Want to have fun? Come to the 1st Knit for Peace KNITFEST at Chelsea Old Town Hall on 5th November. Like they say, “remember, remember the 5th of November!”
Exhibitors: over 50 exhibitors, carefully chosen to offer a wide range of all things Knitterly:
• Hand spun and hand dyed yarns • Knitting accessories • Jewellery with a knitting/crochet theme • Expertly hand-knitted items, including blankets, throws, clothes from baby to adult • Books, including rare editions, on knitting, crochet, sewing and handiwork • Card Aid charity Christmas cards • Pop up Museum Store • Yarn sale • Kits • Tombola
Courses: Well-known knitters will give visitors a chance to hone their knitting and crochet skills, including Jane Crowfoot, Debbie Bliss, Renée Callahan, Sasha Kagan. All courses will have to be pre-booked £45 for a 2 hour session. Look out for a full list of courses on the Knit for Peace website.
Learn to Knit: there will be a chance to learn how to knit, with patient experienced teachers. £15 for ages 8 to15; £25 for adults.
Talks include: • The History of Knitting (and a chance to learn about the historic collection of the Knitting and Crochet Guild) • The work of Knit for Peace • The Health Benefits of Knitting
Food: Because knitters need to keep their strength up, there will be a café to dispense food and drink throughout the day (knitting and cake seem to go together). And because it’s November 5th we will create our own sparklers by holding a pop-up knitting group from 5 till 8 pm.
Admission: Adults (includes a goodie-bag!): £12 adv. / £15 on door. Children (8 to 15 years old): £6 adv. / £7.5 on the door. Free entry for children under 7.
Chelsea Old Town Hall, King’s Road, London, SW3 5EE. The Great KnitFest: 10 am – 6 pm
Pop-up Knitting Group: 5 pm – 8 pm
