Textile art, craft and design event with the chance to view work by leading textile artists and for like-minded crafters to connect.
The UK’s leading textile art, craft and design event, The Knitting & Stitching Show, returns to London’s iconic Alexandra Palace from Thursday 10 – Sunday 13 October 2024, with a packed programme of highlights to excite and inspire.
For knitters and stitchers keen to learn new skills, the Learning Curve programme features hundreds of workshops hosted by expert tutors. From complete beginners to intermediate and advanced stitchers, there’s something for everyone. The Dressmaking Studio by Brother is dedicated to making your own clothes, from an introduction to basic dressmaking to a masterclass in classic couture finishes, and for visitors keen to learn how to use an overlocker, join The Knitting & Stitching Show’s Baby Lock Overlocker Classes. In the Creative Living Theatre, knitting and sewing personalities will be demonstrating new techniques and hosting catwalk shows. Last year’s line-up includes the lines of Steffi Stern from The Makerss, Angela Pressley from The Sewing Club, and Clive Bruder from Boys Sew Too. 2024’s line-up will be announced shortly.
Acclaimed textile artists and groups will be sharing new work in the Textile Galleries, with exhibitions by Caitlin Hinshelwood, Cas Holmes, Harriet Riddell, Holly Searle and many more.
For crafters looking to top up their supplies or do some early Christmas gift shopping, there are hundreds of craft retailers under one roof, from big-name brands to hand-picked artisan companies. The Yarn Village features specialist yarn suppliers, and for cross stitch fans, Stitch Lane is the place to be for traditional and contemporary designs by independent retailers.
The Knitting & Stitching Show Prosecco Bar is the perfect place to celebrate, catch up with friends and meet fellow stitchers, and there are plenty of food outlets throughout the show to stop for a bite to eat. For visitors preferring to picnic, there are seated areas to rest and recharge the batteries.