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- Event type: Collection Open Day, Conference, Exhibition, Show, Talk, Visit
- Event Organiser: Guild, Guild Branch
- Classes and workshops: Hand knitting, Machine knitting, Crochet
Organisers offering discounts to Guild members (click on an image to go the the page with details of the offer)
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Events
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Collection Open Day – Heritage Open Day – 15 September 2026
Britannia Mill Part 1st Floor Britannia Mill, Britannia Road, Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire, United KingdomAn opportunity to explore the Knitting & Crochet Guild's Collection of garments and household items (knitted by hand, using a domestic knitting machine or crocheted) , publications, yarn samples and shade cards, tools and gadgets. This is an Open Day and the Collections Team will have a small selection of items on display for you […]
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Yarnstock 2025 – 26-28 September 2025
Lower Lode Inn Bishops Walk, Forthampton, Gloucestershire, United KingdomYarnstock 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 […]
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Yarnstravaganza – 27 Sept – 4 Oct 2025
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 […]
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Highland Wool Fest – 27 September 2025
Strathpeffer Pavilion The Square, Strathpeffer, Ross-shire, United KingdomAn 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 […]
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woolyknit x lilykatemakes – 4 October 2025
Wooly Knit Warth Mill Warehouse Shop, Huddersfield Road, Diggle, Oldham, United KingdomJoin 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.
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Tetbury Wool Fair – 12 October 2025
Tetbury Goods Shed The Old Station Yard, Cirencester Road, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, United KingdomFeaturing 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.
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Fall into Textiles East Fair – 18-19 October 2025
Rowley Mile Racecourse Newmarket, Suffolk, United KingdomWhether 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 […]
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Collection Open Day – 21 November 2026
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.
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Wool at Portsoy – 29th August 2026
A celebration of all things fibre and wool held annually in Portsoy.
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An insight into machine knitting with Janet Purvis – Bath Branch – 10 January 2026
Salvation Army Citadel, Bath Green Park Road, Bath, United KingdomAt 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 […]
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Tempting Textures and Reversible Stitch Patterns Knit-Along Workshops – 12 Jan – 9 Mar 2026
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 […]
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Waltham Abbey Wool Show – 18 Jan 2026
Delta Marriott Hotel, Waltham Abbey Old Shire Lane, Aaltham Abbey, Essex, United KingdomFor 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.
