Unwind and Unravel: Expert-led Knitting Holidays with Stitchtopia

Imagine yourself in a small group of like-minded others, sharing experiences, taking inspiration from your surroundings, making memories and learning new techniques from the very best. With holidays covering a range of craft types and destinations, there’s something to suit every creative passion.

Stitchtopia is the UK’s number one tour operator for craft holidays, offering experiences that combine hands-on creativity with the joy of travel. Each holiday is designed and led by a renowned expert and escorted by a friendly Tour Manager, so you can relax knowing every detail is thoughtfully planned from start to finish.

Knitting holidays with Stitchtopia allow you to discover truly amazing destinations, from the Shetland Islands and Faroe Islands to Norway where local heritage is closely tied to the craft. Or you can travel further to Peru, Finland and the Baltics, each of which provide their own time-honoured techniques, making them particularly special for enthusiasts. Along the way, you’ll join workshops led by experts, meet local knitters and designers, and indulge your passion with visits to hand-picked yarn shops brimming with treasures.

If you’re short on time but crave a creative boost, Stitchtopia’s knitting weekend retreats are ideal. These shorter breaks focus on practical sessions where you can develop your skills while working on an expertly designed project. Each weekend includes a hand-picked hotel stay, selected meals, expert-led workshops and more, ensuring you leave feeling refreshed.

Ready to craft, travel and create new memories? Here are some favourite knitting holidays we think you’ll love…

Spirit of Shetland Knitting Holiday with West Yorkshire Spinners and expert Sarah Hatton
22nd July 2026
6 days from £2,215pp (including flights)
Discover the breathtaking Shetland Islands, whose past is interwoven with a rich history of wool and textiles. Learn how the world-famous Shetland wool is farmed, spun into yarn, and then transformed by the locals into beautiful hand-crafted items.

Knit a Wrap with Sleeves Weekend with expert Mandy Cameron
20th November 2026
3 days from £535pp
There’ll be lots to learn from expert Mandy Cameron as you knit a stylish wrap with sleeves in the relaxing surroundings of Blunsdon House Hotel. Techniques covered include creating texture with stitches, various methods of increasing and decreasing, reading and understanding lace charts, using markers and lifelines, and creating a picot point edging.

Northern Lights Yarn Cruise with expert Julie Dubreux
14th December 2026
9 days from £3,795pp (including flights)
Experience the magical mix of colours that form in the Arctic sky, cruise among the Norwegian fjords and enjoy time ashore among the beautiful landscapes on this Northern Lights tour! There’s plenty of time for workshops with your Stitchtopia expert as you journey amongst the islands, islets and skerries that make up a coastline considered one of the most beautiful in the world.

Click through to Stitchtopia to discover even more great knitting holidays and to find detailed information about Stitchtopia’s inspiring crafting weekend retreats.