Simply Knitting’s GUIDE TO MAY 2023
3-7 May SPIRIT OF SHETLAND KNITTING HOLIDAY
The Lerwick Hotel, Shetland
Enjoy the company of like-minded knitters on this fantastic six-day holiday to the Shetland Islands. Explore the islands’ rich textile heritage and learn how Shetland wool is farmed, spun into yarn and transformed into beautiful garments. There are also four half-day workshops, where tutors will teach you traditional Shetland Fair Isle and Shetland Lace knitting techniques.
Price per person starts from £1895 (sharing). Find out more at www. arenatravel.com/craft-holidays/spirit-of-shetland-knitting-holiday
6-13 May KNITTING AND LA BELLA VITA
The Watermill at Posara, Tuscany, Italy
If you fancy getting away from it all, how about experiencing la dolce vita for yourself? Georgia Farrell, a British designer who creates architecturally inspired designs for hand knitting is your tutor in this idyllic setting. Enjoy sparking your creative curiosity and exploring this tiny corner of Tuscany. From £1,940pp sharing for a seven-night stay, which includes full board, tuition, accommodation and transfers. Find out more at www.watermill. net/knitting-holidays/index.php
13-14 May WOOL@J13
Bishton Hall, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford ST17 0XN
A celebration of all things woolly, WOOL@J13 has moved to the beautiful landscaped gardens of Staffordshire’s Grade II-listed Georgian mansion, Bishton Hall which is just 25 mins from J13 of the M6.
Tickets cost £7, under-16s free. Concessions and group tickets also available. Parking costs just £1 for the day. For more visit www.wool-j13.uk
28 May-24 June WOOL AND WILLOW FESTIVAL
Minerva Arts Centre, Llandidloes, Powys SY18 6BY
Something a little bit different, the Wool and Willow Festival brings together people from across Wales and beyond, celebrating a shared passion for wool, willow and natural fibres, with exhibits and display from talented makers. Free admission. More details from www.woolandwillowfestival.org
ON DEMAND BEGINNERS’ KNITTING COURSE
Hobbycraft have come up with the perfect knitting starter course – it’s online anytime and the price includes all the materials to complete the class. Online classes, £25, www.classbento.co.uk/beginners-guide-to-knitting The events above are still planned to go ahead as SK goes to print.