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Learn to knit a fisherman’s gansey – 2 Nov 2023 – 21 Mar 2024
Sheringham Museum Sheringham Museum at the Mo, Lifeboat Plain, Sheringham, Norfolk, United KingdomSheringham Museum and the East Anglia Gansey Group in conjunction with Rita Taylor, knitwear designer and author, present: Learn to Knit a Fisherman's Gansey course.
Lessons fortnightly from 2 November 2023 to 21 March 2024.
North Norfolk Knitters pop-up shop – 28 Nov – 5 Dec
Chapel Yard, Holt Chapel Yard, Holt, Norfolk, United KingdomNorth Norfolk Knitters are having a pop up shop at the end of November to sell items they have been making at our meetings and to promote the Guild.The shop is in Chapel Yard, Holt and will be open from November 28th until December 5th. There will be knitting, crochet, patchwork, paintings and pottery for […]
A Gallery of Stitches – and craft swap – 9 Dec 2023
Salvation Army Citadel, Bath Green Park Road, Bath, United KingdomBath Branch meeting - A gallery of stitches - and a craft swapA chance for us to show to show each other our completed items or works in progress from 2023. Take some time to reflect on this year's stitching and what it has given you.Please label your items with the details of the yarn […]
Bath Branch – Seasonal mini projects with Anna and Sue – 11 Dec 2023
Cafe at St Michael's Without, Bath Broad Street, Bath, United KingdomAs we approach midwinter, we’ll have a go at some seasonal mini makes. Ideal for decorating as individual items, or to string together into little garlands.What to bring:Anna and Sue will have finished examples to show you, and will be on hand to help you.
Crochet Socks Weekend – 15-17 Dec 2023
Take some time out for yourself on the run up to Christmas! This weekend with our expert Anna Nikipirowicz is a perfect introduction to crocheting socks. We’ll work on a pair of basic top-down socks which will cover all the techniques you need and discuss sizing and how to choose the best one for your […]
Crochet necklaces with Louise – 13 Jan 2024
Cafe at St Michael's Without, Bath Broad Street, Bath, United KingdomWe’ll turn our attention to some delicate crochet for this session. Louise will lead us through a pattern that she has enjoyed, to make lovely leafy garlands. This pattern has masses of creative potential for necklaces, trims and home decor, with endless possibilities depending on the yarn and colour you choose. It’s a free pattern […]
The Loom Shed x Emma Vining: Behind The Pattern Workshops and KAL 2024 – 15 Jan – 4 March
Join Liz and Louise of The Loom Shed to knit designer Emma Vining’s new Ridge and Furrow Shawl and discover the design processes behind the pattern. The Ridge and Furrow Shawl has been designed in collaboration with Diana Bird of Chilton Grounds Farm and is knitted with Diana’s very special Wensleydale lambswool yarn.Over four 1 […]
Wool-in Garden City Wool Festival – 20-26 January 2024
The Howard Centre, Welwyn Garden City The Howard Centre, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, United KingdomSomething new and different for all you yarn lovers!A week long wool festival in Welwyn Garden City’s Howard Centre with many well known independent yarn sellers and designers, displaying their latest yarns and exciting new patterns for winter, plus workshops, book signings and much more.
Blaise Wool Festival – 4 February 2024
Bradford Industrial Museum 235 Moorside Road, Ecclesfield, Bradford, West Yorkshire, United KingdomJoin in this annual celebration of BISHOP BLAISE, the Patron Saint of Woolcombers, and Bradford's proud woolly history.It’s a great Wooltastic day out for the whole family!ENTERTAINMENTThe day will include;As part of the festival, there cwill be 3 X felting workshop sessions with artist Naseem Derby. The sessions will run at 11:30, 12:30 and 14:00.The […]
Knitting of the British Isles: A Hands-On History – 7 Feb – 13 Mar 2024
V&A South Kensington Cromwell Road, London, United KingdomWednesdays 7 February to 13 March 2024 in the Creative Studio at the V&A South Kensington.OverviewWhile the origins of knitting are unclear, we know it has been practised in many different parts of the world, over many centuries, producing objects of great beauty as well as items fulfilling practical needs. Over six weeks we’ll explore […]
Bath Branch – Splendid Socks! – 10 February 2024
Salvation Army Citadel, Bath Green Park Road, Bath, United KingdomOur very talented Ian will be sharing his expertise in knitting toe-up socks.
Textiles East Fair – 10-11 February 2024
St Ives, Cambridgeshire St Ives, Cambridgeshire, United KingdomThe Textiles East Fair, a textile event in Cambridgeshire; which aims to provide a dynamic, active platform for textile artists to exhibit and retailers to showcase their beautiful products for purchase.
