Simply Knitting’s GUIDE TO January
11 January ARM KNIT A THROW
Stitch-Up Studio, Second Floor, The Old Chapel, 232 Meanwood Road Leeds LS7 2AH
Join the experts for this fun and unique morning of learning to knit with your arms and creating your very own cosy throw! Using gorgeous giant yarn in a choice of beautiful colours from Woolly Mahoosive, you will learn all the basics of arm knitting and walk away with your very own completed throw.
For more visit www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/arm-knit-a-throw-workshoptickets-73609109829
18-31 January KNITTING HOLIDAY IN INDIA WITH KNIT FOR PEACE
Led by designer Jane Crowfoot and Juliet Bernard
If you’re looking for an escorted trip in a warm climate, then this knitting holiday with the charity Knit for Peace, could be for you! Experience sunny weather and a chance to meet fellow knitters and improve your skills, all while you are exploring a new culture. Prices from £2250 per person full board. Visit www.knitforpeace.org.uk/mysore-india-holiday-2019/ for details.
19 January, 10am-4pm WALTHAM ABBEY WOOL SHOW
Marriot Hotel, Old Shire Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9
This small but popular show held in the stunning surroundings of Waltham Abbey is always bursting with creativity and excited crafters. With a small but varied range of independent companies set up with their stalls, and a plethora of yarns, it is a great show to discover new, exciting products.
For more information visit www.walthamabbeywoolshow.co.uk.
21 January KNIT A JUMPER CLUB
The Gilliangladrag Flu -a-torium Shop & Studio, 20 West Street, Dorking RH4 1BL
This fab workshop is for anyone who can knit and purl confidently and wishes to cast on that first jumper project – all in a fun, friendly encouraging environment. This class is a great way to improve your confidence and boost skills too. Tea, co ee and biscuits are provided.
Price for the workshop is £18 per person online and £23 on the day. For more info and to book visit bit.ly/2mnmhMV or call 01306 898144.
26-31 January KNITTING RETREAT
Gartmore House, Gartmore, Stirling FK8 3RS
The classes at this retreat are taught by the brilliant and experienced Samira Hill and located at Gartmore House with stunning views of Flanders Moss Nature Reserve. You can choose which workshop you would like to take – they range from beginner to sock and brioche knitting. Prices start from £585 per person for five nights.
For more information or to book a space visit www.gartmorehouse.com/ knitting-and-crochet-holidays/ or call 01877 382991.