Simply Knitting’s GUIDE TO JANUARY 2023
7 and 21 January LEARN TO KNIT SOCKS Yarn Etc., 17 Knaresborough Road, Harrogate HG2 7SR If your New Year’s resolution is to master the art of knitting socks, this is the course for you! Run by Fiona, this popular workshop in Harrogate has produced many avid sock knitters over the years. The two-session course costs £6å5, materials included. Book a place at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/learn-to-knit-socks-tickets-349243776537
15 January WALTHAM ABBEY WOOL SHOW 2023 Marriott Hotel, Old Shire Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 3LX This is the 10th Anniversary of the Waltham Abbey Wool Show and promises to be the best yet. With a timetable of exciting yarny workshops and a huge array of exhibitiors, it’s a chance to meet up with your knitting friends and shop ’til you drop! Ticket prices TBC. For more details of what’s on and how to get tickets, visit www.walthamabbeywoolshow.co.uk
15-20 January KNITTING HOLIDAY Gartmore House, Gartmore Estate, Gartmore, Stirling FK8 3RS Join expert knitting teacher and designer Samira Hill on this knitting and crochet holiday at Gartmore House. The five-night getaway includes full board, accommodation and expert tuition at this 18th-century country manor in 100 acres of private land near Loch Lomond. Suitable for knitters of all abilities, from complete novice to super-experienced. Prices start from £849. For more details visit www.gartmorehouse.com
19-22 January STRANDED COLOUR WORK COWL Iona House, 3 West Cliff, Dawlish, Devon EX7 9DN If you want to learn how to knit stranded colour work (Fair Isle) or already know the technique but need more practice, this one-day workshop run by Anniken Allis is perfect for you. Suitable for confident beginners and beyond. Find out more at www.theknittinghotel.co.uk
30 January-3 February COUNTRY HOUSE RETREAT: SWEATER EDITION Melmerby Hall, Melmerby, Penrith CA10 1HB This residential retreat at Grade II listed Melmerby Hall is all about making sweaters that fit really well. The Sweater Edition will be a Cocoknits method certified event with three full days of instruction led by knitwear designer and instructor Amanda Jones. All meals are included in the price. From £835 per person. Find out more at ayarnstory.co.uk/pages/retreats
The events above are still planned to go ahead as SK goes to print.