The Knitting & Stitching Show London

The Knitting & Stitching Show London takes place at Alexandra Palace from 11th-15th October 2017.

This unique show is the biggest event for the UK’s textile art, craft and design community and there is no better place to get great ideas, learn new skills and meet like-minded people. The show attracts over 30,000 visitors and hosts Textile Galleries by world-leading artists and groups.

Headline exhibitions for 2017 are:
• Units of Possibility - The Reknit Revolution (supported by Rugby Art Gallery and Museum) by Amy Twigger Holroyd.
• Traces in Cloth by Diana Harrison.
• The Embellished Handbag by Hand & Lock – a collection of one of a kind, uniquely embellished handbags celebrating 250 years of fashion and embroidery.
• Precious Memories by Jo Beattie.
• The Sewing Machine Project by Studio 21, exploring all aspects of the sewing machine.

Other artists and groups appearing include Ann Small, Fi Oberon, Rachael Howard, Haf Weighton, Hilary Hollingworth, Hilary Waters Fayle and Sarah Waters and Hue, New Embroidery Group, Quinary and the Royal School of Needlework.

Established over 25 years ago, The Knitting & Stitching Show London offers something for everyone, from complete beginners looking to start a new hobby to experts looking for inspiration for ambitious new projects. In The Learning Curve programme, top craft tutors host over 220 practical workshops covering every aspect of textile craft imaginable and there is a lively programme of talks and discussions by leading figures from the textile world. In The Dressmaking Studio, sewing experts explain the basics of dressmaking while in The Creative Living Theatre, there are demonstrations by well-known knit and stitch stars. There are knitting and crochet drop-in sessions from the UK Hand Knitting Association and Craft in Action features accomplished textile crafters at work. There’s also an unbeatable opportunity to stock up on fabric and other essential supplies, with hundreds of specialist retailers under one roof.

New for 2017 is the glamorous McCall Pattern Company Cocktail Party in aid of the Eve Appeal.