Simply Knitting’s GUIDE TO August
3 August RAINBOW DYEING WITH SYNTHETIC DYES WORKSHOP Withymoor Cottage, Burleydam, Whitchurch, Shropshire SY13 4BQ Learn how to dye yarns and fleece fibres beautiful vibrant colours with Fiona Nisbet. This course will teach you about the di erent kinds of dyes available, and which ones are suitable for which fibre. Workshops are currently run on a one-to-one basis which means you get plenty of help and attention. £120 per person. For more details, visit www.shropshireweavers.co.uk or call 01948 871618 18 August NEXT STEPS IN KNITTING WORKSHOP Tide End Cottage, Ferry Road, Teddington TW11 9NN If you’re looking to take your knitting beyond the basics, why not try this workshop? First, you will revisit the fundamentals before advancing into increasing, decreasing, fixing your mistakes and reading patterns. It’s also a great course for those getting back to crafting who are feeling a bit rusty. £35 per person. For more details, visit www.handmadeworkshops.co.uk/ next-steps-in-knitting-2 or call 07394 820824 19 – 21 August THE WEST COUNTRY QUILT AND TEXTILE SHOW UWE Exhibition and Conference Centre, Filton Road, Bristol BS16 1ZG The 2020 show had to be cancelled, but this year it will be even more spectacular! Packed with exhibitors, workshops (schedule to be released soon) and a quilt competition, this is the place to be if you love craft. Tickets £12 each. For more details, visit www.westcountryquiltshow.co.uk or call 0117 907 1000 21 August BEGINNER’S MACHINE KNITTING Online Have you inherited an old knitting machine but aren’t sure how to use it? KnitHub24 have got you covered with their handy online course. Suitable for complete beginners, there is also an intermediate and advanced workshop, and plenty of options for hand-knitters too. £89 per person. For more details, visit www.knithub24.com/onlineknitting-crochet-classes or call 0208 706 0703 27 – 29 August STITCH YOURSELF HAPPY – YOGA AND YARN Alexandra House, Whittingham Drive, Wroughton, Swinton SN4 0QJ A lot of people use their craft as a way to relax but this three-day holiday will help you take that to the next level with yoga sessions from Molly Melhuish alongside crochet workshops with Emma Leith! If you’d rather knit and stretch, there is also a knitting version running in November. £369 per person. For more details, visit www.arenatravel.com/craftholidays or call 0333 414 9232 and quote SIMPLYKNIT
The events above are still planned to go ahead as SK goes to print.