Transportation Socks by Rebecca Milton

Here’s a little sneak preview of our second exclusive pattern designed by Rebecca Milton.

We also gave Rebecca a wide brief asking that she take inspiration from something about Birmingham.

Rebecca chose to focus on Birmingham as a transport hub at the centre of the UK.

“The lacy pattern panels down the side of the sock represent the barges and boats using the canals of Birmingham, and the twisted cable pattern in the centre represents the road network—’Spaghetti Junction’.  The cables on the second sock will be reversed, so that the socks mirror each other, rather than being identical.”

We can’t wait to show you the finished pattern.  Rebecca’s pattern will be available in Yarningham 2019 show brochure given free to everyone who attends Yarningham Marketplace.

To book advanced tickets for Yarningham Marketplace please visit here

To find out more about Rebecca you can find her on Facebook, Ravelry and Instagram.

 

Highbury Halter Top by Jimenez Joseph

A sneak preview of our first exclusive pattern designed by Jimenez Joseph.

We gave Jimi a wide brief asking for the design to be inspired by something from or about Birmingham.

“Taking influence from Birmingham’s multicultural qualities: Asian textiles, park landscapes and the cities architecture, Highbury Halter Top is a youthful and playful design.”

We can’t wait to show you the finished pattern.  Jimi’s pattern will be available in Yarningham 2019 show brochure given free to everyone who attends Yarningham Marketplace.

To book advanced tickets for Yarningham Marketplace please visit here

To find out more about Jimi visit her website or you can find her on Ravelry / Instagram / Twitter / Facebook

Meet Rebecca Milton

Rebecca began designing about 6 years ago, drawing my inspiration from the places, music and people around her. She particularly loves to design socks as they’re so portable and quick to knit, and the patterns can be beautifully intricate whilst still keeping your feet warm!

We are so pleased that Rebecca has designed an exclusive pattern for this year’s Yarningham brochure.  We give a copy of our brochure to everyone who attends the Yarningham marketplace.   We can’t wait to share with you her new design.

To find out more about Rebecca you can find her on Facebook, Ravelry and Instagram.

You can buy advanced tickets for the Yarningham marketplace or tickets will be available on the door.

Meet Jimi Joseph

Jimi has designed an exclusive pattern for our Yarningham 2019 brochure.  We can’t wait to share with you her beautiful design.  You’re in for a real treat!

Jimenez aka JIMIKNITS has been designing knitting patterns since 2011. She explores shape, colour and texture with her patterns, while making them enjoyable to knit as well as flattering to wear.

Her popular designs: Aggregate, Boss, Tower of Strength and ByeLine have been engaging knitters around the world.

A bit of a gadget fiend, she also writes patterns for the Addi Express circular machine and has recently started learning how to use a flat bed knitting machine.

To find out more about Jimi visit her website or you can find her on Ravelry / Instagram / Twitter / Facebook

Plan your visit to Yarningham

By road

Uffculme Centre is located on Queensbridge Road, directly off A435.  

There is free parking available on site.  There is also on street parking in the surrounding area.  Please be considerate when parking. 

By train

The nearest stations to Uffculme Centre are Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Birmingham Moor Street (BMO).

Uffculme Centre is approx. 3 miles from Birmingham New Street and Birmingham Moor Street.  

By bus

National Express West Midlands services 50, 35, 11, 76 and 27 all stop within a few minutes walk of Uffculme Centre.

To plan your journey via bus please visit National Express West Midlands website

Birmingham and District Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers.

We are very pleased to welcome back members from the Birmingham and District Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers (BGWSD) who will be demonstrating their skills within the social space at Yarningham.

BGWSD meets once a month, on the second Saturday at The Friends Meeting House, Cotteridge, Birmingham.  They have speakers, workshops, members days and an annual exhibition.

It’s a great place to come for advice or just to meet and chat other like minded people. BGWSD welcome all those interested in their crafts and related textiles, whether an enthusiastic beginner or highly skilled expert.

Members will have a variety of wheel, spindles and looms for you to try and will be on hand to answer your questions.

Accessibility at Yarningham

Our venue Uffculme Centre is fully accessible.  The Yarningham marketplace is located on one level with step free access throughout. Yarningham workshops are all located on the first floor with access via steps or a lift.  

We have also created complimentary Personal Assistant tickets for the marketplace and all of our workshops.  They can be booked alongside your own tickets on the ticket website.

If you have any queries or questions please get in touch using the contact form on our website. 

Rape and Sexual Violence Project.

We are very proud to announce the Yarningham 2019 will be supporting RSVP.

RSVP are an award-winning organisation working with survivors of sexual violence and abuse in Birmingham and Solihull to cope with trauma and rebuild wellbeing, confidence and hopefulness.

They support survivors of any age, and any gender with therapeutic and practical services, including specialist support for LGBT and asylum-seeking/refugee survivors as well as sex workers.

We will be holding a raffle (more details on that later) to raise funds to support this vital service.  Raffle tickets will be available from Yarningham marketplace.

If you’d like to find out more about RSVP visit their website.

Yarningham 2019 Exhibitor Preview – Witch Crafty Lady

Almas sells a range of hand dyed spinning fibre and hand spun yarn as well as dyed and natural yarns. She also makes stitch markers, project bags, gift boxes of handspun yarns and hand dyed mini skein sets made from hand spun fibre.

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/WitchCraftyLady

Yarningham 2019 Exhibitor Preview – Whim Wham Buttons

Whim Wham Buttons is a small family business producing handcrafted ceramic buttons in Stoke-on-Trent. All the buttons are made using traditional techniques and hand painted and are machine washable.

https://whimwhambuttons.com/