York Yarn Retreat
Join us for a relaxing 3 night yarn retreat at the 4 star Hotel Du Vin hotel in York, UK.
We'll combine knitting and crochet workshops with time to spend working on your own projects.
Enjoy delicious food, connect with like-minded makers, and unwind with free time
to explore the beautiful historic city (and its craft shops).
The hotel 10 minute walk (5 min taxi) from York Train Station.
There is onsite parking at an additional cost of £15 per night, on a first come, first served basis.
Here's the full itinerary of what you can expect from your time away with us.
(All details are subject to change)
Tuesday 14th July
12pm - 1pm
1pm - 2.30pm
2.30pm - 5pm
5pm - 6.30pm
6.30pm 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.
3 Course Dinner. Join us for a lovely dinner in the hotel for another chance to get to know each other.
Wednesday 15th July
7.30am - 9am
9am - 12pm
12pm - 1.30pm
1.30pm - 5pm
5pm onwards
Breakfast. Enjoy breakfast in the hotel to fill you up for the day and get you ready to craft.
New Cleevely Knits Pattern Class. You'll be the first to learn and make a brand new Cleevely knits pattern. It 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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Social and Crochet 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 some yummy lunch. 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.
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Explore York. You will have the evening to explore the city but if you'd like to head out earlier and enjoy the city then absolutely feel free.
Evening to explore. This is your opportunity to explore York and everything is has to offer. The hotel is a 10 minute walk (5 minute taxi ride) from the centre of the city where you'll find restaurants, shops and the beautiful Minister. Alternatively, feel free to stay and relax in the hotel for the evening.
Thursday 16th July
7.30am - 9am
9am - 12pm
12pm - 1.30pm
1.30pm - 5pm
5pm - 6.30pm
6.30pm onwards
Breakfast. Enjoy breakfast in the hotel to fill you up for the day and get you ready to craft.
Techniques Masterclass. Over the first 2 days, we'll be asking you for suggestions of knitting and crochet techniques that you would like to learn. In this session, we'll do short tutorials of some or all of these techniques (time permitting).
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Social Craft Time. If you would rather work on something else, absolutely feel free! This is your time to relax and create so we want you to work on whatever makes your heart happy.
Lunch. Time for a break and enjoy some yummy lunch. 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.
Social Craft Time. This session is purely to have fun. Chat, build friendships and create. All social craft sessions are supported by Adam and Louise so we're always here to assist, advice and get to know you.
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
Friday 17th July
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".