Yesterday I made my annual trip to The Knit & Stitch Show in London. It was held at Ally Pally and as we used to live nearby, I am always happy to visit the area with it’s magnificent views over north London.
A trip to The Knit & Stitch Show 2025
I booked my workshops in advance and had an early start to get there for 8.30 before the show opened. My first workshop was making re-useable fabric crackers with Janet Goddard. I’ve wanted to make these for ages and a workshop was a great way see if I would like making them. There was little stitching involved and it came together quite quickly, one side is larger than the other so it slots inside. I like the idea of making them in Liberty Tana Lawn, so I may come back to this craft.
I tried the introduction to sashiko session, a Japanese method of visibly mending fabric in a decorative manner with Lauren Tedstone from Sewing Bee. I’ve tried sashiko before and it’s really relaxing. I didn’t learn anything new, but came away with half an idea to add decorative stitching to my denim.
My final workshop was making a macrame knotty brooch workshop with Paula Clark from Cocoon & Me. I love the idea of macrame but never seem to grasp it. The brooch was soooo simple it only took a minute to learn, but I like the way you can then use it to make a keyring or necklace.
In between my workshops I visited the Show. There seemed to be more exhibitions this year, which were lovely to explore. I loved the quilted wings, sadly I can’t remember the name of the artist. I also really enjoyed the Safety Pin House by Lynn Setterington, the safety pins question the notion of home as a safe and secure place.
Although there were plenty of beautiful fabrics to buy, I think I was restrained this year. My only purchase was some gorgeous Moda fabrics and a punch needle kit from The Modern Crafter. My teen said she wanted to try needle punch and this kit looks great for us both to try.
It was a fun day out with so much inspiration. It was busy though! So many like-minded people all looking at fabric or watching the Prima stage. I was happy to leave with my purchases and start planning my next make!
Every year I blog about my purchases to shame me into making them. Here are my previous posts:
Knitting and Stitching Show 2024
Knitting and Stitching Show 2023
Knitting and Stitching Show 2017
Knitting and Stitching Show 2015
Knitting and Stitching Show 2014
Knitting and Stitching Show 2012
Knitting and Stitching Show 2011
Knitting and Stitching Show 2010
What an amazing show, I want to start visiting more shows next year and this would be a great one to go with. Will definitely look out for it in 2026
oh wow, this is so cool and very interesting. I’ve never heard of this show before now, love the idea so much.