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Based in the Northamptonshire countryside, this retreat is the ideal opportunity to learn a new skill or indulge in your favourite hobby.
- 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
- 2 full days of tuition with a qualified Royal School of Needlework tutor, kit included
- Tea, coffee and snacks throughout the weekend
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
Availability:
- 2025 5th December
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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
- Return flights from London to Bergen and Kirkenes to London (via Oslo) with 1 piece of checked luggage
- 6 nights full board accommodation on MS Nordlys (2024) or MS Kong Harald (2025) including taxes, port fees, tea/coffee and complimentary Wi-Fi
- 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:
- 2025 31st October
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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.
- 3 nights full-board accommodation
- Crochet workshops with Lucy, kit included
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
- A visit to Stylecraft Yarns
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- 2025 28th April
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From the capital of Lima to colonial Arequipa and Peru’s most famous attraction, Machu Picchu, this holiday takes you on a journey of discovery.
- 3 half-day hand sewing workshops with our expert, kit and tea/coffee included
- 13 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 3 lunches and 7 dinners
- Internal flights from Lima to Arequipa and Cusco to Lima
- Local English-speaking guides
Availability:
- 2026 1st June
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Embark on a remarkable exploration of the Indian state of Gujarat, known for its rich cultural history and textile heritage.
- Hand-stitching workshops with Karin Hellaby, kit included
- Local textile workshops
- Return flights from London to Ahmedabad with 1 piece of checked-in luggage
- 12 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 13 lunches and 12 dinners
- Entrance fees and excursions
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
- Tips for drivers and local guides
Availability:
- 2026 27th January 28th January
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Explore Turkey, absorbing its rich textile and historical heritage, whilst discovering spectacular landscapes and traditional handicrafts!
- 9 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 7 evening meals either in the hotel or at a local restaurant
- 2 half-day workshops with Karin Hellaby, kit included
- Ebru and Iznik tile workshops with local artisans
- Excursions, entrance fees and transportation as per the itinerary
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
- Gratuities for the guide and coach drivers
Availability:
- 2025 6th October
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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
Availability:
- 2025 13th April
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Take some time out from the hustle and bustle of daily life and indulge in a weekend full of crochet with like-minded people.
- 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
- 2 days tuition
- Tea/coffee during workshops
- Use of the pool and spa facilities (swimming pool, sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi)
Availability:
- 2025 31st October
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Join Mandy Shaw, travelling by rail to the beautiful Alsace region to visit the Carrefour Européen du Patchwork celebrating its 30th Anniversary!
- 1 full-day and 1 half-day workshop with Mandy Shaw
- 2 days at the Carrefour Européen du Patchwork
- Return Eurostar from London St Pancras to Paris
- 7 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 2 evening meals
- Excursions and visits as described in the itinerary
- Gratuities for the guides and drivers
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
Availability:
- 2025 17th September
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Join Pat Archibald on a fascinating and inspiring textile journey in Morocco, where ancient and modern traditions coexist in perfect harmony.
- 4 half-day hand-stitching workshops with Pat Archibald
- 12 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 4 lunches and 6 evening meals
- Workshops and experiences with local artisans
- Excursions and entrance fees as described in the itinerary
- Executive coach transportation
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
- Gratuities and local taxes
Availability:
- 2025 1st November
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Join Anna Nikipirowicz and Frederica Patmore on this weekend dedicated to Fair Isle and Intarsia knitting techniques
- 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
- 1 full-day Fair Isle knitting workshop with Anna, kit included
- 1 full-day Intarsia knitting workshop with Frederica, kit included
- Unlimited tea and coffee during workshop breaks
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
Availability:
- 2025 12th September
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Discover this serene escape to the rugged Shetland Islands, where the rhythmic waves of the North Atlantic meet the tranquil art of crochet.
- 5 nights half-board accommodation, including full cooked Scottish breakfast and a 3-course dinner with coffee
- 4 half-day workshops, kit included
- Entrance fees and excursions
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
Availability:
- 2025 18th June
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Staying at the Crown Spa Hotel, master the technique of curved seams on a machine piecing and applique retreat alongside expert Janet Goddard.
- 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
- 2 days tuition with Janet Goddard
- Use of a Bernina sewing machine throughout the weekend
- Tea/coffee during workshops
- Access to the hotel gym and swimming pool
- 10% discount on all pre-booked spa treatments
Availability:
- 2025 30th May
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Get to know other stitchers and discover stunning sights of Prague on a stitching holiday centred around the Brno Patchwork Meeting.
- 6 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 2 evening meals
- 2 full-day hand-sewing workshops with Karin Hellaby, kit included
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
- Excursions, entrance fees and coach travel as described in the itinerary
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- 2025 22nd April
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Embrace yarn traditions, gaze out on Colca Canyon and take in the majestic views at Aguas Calientes alongside your Stitchtopia expert
- Travel package includes international flights from London to Lima (1 stop) with 1 piece of check-in luggage
- Internal flights from Lima to Arequipa and Cusco to Lima
- Airport transfers
- Titicaca Train from Puno to Cusco
- Tours of Lima, Arequipa (including Alpaca Centre), floating islands on Lake Titicaca, Cusco (including Traditional Textiles Centre), Sacred Valley (including talk and demonstration of traditional textile techniques), Away Weaving Association, Machu Picchu
- Chocolate making workshop
- 13 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 3 lunches and 7 evening meals
- Local English-speaking guide
- 3 half-day workshops with your expert, kit, tea and coffee included
Availability:
- 2026 12th October
Travel Options
Join Anna Nikipirowicz on this autumn-themed weekend retreat and make your own crochet wreath, a stunning celebration of the season.
- 2 nights full-board accommodation from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
- 2 days tuition with Anna, kit included
- Tea/coffee during workshops
- Access to the hotel gym and swimming pool
- 10% discount on all pre-booked spa treatments
Availability:
- 2025 5th September
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Alongside your expert Carolyn Forster, look at the art of hand quilting in different cultures, focusing on learning Big Stitch.
- 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
- 2 days tuition, kit included
- Tea/coffee during workshops
- No single supplement
- Access to the gym and swimming pool
- 10% discount on all pre-booked spa treatments
Availability:
- 2025 9th May
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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 beginners' crochet.
- 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
- 2 days of tuition with Emma Leith
- Kit with a ball of chunky yarn and hooks included for the first part of the course
- Tea and coffee during workshops
- Use of the hotel leisure facilities (subject to availability); gym, heated indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room
- Complimentary WiFi
Availability:
- 2025 9th May
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Join our expert in Armenia, discovering local embroidery and textiles, historical and cultural landmarks, and stitching workshops.
- 8 nights bed and breakfast accomodation
- 2 lunches and 5 dinners
- Textile workshops with local artisans
- Workshops with our expert, kit included
- Local English-speaking guide throughout the tour
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
- Private coach transfers throughout
- Excursions and entrance fees
Availability:
- 2025 22nd September
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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:
- 2026 15th April 20th May
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Explore Oxford, the ‘City of Dreaming Spires’, the Cotswolds and Blenheim Palace alongside workshops on Bernina machines with Janet Goddard.
- 3 full-day machine workshops with Janet Goddard
- 7 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 3 lunches and 4 evening meals in the hotel
- Executive coach transportation
- Entrance fees and gratuities
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
Availability:
- 2025 12th August
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Combine the charm of Bath with its enchanting Christmas market, the scenic villages of the Cotswolds, and festive knitting with Julie Dubreux!
- 2 full-day knitting workshops with Julie Dubreux, kit included
- 4 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 2 evening meals
- Entrance fees, excursions and guide gratuities
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
Availability:
- 2025 1st December
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Visit the beautiful Lake District and enjoy three full-day sewing machine workshops with Kim Suleman and three full-day excursions.
- 3 full-day workshops using Bernina machines, kit and refreshments included
- 7 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 2 evening meals
- Excursions including private coach transport and entrance fees
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
- Tips for coach drivers and local guides
Availability:
- 2025 8th September
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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
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Alongside Mandy Shaw, visit the ‘Floating Garden’ of Madeira during the famous Flower Festival and explore the city of Funchal.
- 7 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 7 evening meals including a Folklore Dinner
- 1 full-day and 2 half-day workshops with Mandy Shaw, kit included
- Workshop at local embroidery factory
- Tips for the guide and coach drivers
- Coach transport as detailed in the itinerary
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
Availability:
- 2025 29th April
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Discover the wonders of Krakow at Christmas on this amazing 5-day holiday, enjoying a guided tour of the Old Town and three expert-led workshops.
- 4 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 2 evening meals
- 3 half-day workshops with your expert, kit included
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
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- 2025 14th December
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Staying at the stunning Villa Quaranta, join expert Carolyn Forster in northern Italy, enjoying included excursions to Limone, Padua, and more.
- 7 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 4 evening meals
- 3 full-day hand sewing workshops with your expert, refreshments and kit included
- Entrance fees, excursions and transportation as described in the itinerary
- Local English-speaking guides in Verona and Padua
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
- City tax
Availability:
- 2025 3rd November
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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 (August) or London Gatwick (June) 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
Availability:
- 2025 10th June
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Join Anna Nikipirowicz on a Christmas-themed crochet weekend at Staverton Park & Golf Club, creating festive decorations under Anna's guidance.
- 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
- 2 days tuition with Anna, kit included
- Tea/coffee during workshops
- Complimentary WiFi
- Use of the hotel leisure facilities (subject to availability); gym, heated indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room
Availability:
- 2024 13th December
Travel Options
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 nights full board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
- 2 days tuition, kit included
- Tea/coffee during workshops
- Access to the hotel gym and swimming pool
- 10% discount on all pre-booked spa treatments
Availability:
- 2025 28th November
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Remarkable scenery, fascinating wildlife and unique wonders of nature await as we circumnavigate Iceland with expert Anna Nikipirowicz.
- Full-board accommodation onboard ship
- Afternoon tea with sandwiches and cakes and late-night snacks
- Excursions and entrance fees as described in the itinerary
- 4 full-day knitting or crochet workshops with Anna, kit included
- Evening entertainment, including cabaret shows, live music and dancing
- In-cabin dining and snacks
- A wide choice of on board activities, talks and demonstrations throughout the day
- Use of leisure facilities, including swimming pools, Jacuzzis and a fitness centre onboard ship
- Luggage porterage between your cabin and the drop-off/pick-up points
- All UK port taxes
- All on board gratuities
- Self-service tea and coffee stations on board the ship
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
Availability:
- 2025 14th May
Travel Options
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 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
- 2 days tuition, kits included
- Tea/coffee during workshops
- Access to Health Club including indoor pool, gym and steam room
Availability:
- 2025 24th October
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Discover the breathtaking Shetland Islands, whose past is interwoven with a rich history of wool and textiles.
- 4 half-day workshops with Sarah Hatton, kit included
- A West Yorkshire Spinners goody bag
- 5 nights half-board accommodation, including a full, cooked Scottish breakfast and a 3-course dinner with coffee
- Excursions and coach travel as described in the itinerary
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
Availability:
- 2026 10th June 22nd July
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On this two-centre holiday, combine timeless Venice with cosmopolitan Trieste alongside your expert, blogger and designer Lucy of Attic24.
- 7 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 2 evening meals and 1 lunch
- 3 full-day workshops with Lucy, kit included
- Travel by coach and boat
- Local guide services
- City tax
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
Availability:
- 2025 8th November
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Learn about the traditional handicrafts, explore the last-divided capital in the world, and enjoy expert-led workshops in charming Kyrenia.
- 7 nights half-board accommodation
- 2 full and 2 half-day hand quilting workshops with your expert, refreshments and kit included
- Excursions and entrance fees
- Services of an English-speaking local guide on tours and transfers
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
Availability:
- 2025 13th November
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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 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
Travel Options
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
Travel Options
Experience the magic of the festive season with a city break in Krakow, with a guided tour and three expert-led workshops included.
- 4 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 2 evening meals
- 3 half-day workshops with your expert, kit included
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
Availability:
- 2025 7th December
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On this festive stitching holiday, experience the beautiful, World Heritage City of Bath and its wonderful Christmas market with Karin Hellaby.
- 4 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 2 full-day hand-stitching workshops with Karin Hellaby, refreshments included
- A welcome dinner and a festive farewell dinner
- Executive coach transfers
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
Availability:
- 2025 1st December
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Join our expert on a captivating journey through Morocco, exploring vibrant cities, rich heritage, spectacular scenery and yarn traditions.
- 12 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 4 lunches and 6 evening meals
- 5 half-day workshops with our expert
- Entrance fees, excursions and transportation as described in the itinerary
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
- Gratuities and local taxes
Availability:
- 2025 7th November
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Take some time out from the hustle and bustle of daily life and indulge in a weekend dedicated to crochet colourwork alongside Anna Nikipirowicz.
- 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
- 2 days tuition, kit included
- Tea/coffee during workshops
- Use of the pool and spa facilities (swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and Jacuzzi)
Availability:
- 2025 14th November
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Take the first steps to cosy feet on this weekend retreat dedicated to sock knitting alongside expert Frederica Patmore.
- 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
- 2 days tuition, kit included
- Tea/coffee during workshops
- Use of the pool and spa facilities (swimming pool, sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi)
Availability:
- 2025 26th September
