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The Creative Craft Show – Farnborough – 30 August – 1 September
Farnborough International Exhibition Centre Show Centre, E T P S Rd, Farnborough, Surrey, United KingdomThe Creative Craft Show is back at Farnborough International in 2024! This show is a haven for knitting, cross stitch, paper crafting, jewellery & dressmaking and stitching enthusiasts alike, offering all the very latest supplies, ideas, and innovations in the craft & hobby world. Here you’ll find everything from kits, charts and patterns to fabrics, […]
Norway knitting retreat – 2-9 Sept 2024
This very special tour has been inspired by our Head of Craft Holidays, Alison White, and her own travels around Norway – designed to take you on a discovery of a rich textile heritage and unique culture. "Recently the Norwegian Tourist Board invited me to discover the history and traditions of the knitting industry in […]
Convention 2024 – 6 to 8 September 2024
High Leigh Conference Centre Lord Street, Hoddeston, Hertfordshire, United KingdomAt the 2023 Convention we announced that our 2024 Convention and AGM will be held at High Leigh Conference Centre, Hoddeston, Hertfordshire. Booking is now open for members See the Programme for more information.
Southern Wool Show – 7-8 Sept 2024
Newbury Racecourse Newbury, United KingdomThe 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 […]
Scottish Yarn Festival – 23 March 2024
Dewars Centre, Perth Glover Street, Perth, Scotland, United KingdomEstablished in 2016, The Scottish Yarn Festival is the new name for Perth Festival of Yarn. This is called Scotland’s contemporary yarn and fibre festival. Over the last 8 years the organisers have welcomed the very best independent businesses from across the UK and EU to our thoughtfully curated Vendors’ Gallery Marketplace. Their illustrious tutors […]
Collection Heritage Open Day – Tuesday 10 September 2024
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.
Llandovery Sheep Festival – 14-15 September 2024
Llandovery Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, United KingdomMore than just sheep... a weekend celebration of rural crafts, food and entertainment
Kernow Yarn and Fibre Festival – 15 September 2024
The Pavilion Centre Royal Cornwall Showground, Whitecross, Wadebridge, Cornwall, United KingdomWelcome to Kernow Yarn And Fibre Festival! A 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. Come and celebrate your favourite yarn and fibre crafts while supporting small, local producers and artisans. Take the opportunity […]
The Creative Craft Show – Exeter – 26-28 September 2024
Westpoint Centre Exeter Clyst St Mary, Exeter, Devon, United KingdomJoin the Creative Craft Show team in Exeter for some cosy crafting as we pack Westpoint full of exciting workshops, impressive features & fascinating demonstrations from industry leaders PLUS all your favourite exhibitors ready to assist and advise as you shop ‘til you drop. This is the place to be for all very latest supplies, […]
Shetland Wool Week – 29 September – 5 October 2024
Lerwick Lerwick, Scotland, United KingdomShetland 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 is a world class natural fibre, with a long standing reputation for quality, strength and excellence from the fleece to the textile products. Shetland knitwear has a […]
Knitting in the Scottish Highlands – 6-13 October 2024
Join Carol Meldrum in the Scottish Highlands for a week of workshops and excursions with fellow yarn lovers. Staying in Inverness, the cultural capital of the Scottish Highlands, enjoy a cruise along legendary Loch Ness, a visit to Knockando Woolmill, an Alpaca Farm and browse colourful wool shops. In the company of like-minded knitters, who […]
The Textile Society Annual Collector’s Fair in Chelsea – 13 October 2024
Chelsea Old Town Hall Kings Road, Chelsea, London, United KingdomThe 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 […]
