Craft Focus - August/September 2022 (Issue 92)

KNITTING FEVER UK Hand Knitting launches The Knit Show – a new and inspiring trade show for yarn shops UK Hand Knitting has announced a new trade show, The Knit Show, which will be held at The Pavilions of Harrogate on the 3rd and 4th of September, 2022. The members at UK Hand Knitting feel it is time to change things with an event that will not be your normal show, but something significant to inspire, motivate and most of all enjoy. As well as UK Hand Knitting members, the show will also feature specially selected suppliers to bring a really exciting range of brands together for yarn shops to see. These will include gift companies, fabric suppliers, along with specialised yarn brands. In addition, there will be demonstrations and workshops aimed specifically at yarn shops to help them develop their businesses. Current exhibitors include: James C Brett, Cygnet Yarns, Groves, King Cole, Rico, Stylecraftand The Fibre Co. If you’re a supplier who is interested in exhibiting, please contact juliet@ ukhandknitting.com For further information, visit the website www.ukhandknitting.com Workshops and one to ones: • Andrew Davis, Social Media Expert – How to get the most out of your social media • Kate Heppell, Head of Content, Print and Digital at Practical Publishing – How to work with magazines • Sharon King, Ewe and Yarn – How to make the most of your shop window Shops with a premium listing on the UK Hand Knitting website, are being invited to a gala dinner with complimentary evening meal and entertainment, paid for by UK Hand Knitting. A great opportunity to meet up with other retailers and network. William Burgess, Chairman of UK Hand Knitting said: “We’ve all been affected by the last two years and life is now about creating a real event that mixes work with pleasure. It’s in all our interests that our amazing industry grows, we support you, our independent retail customer so we look forward to meeting you at the show.” 33 THE KNIT SHOW

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