GUIDE TO OCTOBER 2023
5-8 October THE KNITTING & STITCHING SHOW
Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, London N22 7AY
Shop, learn and be inspired! Meet up with like-minded crafters, discuss ideas, learn new skills and shop for your annual craft supplies all under one roof at The Knitting & Stitching Show, Alexandra Palace, London.
Register your interest on their website www.theknittingandstitchingshow. com/london to be the first to know when tickets go on sale
7 October WEST WALES WOOL SHOW
The Queens Hall, High Street, Narberth SA67 7AS and
Hotel Plas Hyfryd, Moorfield Road, Narberth SA67 7AB
Back in their usual slot of the first Saturday in October (and hopefully without any restrictions the year), The West Wales Wool Show is celebrating all things woolly – from beautifully handmade items, clothing and footwear to wool, fleece and all the equipment needed to craft at home.
Keep an eye on their website www.westwaleswoolshow.weebly.com and Facebook page www.facebook.com/WestWalesWoolShow for more info
14-15 October BAKEWELL WOOL GATHERING
Bakewell Agricultural Centre, Agricultural Way, Derbyshire DE45 1AH This festival is dedicated to the very best of yarn, whether you’re into spinning, felting, weaving or (of course!) knitting. Previous exhibitors have included Coastal Colours, Ducky Darling, Alpaca Yarns, All Wool That Ends Wool and Emily Foulds. 2023’s list will be revealed soon.
Tickets from £5 each per person (£8 for the whole weekend). Accompanied under 16’s and carers go free www.bakewellwool.co.uk/tickets
14-15 October WOOLLY WEEKEND
Kelly House, Kelly, Lifton, Devon PL16 0HH
The 12th Woolly Weekend will see Kelly House filled with local producers of individual high-quality wool (and wool based) products. Whether you’re looking for yarn for your next project, a new winter scarf or Christmas presents for your family, there will be a stall for you!
£5 entry, find more details at www.woollyweekend.co.uk
20-22 October THE GLASGOW SCHOOL OF YARN
The Trades Hall of Glasgow, 85 Glassford Street, Glasgow G1 1UH Scotland’s longest running yarn festival, which has been championing innovative makers since 2011, started life as a party to celebrate local yarn shop The Yarn Cake’s first birthday and has grown into a two-day event. Deluxe, standard and gala tickets will be available to buy from 29 July at www.glasgowschoolofyarn.co.uk/tickets
The events above are still planned to go ahead as SK goes to print.