KnittingTours.com- The tour operator of choice for ‘real knitting tours’.
KnittingTours.com is part of the Irish Tourism Group, considered one of Ireland’s most trusted and experienced inbound tour operators. At KnittingTours.com we provide “real” knitting tours. Check our 2019 tours below –
Knitting Tours & Retreats
9 Night Shetland Islands and Scotland Knitting Tour (2019)
Tour Date - 30 Aug 2019 - This is our New exciting knitting tour and will give you the best of Shetland textile knitting and culture with workshops with renowned Shetland knitwear designers, Hazel Tindall, Elizabeth Johnston & Janette Budge. Explore the medieval city of Edinburgh and lots of textile attractions also included & much more.
9 Night Woollinn Adventure, Dublin, Cavan & Donegal (2019)
Tour Date - 14 Jun - On this Special knitting tour to coincide with Woollinn Dublin's Festival of Yarn two day event, you will get the chance to spend time at the event and book workshops of your choice. Also an exclusive workshop with leading knitting designer and author Carol Feller at the event. Explore Dublin city, a guided tour of Guinness Storehouse. Get a demonstration with Sandra from Crafts of Ireland in Cavan. Next part of the tour see the beautiful county of Donegal with a knitting workshop from designer Edel MacBride & more!
9 NIGHT BEST OF SCOTLAND KNITTING TOUR WITH HIGHLANDS (2019)
Tour Dates - 24 Mar (Edinburgh Yarn Festival 2 Night Pre-Tour Package Available), 12 May, 1 Sep, 13 Oct - On this tour you will get a chance to experience the knitting and craft heritage of Scotland and the famous Scottish Highlands. The tours will start in Edinburgh with a workshop from Emily Wessel from Tin Can Knits. Workshops with Sarah Berry or Donna from ERIBÉ, Di Gilpin, sightseeing attractions & much more!
9 Night South of Ireland Knitting Tour with the Aran Islands (2019)
Tour Dates - 7th Apr, 19th May, 14 Jul, 22 Sep, 13 Oct - You will get a chance to enjoy a morning Knitting Workshop with Carol Feller where you will get to know Carol and learn from her on this tour. This 9 Night Knitting tour also includes the Aran Islands, Ring of Kerry, Blarney Castle, Dublin, Connemara & much more!
10 Night Aran Islands, Donegal & Causeway Coast Knitting Tour (2019)
Tour Dates - 11 May, 6 Jul, 7 Sep - This knitting tour covers the knitting and craft heritage of the Aran Islands, Donegal and the world famous Causeway Coast. Knitting workshops with leading knitwear designer Edel MacBride in Donegal and Ciara Ní Reachtnín on the Aran Islands. Also a chance to see Dublin and Belfast!
Tour Dates - 30 Jun 21 Oct - Our 6 Night Southwest knitting retreats is perfect for those that just want to relax and knit! On this retreat you will get the opportunity to enjoy and learn from Carol Fellor for a four days workshop while you knit in the luxury accommodation and surrounding gardens at the Parknasilla Resort in County Kerry. Also you have the chance to take optional day trips to craft locations in the surrounding areas such as the Ring of Kerry and Beara Peninsula in West Cork both truly beautiful areas.
Tour Dates - 13 Oct - This retreat give you a relaxing luxurious environment to knit in. Your base for the retreat will be the wonderful 4 Star hotel of Harveys Point. Leading knitting designer Edel MacBride will be your host and you will enjoy her company as you learn her knitting techniques. Day trip to Slieve League Cliffs & much more!
9 Night Kerry, Kilkenny and Aran Islands Irish Knitting and Craft Tour (2019)
Tour Dates - 23 Jun - This tour takes you on a journey through Kilkenny where you will get to see the medieval city of Kilkenny and entrance to Kilkenny Castle, see the traditional Cushendale Woollen Mill with a factory tour . On route to Kerry, see Cahir Castle. Get knitting workshops with Liz Spillane in Kerry and Una McDonagh on the Aran Islands & more!