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gorgeous new collectionThis month we’re loving...
To coincide with the launch of
six stunning new Mooredale yarn
shades, Rowan are presenting
this brand new pattern collection- Mooredale Collection Two.
It’s packed with classic and
harmonious colour pairings
and texture-filled, easy-to-wear
shapes. For more details visit
Pretty knits from scheepjes
Spring is here and so are two bright and colourful knits
from the experts at Scheepjes! Cranberry (left) is a slobby
Irish moss stitch jumper knitted in bold pink and purple,
and Sunday Funday (right) a longline Fair Isle cardigan
worked in detail-enhancing 4ply. Pattern downloads
are £1.50. Visit http://www.scheepjes.com/en/shops/ for
stockists of printed pattern books, or Ravelry at
http://bit.ly/YARNTheAfterParty for digital versions....Rowan Mooredale
Collection Two
IMAGE:MARANDAVANDERGRIFF,^ UNSPLASHRevel in your love of
yarn rainbows at
one of this year’s
craft eventsSaturday 8 – Sunday 9 May
CORNISH FIBRE FESTIVAL
Royal Cornwall Showground Exhibition Centre, Wadebridge PL27 7JE
One for all the woolly crafting community, this huge show has over 50 stalls,
vendors on site, and an array of fabulous fibres. Plus, it’s fully inclusive with
wide aisles and has a quiet hour for browsing in the morning.
For more information visit http://www.kcguild.org.uk/events/Cornish-fibre-
festival-wadebridge-8-9-may-2021 and to purchase tickets visit https://bit.
ly/35UwX9JSaturday 8 – Sunday 9 May
BUXTON WOOL GATHERING
Buxton Pavilion Gardens, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 6BE
Currently still in the planning stages for the event this year, Buxton Wool is
set to be a popular outdoor celebration of woolly wonder! Set in the stunning
backdrop of the Peak District, the popular outdoor gathering is set to return this
year featuring an exciting variety of exhibitors. There are also some cute charity
patterns you can purchase on their main website, so you can get started ahead
of the show! Sign up for their newsletter or like their Facebook page for the
most up-to-date information. For details visit https://buxtonwool.co.ukSunday 16 – Monday 17 May
WOOL @ JUNCTION 13
Lower Drayton Farm, Penkridge, Staffordshire ST19 5RE
We’re keeping our fingers tightly crossed that this event will go ahead this year.
Although final details are yet to be confirmed, there is plenty to be excited
about for this springtime get together! With music, street food, workshops,
exhibitors and even fashion shows almost certainly planned; Wool @ Junction 13
has featured a showcase of brilliantly crafty attractions in previous years.
For updates nearer the time, please visit the main website below.
Visit https://wool-j13.ukSaturday 29 – Sunday 30 May
WOOLLY WEEKEND
Sheep Street, Shipston on Stour, Warwickshire CV36 4AB
In the lead up to the Shipston Wool Fair, Woolly Weekend is a delight for all the
yarn enthusiasts out there! In past years this build-up event has included a
bustling crafty street market, live music, yarn bombing, family events and many
other fun knitting-related activities.
For more visit http://shipstonwoolfair.co.uk/woolly-weekend/The events above are still planned to go ahead as SK goes to print.MAY
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