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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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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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The Wool Monty – 13th-14th June 2026
Magna, Templeborough Magna, Magna Way, Templeborough, South Yorkshire, United KingdomThe Wool Monty is a different kind of yarn show: The organisers are committed to hosting a yarn show with a difference, that everyone can attend and enjoy. Teey cannot […]
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Manchester Antique & Vintage Textile Fair – 14 June 2026
The Armitage Centre The Armitage Centre, Mosely Road, Fallowfield, Manchester, United KingdomEstablished since 1992, the Manchester Antique and Vintage Textile Fair is the essential event for all passionate collectors and creative individuals with a discerning eye.
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Cumbrian Wool Gathering – 20-21 June 2026
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.
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Stitch Fest by the Sea – 4th-5th July 2026
Winter Gardens Pavilion 2, Royal Parade, Weston-Super-Mare, Sommerset, United KingdomJoin the Stitch Fest team for their 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.
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Jane Taylor at Mapperly Knit & Natter (machine knitting) Branch – 6 July 2026
Killisick Community Centre Killisick Community Centre, Killisick Road, Armold, Nottinglam, Nottinghamshire, United KingdomJane Taylor will be at the July meeting of the Mapperly Knit & Natter Branch (machine knitting). Jane Taylor is coming on 6th July to give a demonstration on Guilloche stitch. Jane runs a machine-knitting school in Derbyshire, and teaches at Nottingham Trent University. Doors open at 6.30pm for refreshments (included in the cost), with […]
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Bath Branch – Relaxed craft and chat – 11 July 2026
Cafe at St Michael's Without, Bath Broad Street, Bath, United KingdomRelaxed craft and chat The Branch will meet at the café at St Michael’s for some relaxed crafting and delicious refreshments – bring a current project. Take some time out and enjoy your yarn and swap ideas and tips. Perhaps a good opportunity to work on a summer garment?
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Oxford Regional Day 2026 – 11 July 2026
St. Anne's College St Anne's College, Woodstock Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, United KingdomThe 2026 Oxford Regional Day is on Saturday 11 July at St Anne’s College. Alison Ellen, designer and author, is this year’s keynote speaker. Other speakers include Emma Vining, Carolyn McKee, and Oxford Biocolours. In addition there is a super choice of workshops. Make a weekend of it and join the optional programme on the […]
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