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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260227T100000
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UID:13133-1772186400-1772296200@kcguild.org.uk
SUMMARY:Crafting Live & Stitching Live - Sandown - 27th - 28th February 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nCrafting 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.
URL:https://kcguild.org.uk/event/crafting-live-sandown/
LOCATION:Sandown Park Racecourse\, Portsmouth Road\, Esher\, Surrey\, KT10 9AJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Show,South East England
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ORGANIZER;CN="International Craft & Hobby Fair Ltd":MAILTO:info@ichf.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260227T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260227T160000
DTSTAMP:20260127T160845Z
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UID:13380-1772186400-1772208000@kcguild.org.uk
SUMMARY:Wool\, Woven + Wild - 27-28 Feb 2026
DESCRIPTION:A weekend of stalls\, workshops and tours.
URL:https://kcguild.org.uk/event/wool-woven-wild/
LOCATION:Creation Mill Textile Centre\, Buccleuch Mill\, Glenesk Road\, Langholm\, Dumfries and Galloway\, DG13 0ES\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Scotland,Show
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260222T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260222T160000
DTSTAMP:20260106T160436Z
CREATED:20240118T160845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T160436Z
UID:8915-1771754400-1771776000@kcguild.org.uk
SUMMARY:Kernow Yarn and Fibre Festival - 22nd February 2026
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Kernow Yarn And Fibre Festival!\n\n\n\n\n\nA 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. \n\n\n\nCome and celebrate your favourite yarn and fibre crafts while supporting small\, local producers and artisans.
URL:https://kcguild.org.uk/event/kernow-yarn-and-fibre-festival/
LOCATION:The Pavilion Centre\, Royal Cornwall Showground\, Whitecross\, Wadebridge\, Cornwall\, PL27 7JE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Show,South West England
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260221T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260222T160000
DTSTAMP:20260106T115049Z
CREATED:20260106T115039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T115049Z
UID:13152-1771669800-1771776000@kcguild.org.uk
SUMMARY:Spring into Textiles East Fair - 21st - 22nd Feb 2026
DESCRIPTION:Exhibitions and stalls in the east of England.
URL:https://kcguild.org.uk/event/spring-into-textiles-east-fair/
LOCATION:Rowley Mile Racecourse\, Cambridge Road\, Newmarket\, Cambridgeshire\, CB8 0FT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:East of England,Show
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260214T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260208T130854Z
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UID:13426-1771063200-1771070400@kcguild.org.uk
SUMMARY:Introduction to Fair Isle knitting with Mary - 14 Feb 2026
DESCRIPTION:Mary will be taking us through the basics of Fair Isle knitting using a simple pattern.  \n\n\n\nThis is accessible for people who can knit and purl confidently. \n\n\n\nWhat to bring: \n\n\n\n\nTwo balls of yarn in contrasting colours (one lighter\, one darker) and the same gauge (e.g. two DK or two chunky)\n\n\n\nThe correct needles for your yarn\n\n\n\nPaper and pen for notes\n\n\n\nScissors.
URL:https://kcguild.org.uk/event/introduction-to-fair-isle-knitting-with-mary-14-feb-2026/
LOCATION:Salvation Army Citadel\, Bath\, Green Park Road\, Bath\, BA1 1XE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Guild Branch,South West England
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bath Branch":MAILTO:bathkcg@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260214T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260215T160000
DTSTAMP:20260106T113845Z
CREATED:20260106T113834Z
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UID:13145-1771059600-1771171200@kcguild.org.uk
SUMMARY:North West Winter Wool Festival - 14th-15th Feb 2026
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://kcguild.org.uk/event/north-west-winter-wool-festival/
LOCATION:The Norbreck Castle Hotel\, Queens Promenade\, Blackpool\, Lancashire\, FY2 9AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:North West England,Show
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260213T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260215T160000
DTSTAMP:20260106T115744Z
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UID:8971-1770975000-1771171200@kcguild.org.uk
SUMMARY:Unravel - 13-15 February 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re an avid knitter\, passionate crocheter\, or curious beginner\, unravel offers an inspiring space to explore your craft.
URL:https://kcguild.org.uk/event/unravel/
LOCATION:Farnham Maltings\, Bridge Square\, Farnham\, Surrey\, GU9 7QR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Show,South East England
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260207T111500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260207T173000
DTSTAMP:20260106T112807Z
CREATED:20241014T101555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T112807Z
UID:11068-1770462900-1770485400@kcguild.org.uk
SUMMARY:Knitting History Forum Conference - 7 Feb 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Forum has an exciting programme of speakers lined up for the online event Please see their website for more details.
URL:https://kcguild.org.uk/event/knitting-history-forum-conference/
LOCATION:Essex
CATEGORIES:Conference,Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://kcguild.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Knitting-History-Forum-logo.png
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260202T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260202T160000
DTSTAMP:20260106T110856Z
CREATED:20260106T110533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T110856Z
UID:13128-1770030000-1770048000@kcguild.org.uk
SUMMARY:Blaise Wool Festival at Bradford Industrial Museum - 2nd Feb 2026
DESCRIPTION: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”. \n\n\n\n\nThis 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.\n\n\n\nFood Vendors\n\n\n\nCoffee and hot drinks van\n\n\n\nRita’s Kitchen selling incredible Indian food\n\n\n\nEntertainment\n\n\n\nLive performances including Hall Royd Brass Band\n\n\n\nExhibition & demonstrations from the Bradford Guild of Spinners\, Weavers & Dyers. Try your hand.\n\n\n\nBishop Blaise himself will be telling the story of how thousands used to celebrate his day in February.\n\n\n\nFantastic permanent display\n\n\n\n\nA great Wooltastic day out for the whole family! Admission free\, everyone welcome.
URL:https://kcguild.org.uk/event/blaise-wool-festival/
LOCATION:Bradford Industrial Museum\, 235 Moorside Road\, Ecclesfield\, Bradford\, West Yorkshire\, BD2 3HP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Show,Yorkshire and Humberside
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bradford Cathedral":MAILTO:info@bradfordcathedral.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260118T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260106T105931Z
CREATED:20240122T101910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T105931Z
UID:8980-1768730400-1768752000@kcguild.org.uk
SUMMARY:Waltham Abbey Wool Show - 18 Jan 2026
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://kcguild.org.uk/event/waltham-abbey-wool-show-19-jan-2025/
LOCATION:Delta Marriott Hotel\, Waltham Abbey\, Old Shire Lane\, Aaltham Abbey\, Essex\, EN9 3LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:London,Show
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ORGANIZER;CN="Waltham Abbey Wool Show":MAILTO:info@walthamabbeywoolshow.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260112T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260309T200000
DTSTAMP:20251031T094956Z
CREATED:20251031T094947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T094956Z
UID:12759-1768244400-1773086400@kcguild.org.uk
SUMMARY:Tempting Textures and Reversible Stitch Patterns Knit-Along Workshops - 12 Jan - 9 Mar 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Team at the Loom Shed say: \n\n\n\nJoin 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. \n\n\n\nWe 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
URL:https://kcguild.org.uk/event/tempting-textures-emma-vining-2026/
LOCATION:Essex
CATEGORIES:Class,Hand knitting
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Loom Shed":MAILTO:hello@theloomshed.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260110T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260106T104704Z
CREATED:20260106T102904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T104704Z
UID:13124-1768039200-1768046400@kcguild.org.uk
SUMMARY:An insight into machine knitting with Janet Purvis - Bath Branch - 10 January 2026
DESCRIPTION:At the first meeting of the year\, Bath Branch will be exploring machine knitting. \n\n\n\nJanet will demonstrate and talk about her craft\, which is probably an enigma to most of us. \n\n\n\nCome 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.
URL:https://kcguild.org.uk/event/bath-branch-10-jan-2026/
LOCATION:Salvation Army Citadel\, Bath\, Green Park Road\, Bath\, BA1 1XE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Guild Branch,South West England
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bath Branch":MAILTO:bathkcg@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251018T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251019T160000
DTSTAMP:20250802T133641Z
CREATED:20250802T133632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T133641Z
UID:12526-1760783400-1760889600@kcguild.org.uk
SUMMARY:Fall into Textiles East Fair - 18-19 October 2025
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://kcguild.org.uk/event/fall-into-textiles-east-fair/
LOCATION:Rowley Mile Racecourse\, Newmarket\, Suffolk\, CB8 0TF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:East of England,Show
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251012T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251012T160000
DTSTAMP:20250514T130726Z
CREATED:20250514T130722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T130726Z
UID:12271-1760263200-1760284800@kcguild.org.uk
SUMMARY:Tetbury Wool Fair - 12 October 2025
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://kcguild.org.uk/event/tetbury-wool-fair/
LOCATION:Tetbury Goods Shed\, The Old Station Yard\, Cirencester Road\, Tetbury\, Gloucestershire\, GL8 8EY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Show,South West England
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://kcguild.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/tetbury-wool-fair.png
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251004T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251004T160000
DTSTAMP:20251120T202915Z
CREATED:20250925T061108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T202915Z
UID:12685-1759575600-1759593600@kcguild.org.uk
SUMMARY:woolyknit x lilykatemakes - 4 October 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join Lily Kate (of Lilykatemakes) at Woolyknit for a day of special discounts\, fun competitions\, knitting inspiration and more. \n\n\n\nYou can find Wooly Knit at the Warth Mill Warehouse Shop above the Saddleworth Sofa Factory.
URL:https://kcguild.org.uk/event/woolyknit-x-lilykatemakes-4-october-2025/
LOCATION:Wooly Knit\, Warth Mill Warehouse Shop\, Huddersfield Road\, Diggle\, Oldham\, OL32 5\PJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk,Yorkshire and Humberside
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wooly Knit":MAILTO:info@woolyknit.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T160000
DTSTAMP:20250717T080343Z
CREATED:20250717T080331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T080343Z
UID:12431-1758967200-1758988800@kcguild.org.uk
SUMMARY:Highland Wool Fest - 27 September 2025
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://kcguild.org.uk/event/highland-wool-fest/
LOCATION:Strathpeffer Pavilion\, The Square\, Strathpeffer\, Ross-shire\, IV14 9DL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Scotland,Show
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ORGANIZER;CN="AMF":MAILTO:highlandwoolfest@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251004T170000
DTSTAMP:20250804T124416Z
CREATED:20250804T105234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T124416Z
UID:12533-1758963600-1759597200@kcguild.org.uk
SUMMARY:Yarnstravaganza - 27 Sept - 4 Oct 2025
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://kcguild.org.uk/event/yarnstravaganza/
LOCATION:Essex
CATEGORIES:Show,UK
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