Events

Peruse the stalls and pick up those essential bargain offers. There will be demonstrations and workshop opportunities about wool crafts including weaving, spinning, carding, machine knitting, crochet and knitting.

A guided trip to 4 London yarn and craft shops (there will be a choice of routes and shops), followed by the mini yarn market after party

Bring together independent dyers, farmers, small-holders, knitters, spinners, felters and weavers in a marketplace and classes.

During the two day festival, Skipton’s Auction Mart is transformed into an exciting and inspirational market place for yarn lovers. Artisans and retailers of the highest quality are selected to exhibit at Yarndale which makes it very inspiring for anyone with a love of yarn.

Events include an action packed programme on both Saturday and Sunday, with a Sheep Show,Sheep Racing, Craft Market, Bishop Blaize Procession, Fleece Stalls, Wool Competition, Sheepdog Demonstrations, Hand Bell Ringers, Morris Dancers, Art Exhibition and Tours of Theakstons & Black Sheep Breweries, as well as a small Children's Fair. The theme for the flower display in St. Mary's Church will be "Harvest of Water".

There will be workshops in various fibre arts held in the morning and afternoon, with a mini-marketplace at lunchtime.

Visit the biggest knitting exhibition in London with supplies, workshops and textile art.

Drawing on the region’s rich cultural and crafting history Loch Ness Knit Fest will see crafters come together in stunning surroundings to network, shop and share knitting knowledge.