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unravel...a festival of yarn takes place twice annually in Farnham, Surrey. Join us for unravel... autumn Fri 13 & Sat 14 September 2024!

06/06/2026

It’s time for the Unravel A-Z: A!

is a textile designer making eco-friendly project bags and accessories using her own screen-printed fabrics. Since launching in 2015, Alex has developed a devoted following of knitters who love collecting her bold designs inspired by the natural world and her creative hobbies.

’s pattern designs will be on sale, including a range of wearables, homewares, and accessories. Patterns include both knitted and crocheted designs, and samples of all patterns will also be on display to showcase the designs. Nicola loves exploring different stitch patterns and techniques with patterns, and you may have to really put your eye in to work out which patterns are knit and which are crochet! Nicola is always happy to discuss and give more information on all patterns.

will be here with plenty of inspurration, An Caitín Beag has just the crafty catnip for you! Their delightfully catty patterns and pawsome accessories will help you catify your crafting purrfectly.

will be offering delicate lace shawls, flexible garments and textured colourful creations designed and knitted by Angela Gardner. Luxurious lace and 4ply yarns are hand dyed to complete kits so you can create your own masterpiece.

02/06/2026

🐑 As part of unravel... autumn 2026, you can join us for a screening of , a charming look into wool manufacturing, crafting, and the creatures who make it possible.

It started with the first photo filmmaker ever took: a blurred sheep’s nose on a school trip when he was just nine. This lifelong love of animals and a deep-seated curiosity to understand their lives drove him to make “Sheep, Actually”.

He opens the film with a thought-provoking proposition: “If you’re going to work with wool, get to know how a sheep lives. Take a walk and meet the sheep.” In the film, Wyatt does just that, taking viewers on an insightful journey to understand the origins and creation of wool, from the lives of sheep to the work of London farmers and makers.

For full details and to book your tickets, check out the link in our bio! 🎥🎟️🐑

“I believe the lives of these remarkable animals are not as well understood as they should be,” says filmmaker Paul Wyatt. “I wanted to create a way for people to see them—and be encouraged to learn more about their lives beyond the film.”

Beneath its woolly surface, “Sheep, Actually” is a surprising and deeply human look at where animals, people, and making meet.

There will be 3 showings on Wed 9 September at 11 am, 3 pm, and 8 pm.

Excitingly, you can bring your yarn to 2 of them! The 11am and 3pm screenings of Sheep Actually will be dimly lit in the auditorium, to allow audiences to bring along a crochet or knitting WIP – or any other reasonably mess-free craft to work on while they watch the documentary!

Pre-show dining is available in the Riverside Café ahead of the show.

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🎟️ Ticket information is as follows…

Please note the 3pm screening will be subtitled.

11am & 3pm - £7 (£5 members, students & under 15s)

8pm - £8 (£6 members, £5 students & under 15s)

If you would like to book a wheelchair space or if you have any special requirements, please contact the Box Office on 01252 745444.

*£2 booking fee applies per transaction for all orders, excludes free events.

01/06/2026

Have you seen the exhibitor line-up for unravel… autumn 2026 yet? We’ve got a great mix of hand-dyers and yarn producers, notions makers, yarn shops, and designers.

We’re always so proud of our marketplace, which we feel represents the best of the yarn world from around the United Kingdom and beyond. The exhibitor list for unravel… autumn is no exception, and we’re so excited to share more about our exhibitors with you soon. As always, we’ll be running through our Exhibitor A-Z very soon so keep your eyes peeled for more info 👀

Pictured from top to bottom are , , , .handmade, and .

See who is joining us via the link in bio!

Fri 11-Sat 12 September 2036
£11 in advance,
£5 18-25 yrs advance only,
£15 on the door.
10% member discount

If you are interested in making a group booking and receiving a discount, please email [email protected] and we can facilitate this with our box office.

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Tickets are available in advance and with timed entry so that we can manage visitor traffic. While there may be some tickets available on the door this is not guaranteed, and we encourage you to book in advance to avoid disappointment.

29/05/2026

📣 Unravel Autumn is back and tickets are now on sale! 🎟️ We’re so excited to be celebrating all things yarn-y with you once more. Check the link in bio for tickets!

As always, our festival programme is jam packed with lots to see, do and take part in, all happening over two days on Friday 11 – Saturday 12 Sept 2026 at Farnham Maltings, the home of unravel! Attend a free talk, try something new and develop your skills in a bookable workshop, or enjoy an evening of stitching amongst friends at the unravel social.*

Don’t forget that if you book a workshop (you’ve got over a dozen to choose from!), your ticket includes same-day entry to the show.

We’re also excited to share that the Unravel Knit Night Social* will be going ahead on Friday 11 September, and we’ve got some other sheep-y treats in store for you too 🎞️

We can’t wait to see you there!

£11 in advance, 10% members discount, (£5 18-25 yrs advance only). £15 on the door. (Tickets inclusive of £1 booking fee).
More ticket options and information on timed entry slots at farnhammaltings.com
*unravel knit night social tickets sold separately.

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Tickets are available in advance and with timed entry so that we can manage visitor traffic. While there may be some tickets available on the door this is not guaranteed, and we encourage you to book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Illustration once again by the wonderful .everett.

18/05/2026

The British weather has been doing its thing again, so we’re seriously tempted by some cardigan cast-ons at the moment. We love this bright spring green cardigan by , which seems to bring the sunshine even when it’s cloudy (and raining! And hailing!). Jane used the classic Felix Cardigan pattern by , and yarn from .

PS… keep your eyes peeled for an exciting unravel… autumn announcement very soon! 🍂

11/05/2026

Call for swatches! 🧶🌈

Every year, we have a different display as you enter the festival and for unravel... autumn 2026, we want your help! We want to decorate the entry way with a rainbow of knit and crochet swatches to celebrate the crafting community.

Here’s the idea...

We’re looking for swatches measuring approximately 12 x 12 cm / 5 x 5 inches using your favourite yarn and stitch. We will incorporate the swatches into a display around the entryway to the festival

Please send them to:

The Craft Team
Farnham Maltings
Farnham
Surrey
GU9 7 QR

Please note we will not be able to return the swatches to you after the festival. If you have any questions, leave a comment below or send us a message.

27/04/2026

Happy Monday, friends! 🌞 It’s beautifully sunny here in Surrey, so we’re taking inspiration from ’s fantastic Vest No. 2 Spring Edition today. We think this vibrant red vest is a great option to get a bit of colour into your wardrobe for spring. The yarn is from , and it looks like a perfect match for this pattern!

To be featured in our series, make sure to tag us in your projects made with yarn bought at Unravel!

21/04/2026

Call for designers! ✨ For unravel… autumn 2026, we’re offering a reduced rate stand for pattern designers. This option is designed for businesses who don’t otherwise stock physical products like yarn or kits. It’s a single stand with space to display printed copies of your patterns and your samples.

If you’re interested or know someone who might be, we’d love to hear from you! 💕

A link to the application form can be found in our Stories and link in bio. For more information, send us a DM or email us at [email protected] 📧

13/04/2026

Happy Monday, friends! 🩵 We’re in the midst of getting our unravel… autumn plans together for you so although it’s spring outside, it’s autumn in our hearts! We think Clematis Sweater sums this feeling up perfectly. The lovely light blue shade from feels like beautiful spring, but this is a good, warm knit that’s perfect for changeable weather 🌦️

Make sure to tag us in your photos of projects made with yarn from our lovely unravel exhibitors if you want to be featured here!

06/04/2026

Bank holiday special 🐣🌞 We hope you’ve had a lovely long Easter weekend filled with lots of lovely crafting and goodies! This Monday, we’re taking inspo from with some beautiful textured knitting and tasty food 🧇 We think Josie’s waffle stitch scarf made with baby alpaca, silk, and cashmere blend looks good enough to eat!

What have you been working on this weekend?

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