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   Jennie Powell January 14, 2018

   This is a great list, thank you for compiling it! May I offer a couple of extras? 6th October 2018 will be West Wales Wool Show in Narberth, Pembrokeshire (www.westwaleswoolshow.weebly.com). I am co-hosting a knitting retreat in Cardiff on the 20th-21st October 2018 and there will be a yarn market on the Sunday 21st- http://theknittearetreat.wordpress.com.

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      Being Knitterly January 15, 2018

      Thankyou Jennie. I’ve added the West Wales Wool Show to the list. What a wonderful area to have a festival!

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   Christine Hart February 21, 2018

   There’s also the Buckfastleigh Wool Gathering on the 18th March

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      Being Knitterly February 28, 2018

      Thank you Christine, please could you send me the website for this yarn festival.

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   Sandra Nesbitt May 30, 2018

   Hi there
   I assist in the organisation of Wild About Wool and we are hosting our 3rd Pop up Yarn Market. Can you add to your list please
   Event – Yarn Pop up Market
   The aim of Wild About Wool is to celebrate everything woolly: we bring you local artisan wools, designer patterns & kits, mini woolly activities, stash bash and knit & natter area.
   When:
   04/11/2018
   Time:
   Sunday 10:30-16:00
   Where:
   The WaterShed, 22 Bridge Street, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD7 5JN

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      Being Knitterly May 31, 2018

      Hi Sandra,
      I’ve added the Wild About Wool pop-up yarn market to the ever-growing list of woolly events!

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   Alan Harris October 9, 2018

   Afternoon Nikki
   This is a great resource. But we have signed up to a new show in 2019, which you might wish to add. This is the Buxton Wool Gathering, run by the same team who look after the Bakewell WG later in the year. It is held on 11-12 May 2019 at Buxton Pavilion Gardens, St. John’s Road, Buxton, SK17 6BE

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      Being Knitterly October 9, 2018

      Hi Alan, thank you for letting me know about the Buxton Wool Gathering. I’ve added it to the blog post.

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   Anja October 29, 2018

   Hi there, what a super list! Rheged in Penrith, Cumbria usually have a knit and stitch show in April. I don’t think the 2019 dates are released yet, but it might be worth an add?

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      Being Knitterly October 30, 2018

      Thank you for letting me know about this event. I’ve added it to my list.

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   Grace Jamison November 15, 2018

   I think there is Aberdeen in June and Angelsey in August

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      Being Knitterly November 15, 2018

      Grace, thank you for reminding me to update this blog post. There seems to be a lot of new shows in 2019. I’ve added Aberdeen, Angelsey and Sheffield. I’m sure there’s also one in Newcastle: hoping someone knows the name!

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         Tine March 21, 2019

         Sadly, EWEfest and Internationalwool are not happening this year. I’ve been in contact with both organizers as I’ve applied for these shows.

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            Being Knitterly March 21, 2019

            Thank you for letting me know, Tine!

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   Fi Marlow February 3, 2019

   Hi Nikki. Textiles East Fair. Swavesby Village College, Cambs. Fri-Sat 22/23 Feb
   Wool, Yarn and all things textiles, including Beads, Silks, Felting, Embroidery, Jewellery, Guilds.
   Vanessa of The Spinners Stash will be there with her treasures including some Spinolution Wheels.

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   Karin Newton February 8, 2019

   Dear Nicki, a very tardy « Thank You » for including us in your listing. We were thrilled with the success of our first event last year, and are delighted to have filled every vendor spot, and have a waiting list for this year’s event, which promises to be even bigger and better! We’re just working on workshops and Social events now, and will be updating our website and social media regularly.
   Thanks again for your support, we greatly appreciate it.
   Ps: if Aberdeen is a bit far away for a day trip, we urge you to check out http://www.visitabdn.com and see for yourself what a great weekend or holiday destination it is!

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   Riani February 13, 2019

   beautiful colors of threads

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      Being Knitterly February 13, 2019

      They are indeed! It’s a shame you have to choose just one or two.

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    Sandra Nesbitt April 3, 2019

    Hi We re hosting The Wild About Wool 4th Pop up Yarn Market on the 9th June 2019 in Slaithwaite, Huddersfield- more info here – http://www.thefemininetouchdesigns.co.uk/events_242908.html

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       Being Knitterly April 4, 2019

       Thank you Sandra, I’ve added it to the blog post!

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    Fiona Swain April 7, 2019

    St Abbs Wool Festival takes place in Eyemouth, Berwickshire in the Scottish Borders twice a year. Most recent was yesterday (6th April). Next one is on November 2nd.

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       Being Knitterly April 9, 2019

       Thank you for letting me know about the St Abbs Wool Festival. I’ve added both dates to my list.

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    Linda Gosling-Belfield April 18, 2019

    Hi, this is a fantastic list. It has helped me plan my weekends away! Can I ask you to add “The Woolly Weekend” 15th &16th June, 2019, hosted by The Worstead Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers. @ the Weavers’ Workshop, Dilham, Norfolk, NR28 9PT. http://www.worsteadweavers.org.uk

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       Being Knitterly April 24, 2019

       Hi Linda,
       I’m glad you find this blog post useful! I’ve added The Woolly Weekend. Have a great time!
       Nicki

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    Sandra Nesbitt July 18, 2019

    Hi
    Can you please add the Wild About Wool Pop up Yarn Market to your list
    3rd November 2019
    Slaithwaite, Huddersfield , West Yorkshire
    https://www.thefemininetouchdesigns.co.uk/events_242908.html

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       Being Knitterly July 23, 2019

       Sandra, thank you for letting me know about this date. I’ve added it to the list.

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    Tine December 11, 2019

    No Aberdeen Yarn Feat in 2020, I just had the email from Ethiom Events

15. 

    John Tavender January 16, 2020

    York Yarnfest has moved, at least for March, now at: Poppleton Centre, Main St, Nether Poppleton, York YO26 6JT.

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       Being Knitterly January 17, 2020

       Thank you for letting me know, I’ve changed the address.

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    Lynn January 30, 2020

    Stitch Fest South West
    31st October 1st November , Newton Abbot Racecourse.
    https://www.facebook.com/1593496214279574/posts/2227891877506668/

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    Tine February 28, 2020

    Loch Ness Knit Fest has just been cancelled for 2020

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       Being Knitterly February 29, 2020

       Thankyou Tine, for keeping me updated!

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    Tine February 28, 2020

    Woolness and British Wool Show are cancelled, too, btw.

19. 

    TUYISHIME Alice Lisa October 31, 2020

    I want to attend UK festival what are the requirements

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       Being Knitterly November 2, 2020

       Alice, I’m not quite sure what you mean. However, due to the Covid restrictions in the UK, yarn shows are not running at the moment.

20. 

    zulhan December 28, 2020

    semoga tahun 2021 semua kembali normal dan lebih baik
    I hope that in 2021 everything will return to normal and get better

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24. 

    Jenny Lang December 24, 2023

    Sodbury Yarnover at Chipping Sodbury on 6 and 7 April 2024

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       Nicki Merrall January 2, 2024

       I have added this to the 2024 blog post. Good luck with your festival!

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