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RETREATS/HOLIDAYS: Dates for 2025
...we have a waiting list. If you like the look of a retreat please let us know and we'll add your name to this list. We also have a general waiting list (happy to attend any event), so if you prefer this option please contact us.
BEDROOMS
TBL bedroom: 1st floor, largest twin-room, sea-view, 2 x small double beds + en suite bathroom (with bath + separate shower)
KFB bedroom: 1st floor, smallest cosy single room, sea-view, 1 x small double bed + own shower room (opposite bedroom)
SSK bedroom: 2nd floor, twin-room, sea-view, 2 x small double beds + own bathroom next to bedroom (with bath + separate shower)
PSSO bedroom: 2nd floor, largest single sea-view bedroom, 1 x double bed + own bathroom next to bedroom (with bath with shower)
YO bedroom lower ground floor, largest single bedroom, kingsize bed, small sofa + shared shower-room with M1 (no sea-view)
M1 bedroom lower ground floor, 2nd largest single bedroom, kingsize bed, small sofa + shared shower-room with YO (no sea-view)
+ 1 or 2 FULL-TIME - staying off-site DAY GUESTS- here for the whole weekend from breakfast to bedtime - (not staying at TKH) - please note day guests do not miss out on the fun. Most DGs book a bed (just board) at the B&B across the road; they are still part of the magic, they just don't sleep here.
If you are interested in coming to be part of the magic please get in touch. We will send you the BOOKING FORM, T&Cs and RUNNING ORDER.
Hosts for the 3 day retreats are Belinda Harris-Reid and Brenda M. Watson + tea and cake, sea, luxury yarn, wonderful projects to make, laughter, wine, delicious food, knitting and more knitting + crochet and chat ... oh and paddling (if the sea is warm enough). Full board except for one night when you have the option of dinner (paid for by guest): either joining me (with 99% of guests)at The Ivy (in Exeter - short train ride away, take our knitting/crochet, chat and look out to sea and the estuary), go to a local bisrto or stay at TKH (maybe pop something in the microwave in our guest kitchen).
PLEASE CONTACT US FOR up-to-date AVAILABILITY - info@theknittinghotel.co.uk
ALL EVENTS: Thursday 4pm until Sunday 4pm with the option of staying Sunday night, leave after breakfast on Monday (for an extra charge).
LEARNAWAY .|.
January 16th – 19th/20th .|.
EVENT: Pins and Needles - party... Host: TBC
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Bring problem projects or would like some help with a technique you are struggling with and need some support + yarn tasting; small amounts of 3-5 yarn types; knit swatches, discuss the properties of yarn and fibre content, + what type of knitting is suitable or not suitable for each yarn type/content/weight.
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January 23rd to 26th/27th .|.
EVENT: TBC Host
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February 6th to 9th/10th .|.
EVENT: TBC Host
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February 27th – March 2nd/3rd .|.
EVENT: Gorgeous Beaded Clutch Bag/Project Bag Host for a one day workshop: Anniken Allis
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MATERIALS NEEDED
Dk yarn (I used merino/cotton), 120m per 50g x 2 balls
Size 6 seed beads 300 beads - can use one or more colours
3.25mm circular needles (60cm long)
0.75mm crochet hook
Tubular clutch frame, 10x20cm
75x50cm/30x20in felt fabric (or cotton fabric with interfacing)
Basic sewing kit (needle or a sewing machine & pins) - I hand sewed one lining & machine sewed another. Easy enough to hand sew but machine is quicker but not essential.
BEFORE THE WORKSHOP PLEASE KNIT THE BASE
Base
Using 3.25mm needles & dk yarn, cast on 45 sts.
Row 1 (WS): P to end.
Row 2 (RS): K to end.
Continue working in stocking stitch for a total of 10cm (4in), ending with a RS row. Should measure approx 18cm wide x 10cm long. DO NOT cast off.
GETAWAY .|.
March 6th – 9th/10th .|.
EVENT: Bring Your Own Projects Hosts for weekend: Belinda Harris-Reid and Brenda M. Watson
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No specific workshop, bring your own projects to work on + a new design in your goodie bag; knit, eat, chat, knit and crochet some more.
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March 27th – 30th/ 31st .|.
EVENT: Brioche Beaded bag (beginner and more advanced) Host for a two day workshop: Anniken Allis + Belinda Harris-Reid and Brenda Watson
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GETAWAY or LEARNAWAY .|.
April 24th – 27th/28th .|.
EVENT: Host for ? one or two day workshop:
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May 1st – 4th/5th .|.
EVENT: Funky Crochet foot stool cover Host for a two day workshop: Zoe Potrac
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May 15th – 18th/19th .|.
EVENT: Sequence Knitting Host for a two day workshop: Sarah Hazell
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SH will be hosting a workshop on Sequence Knitting - creating very beautiful textured fabrics that are based on a repeated sequence of stitches. Depending on how that sequence is setup, you can get very unique patterns and just by changing one stitch in the sequence you can get interesting variations on that pattern.
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June 5th – 8th/9th .|.
EVENT: Toft (crochet wonderland) Host for a two day workshop: Kerry Lord or team Toft
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June 19th – 22nd/23rd .|.
EVENT: Stranded Colour Work Fairisle Cushion Host for a one day workshop: Anniken Allis
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More info to follow
GETAWAY or LEARNAWAY .|.
July 3rd – 6th/7th .|.
EVENT: Host for ? one or two day workshop:
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July 17th – 20th/21st .|.
EVENT: Design Workshop Host for a two day workshop: Sasha Kagan
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July 24th – 27th/28th .|.
EVENT: Shaping Shawls Host for a two day workshop: Anniken Allis
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There are many ways of knitting shawls and several ways of achieving most shapes. Shapes can also be mixed.
A cornucopia of wonder; design shapes for you to experiment with… get your shawl juices flowing.
Just some of what Anniken will cover: Circular Cast-ons, Single joins, Russian Cast-off, Reading Charts, adding a stitch pattern, discovering new shapes, Triangular shawls (centre spine), bottom up and top down, Asymmetrical Triangle Shawls, Peaked Crescent shawls, sideways triangles, half hexagon shawls, Hybrid shawls, Circular shawls and Crescent shawls and last but not least Square shawls More info to follow
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LEARNAWAY .|.
August 7th – 10th/11th .|.
EVENT: TBC - hopefully Erika Knight Host for ? one or two day workshop:
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GETAWAY or LEARNAWAY .|.
September 4th – 7th/8th .|.
EVENT: TBC Host for ? one or two day workshop:
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October 2nd – 5th/6th .|.
EVENT: Sequence Knitting Host for a two day workshop: Sarah Hazell
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SH will be hosting a workshop on Sequence Knitting - creating very beautiful textured fabrics that are based on a repeated sequence of stitches. Depending on how that sequence is setup, you can get very unique patterns and just by changing one stitch in the sequence you can get interesting variations on that pattern.
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LEARNAWAY .|.
October 16th – 19th/20th .|.
EVENT: Introduction to Fairilse and Steeking + Norwegian Fairisle Selbu Mittens Hostfor a two day workshop: Anniken Allis
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GETAWAY or LEARNAWAY .|.
October 30th – November 2nd/3rd .|.
EVENT: TBC Host for ? one or two day workshop:
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November 20th – 23rd/24th .|.
EVENT: Professional Finishing Techniques Host for a one day workshop: Anniken Allis
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It is often the finishing details that make the difference to a garment and this workshop will show you techniques to make sure your garment has a professional finish. You will learn how easy it is to sew up all your unfinished projects using mattress stitch. Topics include: How to sew up various styles of garment, mattress stitch, shaping to make sewing up easier etc..
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December 4th – 7th/8th .|.
EVENT: Festive Frolics - Hottie Bottle Cover - colourwork + Christmas baubles Host for a one day workshop: Anniken Allis + Belinda Harris-Reid and Brenda Watson
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Christmas winter time projects; utterly delightful stuff to make + mulled wine, crackers and more.
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December 11th – 14th/15th .|.
EVENT: Festive Frolics - Hottie Bottle Cover - colourwork + Christmas baubles Hosts for a one day workshop: Anniken Allis + Belinda Harris-Reid and Brenda Watson
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Christmas winter time projects; utterly delightful stuff to make + mulled wine, crackers and more. Choose from 3 different stranded colour work designs and knit your own small water bottle cover.
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