GUIDE TO FEBRUARY 2023
4 February
LEARN TO KNIT MITTENS
Online course
If you fancy mastering a new technique this month, this is the perfect class to try. Learn to knit a pair of practical and pretty fingerless mittens ‘live’ and online with three hours of tuition over two consecutive weeks.
The two-session course costs £79, equipment and yarns included. Find out more at www.craftcourses.com/courses/improver-s-hand-knitting 9-12 February
MOSAIC KNITTING
Iona House, 3 West Cliff, Dawlish, Devon EX7 9DN
If you want to learn how to knit stranded colour work (eg 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/2023%20DATES.html 18 February
ARM KNITTING BLANKET WORKSHOP
14a Beach Road, Stourport on Severn, Worcestershire DY13 0NA Lucy Wickett is your tutor for this workshop as she takes you through the secrets of arm knitting as you create your very own 75 x 130cm blanket in colourful chunky vegan-friendly wool. Materials, tuition, hot drinks and homemade cake included in the price. Suitable for knitters of all abilities. Workshop costs £70. For more details visit www.craftcourses.com/ courses/arm-knitting-blanket-workshop 24-26 February
UNRAVEL 2023
Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7QR
A celebration of all things yarn from knitting and crochet to spinning and weaving, with plenty of independent producers, makers and first-time yarn exhibitors from the UK. There is an inspiring programme of bookable workshops each day too.
Ticket prices TBC. For more details of what’s on and how to get tickets, visit www.farnhammaltings.com/artists-and-makers/craft/festivals/ unravel 2023 DATES TBC
FAIR ISLE KNITTING HOLIDAYS
Taft Cottage, Fair Isle, Shetland Islands ZE2 9JU
No dates for 2023 have been released yet, but these individually tailored knitting holidays on Fair Isle get booked up really quickly. Take time to explore all things Fair Isle, learn new techniques and experience real island life.
For more details, visit www.fairislewithmarie.com/knitting-holidays/
The events above are still planned to go ahead as SK goes to print.