Welcome to the Knitting & Crochet Guild website

Group of crocheters in a cafe

We are a UK-based charity dedicated to hand knitting, domestic machine knitting and crochet, run by volunteers and supported by subscriptions and donations.

Community is at the heart of our ethos and we aim to bring together enthusiastic yarn creatives from across the Globe. We are passionate about taking our crafts into the future while respecting the traditions and skills of the past. We look to encourage, inspire and be inspired by amazing makers at local level through our branches and the wider Guild community. We are here to facilitate learning new skills and about the history of knitting and crochet.

Please take a look at what makes us special and come and join us.

Headlines

The Convention

2024 Convention

Convention 2024 will be held from 6 to 8 September 2024, with the Annual General Meeting on 7 September.
Booking is now open for this member-only event. ...

Our publications

Slipknot

Front cover of Slipknot 182 - March 2024. Featuring a knitted cottage

SK182 – Slipknot – March 2024

Volunteer of the Year, Lincoln Memorial, A special poppy topper, Visiting the Collection, A doll and her wardrobe ...

Across the Needlebed

Across the Needlebed - Issue 15 - top of front page

AN015 – Across the Needlebed – January 2024

Introducing the Addi Express knitting machine, Stash busting, Seamless joining and shaping ...

Events

Two ladies showing crochet scarf with applique butterflies watched by fascinated crafters.
Photo: Knitting & Crochet Guild

Upcoming events

Guild news

K&CG heart and Collection shelving with mannequin dressed in colourful intarsia jumper

Visit the Collection – Open and Drop-in Days in 2024

To allow more of you to visit regularly, the Collection team are opening the doors to Britannia Mill on the second Saturday of the month in 2024. Do come along to meet the team and find out more about what they do. You can find the up-to-date list of dates ...

Find a Guild event

Our Branches meet regularly – look at the Branches list to find out when.

  • Yarn Sale – 6 April 2024

    The Guild’s Collections Team in conjunction with the Leeds branch are hosting a yarn sale on Saturday 6 April 2024! We have the opportunity to sell stash from two former

  • Convention 2024 – 6 to 8 September 2024

    Photograph of lounge area of High Leigh Conference Centre

    At the 2023 Convention we announced that our 2024 Convention and AGM will be held at High Leigh Conference Centre, Hoddeston, Hertfordshire. Booking is now open for members See the