WOVEN World Stitch Day 2026
2026-06-07 11:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Oakwell Hall, Nutter Lane, Birstall, Batley, WF17 9LG, United Kingdom
After the success of World Stitch Day at WOVEN 2025 we’re back this year.
Visitors will be welcomed with a exhibition of traditional outfits representing cultures from across the globe. Each garment has been generously loaned by local residents, highlighting the rich diversity woven through communities across Kirklees.
Alongside the exhibition, the day offers hands on workshops for all ages and skill levels. Including patch-making for the Calico Dress community embroidery project, the Japanese art of sashiko, a form of decorative visible mending, plus an an Every Child Challenge stitch session.
A dedicated textiles stitch marketplace will showcase demonstrations from skilled textile artists, with techniques and traditions ranging from contemporary craft to heritage hand work methods. It’s a unique opportunity to meet makers, discover new skills and enjoy the creativity that defines the WOVEN programme.

International Knit in Public Day
2026-06-13 11:00 - 15:00 | The Princess of Wales Precinct, Dewsbury, WF13 1NH, United Kingdom
It’s time to celebrate all things knitting! WOVEN and knitting go together like tea and biscuits, and yarn and thread.
International Knit in Public Day is the largest knitter run event in the world, connecting knitter communities and showing off fabulous fibre based crafts. Join The Arcade Dewsbury & WOVEN for this knit-tastic event this summer, there’s lots on offer including:
– Huge Knit and Natter
– Community Blanket
– Workshops & Stalls
– Charity’s in Need knitters and crocheters
– Competitions
– Knit and crochet clinic
– Yarn bombing
Free and open to everyone! Just turn up on the day.
For more information or to get involved contact: knitcroday26@gmail.com
