BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Kath Andrews Designs - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Kath Andrews Designs REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260712T160000 DTSTAMP:20251204T121800Z CREATED:20251204T121746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T121800Z UID:16694-1783764000-1783872000@kathandrewsdesigns.com SUMMARY:Midlands Wool Festival\, 11th-12th July 2026 DESCRIPTION:A very warm welcome to MIDLANDS WOOL FESTIVAL – an exciting festival of knitting\, crochet and woolly fibre crafts. \nPlease join us at Wolverhampton Racecourse (WV6 0PE)\, from 10am to 4pm on 11th and 12th July 2026. \nAn amazing range of top class exhibitors from all over the country\nA great range of workshops providing you with new skills\, fun and inspiration\nA fabulous venue which is fully accessible\nCafes selling a range of hot and cold food and drinks\nLots of room to sit\nFree demonstrations from a local guild\nA charity second-hand magazine stall\nLoads of free parking and marshals to show you where to go \nSo please come to visit. There’s so much to see\, do and buy. \nTickets will be on sale from January 1st 2026! \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/events/midlands-wool-festival-11th-12th-july-2026/ LOCATION:Wolverhampton Racecourse\, Wolverhampton\, WV6 0PE CATEGORIES:Yarn Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/IMG_0692.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260808T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260809T160000 DTSTAMP:20251204T121305Z CREATED:20250121T105656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T121305Z UID:12730-1786183200-1786291200@kathandrewsdesigns.com SUMMARY:North East Wool Show\, 8th-9th Aug 2026 DESCRIPTION:A very warm welcome to NORTH EAST WOOL SHOW – an exciting festival of knitting\, crochet and woolly fibre crafts. \nPlease join us at Newcastle Racecourse (NE3 5HP)\, from 10am to 4pm on 8th and 9th August 2026. \nThere’ll be 90 amazing stalls\, plus a great range of workshops (I’ll be teaching one!)\, all in a fabulous venue. There’ll also be:\n– Two cafes selling a range of hot and cold food and drinks\n– Lots of room to sit and chat (inside and out)\n– Free demonstrations from local guilds\n– A charity magazine stall\n– Loads of free parking and marshals to show you where to go\n… And a fabulous pub just 2 minutes walk from our event! \nSo please come to visit. There’s so much to see\, do and buy. \nTickets will be on sale from mid-April 2026 \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/events/north-east-wool-show-8th-9th-aug-2026/ LOCATION:Newcastle Racecourse\, Newcastle\, NE3 5HP CATEGORIES:Yarn Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/IMG_0692.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260809T134500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260809T154500 DTSTAMP:20260531T170703Z CREATED:20251204T120530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T170703Z UID:16684-1786283100-1786290300@kathandrewsdesigns.com SUMMARY:Intro to Two-Colour Brioche Knitting at North East Wool Show\, 9th Aug 2026 - SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:Learn this amazing technique to create a wonderfully squishy fabric. We’ll cover the basic two colour brioche stitch\, the terminology\, a brioche  increase and two different decreases. \nBook directly with me via contact@kathandrewsdesigns.com. \nVenue: Newcastle Racecourse \nDates: Sunday 9th August\, 1.45pm-3.45pm \nCost: £30\, including handouts and yarn. \nBring with you: 5mm circular knitting needles (60-80cm long). Needles must be circular for brioche knitting\, though we will be knitting flat\, not in the round. \nSkills required: Cast-on\, cast-off\, knit & purl. \nYou will also need a ticket for wool festival for the day you are attending the workshop (buy a ticket here) \nWorkshop spaces currently available: 0 \n\nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/events/intro-to-two-colour-brioche-knitting-at-north-east-wool-show-9th-aug-2026/ LOCATION:Newcastle Racecourse\, Newcastle\, NE3 5HP CATEGORIES:Knitting Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Intro-to-Two-Colour-Brioche.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260815T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260815T160000 DTSTAMP:20260402T094558Z CREATED:20260402T094558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T094558Z UID:17227-1786788000-1786809600@kathandrewsdesigns.com SUMMARY:Pop Up Wool Show\, 15th August 2026 DESCRIPTION:I am delighted to be returning once more to the Pop Up Wool Show. This show holds a special place in my heart as it was the first ‘proper’ wool show I attended as an exhibitor! \nPop Up Wool Show is a small local wool show taking place at the amazing Hulme Hall at Port Sunlight. Now in its 15th year\, there will be a varied selection of vendors selling everything from hand dyed yarns and fibres to felting kits and needles. And I will be selling knitting patterns and knitting kits! \nTickets are only £4 either online or on the door. \nDate: 15th August 2026 \nTime: 10am-4pm \nVenue: Hulme Hall\, 23 Bolton Road\, Bebington\, Wirral\, CH62 5DH \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/events/pop-up-wool-show-15th-august-2026/ LOCATION:Hulme Hall\, 23 Bolton Road\, Port Sunlight\, Wirral\, CH62 5DH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Yarn Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2630F38F-D464-4E9F-A265-C1D9DAA84455.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T123000 DTSTAMP:20260707T121203Z CREATED:20260707T114151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T121203Z UID:18045-1788604200-1788611400@kathandrewsdesigns.com SUMMARY:Intro to Two-Colour Brioche Knitting at Ewe Felty Thing\, 5th September 2026 DESCRIPTION:Date: 5th September 2026 \nTime: 10.30 am – 12.30 pm \nVenue: Ewe Felty Thing\, 24 Castle Street\, Conwy\, LL32 8AY \nCost: £45 (includes workshop handout\, tea/coffee and cake) \n\nAges 16+ unless attending with a parent or guardian \nBook your ticket here! \n\n\n\nExplore the beautifully squishy world of two‑colour brioche knitting with knitwear designer Kath Andrews. This workshop will guide you through the fundamentals of brioche\, from mastering the basic two‑colour stitch to understanding the unique terminology used in this deeply textured technique. \n\n\nYou’ll also learn how to work a brioche increase and two simple decreases\, allowing you to create striking geometric shapes in your practice swatch. \nWhat you’ll learn\n\nFoundations of the two‑colour brioche stitch\nKey brioche terminology\nHow to work a brioche increase\nTwo essential brioche decreases for shaping\n\nSkills required\nParticipants should be confident with: \n\nCasting on\nKnitting and purling\nFollowing a written pattern\n\nWhat to bring\n\n5mm circular needles (60–80cm)\n\nCircular needles are essential for two‑colour brioche\, even when working flat\n\n\nDK yarn in two contrasting colours:\n\nOne light\nOne dark\n\n\n\nHandouts are provided\, and suitable yarn and needles are available to purchase in the shop. \n\nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/events/intro-to-two-colour-brioche-knitting-at-ewe-felty-thing-5th-september-2026/ LOCATION:Ewe Felty Thing\, 24 Castle Street\, Conwy\, LL32 8AY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Knitting Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Intro-to-Two-Colour-Brioche-smaller-file-size.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T153000 DTSTAMP:20260707T115457Z CREATED:20260707T115323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T115457Z UID:18058-1788615000-1788622200@kathandrewsdesigns.com SUMMARY:Intarsia at Ewe Felty Thing\, 5th September 2026 DESCRIPTION:Date: 5th September 2026 \nTime: 1.30 pm – 3.30 pm \nVenue: Ewe Felty Thing\, 24 Castle Street\, Conwy\, LL32 8AY \nCost: £45 (includes workshop handout\, tea/coffee and cake) \nSpaces currently available: 6 \n\nAges 16+ unless attending with a parent or guardian \nBook your ticket here! \n\nAge: Under 16’s are welcome if attending with an accompanying adult.\n\n\nJoin us for a welcoming and informative workshop led by Kath Andrews\, an experienced knitwear designer known for her beautiful\, thoughtful patterns and approachable teaching style. \nIn this session\, you’ll learn the art of intarsia knitting — a versatile technique used to create bold blocks of colour and picture designs in your work. \nPerfect for knitters who are confident with the basics and ready to explore colourwork\, this workshop will guide you step by step in a relaxed and supportive environment. \n\nWhat you’ll learn\n\nHow to use the intarsia technique to knit separate blocks of colour\nHow to read and follow an intarsia chart\nHow to introduce new colours neatly as you work\nTechniques for avoiding holes where colours meet\nTips for keeping your yarn organised and tangle-free\nHow to weave in ends for a tidy\, professional finish\n\n\nWhat to bring\nPlease bring: \n\nKnitting needles suitable for your yarn (typically 4–5mm for DK)\nDK yarn in at least two contrasting colours\n\nDon’t have suitable yarn? You can pick some up in the shop before the workshop\, including a lovely selection of DK yarns ideal for colourwork. \n\nWhether you’re keen to knit bold geometric designs\, experiment with picture knitting\, or simply expand your skills\, this session with Kath will give you the confidence to start your intarsia journey \n\n\nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/events/intarsia-at-ewe-felty-thing-5th-september-2026/ LOCATION:Ewe Felty Thing\, 24 Castle Street\, Conwy\, LL32 8AY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Knitting Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_5651.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T160000 DTSTAMP:20260527T113131Z CREATED:20260527T113131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T113131Z UID:17797-1789898400-1789920000@kathandrewsdesigns.com SUMMARY:Yarn Gathering\, 20th September 2026 DESCRIPTION:Yarn Gathering is back once again for its fifth year!\n\n\n\n \n\nOur vendors are a mix of dyers\, spinners\, weavers\, fibre artists\, owners of small yarn shops and designers\, all based within an hour or so of Mold.\n\n\n\nVenue: Daniel Owen Centre\, Mold\, CH7 1AP\n\nDate: Sunday 20th September 2026\n\nTime: 10am-4pm\n\nCost: It’s still free to enter!\n\nThis event is licensed by Flintshire County Council.\n\n \n\n Share this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/events/yarn-gathering-20th-september-2026/ LOCATION:The Daniel Owen Centre\, Daniel Owen Square\, Mold\, Flintshire\, CH7 1AP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Yarn Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/00311_YG26_Insta_MainPost_LogoDate-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kath Andrews Designs":MAILTO:contact@kathandrewsdesigns.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260926T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260927T163000 DTSTAMP:20260707T111559Z CREATED:20260707T111559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T111559Z UID:18016-1790416800-1790526600@kathandrewsdesigns.com SUMMARY:Yarndale\, 26th-27th September 2026 DESCRIPTION:I am delighted to be exhibiting at Yarndale once again – and this year we will have a double stand so it will be much easier to browse! \nHeld at Skipton Auction Mart during the last weekend of September\, Yarndale is one of the biggest shows in the UK. \nDay tickets are £19.50 (including £2.50 booking fee)\, weekend tickets are £34.50 (including £2.50 booking fee). Under 16s and carers are free with an accompanying ticket-holding adult. \nDay tickets have timed entry (between 10am and noon). 10am and 10.30 entry for Saturday are already sold out\, so don’t wait too long if you want to spend as much time as possible there! \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/events/yarndale-26th-27th-september-2026/ LOCATION:Skipton Auction Mart\, Gargrave Road\, Skipton\, North Yorkshire\, BD23 1UD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Yarn Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0995.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260926T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260926T173000 DTSTAMP:20260707T112944Z CREATED:20260707T112944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T112944Z UID:18031-1790436600-1790443800@kathandrewsdesigns.com SUMMARY:Stacked Stitches at Yarndale\, 26th September 2026 DESCRIPTION:You will learn about Stacked Stitches\, which is a great technique invented by Xandy Peters. Knitting with stacked stitches (stacking increases or decreases on top of each other within the same row) creates amazing shapes and patterns to your knitting whilst still only using one colour at a time. Fabulous textures can also be achieved. \nBook a place on the Yarndale website. You will also need a ticket for entry to the show on Sunday. \nVenue: Yarndale\, Skipton Auction Mart \nDates: 26th September\, 3.30pm-5.30pm \nCost: £42\, including handouts and yarn. \nSkills needed: Cast-on\, cast-off\, knit & purl. \nBring with you:  4mm or 4.5mm needles (any type). \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/events/stacked-stitches-at-yarndale-26th-september-2026/ LOCATION:Skipton Auction Mart\, Gargrave Road\, Skipton\, North Yorkshire\, BD23 1UD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Knitting Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Stacked-Stitches-Swatch.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260927T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260927T123000 DTSTAMP:20260707T114328Z CREATED:20260707T112238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T114328Z UID:18021-1790505000-1790512200@kathandrewsdesigns.com SUMMARY:Intro to Two-Colour Brioche Knitting at Yarndale\, Sunday 27th September 2026 DESCRIPTION:Learn this amazing technique to create a wonderfully squishy fabric. We’ll cover the basic two colour brioche stitch\, the terminology\, a brioche  increase and two different decreases. \nLearn this amazing technique to create a wonderfully squishy fabric. We’ll cover the basic two colour brioche stitch\, the terminology\, a brioche  increase and two different decreases. \nBook a place on the Yarndale website. You will also need a ticket for entry to the show on Sunday. \nVenue: Yarndale\, Skipton Auction Mart \nDates: 27th September\, 10.30am-12.30pm \nCost: £42\, including handouts and yarn. \nBring with you: 5mm circular knitting needles (60-80cm long). Needles must be circular for brioche knitting\, though we will be knitting flat\, not in the round. \nSkills required: Cast-on\, cast-off\, knit & purl. \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/events/introduction-to-two-colour-brioche-knitting-at-yarndale-sunday-27th-september/ LOCATION:Skipton Auction Mart\, Gargrave Road\, Skipton\, North Yorkshire\, BD23 1UD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Knitting Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Intro-to-Two-Colour-Brioche-smaller-file-size.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261017T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261018T160000 DTSTAMP:20260325T134710Z CREATED:20260325T134710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T134710Z UID:17155-1792231200-1792339200@kathandrewsdesigns.com SUMMARY:Stafford Wool Gathering 17th-18th October 2026 DESCRIPTION:A weekend of woolly goodness in the heart of England.\nJoin us in Stafford for a wool festival celebrating the best of fibre and yarn. \nThere will be over 100 exhibitors showcasing their skills and offering everything you need. Or take part in workshops to learn and improve on your own skills. \nWhether you enjoy spinning\, felting\, weaving\, knitting\, or crochet\, it’s an event you won’t want to miss. We are excited to exhibit at this event for the first time in 2026. \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/events/stafford-wool-gathering-17th-18th-october-2026/ LOCATION:Staffordshire County Showground\, Weston Road\, Staffordshire\, ST18 0BD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Yarn Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_9946-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261017T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261017T150000 DTSTAMP:20260707T114355Z CREATED:20260428T114607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T114355Z UID:17434-1792242000-1792249200@kathandrewsdesigns.com SUMMARY:Intro to Two-Colour Brioche Knitting at Stafford Wool Gathering\, 17th October 2026 DESCRIPTION:Learn this amazing knitting technique to create a wonderfully squishy fabric. We’ll cover the basics of the two-colour brioche stitch and the terminology. We’ll also explore a brioche increase and two simple decreases to create geometric shapes in your brioche swatch. \nDon’t forget to book your ticket for the show as well! \nTutor: Kath Andrews \nDate: Saturday 17th October \nTime: 1.00pm – 3.00pm \nLength of Workshop: 2 hours \nCost: £30 \nLevel of Experience: Intermediate \nSuitable for Age: 16 plus \nIncluded: Yarn and handouts. \nNeed to bring: 5mm circular needles\, pen or pencil. \nPlaces currently available: 5 \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/events/introduction-to-two-colour-brioche-knitting-at-stafford-wool-gathering-17th-october-2026/ LOCATION:Staffordshire County Showground\, Weston Road\, Staffordshire\, ST18 0BD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Knitting Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Intro-to-Two-Colour-Brioche-smaller-file-size.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261107T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261107T153000 DTSTAMP:20260707T114812Z CREATED:20260707T114812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T114812Z UID:18053-1794058200-1794065400@kathandrewsdesigns.com SUMMARY:Next Steps in Two-Colour Brioche Knitting at Ewe Felty Thing\, 7th November 2026 DESCRIPTION:Date: 7th November 2026 \nTime: 1.30 pm – 3.30 pm \nVenue: Ewe Felty Thing\, 24 Castle Street\, Conwy\, LL32 8AY \nCost: £45 (includes workshop handout\, tea/coffee and cake) \n\nAges 16+ unless attending with a parent or guardian \nBook your ticket here! \n\nAge: Under 16’s are welcome if attending with an accompanying adult.\n\n\n\n\nTake your brioche knitting to the next level with this follow‑on workshop designed for those who already understand the basics of two‑colour brioche. Led by knitwear designer Kath Andrews\, you’ll build confidence working with increases and decreases to create beautiful geometric and curved shapes in your brioche fabric. \nYou’ll learn two key increases and three essential decreases\, many of which appear in a wide range of brioche patterns — making this an excellent stepping stone to more advanced projects. By the end of the workshop\, you’ll have created a richly textured geometric swatch using all the techniques covered. \nWhat you’ll learn\n\nTwo brioche increases\nThree commonly used brioche decreases\nHow shaping creates geometric and curved motifs\nHow to recognise and follow brioche shaping in patterns\n\n\n\n\n\nSkills required\nIdeal for knitters who can: \n\nCast on and cast off\nKnit and purl confidently\nWork basic two‑colour brioche stitch\n(Perfect follow‑up to our introductory brioche workshop.)\n\nWhat to bring\n\n5mm circular needles (60–80cm)\n\nCircular needles are essential for two‑colour brioche\, even when working flat\n\n\nDK yarn in two contrasting colours:\n\nOne light\nOne dark\n\n\nA lockable stitch marker\n\nHandouts are provided\, and suitable yarn and needles are available to purchase in the shop. \n\n\n\nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/events/next-steps-in-two-colour-brioche-knitting-at-ewe-felty-thing-7th-november-2026/ LOCATION:Ewe Felty Thing\, 24 Castle Street\, Conwy\, LL32 8AY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Knitting Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_7634.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261114T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261115T160000 DTSTAMP:20260427T132035Z CREATED:20260427T132035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T132035Z UID:17419-1794650400-1794758400@kathandrewsdesigns.com SUMMARY:Christmas Wool Show\, 14th-15th November 2026 DESCRIPTION:I’m delighted to be exhibiting this year at the CHRISTMAS WOOL SHOW\, an exciting festival of knitting\, crochet and woolly fibre crafts. \nPlease join us at the National Conference Centre near Birmingham (B92 0EJ)\, from 10am to 4pm on 14th & 15th November 2026. The venue is at junction 6 of the M42\, which is a couple of miles from the NEC and Birmingham International train station. \nAn amazing range of top class exhibitors from all over the country\nA great range of workshops\nA fabulous venue with loads of FREE parking\nA café selling a range of hot and cold food and drinks\nFree demonstrations from local guilds\nA charity magazine stall\nA yarn winding service\nLots of room to sit and chat \nSo please come to visit. There’s so much to see\, do and buy. \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/events/christmas-wool-show-14th-15th-november-2026/ LOCATION:National Conference Centre\, Solihull\, B92 0EJ CATEGORIES:Yarn Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/IMG_0692.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261205T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261205T123000 DTSTAMP:20260707T114437Z CREATED:20260707T113943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T114437Z UID:18042-1796466600-1796473800@kathandrewsdesigns.com SUMMARY:Intro to Two-Colour Brioche Knitting at Ewe Felty Thing\, 5th December 2026 DESCRIPTION:Date: 5th December 2026 \nTime: 10.30 am – 12.30 pm \nVenue: Ewe Felty Thing\, 24 Castle Street\, Conwy\, LL32 8AY \nCost: £45 (includes workshop handout\, tea/coffee and cake) \n\nAges 16+ unless attending with a parent or guardian \nBook your ticket here! \n\nAge: Under 16’s are welcome if attending with an accompanying adult.\n\n\nExplore the beautifully squishy world of two‑colour brioche knitting with knitwear designer Kath Andrews. This workshop will guide you through the fundamentals of brioche\, from mastering the basic two‑colour stitch to understanding the unique terminology used in this deeply textured technique. \n\n\nYou’ll also learn how to work a brioche increase and two simple decreases\, allowing you to create striking geometric shapes in your practice swatch. \nWhat you’ll learn\n\nFoundations of the two‑colour brioche stitch\nKey brioche terminology\nHow to work a brioche increase\nTwo essential brioche decreases for shaping\n\nSkills required\nParticipants should be confident with: \n\nCasting on\nKnitting and purling\nFollowing a written pattern\n\nWhat to bring\n\n5mm circular needles (60–80cm)\n\nCircular needles are essential for two‑colour brioche\, even when working flat\n\n\nDK yarn in two contrasting colours:\n\nOne light\nOne dark\n\n\n\nHandouts are provided\, and suitable yarn and needles are available to purchase in the shop. \n\nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/events/intro-to-two-colour-brioche-knitting-at-ewe-felty-thing-5th-december-2026/ LOCATION:Ewe Felty Thing\, 24 Castle Street\, Conwy\, LL32 8AY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Knitting Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Intro-to-Two-Colour-Brioche-smaller-file-size.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261205T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261205T153000 DTSTAMP:20260707T113325Z CREATED:20260325T140301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T113325Z UID:17160-1796477400-1796484600@kathandrewsdesigns.com SUMMARY:Stranded Knitting Workshop at Ewe Felty Thing\, 5th December 2026 DESCRIPTION:Stranded Colourwork Knitting Workshop | Learn with Kath Andrews\nDate: 5th December 2026 \nTime: 1.30 pm – 3.30 pm \nVenue: Ewe Felty Thing\, 24 Castle Street\, Conwy\, LL32 8AY \nCost: £45 (includes workshop handout\, tea/coffee and cake) \n\nAges 16+ unless attending with a parent or guardian \nBook your ticket here! \nJoin us for a welcoming and informative workshop led by Kath Andrews\, an experienced knitwear designer known for her beautiful\, thoughtful patterns and approachable teaching style. This session is perfect for beginners to stranded colourwork or anyone wanting to build confidence with the technique. \nWhat you’ll learn\n\nHow to manage two yarns at once while knitting and purling\nTechniques for maintaining an even tension to create smooth\, consistent colourwork\nHow to read and follow a colour‑work chart\nTips for selecting colours with clear tonal contrast for striking results\n\nWhat to bring\nPlease bring: \n\n4mm knitting needles\nDK yarn in three colours\, each with different tonal values\n\nDon’t have suitable yarn? You can pick some up in the shop before the workshop\, including: \n\nLuca‑S Merino DK\nWest Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab DK\n\nWhether you’re dreaming of Fair Isle\, exploring new techniques\, or simply curious\, this session with Kath will give you the skills and confidence to begin your colourwork journey. \nWorkshop spaces currently available: 5 \n\nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/events/stranded-knitting-workshop-at-ewe-felty-thing-4th-april-2026/ LOCATION:Ewe Felty Thing\, 24 Castle Street\, Conwy\, LL32 8AY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Knitting Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2B238D6E-13A5-4C68-82C4-17BB2B8D16E4.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261212T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261212T160000 DTSTAMP:20260707T125422Z CREATED:20260707T125422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T125422Z UID:18063-1797073200-1797091200@kathandrewsdesigns.com SUMMARY:Yuletide Yarnies\, 12th December 2026 DESCRIPTION:A cosy Christmas yarn show at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings! Discover hand-dyed yarns\, unique gifts\, crafting supplies and more! \n\nJoin us for a magical day of all things woolly and wonderful! \nExpect a warm welcome\, mince pies\, live music and a fantastic line-up of independent yarn dyers\, spinners\, fibre artists and makers – just in time for festive gifting and winter projects. \n🧵 Expect to find: \nHand-dyed yarns in stunning seasonal shades\, Knitting & crochet supplies\, Embroidery\, felting\, spinning & weaving goodies\, Beautiful buttons\, patterns and haberdashery\, Handmade gifts and artisan wares\, Cosy bakes and festive treats \nPlus: \nHot drinks and sweet nibbles\, Christmas shopping with a yarnie twist\, Crafty chats and community spirit\, Festive music in a beautiful heritage setting \nDate: Saturday 12th December 2026 \nTime: 11am – 4pm \nVenue: Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings\, Spring Gardens\, Shrewsbury\, SY1 2SZ \nFree on-site parking \nFully accessible and free entry for carers \nFree entry for children 16 and under \nGeneral Admission – All Day Access – Join us for a full day with the Yarnies. \n11am – 4pm \nAdvance ticket: £5\, On the door: £7 \nLate Afternoon Entry – Join us for the final part of the day. \n2.30pm – 4pm \nAdvance ticket: £3\, On the door: £5 \nWhether you’re a seasoned stitcher\, knitter\, crocheter\, spinner\, just love beautifully crafted pieces or new to the world of wool\, Yuletide Yarnies promises inspiration\, community and a dash of festive magic. Its the the cosy craft event you won’t want to miss! \n\n\nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\n Mastodon\n \n Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\n Bluesky\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/events/yuletide-yarnies-12th-december-2026/ LOCATION:Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings\, Spring Gardens\, Shrewsbury\, SY1 2SZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Yarn Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kathandrewsdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_2257.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR