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Frederica Patmore

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Frederica is a knitting and crochet designer who has been working in the industry for nearly 20 years.

A self-professed sock-knitting addict, it was working as one of Rowan Yarns’ regional workshop tutors that she created the designs for Dorling Kindersley’s series of books. Having grown up with the ability to knit backwards, she loves opening minds to new techniques. After spending three years as a designer and technical editor on the Woman’s Weekly Magazine team before co-founding Love To Knit and Crochet magazine, Frederica created an online knitting shop which later became The Knitting Network.

She regularly creates new patterns and writes and films tutorials for various magazines and books including Prima magazine. Her specialism is in 3-dimensional knit and crochet design with her favourites being socks and toys.

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Stitchtopia Festival
Patchwork & Quilting
Festival
Stitchtopia Festival

By far the most popular event in our programme, Stitchtopia Festival is back! This is the ultimate weekend residential event for all crafters.

  • 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
  • Up to 4 half-day workshops with our experts, kit cost extra
  • Unlimited tea and coffee during workshop breaks
  • Evening talks and entertainment

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  • 2026 6th March
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3 days from £499pp £998 for 2 people

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Krakow Christmas Markets Knitting or Crochet Retreat
Krakow Christmas Markets Knitting or Crochet Retreat

Discover the wonders of Krakow at Christmas on this amazing 5-day holiday, enjoying a guided tour of the Old Town and three expert-led workshops.

  • 4 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
  • 2 evening meals
  • 3 half-day workshops with your expert, kit included
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager

Availability:

  • 2025 27th November
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5 days from £1,175pp £2,350 for 2 people

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Sock Knitting Weekend
Sock Knitting Weekend

Take the first steps to cosy feet on this weekend retreat dedicated to sock knitting alongside expert Frederica Patmore.

  • 2 days tuition, kit included
  • 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
  • Tea/coffee during workshops

Availability:

  • 2025 26th September
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3 days from £585pp £1,170 for 2 people

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Each holiday is accompanied by a passionate, enthusiastic expert who specialises in their craft, allowing you to learn different techniques and improve your skills from the best!

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Carolyn Forster

Carolyn Forster

Carolyn Forster is a quilt designer, teacher and author from Tunbridge Wells in Kent. Since self-publishing her first book ‘Quilting on the Go’ in 2007, Carolyn has written ten more patchwork and quilting books with Search Press in the UK and Landauer Publishing in the USA.
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Emma Leith

Emma Leith

Internationally renowned for her yarn-bombing exploits, Emma has worked on numerous large scale commissioned yarn installations and gives regular talks and presentations on this popular movement. She works closely with Rico Design Yarns, Deramores and Simply Crochet.
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Frederica Patmore

Frederica Patmore

Frederica is a knitting and crochet designer who has been working in the industry for nearly 20 years. She spent three years working as a designer and technical editor on the Woman’s Weekly Magazine team before co-founding Love To Knit and Crochet magazine.
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Anna Nikipirowicz

Anna Nikipirowicz

Anna is a crochet and knit designer, tutor and author of several crochet books. Her designs are regularly featured in craft magazines, and she also is a regular on Yarn Lane TV where she shares her designs and techniques. She also works closely with West Yorkshire Spinners and LoveCrafts. t
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Pat Archibald

Pat Archibald

Pat is a UK textile artist and tutor. Throughout her career, she has exhibited her work worldwide, won some wonderful awards, and even established Scotland’s first dedicated patchwork and quilting shop. Pat feels that each collection of quilts has its own unique identity.
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Janet Goddard

Janet Goddard

Janet is a quilt designer, teacher and author. She regularly teaches workshops throughout the UK covering a variety of skills and techniques and enjoys sharing her knowledge with others. Patchwork and quilting is her first love and not a day goes by when she isn’t stitching!
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Mandy Cameron

Mandy Cameron

Crochet and knitting designer, guest presenter, tutor and demonstrator Mandy Cameron turned her hobby into her career and has never looked back. For over a decade, Mandy has been a firm favourite on Create & Craft TV and Yarn Lane TV, demonstrating her skills in crochet and knitting.
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Kim Suleman

Kim Suleman

Kim is the powerhouse behind sewing brand Six Penny Memories, where she has not only retailed a carefully curated collection of craft & sewing supplies but promoted education within the sector.
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