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- Classes and workshops: Hand knitting, Machine knitting, Crochet
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Events
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For the Love of Textiles – 4 April – 28 June 2026
Sunny Bank Mills 83-85 Town St, Farsley, Pudsey, West Yorkshire, United KingdomAn exhibition exploring the loving connections humans have with textiles. The features wedding dresses from around the world, death masks, miniature pocket alters, emotion filled quilts and stunning examples of skill all done in the name of love. The exhibition also include archival pieces from some incredible textile collections. Open Tuesday-Sunday. Closed on Mondays.
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Wonderwool Wales – 25-26 April 2026
Royal Welsh Showground Llanelwedd, Buith Wells, Wales, United KingdomWonderwool Wales is the largest Wool, yarn, natural fibre and textile festival in Wales and the UK. It takes place every year on the 4th weekend in April and has become one of the must-visit craft shows in Wales. In 2026, we will be celebrating our 20th show – Wonderwool Wales 2026. It takes place […]
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Craft4Crafters & Stitching4All Show – 7th-9th May 2026
Bath & West Showground The Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, United KingdomImmerse 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 […]
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Bath Branch – Success Success with crochet – 9 May 2026
Salvation Army Citadel, Bath Green Park Road, Bath, United KingdomSuccess Success with crochet: turning chains, stitch counts, patterns and charts – and make a bookmark. There are two things that often frustrate the would-be crocheter: the dreaded turning chain, and correctly counting your stitches. These are often the root cause of problems, preventing people from making progress and from building their confidence. If this […]
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The Big Flock – 16-17 May 2026
UWE Enterprise Park 1 Long Down Avenue, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, United KingdomBig Flock 2025 is taking place in Bristol The 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 […]
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Buxton Wool Gathering – 16-17 May 2026
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.
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Tangled Galashiels – 29-30 May 2026
Based in Galashiels, the heartland of the Scottish Borders, the festival is deeply anchored in the historical and cultural textile heritage of the area. This festival is held over several […]
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The Great British Fibre Festival – 30th-31st May 2026
Coldharbour Mill Coldharbour Mill, Uffculme, Cullompton, Devon, United KingdomVisit the Great British Fibre Festival on Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st May at Coldharbour Mill for another yarn & fibre show with a twist. The Great British Fibre Festival is aimed to educate and connect people with the origin of their yarns, wool fibre and more…you'll find flax, leather, nettle, wood, ceramic and more […]
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Claire Newberry at Mapperley Knit & Natter (machine knitting) Branch – 1 June 2026
Killisick Community Centre Killisick Community Centre, Killisick Road, Armold, Nottinglam, Nottinghamshire, United KingdomThe June meeting of the MapperlyKnit & Natter (machine knitting) Branch features Claire Newberry. Claire Newberry is coming on 1st June to give a demonstration on holding position. Everyone is welcome. Doors open at 6.30pm for refreshments (included in the cost), with the demonstration due to start at 7pm. We expect the formal part of […]
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Leeds Wool Festival
Leeds Industrial Museum Canal Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, United KingdomLeeds Wool Festival market is a small, carefully curated selection of traders.
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Darlington Wool Fair – 7 June 2026
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.
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Bath Branch – Short row knitting with Christina from In Stitches, Stroud – 13 June 2026
Salvation Army Citadel, Bath Green Park Road, Bath, United KingdomChristina from In Stitches of Stroud will deliver a workshop to our Bath Branch on the topic "Short-row knitting". We will be working a few small swatches practising the German Short Row technique, how to convert the Wrap & Turn into German short rows and, if time, a look at Japanese Short Rows. Christina will […]
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