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➻We’re huge fans of Wool Couture’s
awesome kits and the talented Claire
Gelder has come up trumps yet again
with her latest giant cuties – from Oscar
the Otter (left) and Mary the Badger
to Colin the Caterpillar and Rosie the
Octopus. The kits make brilliant gifts for
animal lovers, and little ones will adore
them for playtime and hugs galore!
Plus, if you’re after a decoration, check
out a bright advent calendar with little
pockets to fi ll with yarny treasures, while
the Shooting Star cushion adds a fun note
to your sofa – have your wishes ready!
http://www.woolcouturecompany.comW E LOVE...
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Yarn show
➻ Here’s a date for your 2020 diary that’s
sure to blast away the January blues!
The fun and funky Waltham Abbey Wool
Show in Essex, hosted by super duo Diana
Bensted (The Crochet Chain) and Kate
Towerzey, is back on the 19 January with
a riot of colour.
Swoon over luscious hand-dyed yarn,
beautiful handmade wool and felt goodies,
crochet and knit kits, plus all the accessoriesD A YKnitPro’s beautiful Tunisan crochet hooks are made
from sustainable wood in a spicy ginger shade.
The 11 hooks come in a smart denim and mustard
coloured case along with cables and stitch
markers. From your local KnitPro stockist.you could dream of, from buttons to
hooks. Find craft demos, and bookable
crochet, knitting, weaving, needle felting
and drop spindle workshops – Jo Smith
(thespannerworks) will be making crochet
hearts into garlands, bag charms and more.
The competition this year is a handmade
jumper/sweater or cardigan. Advance
tickets £4.50. 10am-4pm.
http://www.walthamabbeywoolshow.co.ukBRIGHTEN WINTER DAYS!
✽17-19 JANUARY 2020
CROCHET RETREAT
Join Sue Maton from The Mercerie for a
crochet and wellbeing retreat at a stunning
venue in rural Norfolk. Enjoy delicious home-
cooked food and a weekend of inspiration and
relaxation designed to ease your mind, body
and spirit in a friendly environment. There
will be creative crochet workshops, massage
therapies, meditation and yoga, or simply
enjoy your current crochet project.
http://www.themercerie.co.uk✽8-23 FEBRUARY 2020
NORFOLK MAKERS FESTIVAL
Enjoy exhibitions, demonstrations and
hands-on activities at the free Norfolk
Makers’ Festival, at The Forum in Norwich.
Have a go at weaving, printing, painting,
knitting, sketching, crochet, crafting,
spinning, sculpting, embroidery and much,
much more! Plus, fi nd workshops, talks and
fringe events around the county.
http://www.norfolkmakersfestival.co.uk✽21-23 FEBRUARY 2020
UNRAVEL
At the lovely curated marketplace at this
yarn festival, shop to your heart’s content for
artisan yarn, crochet, knitting and spinning
notions. Meet independent producers and
makers alongside fi rst-time exhibitors, at the
Maltings studios, Farnham, Surrey.
craft.farnhammaltings.com✽31 MARCH-11 APRIL 2020
BRITISH ISLES CRUISE
Experience some of the wonderful scenery,
history, and ancient cultures of the British
Isles including highlights of Ireland, and
enjoy yarn-related tours in Amsterdam,
Invergordon, Orkney and Guernsey. Join
Sophia Reed for two full day and two half
day workshops, plus plenty of time for social
knitting and crochet. Projects draw on the
traditions of the places you visit, including
fair isle from the Scottish Isles, Aran and
cables from Ireland, and crochet from
Honfl eur. From £2,049.
http://www.arenatravel.com/british-isles-
discovery-knitting-crochet-cruiseWORKSHOPS
✽SUNDAY 26 JANUARY 2020
POITR THE POLAR BEAR
Complete beginners can learn to crochet
Poitr the Polar Bear with one of the TOFT
experts at the TOFT Studio in Warwickshire.
Choose your colour, learn to read a crochet
pattern and the stitches you need and how to
sew up your animal. TOFT DK yarn, KnitPro
hook, drink and cake included. 1-3pm. £38.
http://www.toftuk.com✽SATURDAY 29 FEBRUARY 2020
DYEING YARN
Learn to dye your own yarn with Gillian
Harris! Learn how to prepare undyed yarn,
how to mix your dyes, create different
colours and effects, how to fi x your dyes, and
rinse and care for the yarn after dyeing. Your
own set of dyes and fi xer, and three 20g sock
mini skeins included. 10am-1pm, £48.
http://www.gilliangladrag.co.uk