Knitting & Crochet Guild

Jane Taylor at Mapperly Knit & Natter (machine knitting) Branch - 6 July 2026
2026-07-06 19:00 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | Killisick Community Centre, Killisick Community Centre, Killisick Road, Armold, Nottinglam, Nottinghamshire, NG5 8BY, United Kingdom
Jane 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 the demonstration due to start at 7pm. We expect the formal part of the evening to be over by 8.30pm, but have the hall until 9pm if people want to stay for a chat.

We need to know numbers, so if you intend to come, please get in touch using the contact form on the page that is linked below.

Bath Branch - Relaxed craft and chat - 11 July 2026
2026-07-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Cafe at St Michael’s Without, Bath, Broad Street, Bath, BA1 5LJ, United Kingdom
Relaxed 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?

Oxford Regional Day 2026 - 11 July 2026
2026-07-11 10:00 - 16:00 | St. Anne’s College, St Anne's College, Woodstock Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 6HS, United Kingdom
The 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 morning of Sunday 12 July, with a specialist tour of the Ashmolean Museum’s textiles collection.

Programme

Keynote Speakers

Alison Ellen: Fibres, Materials and Stitches

Short talks

Emma Vining: Pattern and Place

Carolyn McKee: Becoming a Master Knitter

Oxford Biocolours: introduction to this new yarn producer

Workshops

Knitting two socks at once (Alison Brindle)

Exploring knitting stitches for shaping (Alison Ellen)

Kihnu (Estonian) colourwork (Rachel Lemon)

Using a chart 201: or, how to make a stitch chart work for your design, in the direction of your choice (Lesley O’Connell Edwards)

Brioche crochet and short-row techniques (Jacky Ridgill)

Booking

Book online at https://bit.ly/4dOyZKN (if you would prefer a paper form, please email us at the address below).

Practical arrangements

Lunch and refreshment

A meat-free buffet lunch and refreshments are included in the fee for the day (£70 Knitting & Crochet Guild (K&CG) members/£75 non-K&CG members).

Optional overnight accommodation

St Anne’s College and St John’s College have some accommodation available if you wish to make a weekend of it – all details and special booking codes are in the programme information.

Raffle

There will be a special raffle with great prizes including a gift card for the Oxford Yarn Store, a membership of Debbie Abrahams’ Brilliant Bead Club 2026, and much more.

Download the programme

Crafting Live & Stitching Live - Doncaster - 11th-12th July 2026
2026-07-11 10:00 - 2026-07-12 16:00 | Doncaster Racecourse, Leger Way, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 6BB, United Kingdom
The award-winning Crafting Live show returns to Doncaster Racecourse on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th July 2026 for another unmissable weekend of creativity, inspiration, and hands-on fun! Crafting Live is the perfect place to stock up on crafting essentials, browse new products, enjoy live craft demonstrations and take part in fantastic make-and-take sessions.

Collection Open Day - 25 July 2026
2026-07-25 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. Talk with our expert volunteers about how we are preserving this history of our crafts, and learn more about the Guild.

This is an Open Day and the Collections Team will have a small selection of items on display for you to enjoy.

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.

Summer Wool Festival - 25th-26th July 2026
2026-07-25 10:00 - 2026-07-26 16:00 | Redborne Upper School, Flitwick Road, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, MK45 2NU, United Kingdom
A very warm welcome to Summer Wool Festival – an exciting festival of yarn, fibre, accessories, patterns, kits and a whole lot more.

This will be held at Redborne School in Ampthill near Bedford (MK45 2NU), from 10am to 4pm on 26th and 27th July 2025.

There’ll be 100 amazing stalls, plus a great range of workshops, all in a fabulous venue. There’ll also be:

An exciting festival of yarn, fibre, accessories, patterns, kits and a whole lot more. Over 100 exhibitors from all over the country, plus a range of workshops. Free parking. Free demos. Street food area. Lots of room to sit.

Celebrating 25th anniversary of the reopening of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal - 1-2 August 2026
2026-08-01 11:00 - 2026-08-02 16:00 | Tunnel End, Standedge, Waters Road, Marsden, York, HD7 6NQ, United Kingdom
This event is a celebration of the 25th anniversary of the reopening of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.

The Knitting & Crochet Guild will be exhibiting crochet items from its Collection that are associated with canals.

Our stand will be run by volunteers from the Knitting & Crochet Guild Collections Team and members of the Guild’s Huddersfield Branch.

Drop in for “learn to crochet” sessions. We will also be selling yarn.

Bath Branch - Relaxed craft and chat - 8 August 2026
2026-08-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Cafe at St Michael’s Without, Bath, Broad Street, Bath, BA1 5LJ, United Kingdom
The Bath Branch will meet at the café at St Michael’s for some relaxed crafting and deliciousrefreshments – bring a current project.

North East Wool Show - 8th-9th August 2026
2026-08-08 10:00 - 2026-08-09 16:00 | Newcastle Race Course, High Gosforth Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 5HP, United Kingdom
A very warm welcome to NORTH EAST WOOL SHOW – an exciting festival of knitting, crochet and woolly fibre crafts.

The North East Wool show will be held at Newcastle Racecourse (NE3 5HP), from 10am to 4pm on 9th and 10th August 2025.There’ll be 90 amazing stalls, plus a great range of workshops, all in a fabulous venue. There’ll also be:

Two cafes selling a range of hot and cold food and drinks

Lots of room to sit and chat (inside and out)

Free demonstrations from a local guild

A charity magazine stall

An exhibition from a community project (“Tyneside in Wool”)

Loads of free parking and marshals to show you where to go

So please come to visit. There’s so much to see, do and buy.

East London Crochet Group Retreat - 10-13 August 2026
2026-08-10 16:00 - 2026-08-13 15:00 | Kairos Centre, Mount Angelus Road, Roehampton, London, SW1 4JA, United Kingdom
This year the East London Crochet Group’s annual retreat will be from 10th-13th August at the Kairos Centre, Mount Angelus Rd, London. SW154JA.

Running from 4pm on Monday to 3pmon Thursday, we will squeeze in 11 different workshops, mostly crochet but other yarn crafts sometimes sneak in!

Pop Up Wool Show - 15th August 2026
2026-08-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Hulme Hall, 23 Bolton Road, Port Sunlight, Wirral, CH62 5DH, United Kingdom
Pop Up Wool Show is a small local wool show taking place at the amazing Hulme Hall at Port Sunlight

Now in its 15th year, they plan a varied selection of vendors selling everything from hand dyed yarns and fibres to felting kits and needles.

Sanquhar Knitting Panel - 16 August 2026
2026-08-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
This August, the Center for Knitting and Crochet (CKC) will honour the 10th Anniversary of CKC’s inaugural exhibition, Sanquhar Gloves: A Living Scottish Tradition, by hosting an online panel discussion entitled Sanquhar Knitting: Then and Now featuring co-curators and experts in Sanquhar knitting, Beth Brown-Reinsel and Angharad Thomas. With Beth and Angharad, we will reflect on the history of Sanquhar knitting, the making of the exhibition, and how preserving access to regional craft traditions online will serve to deepen appreciation for these crafts now and in the future.

Members and Donors can attend the program for free. Mark your calendars, and look for a call link in your email.

General Admission tickets to the program are available for $20. You can purchase tickets here.

Members of the Knitting & Crochet Guild can attend the program for $15.

Get the coupon code by emailing programs@centerforknitandcrochet.org.

We are looking forward to seeing you at this landmark event!

Members – login to see how to claim your discount.

Join us

The Center for Knit and Crochet has a membership drive during July 2026 that offers an annual membership of $8 (see the CKC website).

Southern Wool Show - 22nd-23rd August 2026
2026-08-22 10:00 - 2026-08-23 16:00 | Newbury Racecourse, Newbury, RG14 7PN, United Kingdom
The Southern Wool Show will again be held at Newbury Racecourse.

As well as loads of wonderful stands selling a wide range of products, there will be a great set of Workshops and free demonstrations allowing people to share their passion and skills for woolly arts and crafts.

Knitters and crocheters will be in seventh heaven with an amazing range of hand-dyed yarn, as well as commercial yarn, accessories, patterns and kits. But it’s not all about knitting and crochet … there’s also plenty for feltmakers, weavers, spinners, dyers, and lovers of all things woolly!

There will also be a lovely food court where you can enjoy some delicious hot or cold food, or just relax with a cuppa and show people the goodies you’ve been buying and making!

Wool at Portsoy - 29th August 2026
2026-08-29 10:00 - 16:00 | Wiltshire
A celebration of all things fibre and wool held annually in Portsoy.

Convention 2026 - 4-6 September 2026
2026-09-04 16:00 - 2026-09-06 17:00 | Wiltshire
Convention 2026 will be held from Friday 6th to Sunday 6th September 2026 at Eastwood Hall, Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG16 3SS.

See the programme for our weekend of keynote talks, workshops and sociable crafting. This exclusive weekend is available to Guild members only.

Newark Knitting & Wool Show - 5-6 September 2026
2026-09-05 10:00 - 2026-09-06 16:00 | Newark Showground, Lincoln Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2NY, United Kingdom
Newark Knitting & Wool Show is an exciting new festival of knitting, crochet and woolly fibre crafts.

Taking place at Newark Showground (NG24 2NY) it has 90 top class exhibitors from all over the country selling a massive range of products.

There’s also workshops, guilds, food and loads of free parking.

Why not drop in and meet our Mapperly Branch who will have a stand at the Show?

Machine knit to make hand warmers - 5 September 2026
2026-09-05 10:30 - 16:00 | Wiltshire
A machine-knitting workshop for those who are curious, showing the skills needed to knit hand-warmers.

Unravel - 11th-12th Sept 2026
2026-09-11 10:00 - 2026-09-12 16:00 | Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR, United Kingdom
unravel is a much-loved yarn festival presented twice a year at Farnham Maltings

Each edition of unravel brings together a vibrant community of knitters, crocheters, spinners, weavers and makers for several days of textiles, creativity and connection. While both events share a focus on high-quality materials, thoughtful making and independent craft, they offer two very different experiences:

The Scottish Yarn Festival - 12th-13th September 2026
2026-09-12 22:00 - 2026-09-13 16:00 | Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, Perth, Scotland, PH1 5HZ, United Kingdom
Bringing together independent yarn dyers, producers of single origin wool, inspirational tutors and lecturers, and all fibre crafters for an award nominated yarn festival in Perthshire, Scotland.

Collection Open Day - Heritage Open Day - 15 September 2026
2026-09-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Britannia Mill, Part 1st Floor Britannia Mill, Britannia Road, Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire, HD7 5HE, United Kingdom
An 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 to enjoy.

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.

Exploring Tuck Stitch - a machine knitting workshop - 19 September 2026
2026-09-19 10:00 - 14:00 | St John the Evangelist Church Hall, St John the Evangelist Church Hall, Midland Avenue, Stapleford, Nottingham, NG9 7BT, United Kingdom
The Derbyshire Machine Knitters Branch is holding another workshop.

In this workshop, we will be exploring tuck stitch, including how to identify punchcards suitable for tuck stitch and how to design your own tuck stitch patterns.

Places are limited, and so please book using this form if you wish to attend: https://forms.gle/2GM9NSf6DfEpKasCA.

Please bring your own machine, table and yarn if this is physically possible, but do have one or two that we can lend if necessary.

Electronic machines cannot be plugged in unless they have been PAT tested within the last 12 months, but everything we are doing can be done using hand-manipulation of the needles, and using any make or model of machine as long as it can ‘hold’.

If you have a punchcard machine, please bring some punchcards with you.

Tea & coffee provided, but bring a packed lunch

Creative Craft Show / The Stitching Show - Exeter - 24th-26th September 2026
2026-09-24 10:00 - 2026-09-26 16:00 | Westpoint Centre Exeter, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1DJ, United Kingdom
The Creative Craft Show and The Stitching Show can’t wait to bring you a whole host of exciting features, demonstrations and guilds as part of our summer Exeter show.

Yarndale Show Weekend - 26th-27th September 2026
2026-09-26 10:00 - 2026-09-27 16:00 | Skipton Auction Market, Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1UD, United Kingdom
Yarndale Show Weekend is a celebration of wool and its’s production.

Shetland Wool Week - 27th Sept - 3rd Oct 2026
2026-09-27 09:00 - 2026-09-30 17:00 | Shetland Museum and Archives, Hay's Dock, Lerwick, Shetland, Sotland, ZE1 0WP, United Kingdom
Shetland 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 Week has grown into an internationally acclaimed event. Throughout the week there are an extensive range of exhibitions, classes and events, which will cover many different subjects. These usually include; weaving, spinning, dyeing, Fair Isle and lace knitting as well as many other fascinating subject areas.

Events take place from the most southern tip of the Shetland, right up to the most northerly island of Unst, famous for its beautiful lacework, with many locations in between.

The Knit + Stitch Show - Alexandra Palace - 8-11 October 2026
2026-10-08 10:00 - 2026-10-11 16:30 | Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Park, London, N22, United Kingdom
Shop, 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 Knit + Stitch show (the new name for The Knitting & Stitching Show), at Alexandra Palace, London.

Please drop in at the Knitting & Crochet Guild stand and have a chat with our members there.

You can claim £2 off standard adult or concession tickets using the discount codeKACGUILD26when you buy tickets in advance online. Code not valid for Saturday 10th October.

London Antique & Vintage Textile Fair - 11th Oct 2026
2026-10-11 10:00 - 16:30 | Chelsea Old Town Hall, Kings Road, Chelsea, London, SW3 5EE, United Kingdom
The Textile Society annual collectors’ fair in Chelsea.

The 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 second hand books, ephemera and advice on textile conservation.

Stafford Wool Gathering - 17-18 Oct 2026
2026-10-17 10:00 - 2026-10-18 16:00 | Staffordshire County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 0BD, United Kingdom
A weekend of woolly goodness in the West Midlands.

Look out for the Guild stand – and if you don’t have your own wool winder, you can still buy those lovely hanks of wool at the show because we will be offering a wool winding service!

There will be free parking on site and a shuttle bus from Stafford bus station.

Daily opening times:

Saturday: 10am – 4:30pm

Sunday quiet hour: 10 am

Sunday general admission: 11am – 4pm.

Rowan Connect Weekend - 23-25 October 2026
2026-10-23 12:00 - 2026-10-25 19:00 | Wiltshire
Image credit: Rowan

Join Rowan online at ROWAN CONNECT for interesting interviews and hands-on activities to inspire you, all from the coziness of your home.

Rowan have got some fantastic guests lined up, including Kaffe Fassett and Brandon Mably, and our workshops feature a range of techniques taught by expert tutors, including Estonian Inlay with Aleks Byrd, Algorithmic Stitch Patterns with Xandy Peters, and Creative Couture Necklines with Fiona Ellis. Plus, Linda Pratt will be hosting the cozy Rowan Lounge—a place to chat and knit.

Don’t forget, Knitting & Crochet Guild Members get 20% off (find out how on our Benefits listing).

Register for this inspiring and friendly weekend by signing up here: www.rowanconnect.live.

Rendez-vous Knitting Retreat -28 Oct - 1 Nov 2026
2026-10-28 15:00 - 2026-11-01 15:00 | Wiltshire
Sofia in Monsaraz (near Porto, Portunal) are organising a retreat. Here is what they say about it.

Join us from 28 October to 1 November for a unique and immersive knitting experience — a few days dedicated to creativity, learning, and connection in inspiring surroundings.Meet your teachers for this special edition:

🌿 Paula Neves: discover the full journey of wool, from fleece to finished textile, and reconnect with the traditional processes.

🧵 Maria G Knits (Maria Gomes): knitwear designer and teacher based in Porto, Portugal, sharing her contemporary approach and deep knitting expertise.

🎨 Monica Russel: internationally known author of 10 knitting books, guiding you through her signature Fair Isle Knitting techniques.

✨ Barb Barone & Cynthia Hyslop: sisters, teachers, and founders of Yarniversity, bringing decades of experience, creativity, and inspiring teaching energy.

Each teacher offers a full day dedicated to their craft, giving you a rich and immersive learning experience in a warm and supportive community of knitters.

Sofia in Monsaraz is offering members of the Knitting & Crochet Guild a discount if they book before 1st May.

More details of the product/service and offer (if needed).

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Members – login to see how to claim your discount.

Join us

Discover more and register here:👉 https://sofiainmonsaraz.com/en/tricot-eng/

We would love to welcome you for this unforgettable creative journey.

Craft4Crafters & Stitching4All Show - 29th-31st October 2026
2026-10-29 10:00 - 2026-10-31 17:00 | Bath & West Showground, The Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6QN, 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!
