Simply Knitting’s GUIDE TO FEBRUARY
17 February INTRODUCTION TO YARN DYEING Peak District Yarns, Commercial Road, Tideswell SK17 8NU
Fans of yarn colour will love this great workshop from Peak District Yarns. During this day course you will learn how to ‘read’ hand-dyed yarns and take the plunge with your own skein in DK or sock yarn (included in the price). www.peakdistrictyarns.co.uk, or call 07594 969105.
This day course costs £45. Additional yarn skeins are £10 each.
22-23 February MAKE IT, AND KNIT & STITCH IT Farnborough International Exhibition Centre, Farnborough GU14 6AZ
A sure favourite when it comes to craft events in the South of England, this top show welcomes thousands of visitors every year. Mixing traditional, new and cutting-edge crafting methods delivers something for everyone! www.make-it.org.uk, or call 01784 880890. Advance 1-day adult tickets from £6 (with concessions)
23 February, 12pm-3pm A BEAUTIFUL BUTTON BAND WORKSHOP The Yarn Dispensary, 6 Market Place, Faversham ME13 7AG
Getting that button band spot-on can often be tricky, which is why this popular Edinburgh yarn course is being re-run. Sit back and relax as Renée Callahan teaches you button band options, how to space your buttons and more. www.theyarndispensary.co.uk, or call 01795 597700. This day course costs £45.
22-24 February UNRAVEL Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham GU9 7QR
This three-day yarn show is in its 11th year and is a showcase of all things woolly and lovely! Hosting 70 exhibitors, the show is packed with many independent producers alongside more established businesses, each one ready to tempt you with an extensive range of yarn goodies. craft.farnhammaltings.com/portfolio/unravel-festival-knitting/ Tickets TBC
28 February-3 March THE SPRING KNITTING & STITCHING SHOW Olympia London, Hammersmith Road, London W14 8UX
You’re sure not to leave empty-handed when you visit this great annual show. While away the hours on one of their workshops, or perusing over 200 stalls. If you’re looking for yarn inspiration you’ll find it here, alongside beautiful beads and buttons, brilliant books, haberdashery and so much more. www.theknittingandstitchingshow.com, or call 020 7688 6830 Advanced 1-day adult tickets from £12.50 (with concessions)