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Carol Meldrum

3 tours from £2,135pp

Expert Overview

Carol Meldrum is a textile designer, workshop tutor and author of many popular knitting and crochet titles. She is also the creative force behind the fashion accessories label Beatknit. She has worked within the textile industry as a designer for many High Street fashion outlets as well as internationally renowned hand knit label Rowan. Carol is also a successful workshop tutor teaching all aspects of knit and crochet on an informal basis to both groups and individuals.

3 Holidays available from £2,135pp

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Join us on an unforgettable cruise, exploring the scenic islands of Scotland and Ireland, with the option to knit or crochet with Carol Meldrum.

  • 3 full-day knitting or crochet workshops with Carol Meldrum, kit included
  • 9 nights full-board accommodation on Fred. Olsen's Borealis
  • Luggage porterage between your cabin and the drop-off/pick-up points
  • Excursions and entrance fees as described in the itinerary
  • Afternoon tea with sandwiches and cakes and late-night snacks
  • Self-service tea and coffee stations on board the ship
  • In-cabin dining and snacks
  • Use of leisure facilities including swimming pools, Jacuzzis and a fitness centre
  • A wide choice of on board activities, talks and demonstrations each day
  • Evening entertainment including cabaret shows, live music and dancing
  • UK port taxes and onboard gratuities
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager

Availability:

  • 2025 4th August
Travel Options
  • Join Direct Join Direct

Exploring the Connemara countryside and the island of Inis Oírr, home to the traditional style of Aran knitting, join us in wonderful Galway.

  • 5 nights half-board accommodation
  • 1 lunch
  • Expert-led knitting and crochet workshops with Carol
  • Entrance fees and excursions
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager

Availability:

  • 2025 13th April
Travel Options
  • By Air By Air

Experience the magical colours that form in the Arctic sky, cruise among the Norwegian fjords, and enjoy fantastic, expert-led workshops.

  • Return flights from London to Bergen and Kirkenes to London (via Oslo) with 1 piece of checked luggage
  • Private coach transfers
  • 1 night half-board accommodation in both Bergen and Kirkenes
  • 6 nights full board accommodation on MS Nordlys (2024) or MS Kong Harald (2025) Harald including taxes, port fees, tea/coffee and complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Sightseeing tours in Bergen & Kirkenes
  • A full programme of workshops with Carol (2024) or Juliet (2025), kit included
  • Entrance to Snowhotel, Kirkenes, lunch included
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager

Availability:

  • 2025 3rd December
Travel Options
  • By Air By Air

Meet the
Experts

Each holiday is accompanied by a passionate, enthusiastic expert who specialises in their craft, allowing you to learn different techniques and improve your skills from the best!

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Carol Meldrum

Carol Meldrum

Carol Meldrum is a textile designer, workshop tutor, and author of many popular knitting and crochet titles. She is the creative force behind the fashion accessories label, Beatknit. Carol is also a successful workshop tutor teaching all aspects of knit and crochet.
Juliet Bernard

Juliet Bernard

Juliet studied Textiles and Management leading to 5 years with Textile Company Courtaulds. She was lucky enough to work with Designers such as Paul Smith, Jean Paul Gaultier and John Galliano.
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