May knitting and crochet retreat in France

We had a small select group for this holiday - with four returning guests. The weather was lovely for most of the week, but ended with a spectacular storm on the way back to Bordeaux.
It was a lovely relaxing time, we managed three outings for shopping and plenty of knitting and crochet.

The countryside looks amazing at the moment, very green from all the rain we have had, dotted with bright splashes of colourful red poppies.

Shopping in Cognac for fabric and yarn

Twins Lesley and Angela were both working on the same project - The Rossylyn crochet blanket by Helen Shrimpton

Coffee and a sticky patisserie from our wonderful boulangerie 

Garter pattern Something Blue by Emma L Willey

Pam was making the Lattice Sampler shawl by Jennifer Weissman

And as well as the garter and various other projects Linda was making a gorgeous crochet table cloth

May 2018 knitting and crochet retreat in France

Enjoy a week of relaxation and inspiration with your knitting and crochet, visit Knitting Holidays in France to book a space now.

We have four spaces available for the holiday from 19th to 25th May. The venue is a lovely converted barn in South West France, with large airy living spaces and a heated swimming pool. This is the perfect opportunity to meet new friends who share your passion for knitting and crochet, enjoy the prospect of no housework or cooking and savour delicious home cooked food and of course a glass or two of wine!

There are no structured workshops on this holiday, however, there is plenty of help on hand from Sue and fellow guests, plus a huge library of knitting and crochet books to browse through for tips, techniques and ideas.

During the course of the week there is the opportunity to visit local markets

and of course shop 'til you drop

a bit of sightseeing

and for the more athletic there are bicycles available 

but really we just want you to relax and enjoy yourselves

Gin and tonic fountain

For further information visit the website here

Knitting and crochet holiday in France - May 2017

Due to a cancellation we have spaces available for the first holiday of the year from Sunday 30th April to Friday 5th May.
Prices start at £395 per person in a twin room. This includes full board and outings during the week, all you need to do is get yourself to France with your knitting or crochet project and we will do the rest! For further details visit Knitting Holidays in France here.

During the holiday we will visit the large monthly market in Saintes and a Brocante for colourful baskets, fabric, haberdashery and old buttons

Guests bring along their own choice of knitting or crochet projects

there will also be optional workshops on Freeform knitting and crochet

We will visit a yarn shop or two

and there is a pop up shop on site selling hand turned wooden yarn bowls, knitting and crochet kits and patterns

There are other optional visits to Chateau la Roche Courbon and the Roman Amphitheatre at Saintes

And there will be plenty of time to explore the surrounding countryside, wander through sleepy hamlets and vineyards and admire the spectacular skies

And most of all relax! With no shopping, cooking or housework to do all you need to do is put your feet up, enjoy your knitting and crochet and be wined and dined.