What’s On This Month?

The Big Issue Knitathon
When: 1st-30th November
Where: Countrywide
For the fifth annual Big Knitathon, the Big Issue Foundation is looking for lots of new knitters to help raise funds from crafting to support Big Issue vendors! Host your own event, donate money to the cause, or sell on your own knitted wares. Do something different this Christmas!
Host website: www.bigissue.org.uk

Yarnporium
When: 5th-6th
Where: King’s College London
This two-day event is a celebration of sweater weather, yarn, fibre, friends and the making community. It’s set to feature a marketplace of vendors and workshops from around the UK, whilst the Indie Maker Spotlight will showcase new and emerging talented makers.
Host website: www.yarninthecity.com

Stitch Fest South West
When: 5th- 6th November
Where: Civic Halls, Totnes, Devon
The UK’s newest yarn festival will showcase some of the UK’s best independent makers, dyers, spinners and designers in the yarn industry. Drop by for workshops, talks and yarn-related happiness.
Host website: www.stitchfest.co.uk

Craft In Focus
When: 23rd-27th
Where: Woking
Widely recognised for presenting a stunning and varied choice of contemporary work, pop along to Craft in Focus to purchase from both emerging British talent as well as more established designers. Discuss the designs with the makers and discover how the work is created and what provides the makers with their inspiration.
Host website: www.craftinfocus.com

Knitting & Stitching Show in Harrogate
When: 24th-27th November
Where: Harrogate International Centre
Don’t miss the definitive textiles event covering everything from lacemaking to quilting, shibori dyeing to knitting and crochet. Visit the biggest knitting exhibition in Harrogate with supplies, workshops and textile art- complete with its own dressmaking studio.
Host website: www.theknittingandstitchingshow.com

Presents Galore,
When: 25th-27th
Where: Newmarket
This event is essentially gift buying heaven! Candles to cashmeres, toys to toiletries, jewellery to jugs, there’s something for everyone. Many things are cheaper than the high street and there’s a wide range of unique gifts available.
Host website: www.presentsgalore.org

Dates for your Diary

Country Living Christmas Fair
When: 1st-4th December
Where: Harrogate
Host website: www.countrylivingfair.com

The Christmas Shopping Show
When: 2nd-4th December
Where: Malvern
Host website: www.thechristmasshoppingshow.co.uk

Christmas ARTS CRAFTS FOOD & DRINKS FAIR
When: 10th-11th December
Where: Cambridgeshire
Host website: www.oakleighfairs.co.uk