Cambridge Yarn Retreat
The retreat is an all encompassing 3 night experience
in the 4 star Quy Mill hotel and Spa on the outskirts of Cambridge, UK.
We'll combine knitting and crochet workshops with time to spend working on your own projects.
Take time out of normal life and let us look after you with delicious food,
like-minded makers, and access to the spa, pool and gym.
The hotel is easily accessible by car via A14. There is free parking onsite.
It is 15 minute taxi ride from Cambridge North Train Station
and 25 minute taxi ride from Cambridge Train Station.
Here's the full itinerary of what you can expect from your time away with us.
(All details are subject to change)
Thursday 24th September
12pm - 1pm
1pm - 2.30pm
2.30pm - 5pm
5pm - 7pm
7pm onwards
Arrive at the venue and we'll be there to meet you. Grab your goody bag and get settled.
Welcome talk. We'll give a brief welcome talk followed by afternoon tea and a chance to get to know each other.
Notions Speed Dating. This is your chance to try different types of knitting needles and/or crochet hooks. You'll have 10 minutes with each set before moving on to another. Find out which you like, which you don't and try sets of all price ranges that you may not have come across before.
Free time. You'll get check in and you can spend the time however you'd like. Head to your room, the spa or the bar.
3 Course Dinner. Join us for a lovely dinner in the hotel for another chance to get to know each other.
Friday 25th September
7.30am - 9am
9am - 12pm
12pm - 1.30pm
1.30pm - 5pm
5pm - 7pm
7pm onwards
Breakfast. Enjoy breakfast in the hotel to fill you up for the day and get you ready to craft.
Cleevely Knits Technique Class. Tomorrow, you'll be the first to learn and make a brand new Cleevely knits pattern. For now, Adam will lead you through the techniques and stitches you'll need to complete the project.
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Crochet and Social Craft Time. If you aren't a knitter or want to work on your own projects, Louise will be on hand to help with crochet and have a good old chat.
Lunch. Time for a break and enjoy toasties and soup. You'll also have free time to spend how you'd like. Go back to your room, head to the bar or carry on crafting.
Cleevely Knits Stitch Class. Adam will continue to lay the learning foundations to help you complete the project tomorrow, including a stitch invented by the man himself.
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Crochet and Social Craft Time. If you aren't a knitter or want to work on your own projects, Louise will be on hand to help with crochet and have a good old chat.
Free time. You'll get check in and you can spend the time however you'd like. Head to your room, the spa or the bar.
3 Course Dinner. Join us for another delicious dinner in the hotel. Chat, share stories and enjoy spending time with like-minded people.
Saturday 26th September
7.30am - 9am
9am - 12pm
12pm - 1.30pm
1.30pm - 5pm
5pm - 7pm
7pm onwards
Breakfast. Enjoy breakfast in the hotel to fill you up for the day and get you ready to craft.
New Cleevely Knits Hat Pattern Class. It's time to cast on the new pattern. This will be exclusive to the retreat and released 10 days later. Plus, you get to learn it from the man himself. Adam will lead the class and talk you through everything you need to know.
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Crochet and Social Craft Time. Spend this time how you'd like. Carry on with a class make or work on your own projects. It's up to you. It's a chance to have a chat, ask questions and giggle along the way.
Lunch. Enjoy a sandwich and salad lunch and relax. You'll also have free time to spend how you'd like. Go back to your room, head to the bar or carry on crafting.
Crochet Class. Whether you're new to crochet or more advanced, this class will guide you through learning beginners techniques, following a pattern or support for your project.
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Social Craft Time. Spend this time how you'd like. Carry on with a class make or work on your own projects. It's up to you. It's a chance to have a chat, ask questions and giggle along the way.
Free time. Head back to your room, have a nap, head to the bar or keep crafting. This is your recharge time to spend however you'd like.
3 Course Dinner. We'll spend our final evening together enjoying a delicious meal in the hotel, chatting and enjoying spending time with the new friends we've made along the way
Sunday 27th September
7.30am - 9am
9am - 12pm
12pm
Breakfast. Enjoy breakfast in the hotel to fill you up for the day and get you ready to craft. Also, don't forget to check out of your room.
Social Craft Time. This is our last session together. We'll continue creating and enjoy showing each other our makes. Adam and Louise be there for any help you'd like.
If you'd like to head off earlier in the morning then head to the craft space and we'll say our goodbyes.
Departures. Time to say our goodbyes. This is always the worse bit. We'll wish you safe travels and hopefully it'll be a "see you soon" rather than a goodbye".