Simply Knitting’s GUIDE TO JULY
2 July
KNITTING DAY RETREAT
Bowsden, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland TD15 2TG
The gorgeous landscape of rural Northumberland acts as a backdrop for this wonderful day out. A Whistlebare pattern is included in the price, as well as a skein of yarn and scrummy homemade food. You will be helped throughout the day by a tutor so that you can confidently finish your project at home.
£95 per person. To book your place and learn more, head to www.whistlebare.com/shop/workshops
6 July FAIR ISLE KNITTING WORKSHOP
Hare Hill Barn, Cartmel Fell, Grange over Sands, Cumbria LA11 6NZ
During this six-hour workshop, you will knit a miniature Fair Isle cardigan, designed by English fibre artist, Chrissie Day. This will cleverly teach you all the processes involved in knitting and finishing a stranded garment in the round with steaks. Some experience of knitting is required.
Places £70, including lunch and refreshments. For more details visit www.harehillbarn.co.uk/course/fair-isle-knitting-workshop
9-10 July YARNINGHAM
Uffculme Centre, Queensbridge Road, Birmingham B13 8QY
The only black-led yarn festival in the UK, the team behind Yarningham are known for their dedication to creating a celebration of yarn in all its forms – different, diverse and transparent. They are planning to shake things up this year with a new and improved format (more information to come).
Tickets will be available to purchase soon at www.yarningham.co.uk
13 July WOOL SPINNING WITH JACQUI
The Commemoration Hall, 39 High Street, Huntingdon PE29 3AQ
Part of the Huntingdonshire History Festival 2022, this is the perfect opportunity to see a wool spinning demonstration and try it out for yourself. Jacqui will be discussing spinning through the ages from medieval times, including social history of the lives of spinners and their communities.
Free entry. Book your slot at www.allevents.in/huntingdon/wool-spinningwith-jacqui-wednesday-13-july-2022-2pm
30-31 July SUMMER WOOL FESTIVAL
Redborne School, Ampthill, Bedfordshire MK45 2NU
Created as a replacement for Fibre East, this fresh and exciting new event is suitable for lovers of all woolly crafts – spinning, knitting, weaving, crochet, felting and dyeing! You’ll see 90 exhibitors showcasing their wares across the weekend, and a range of workshops are being planned too!
Tickets are £8 per day or £12 for the whole weekend. To purchase yours, go to www.summerwoolfestival.co.uk
The events above are still planned to go ahead as SK goes to print.