Knitting & Crochet Guild

Find out how some of our unique hand and machine knitted and crocheted items have been designed and constructed. Explore styles of sleeves, necklines and shapes as we trace fashion trends and architectural features of garments the over the past hundred years, along with their corresponding patterns. Try to avoid sewing pieces together? See some of our garments constructed in one piece garments, 'join as you go' etc
View our collection of artefacts - needles, yarn holders and winders to name but a few. Find out how manufacturers of tools and gadgets adapted their designs to changes in fashion and the introduction of new yarns. See our collection of yarn samples and shade cards.
Bring along items that you have made.

Timings & Tours

Tuesday 16 September:

Hourly tours of 45 mins at 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00

Location & directions

Part First Floor Britannia Mills, Britannia Road, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD7 5HE

Directions:

The Collection is situated opposite Aldi in the centre of Slaithwaite in an former textile mill. The entrance is at the side of the building. Access is up a flight of stairs and is on the first floor.

Contact on day:

Maureen Wheeler

Telephone number:

+447745093112

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

The collection is situated up a flight of stairs. Please be aware that the floors are uneven. Arrangements can be made for parking near to the building if required.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

10

Est. tour duration:

0 hour(s) 45 minute(s)

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