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Crochet

Overview

If you love crochet and have a passion for yarn, why not join us on one of our wonderful crochet holidays, combining inspiring destinations, relaxation, and creation. Whether you’re travelling alone or with a friend, you’ll be amongst like-minded others who share your passion.  

You will be accompanied by one of our friendly experts, who will lead informative workshops for all skill levels. They will be on hand to guide you, offering insider tips and tricks for your very own crochet projects. Workshops on our weekend retreats focus on particular techniques, while the projects on our tours and cruises have been specifically designed to complement the beautiful and fascinating destinations you are visiting, whether it’s the landscape, heritage, or traditional techniques.

Our crochet holidays are the perfect way to relax, discover new destinations, and of course – crochet! Browse the full collection today and let us inspire your next discovery.

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13 Holidays available from £445pp

Build up your confidence with colour by making a variety of crochet baskets, before using all your newfound skills to make a shoulder bag.

  • 2 days tuition, kits included
  • Tea/coffee during workshops
  • 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
  • Access to Health Club including indoor pool, gym and steam room
  • Services of an experienced Retreat Manager

Availability:

  • 2025 24th October
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On this two-centre holiday, combine timeless Venice with cosmopolitan Trieste alongside your expert, blogger and designer Lucy of Attic24.

  • 3 full-day workshops with Lucy, kit included
  • 7 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
  • 2 evening meals and 1 lunch
  • Travel by coach and boat
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager
  • Local guide services
  • City tax

Availability:

  • 2025 8th November
Travel Options
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Discover the wonders of Kraków at Christmas on this amazing 5-day holiday, enjoying a guided tour of the Old Town and three expert-led workshops.

  • 3 half-day workshops with your expert, kit included
  • 4 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
  • 2 evening meals
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager

Availability:

  • 2025 27th November
Travel Options
  • By Air By Air
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Take some time out from the hustle and bustle of daily life and join Anna on a relaxing weekend retreat dedicated to beginners’ Tunisian crochet.

  • 2 days tuition, kit included
  • 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
  • Tea/coffee during workshops
  • Access to the hotel gym and swimming pool
  • 10% discount on all pre-booked spa treatments
  • Services of an experienced Retreat Manager

Availability:

  • 2025 28th November
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Patchwork & Quilting
Festival

By far the most popular event in our programme, Stitchtopia Festival is back! This is the ultimate weekend residential event for all crafters.

  • 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
  • Up to 4 half-day workshops with our experts, kit cost extra
  • Unlimited tea and coffee during workshop breaks
  • Evening talks and entertainment

Availability:

  • 2026 6th March
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Join Attic24's Lucy on a 3-night crochet retreat, enjoying 2 full days of workshops and a behind-the-scenes tour of Stylecrafts Mill.

  • Crochet workshops with Lucy, kit included
  • A visit to Stylecraft Yarns
  • 3 nights full-board accommodation
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager

Availability:

  • 2026 18th May 8th June
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On this fantastic craft weekend alongside expert Emma Leith, learn how to make an assortment of 3D flowers to create a beautiful wreath.

  • 2 days tuition with Emma Leith, kit included
  • 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
  • Tea/coffee during workshops
  • Complimentary WIFI
  • Services of an experienced Retreat Manager

Availability:

  • 2026 5th June
Travel Options
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Embark on a captivating craft journey through Finland, known for its blend of modern innovation, rich traditions and stunning natural beauty.

  • 3 half-day workshops with your expert, kit and refreshments included
  • 6 nights bed and breakfast accommodation in centrally located, 4-star hotels
  • 3 dinners
  • Travel by train in standard class from Helsinki to Vaasa
  • Entrance fees, excursions and workshops as described in the itinerary
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager

Availability:

  • 2026 7th July
Travel Options
  • By Air By Air
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Escape to the rugged Shetland Islands, where the rhythmic waves of the North Atlantic meet the tranquil art of crochet.

  • 4 half-day workshops with Emma, kit included
  • 5 nights hotel with Scottish breakfast
  • 1 lunch and 5 3-course dinners with coffee
  • Entrance fees and excursions as described in the itinerary
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager

Availability:

  • 2026 19th August
Travel Options
  • By Air By Air
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Take some time out from the hustle and bustle of daily life and join Emma Leith on a relaxing weekend retreat dedicated to beginner's crochet.

  • 2 days of tuition with Emma Leith
  • Kit with a ball of chunky yarn and hooks included for the first part of the course
  • 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
  • Tea and coffee during workshops
  • Complimentary WiFi
  • Services of an experienced Retreat Manager

Availability:

  • 2026 2nd October
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Enjoy two days with Emma Leith, working on a beautiful mandala that will be the centrepiece of any table setting.

  • 2 days tuition with Emma Leith, kit included
  • 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
  • Tea/coffee during workshops
  • Complimentary WIFI
  • Services of an experienced Retreat Manager

Availability:

  • 2026 30th October
Travel Options
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Take some time out from the hustle and bustle of daily life and join Anna on this relaxing weekend retreat dedicated to Intermediate Tunisian crochet.

  • 2 days tuition with Anna Nikipirowicz, kit included
  • 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
  • Tea/coffee during workshops
  • Complimentary WiFi
  • Services of an experienced Retreat Manager

Availability:

  • 2026 13th November
Travel Options
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Experience the magical colours that form in the Arctic sky, cruise among the Norwegian fjords, and enjoy fantastic, expert-led workshops.

  • A full programme of workshops with your expert, kit included
  • 6 nights accommodation on board your ship
  • 1 night half-board accommodation in both Bergen and Kirkenes
  • Entrance to Snowhotel, Kirkenes, lunch included
  • Private coach transfers
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager

Availability:

  • 2026 14th December
Travel Options
  • By Air By Air
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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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Emma Leith

Emma Leith

Internationally renowned for her yarn-bombing exploits, Emma has worked on numerous large scale commissioned yarn installations and gives regular talks and presentations on this popular movement. She works closely with Rico Design Yarns, Deramores and Simply Crochet.
Lucy of Attic24

Lucy of Attic24

Based on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, Lucy shares her passion for crochet, colour and yarn on her blog, Attic24. Winner of Most Iconic Crochet Designer and Social Media Superstar at the British Knitting & Crochet Awards 2022, Lucy celebrated 15 years of Attic24 in March 2023.
Frederica Patmore

Frederica Patmore

Frederica is a knitting and crochet designer who has been working in the industry for nearly 20 years. She spent three years working as a designer and technical editor on the Woman’s Weekly Magazine team before co-founding Love To Knit and Crochet magazine.
Anna Nikipirowicz

Anna Nikipirowicz

Anna is a crochet and knit designer, tutor and author of several crochet books. Her designs are regularly featured in craft magazines, and she also is a regular on Yarn Lane TV where she shares her designs and techniques. She also works closely with West Yorkshire Spinners and LoveCrafts.
Carolyn Forster

Carolyn Forster

Carolyn Forster is a quilt designer, teacher and author from Tunbridge Wells in Kent. Since self-publishing her first book ‘Quilting on the Go’ in 2007, Carolyn has written ten more patchwork and quilting books with Search Press in the UK and Landauer Publishing in the USA.
Pat Archibald

Pat Archibald

Pat is a UK textile artist and tutor. Throughout her career, she has exhibited her work worldwide, won some wonderful awards, and even established Scotland’s first dedicated patchwork and quilting shop. Pat feels that each collection of quilts has its own unique identity.
Janet Goddard

Janet Goddard

Janet is a quilt designer, teacher and author. She regularly teaches workshops throughout the UK covering a variety of skills and techniques and enjoys sharing her knowledge with others. Patchwork and quilting is her first love and not a day goes by when she isn’t stitching!
Mandy Cameron

Mandy Cameron

Crochet and knitting designer, guest presenter, tutor and demonstrator Mandy Cameron turned her hobby into her career and has never looked back. For over a decade, Mandy has been a firm favourite on Create & Craft TV and Yarn Lane TV, demonstrating her skills in crochet and knitting.
Kim Suleman

Kim Suleman

Kim is the powerhouse behind sewing brand Six Penny Memories, where she has not only retailed a carefully curated collection of craft & sewing supplies but promoted education within the sector.
Julie Dubreux

Julie Dubreux

Julie Dubreux is a French knitwear designer and knitting instructor. Her designs have been published in Pom Pom Quarterly, Laine Magazine and Knit Now UK, as well as in books such as I Knit Paris, My Favourite Things and Homecoming.
Aleks Byrd

Aleks Byrd

Aleks Byrd is a knitwear designer with roots in Estonia, Canada, and the USA. Aleks’ passion is creating modern patterns with a connection to the past using little-known traditional Estonian techniques for unique wearable designs that are fun and rewarding to knit for all levels of knitters.
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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