GUIDE TO FEBRUARY
16-18 February CRAFT HOBBY + STITCH INTERNATIONAL
National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham
Catering to textile and fabric crafts, yarn, knitting accessories, pattern books, needles and more can be found at this popular annual event. With over 500 fantastic exhibitors lined up, there is sure to be some yarny item (or two) that will catch your eye. Rest assured you will always be surrounded by like-minded crafters enjoying the buzzing atmosphere of the NEC!
For more visit www.chsi.co.uk.
21-23 February, 9am-6pm UNRAVEL
Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham GU9 7QR
Over the course of three days, this annual yarn festival will provide a platform for first-time exhibitors, small companies and some well-known ones too. Unravel delivers a great, diverse line-up of businesses who come from a variety of backgrounds such as dyers, designers and even artisan yarn spinners. You will be spoilt for choice and are bound to pick up lots of treats! For more details visit www.craft.farnhammaltings.com/portfolio/unravelfestival-knitting.
22 February 2020, 10am-1pm EASY TOP-DOWN SOCKS WORKSHOP
Ammonite Yarns, 7 Llantrisant Road, Pontyclun CF72 9DP
Make a mini-sock in this brilliant knitting class (£35 including refreshments and materials)! You will learn all about the technique of top-down sock making and pick up many tips along the way. Bespoke one-to-one classes are also available from Ammonite Yarns.
For more visit www.ammoniteyarns.co.uk.
22-23 February, 10am-4pm A KNITTING WEEKEND IN SURREY
The Hog’s Back Hotel and Spa, Farnham, Surrey
Are you looking for a much-needed pre-spring boost? What better way to relax than with a fabulous knitting retreat? Along with a company of fellow knitters, you’ll stay in an en-suite room with refreshments and dinner included – all you’ll need to do is crack out a new project!
Prices start from £375 per person. Find out more at www.justhands-on.tv/ community/a-knitting-weekend-in-surrey-february-2020/.
27 February-1 March THE STITCH FESTIVAL
The Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, London N1 0QH
Previously called The Knitting and Stitching Show, The Stitch Festival is still filled with the prosecco, involved workshops and renowned designers we know and love year in, year out. Check out its brand new location too!
For more, and to purchase your tickets, visit www.thestitchfestival.co.uk. Ticket prices will be announced late November.