Craft Focus - August/September 2023 (Issue 98)

22 The Knit Show Following a very successful launch in 2022, The Knit Show, organised by UK Hand Knitting, will take place on Sunday 10th and Monday 11th September at The Pavilions, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate HG2 8NZ. This year’s exhibitors include UK Hand Knitting members Cygnet Yarns, Groves, James C Brett, King Cole, Rico Design, Stylecraft and West Yorkshire Spinners, together with specially invited suppliers including Emma Ball, Viridian, CRS Fur Fabrics, SC & PS Saunders Ltd, Artyarn, Littondale Craft Fabrics and Shepley Yarns. UK Hand Knitting is delighted to reveal the speakers for the event who have all developed new workshops that follow on from their subjects last year: Andrew Davis, Social Media Expert - Boosting Social Media Presence Through AI, Analytics and Storytelling - Part two. This talk builds on last year’s skills but is also suitable for newbies. Kate Heppell, Head of Content, Practical Publishing - working with magazines to promote your business. Sharon King, Ewe and Yarn - Making an Impact as an LYS: Working Collaboratively and New Window Dressing Ideas. Carl Milner, King Cole – Photography clinic. To sign up for tickets to the show visit: https://tinyurl.com/yt2raser To secure a 10 per cent discount on orders placed with UK Hand Knitting members only at the show, become a premium listed shop by following this link: https://tinyurl.com/yc659dtf Top Drawer A/W returns From September 10th to 12th 2023, the iconic Olympia London will once again welcome visitors and exhibitors to an unmissable showcase of innovative and inspiring lifestyle brands. This September’s Top Drawer is set to impress with an extraordinary lineup of suppliers from both the UK and around the globe, with exhibitors hailing from as far afield as Australia, Chile and Japan! Buyers will have the opportunity to explore an extensive range of products and new season designs, with notable exhibitors including Abrams & Chronicle, Aery, Bookspeed, CHALK, Ginger Ray, Kikkerland, Lifeguard Press + Ban.do, LIGA, Lisa Angel, Morgan Wright, My Doris, Ohh Deer, Roka London, Suck UK and Wrap, among many others. In addition to showcasing wellestablished brands, over 30 per cent of the exhibitor list at Top Drawer will be showing for the very first time, including the likes of Aarke, Caroline Svedbom, Chipolo, Elizabeth Scarlett, JT England, Live VIDA, Made Happy Gifts, Mantidy, Tiptree and West Design Products, so retailers are sure to discover a host of suppliers they’ve not seen before. Registration to attend Top Drawer is now open. Visit the website: www.topdrawer.co.uk

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