KNIT + STITCH

KNIT + STITCH takes over the Harrogate Convention Centre from Thursday 19 November to Sunday 22 November, running 9:00 am on the first day through to 5:00 pm on the last. It's the new name for The Knitting & Stitching Show, which the organisers describe as the definitive event for anyone with a love of textile-based craft.

The main draw is the shopping. More than 150 craft suppliers gather under one roof, so you can refresh your stash with everything from yarn, fabrics and beads to sewing machines, patterns and haberdashery, with household names alongside specialist suppliers. It's the kind of place where you can pick up a few things for a current project and a fair bit more for the next one, all in one go.

Beyond the shopping, there's a programme of workshops and demonstrations in hand knitting, machine knitting and crochet, where you can pick up new skills. There are curated textile art galleries to look at too, and the whole thing works as a meeting ground for crafters to catch up and swap ideas. The show is run by The Knitting & Crochet Guild, who offer discounts to their members.

On the practical side, the Harrogate Convention Centre on King's Road accepts card and contactless payments only, so leave the cash at home. There's an adult day ticket, with concessions, child and multi-day tickets available as well, so you can pick the one that fits how you want to spend your time there.