We're getting ready for Stitch & Craft 2008 (27th-30th March 2008), and it's very exciting. We went to a trade fair a couple of weeks back and it was brilliant to see all the new yarns and patterns (and to cast an eager eye over the latest goodies for other crafts) but it's not the same as a consumer show. It's all very well seeing things early, but there's nothing like seeing stuff you can buy right now and take away with you. I'm hankering after some more Lantern Moon needles, some sock yarn, some Noro... and perhaps a bout of insomnia so I can use it all!
Of course, the show isn't just about shopping. There are workshops where you can learn new skills or polish up your existing ones, and you'll find all the wonderful displays a great source of inspiration. You'll be able to meet knitters and other crafters and have a good chinwag. The Simply Knitting team will all be at the show on the 28th March celebrating the mag's third birthday, so if you want to chat, please do drop by our stand and talk to us. We'd love to know what you enjoy about the magazine, what you'd like to see more of – yes, and what you'd like to see less of, so we can deliver what you want each month.
We've got a draw to win pairs of tickets on our competition page, and because the show is close that giveaway has a deadline of the 14th of March – enter before then for your chance to win a pair.
For more information or to buy tickets (£8 in advance, £7 for concessions or £6 if you subscribe to Simply Knitting or one of our sister publications from Future), visit Twisted Thread's website or call Twisted Thread on 020 8692 2299.
Tuesday March 04, 2008 
