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Edinburgh Yarn Festival

Saturday, 16th March, 2013
10.00 – 17.00

Out of the Blue (Drillhall)
36 Dalmeny Street
Edinburgh EH6 8RG
http://www.outoftheblue.org.uk/

 

Edinburgh Yarn Festival is a one-day event and the first of its kind in the City, hosted at Out of the Blue (Old Drill Hall) in Leith, Edinburgh.

On the day, a small selection of classes, taught by local teachers, will be offered alongside a marketplace with 30+ stalls. The marketplace will be specifically aimed at knitters, crocheters and spinners. The aim is to host a fun day out and a sociable gathering for yarn-enthusiasts of all flavours and levels of experience, who want to buy something lovely, perhaps learn a new skill or simply meet with like-minded people over a coffee for a chat. Come and join us!

Tickets are £2 at the door and under 16s go free. The venue is wheelchair friendly and easily accessible with public transport. The Drillhall has en excellent cafe providing breakfast, lunch and cake!

34 Responses to

  1. Sigi | 3 December, 2012 at 8:44 am | Reply

    i booked my flight and i’m definitely in :-) can’t wait to come and experience the day

  2. Lou Nichol | 6 December, 2012 at 8:51 pm | Reply

    I can’t wait for this :)

  3. Anne Armstrong | 2 January, 2013 at 11:33 pm | Reply

    Will try my best to visit this….

  4. Marie Macgill | 6 January, 2013 at 10:11 am | Reply

    Hi

    I am just learning to knit ,attempting my first cardigan after a few scarves and one hat so a real novice. A friend recommended your wonderful site and I have just seen the following event and wondered how much it was and how to sign up if that’s possible ?
    thanks

  5. Ursula | 16 January, 2013 at 4:53 pm | Reply

    Hi there.
    This is my 1st time on here, or going to a yarnfest for that matter.
    Is this a ticket only event? If yes how do I obtain tickets? If no, then what is the fee on the door?

    I’m travelling from Durham so info before I set off would be greatly appreciated.

    • mica | 16 January, 2013 at 6:23 pm | Reply

      Hi Ursula,
      there’s no need to order a ticket in advance. The entry price will be £2 at the door. We are looking forward to your visit :-)

  6. fiona | 29 January, 2013 at 11:22 pm | Reply

    Can you let me know what time the festival starts and finishes I can’t find the details on your web site sorry

  7. fiona | 29 January, 2013 at 11:56 pm | Reply

    Im thinking about knitting a Lopi jumper and did many years ago. Would anyone have the pattern LOPI 131 Alafoss of Iceland I know its old…perhaps one of your stall holders may be able to help. I will also be looking to the Lopi wool to. Can anyone help?

    • mica | 30 January, 2013 at 4:51 pm | Reply

      We have no suppliers (as yet :-) ) specializing in Lopi, sorry!

      • Pauline | 31 January, 2013 at 8:28 pm | Reply

        Hi Fiona, I wish I hadn’t thrown out all of my Lopi patterns! Like you I knitted a few Lopi jumpers for my family. The wool was so cosy too. Good luck finding it, I’ll keep my eye out for you. :)

    • Mette | 2 February, 2013 at 3:31 pm | Reply

      Hi Fiona,

      Have you tried http://www.istex.is/english/? Or search for lopi on Ravelry. There are several Lopi / Lopi-inspred patterns available perhaps something can substitute the 131? I didnt find the 131 on either page, but you might find something you like :)

    • Rachel | 12 March, 2013 at 8:48 am | Reply

      Try Carreg yarns website. They have some patterns going quite far back and post promptly. I don’t work for them I just made my first ever lopi jumper with wool from there. :-)

    • Catherine Sclater | 13 March, 2013 at 8:26 pm | Reply

      Fiona
      My mobile and online shop Travelling Yarns will be at the Festival and I stock Istex Alafoss wool in 10 colours, and have 5 pattern books in English, numbers 28 – 32. The patterns in these books are numbered 1 – 16 or so in each book. I wonder if your pattern is from book 13 and is the first pattern in that book.? Try http://www.istex.com, and send them an email – I find them very helpful.
      Do come and see me at the fair on Saturday – if you’ve had no joy, I may have a pattern you can use.
      Catherine

  8. Mhairi Sinclair | 1 February, 2013 at 8:02 pm | Reply

    I’m hoping to come along and attend a class or maybe two! Sorry I am too late to volunteer.

  9. PENNY | 3 February, 2013 at 9:10 am | Reply

    Brilliant news about the festival,fantastic venue and on my Birthday as well.I will definitely be attending and no doubt be making many purchases (must get saving the pennies!).

  10. Elizabeth McDonald | 3 February, 2013 at 7:07 pm | Reply

    I have a number of Lopi patterns from when I knitted both jumpers and jackets.
    Can copy for your enquirr if they contact me.

    • fiona | 14 February, 2013 at 12:56 am | Reply

      thanks Elizabeth how can I contact you ? can I do it through the site or send you a personal message. Do you have the pattern Im looking for its pattern 131 with two girls wearing black grey and white jumpers they both are wearing hats

  11. fiona | 14 February, 2013 at 12:52 am | Reply

    Thanks I did find the pattern but its in swedish…pity. So Im still looking so if you do find it Pauline let me know as long as its in English of course :-) I have tried Ravelry thats how I found the swedish version. Ill keep my eye open in charity shops for them and of course at the yarn festival

  12. Rubinskaja | 14 February, 2013 at 11:29 am | Reply

    I am totally thrilled to find out there will be a Yarn Festival during my stay in Scotland! :-)

    I am from Austria, actually heading to London for the Million Women Rise March on 9th March (http://www.millionwomenrise.com). However afterwards I will be travelling to Scotland by bus, because I have never been there. So now I actually plan everything around the Edinburg Yarn Festival and I am really looking forward to it.

    best wishes
    Rubinskaja

  13. Sharon | 20 February, 2013 at 1:14 pm | Reply

    Hi I have mobility problems, I can’t walk very far or stand for very long. However I’m addicted to crochet, used to knit but crochet more comfortable now. Will there be disabled parking and seating available within the hall of stalls? I’ve never been before but just love crochet and yarn and all things woolly! :0)

    • jose | 20 February, 2013 at 2:35 pm | Reply

      Hi Sharon, there is definitely seating available in the main hall, as the cafe is there :) As for parking, it’s a residential area with free parking but we can’t predict how much space will be available near the venue on the day. We’ll post something about parking options shortly but bear in mind we can’t reserve anything, it’s for information only. Hope to see you!

  14. Wendy | 7 March, 2013 at 6:20 pm | Reply

    Fiona, I don’t have the pattern you are requesting but I do have a Lopi pattern book which I would be glad to mail to you. Not sure how to get in touch with you other than on here. I’m arriving in Scotland on the 14th March. I’ve just heard about the Edinburgh Yarn Festival and would love to be there, but I’ll be at a wedding in Crieff instead.

  15. Laura | 14 March, 2013 at 10:50 am | Reply

    this looks brilliant – I just wandered past one of your posters, so wanted to let you know that your publicity definitely worked on at least one person!

  16. Angela Wood | 15 March, 2013 at 5:37 pm | Reply

    Hi Jo, just wanted to wish the 3 of you the best of luck for tomorrow. I’m confident you’ll have a brilliant day, all the hard work will be worth it. all the best Love Mum xx

  17. Donna | 15 March, 2013 at 6:31 pm | Reply

    Just heard about this on Simon Mayo on Radio 2 – Unfortunately can’t make this time but will look forward to the next…

  18. Donna Howstan | 17 March, 2013 at 6:40 pm | Reply

    Just want to day congratulations on organising a wonderful event yesterday. It was well worth a visit and I have lots of goodies to knit. The selection and variety of stalls was great. Hope you get to hold the event next year too. Well done.

  19. Dorcas Bainbridge | 18 March, 2013 at 7:31 am | Reply

    Thank you for a great time on Saturday. Looking forward to the next one!
    Please, make it soon!

  20. Ellen Colingsworth | 15 April, 2013 at 9:32 pm | Reply

    I’ve just learned of this event. Great idea and I’ll be there next year!

  21. Nicola Ingham | 30 April, 2013 at 7:10 am | Reply

    Hi, my mum recently heard about your festival at another wool event and would like to know more about it. We’ve had a stall at Woolfest, Cumbria, the last couple of years, and so is really interested in yours. She’s not on the internet, so what’s the best way to make contact with you?

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