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Knitting
Overview
Ideal for anyone who loves knitting, travel, and wonderful crafting experiences, our collection of knitting holidays features the Shetland Islands, the Faroe Islands, and Norway – all of which hold their own time-honoured knitting traditions and techniques, and are at the top of every knitter’s bucket list! You can also explore the knitting heritage of remarkable destinations including Peru, Finland, the Baltics and more.
Most cruises, retreats and tours include a Stitchtopia knitting kit, as well as opportunities to meet local knitters and designers, visit yarn stores, and enjoy ‘woolly themed’ excursions. Our experienced experts will host workshops, and, under their guidance, you can learn the traditional techniques of some of the world’s greatest knitting nations. We also offer weekend breaks which focus on workshops, where you can develop your skills as you work on your very own knitting project.
Experienced knitters, those looking to simply improve their skills, and knitters travelling alone are all warmly welcomed. So, if you want to develop your knitting skills, make new friends, or simply broaden your travel horizons, look no further than a Stitchtopia knitting holiday.
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13 Holidays available from £695pp
Enjoy knitting workshops with Jane Crowfoot and visit the Knitting & Crochet Guild, Stylecraft, West Yorkshire Spinners and British Wools mills.
- 5 nights bed and breakfast in 4-star accommodation
- 2 evening meals
- Knitting workshops with Jane Crowfoot, kit included
- Excursions, visits and private coach transfers
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
Availability:
- 2024 25th June
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Embrace knitting traditions, gaze out on Colca Canyon and take in the majestic views at Aguas Calientes alongside Carol Meldrum or Jane Crowfoot.
- Internal flights from Lima to Arequipa and Cusco to Lima
- Return airport transfers
- 13 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 3 lunches and 7 evening meals
- 3 half-day workshops with your expert, kit, tea and coffee included
- Titicaca Train from Puno to Cusco
- Local English-speaking guide
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
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- 2024 18th July 3rd September
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Discover the rugged beauty and rich knitting history of the remote Faroe Islands under the guidance of local expert, Katrina í Geil.
- Return flights from Edinburgh to Vagar with 1 piece of hold luggage
- 7 nights bed and breakfast in 4-star accommodation
- Welcome and farewell dinners at the hotel
- 5 half-day knitting workshops with Katrina í Geil, kit included
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
- 1 full-day and 1 half-day sightseeing tour, including visits to local textile designers
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- 2024 5th August
- 2025 11th August
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Accompanied by expert Julie Debreux, enjoy excursions to Lyngheisenteret Heathland Centre, Hillesvåg Wool Spinning Mill and Museum, and Osteroy.
- 7 nights half-board accommodation & 3 lunches
- 2 full and 2 half-day knitting workshops with Julie Debreux, kit included
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
- Travel package includes return flights from London to Bergen, with 1 piece of checked luggage
- Excursions and entrance fees
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- 2024 2nd September
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Discover the highlights of the Scottish Highlands as you join Carol Meldrum for a week of knitting workshops and excursions.
- 7 nights bed and breakfast accommodation with dinner on the first and final evenings
- 2 and a half days of knitting workshops with Carol Meldrum, kit included
- Beaded Dorset Buttons workshop with Tania Ashton Jones
- Entrance fees and excursions
- The services of an experienced Tour Manager
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- 2024 6th October
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Join Anna Nikipirowicz in West Yorkshire for a fantastic 5-day break, including two and a half days of workshops and a yarn-themed excursion.
- 4 nights bed and breakfast in 4-star accommodation
- 2 evening meals
- Knitting or crochet workshops with Anna Nikipirowicz, kit included
- Excursion to Knitting & Crochet Guild Collection
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
Availability:
- 2024 7th October
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Join us for a Northern Lights cruise and experience the magical mix of colours that form in the Arctic sky.
- Flights from London to Bergen and Kirkenes to London (via Oslo)
- 6 nights accommodation on MS Polarlys
- 1 night half-board accommodation in both Bergen and Kirkenes
- A full programme of workshops with Pat or Carol – kit included
- Excursions and visits as described in the itinerary
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
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- 2024 30th November
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Learn about the rich textile and knitting traditions of Estonia and Latvia and explore Tallinn and Riga's magical Christmas markets.
- Return flights to Tallinn and from Riga with 1 piece of checked luggage
- 6 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 2 lunches and 3 dinners
- 2 half-day workshops with Anna Nikipirowicz, kit included
- Entrance fees and excursions
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
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- 2024 5th December
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Join us for a festive 3-night retreat in Harrogate with Frederica Patmore. Enjoy creating several crochet and knitting Christmas-themed makes!
- 3 nights half-board accommodation
- Christmas-themed workshops with Frederica Patmore, kit included
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
- Afternoon tea at Bettys
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- 2024 9th December
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Join Jane Crowfoot in Zurich with a visit to the Swiss Yarn Festival, two full-day workshops and a day exploring this picturesque city included!
- 6 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 2 evening meals
- 2 full-day workshops with Jane Crowfoot, kit and refreshments included
- Excursions and entrance fees, including the Swiss Yarn Festival
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
- Coach transfers as described in the itinerary
Availability:
- 2025 1st April
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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
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- 2025 13th April
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Discover the breathtaking Shetland Islands, whose past is interwoven with a rich history of wool, textiles and inimitable Fair Isle technique.
- 5 nights half-board accommodation
- 2 half-day workshops on Shetland Fair Isle
- 2 half-day workshops on Shetland Lace
- Entrance fees and excursions
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
Availability:
- 2025 18th June 27th August
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See the famous Ring of Kerry and enjoy a guided tour of Kerry Woollen Mills on this County Kerry knitting holiday with our knitting expert
- 7 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 2 evening meals
- Excursions and entrance fees
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
- 1 full-day workshop and 2 half-day workshops, kit included
Availability:
- 2025 14th July 6th October
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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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