations and what you’ve learned

Yarn to use for joining. Suggestion: use yarn that you’ve used for one or more squares, either one of the neutrals or one of your rainbow of colours. If you’re not sure which yarn, bring a selection.

Either the relevant size of crochet hook for joining, or a tapestry/yarn needle

Scissors

Optional:

large blunt-ended pins to hold squares while joining

Anything else you’ll need for joining in your chosen way.

What to bring for project focus activity:

A current project, and whatever else is relevant to your chosen activity.

Yarnstock 2025 - 26-28 September 2025
2025-09-26 10:00 - 2025-09-28 16:00 | Lower Lode Inn, Bishops Walk, Forthampton, Gloucestershire, GL19 4RE, United Kingdom
Yarnstock is a weekend-long crafty camp-out set on the banks of the River Severn in Tewkesbury. Expect fibre-filled fun with workshops, a market area, community yarnbombing projects, and entertainment all weekend courtesy of GlenTertainment. Whether you’re camping, visiting for the day, or just popping in for a class—everyone’s welcome!

Mobile telephone reception is unreliable at the event, so vendors’ card machines may not work, so you are advised to bring plenty of cash.

Yarnstravaganza - 27 Sept - 4 Oct 2025
2025-09-27 09:00 - 2025-10-04 17:00
The end of September is a highlight on every crafter’s calendar – it’s time for Yarnstravaganza! From 27th September to 4th October 2025, yarn shops across the country will be bursting with colour, creativity, and crafty excitement. There’s nothing quite like stepping into your local yarn shop – whether you’re after expert advice, a squish of something soft, or just want to connect with fellow yarn lovers. These shops are the heart of our community, and UK Hand Knitting is inviting everyone to come together this autumn to celebrate them in style. Expect a week packed with special events, exciting giveaways, exclusive goodies, and the chance to get your hands on a limited-edition commemorative tote bag. It’s the perfect excuse to support your favourite shop and maybe discover a new one too. Yarnstravaganza shines a spotlight on everything we love about yarn shops – the inspiration, the know-how, the welcoming spaces where we can create, learn, and have fun. Because let’s be honest… it is always about the yarn – but it’s also about so much more. To make it easier to find your nearest participating shop and see what treats they have in store, UK Hand Knitting will be launching their special Yarnstravaganza online map in just a few weeks time – look out for announcements on their social media so you can get planning. So grab your diary, save the date, and get ready to join the party.

Highland Wool Fest - 27 September 2025
2025-09-27 10:00 - 16:00 | Strathpeffer Pavilion, The Square, Strathpeffer, Ross-shire, IV14 9DL, United Kingdom
An annual event with yarn and fabric vendors from the Scottish Highlands and Islands. They run a pop up cafe with delicious cakes and biscuits. Profits from the event are donated to the Highland Hospice and Myeloma UK.

woolyknit x lilykatemakes - 4 October 2025
2025-10-04 11:00 - 16:00 | Wooly Knit, Warth Mill Warehouse Shop, Huddersfield Road, Diggle, Oldham, OL32 5PJ, United Kingdom
Join Lily Kate (of Lilykatemakes) at Woolyknit for a day of special discounts, fun competitions, knitting inspiration and more.

You can find Wooly Knit at the Warth Mill Warehouse Shop above the Saddleworth Sofa Factory.

Tetbury Wool Fair - 12 October 2025
2025-10-12 10:00 - 16:00 | Tetbury Goods Shed, The Old Station Yard, Cirencester Road, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8EY, United Kingdom
Featuring independent yarn manufacturers, spinners, dyers, eco-friendly dyers using only naturally sourced colours, lectures, workshops and a knitting table where you can seek advice on your latest project.

Fall into Textiles East Fair - 18-19 October 2025
2025-10-18 10:30 - 2025-10-19 16:00 | Rowley Mile Racecourse, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 0TF, United Kingdom
Whether you knit, sew, felt, weave, etc—or are just starting a new craft—this family-run event is for you! Our goal is to create a lively, welcoming space for textile artists to exhibit and for retailers to showcase their beautiful, products to purchase.

An insight into machine knitting with Janet Purvis - Bath Branch - 10 January 2026
2026-01-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Salvation Army Citadel, Bath, Green Park Road, Bath, BA1 1XE, United Kingdom
At the first meeting of the year, Bath Branch will be exploring machine knitting.

Janet will demonstrate and talk about her craft, which is probably an enigma to most of us.

Come and see what a knitting machine is capable of, and the skills involved.Feel free to bring a project to work on while we listen to Janet.

Tempting Textures and Reversible Stitch Patterns Knit-Along Workshops - 12 Jan - 9 Mar 2026
2026-01-12 19:00 - 2026-03-09 20:00
The Team at the Loom Shed say:

Join us for another fabulous Emma Vining online knit-a-long-workshop to explore reversible textural knitting. We’ll knit a Rectangle of Squares Scarf or Cowl together over five one-hour online sessions, exploring multiple textures and building up a stitch library of reversible patterns. Push your knitting knowledge and design skills with Emma’s expert guidance and a group of like-minded enthusiastic knitters.

We look forward to this workshop every year, and it gets us through the long winter nights after Christmas, and when we finish, the daylight hours are longer. Emma’s patterns are always addictive and thoroughly enjoyable, and she gives us food for thought each week

Waltham Abbey Wool Show - 18 Jan 2026
2026-01-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Delta Marriott Hotel, Waltham Abbey, Old Shire Lane, Aaltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 3LX, United Kingdom
For a luxurious & inspirational day out, browse luscious hand-dyed yarns, tools, gifts & accessories, meet creative exhibitors and artisans of crochet, knitting, spinning & felting with demonstrations & workshops.

Blaise Wool Festival at Bradford Industrial Museum - 2nd Feb 2026
2026-02-02 11:00 - 16:00 | Bradford Industrial Museum, 235 Moorside Road, Ecclesfield, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD2 3HP, United Kingdom
Bradford Cathedral is supporting this event and will have a stall at the Industrial Museum, advertising our textile-related events and giving information about our Bishop Blaise “connections”.

This event is an annual celebration of Bishop Blaise, the Patron Saint of Woolcombers, and Bradford’s proud woolly history. The Blaise Wool Festival festival is part of Bradford Woolly Heritage CIC’s Bishop Blaise’s Long Woolly Fringe Festival.

Food Vendors

Coffee and hot drinks van

Rita’s Kitchen selling incredible Indian food

Entertainment

Live performances including Hall Royd Brass Band

Exhibition & demonstrations from the Bradford Guild of Spinners, Weavers & Dyers. Try your hand.

Bishop Blaise himself will be telling the story of how thousands used to celebrate his day in February.

Fantastic permanent display

A great Wooltastic day out for the whole family! Admission free, everyone welcome.

Knitting History Forum Conference - 7 Feb 2026
2026-02-07 11:15 - 17:30
The Knitting History Forum is pleased to announce that the next annual conference is on Saturday 7 February 2026, with presentations on the history of knitting and crochet.

The Forum has an exciting programme of speakers lined up for the online event Please see their website for more details.

Unravel - 13-15 February 2026
2026-02-13 09:30 - 2026-02-15 16:00 | Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR, United Kingdom
The south-east’s largest yarn festival welcomes creatives and makers of all abilities. Visit the curated marketplace to discover hand-dyed yarns, local and international traders, as well as recognisable brands.

The three-day event also offers plenty of opportunities to get involved. Elevate your experience by attending a free talk, trying something new in a taster session, or spend time developing your skills at one of the many bookable workshops.

Whether you’re an avid knitter, passionate crocheter, or curious beginner, unravel offers an inspiring space to explore your craft.

North West Winter Wool Festival - 14th-15th Feb 2026
2026-02-14 09:00 - 2026-02-15 16:00 | The Norbreck Castle Hotel, Queens Promenade, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 9AA, United Kingdom
The organisers of the North West Winter Wool Festival are so excited to be back for a second year bringing a premium craft show to the North West.

Introduction to Fair Isle knitting with Mary - 14 Feb 2026
2026-02-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Salvation Army Citadel, Bath, Green Park Road, Bath, BA1 1XE, United Kingdom
Mary will be taking us through the basics of Fair Isle knitting using a simple pattern.

This is accessible for people who can knit and purl confidently.

What to bring:

Two balls of yarn in contrasting colours (one lighter, one darker) and the same gauge (e.g. two DK or two chunky)

The correct needles for your yarn

Paper and pen for notes

Scissors.

Spring into Textiles East Fair - 21st - 22nd Feb 2026
2026-02-21 10:30 - 2026-02-22 16:00 | Rowley Mile Racecourse, Cambridge Road, Newmarket, Cambridgeshire, CB8 0FT, United Kingdom
Exhibitions and stalls in the east of England.

Kernow Yarn and Fibre Festival - 22nd February 2026
2026-02-22 10:00 - 16:00 | The Pavilion Centre, Royal Cornwall Showground, Whitecross, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 7JE, United Kingdom
Welcome to Kernow Yarn And Fibre Festival!

A one-day event in Cornwall showcasing the best of hand-dyed, hand-crafted and sustainable yarns, fibres and related products, all in an exciting market-style show with a vibrant festival feel.

Come and celebrate your favourite yarn and fibre crafts while supporting small, local producers and artisans.

Wool, Woven + Wild - 27-28 Feb 2026
2026-02-27 10:00 - 16:00 | Creation Mill Textile Centre, Buccleuch Mill, Glenesk Road, Langholm, Dumfries and Galloway, DG13 0ES, United Kingdom
A weekend of stalls, workshops and tours.

Crafting Live & Stitching Live - Sandown - 27th - 28th February 2026
2026-02-27 10:00 - 2026-02-28 16:30 | Sandown Park Racecourse, Portsmouth Road, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9AJ, United Kingdom
Explore over 60 exhibitors showcasing stamps, dies, decoupage, fabric, ribbon, beads, and much more. It’s the perfect opportunity to stock up on crafting essentials, browse new products and enjoy live craft demonstrations.

Crafting Live also features a FREE make-and-take area, where renowned crafters will conduct mini workshop sessions. You’ll have the opportunity to gain valuable insights and inspiration while completing a project that you can take home. The make-and-take booking point opens at 10am each day and booking is essential.

Cotswolds Crochet Weekend - 27 Feb - 1 Mar 2026
2026-03-01 17:00 | Stanton House Hotel, The Avenue, Stanton Fitzwarren, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 7SD, United Kingdom
Whether you’re an absolute beginner or an avid crafter looking for new crochet techniques and ideas, Crochet Weekends offer a friendly, fun and relaxed setting to learn.

Workshops for beginners and improvers run concurrently throughout the weekend, coming together for coffee breaks, mini-makes and a crochet clinic, drinks and dining. A great way to make new crafty connections and unwind in a superb setting.

Situated in the charming village of Stanton Fitzwarren on the edge of the Cotswolds, Stanton House Hotel is a classic country manor house with a contemporary twist.

Select a single or share in a double or twin room. Located on three floors, all rooms are accessible via a lift. All rooms are en-suite and include free wi-fi, flat screen TV, complimentary tea & coffee and a fridge.

Non-residential packages are also available as well as special rates if you would like to bring a non-crafting partner.

Creative Craft Show & Scottish Quilting Show - 5th-7th March 2026
2026-03-05 10:00 - 2026-03-07 17:00 | SEC, Exhibition Road, Glasgow, G3 8YW, United Kingdom
The Creative Craft Show is a much-loved event showcasing a wide range of crafts such as papercraft, knitting, jewellery making and much more. Discover hundreds of exhibitors, interactive workshops, and hands-on “Make & Take” sessions, offering visitors a chance to learn, shop, and get inspired. Suitable for all skill levels, the show is a creative hub for anyone interested in crafting.

Stitchtopia Festival - 6th-8th March 2026
2026-03-06 15:00 - 2026-03-08 16:00 | Staverton Park Hotel & Golf Club, Daventry Road, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 6JT, United Kingdom
By far the most popular event in Stitchtopia’s programme, Stitchtopia Festival is back! This is the ultimate weekend residential event for all knitters, crocheters, quilters and textile lovers. Eight of our experts will be offering workshops across the weekend and the fun continues after dinner with optional evening entertainment.

Members of the Knitting & Crochet Guild can obtain 5% discount – see more details.

Creative Craft Show & Sewing for Pleasure - 12th-15th March 2026
2026-03-12 09:30 - 2026-03-15 16:30 | NEC, NEC, Birmingham, West Midlands, B40 1NT, United Kingdom

Bath Branch visit to Amanda Rhodes: A life in Print - 14 March 2026
2026-03-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Holburne Museum, Great Pulteney Street, Bath, BA2 4DB, United Kingdom
Due to circumstances beyond the control of the Bath Branch the workshop planned for 14 March has been postponed until 11 April. The Branch will instead be visiting the Zandra Rhodes: A Live in Print exhibition at the Holburne Museum.

Let’s enjoy some eye-popping design and colour together!

The exhibition includes garments from the 1960s, 70s and 80s: ‘Vintage mannequins, generously loaned by Fashion Museum Bath, will take visitors on a journey through Rhodes’ most iconic prints and the inventive ways she has transformed them into garments.’

Find the exhibition details at: https://holburne.org/opening-in-january-zandra-rhodes-a-life-in-print/

We have secured 10 exhibition tickets at a reduced group rate, and will use branch funds to reduce the price a little more to £10.

We also have 10 reserved places in the cafe at 12 noon. If more than 10 of us want to go, we can request more tickets. Feel free to bring a project to work on while we’re in the cafe!

TexStyle - 14th-15th March 2026
2026-03-14 10:00 - 2026-03-15 16:00 | Manchester Central, Windmill Street, Manchester, United Kingdom
TexStyle is a new fibre and textile festival in the north of England. They’re bringing together independent stitch craft creators under one roof.

Join them at Manchester Central to celebrate all the fibre crafts you love. They’ll have a hall full of knitting and crochet, sewing and quilting, weaving, and more.

The Stitch Festival - 19-22 March 2026
2026-03-19 10:00 - 2026-03-22 15:00 | Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, London, N1 0QH, United Kingdom
Discover the ultimate London event for contemporary dressmaking, sewing, and stitching! The Stitch Festival returns to the Business Design Centre, London.

Immerse yourself in a world of creativity with over 150 renowned brands and indie businesses. Enjoy exclusive showcases from top designers, incredible catwalks, engaging talks, live demonstrations, and insightful Q&A sessions with your favourite sewing celebrities. Plus, explore hundreds of workshops covering macrame, dressmaking, rag rugging, crochet, and so much more!

Photo: The Stitch Festival

Photo: The Stitch Festival

Members can claim £2 discount on standard admission tickets.

Collection Open Day - 21 March 2026
2026-03-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Britannia Mill, Part 1st Floor Britannia Mill, Britannia Road, Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire, HD7 5HE, United Kingdom
Come and see how we care for and store our Collection of knitted and crochet items, tools and documents that support the crafts. Meet our Patron Debbie Abrahams. Talk with our expert volunteers about how we are preserving this history of our crafts, and learn more about the Guild.

Photo credit: Debbie Abrahams

The Collection volunteers will be joined by our patron Debbie Abrahams for the open day (or at least most of it!) so do come along and meet her in person. Bring your mystery blankets and cushions to compare and show! https://debbieabrahams.com/

And as a bonus, this event also coincides with the Spectrum Yarn sale!

Note on accessibility. Our Collection is housed on the first floor of on old building. Access is by stairs. Unfortunately, it is not possible to visit the Collection if you are unable to climb up and down stairs.

East Anglia Yarn Festival - 21st-22nd March 2026
2026-03-21 10:00 - 2026-03-22 16:00 | Norfolk Showground Arena, Dereham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 0TT, United Kingdom
Join in with East Anglia’s premier fibre festiva.

Exhibitors, Classes, MakeAlong, Big Stitch Night, Podcasters.

The Big Stitch Night is being held at Dunston Hall Hotel. Although not organised by the East Anglian Yarn Festival, details are available on the show website.

Craft4Crafters & Stitching4All Show - 26th-28th March 2026
2026-03-26 10:00 - 2026-03-28 17:00 | Westpoint Centre Exeter, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1DJ, United Kingdom
Immerse yourself in the world of textiles, sewing, and hobby crafts!Discover the latest and hard-to-find supplies for a wide range of crafts, including stitching, knitting, felting, cardmaking, and dressmaking. Join inspiring workshops and pick up new skills, spark fresh ideas, and connect with fellow creatives.

Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just starting out, it’s the perfect day out for you and your friends!

Taunton Machine Knitting Club at Craft4Crafters - 26-28 March 2026
2026-03-26 10:00 - 2026-03-28 17:00 | Westpoint Centre Exeter, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1DJ, United Kingdom
Taunton Machine Knitting Club is looking forward to taking machines and a display of machine knitted items to the show in Exeter. We will be demonstrating on the machines and offering to wind yarn from hank and ball to centre-pull ball. Vikki Haffenden, author of several books about machine knitting will be on the stand on Friday.
