activities
barcelona knits activities 2024
To enjoy the Barcelona Knits experience even more, we will be holding free talks throughout the weekend at the World Trade Center Barcelona. As always, it will be a unique opportunity to learn about the latest trends and products in the knitting market from our sponsors and leading industry professionals.
you will find the activities in the auditorium
To access the activities, a ticket for the day is required.
Auditorium activities
Saturday, 16/11
10:30-11:30 h: Isager Collections by Helga Isager
A journey through the history of this traditional Danish company with Helga, the soul of Isager.
She will also tell us about her relationship with design and explain how the Isager Collections work. Her famous capsules, which feature talented knitting designers, pay tribute to other designers or to an era. The initiative has made possible such popular collections as Isager Botanica or, more recently, Isager Archives.Are you up for it?
This activity does not require a reservation.
Language: English
12:00-13:00 h: Pascuali presenta: Los trapos sucios de la industria textil, la realidad detrás de tus prendas
A talk about the challenges facing the sector. The textile industry hides a dark environmental and social impact, from pollution by synthetic fibers to exploitative labor conditions.
Since its inception in 2008, Pascuali has been committed to the production of natural, sustainable and ethical yarns, supporting small producers and promoting a more responsible textile ecosystem. Discover how every garment can be part of the solution and how you can be part of the change.
This activity does not require a reservation.
Language: Spanish
13:30- 14:30 h: Cómo adaptar un patrón básico a cualquier calidad, con Casasol y @knitandpepper
A theoretical and also practical talk on how to adapt a knit and crochet pattern to any quality by Laude @knitandpepper.
Just for attending this activity, you will receive the pattern of a stocking stitch and crochet collar, which Lau will use as a reference during her presentation.
Yarns not included.
This activity does not require a reservation.
Language: Spanish
15:30-16:30 h: Introducing mYak: Where Tibetan Tradition Meets Italian Craftsmanship
mYak is a brand specialized in high quality Tibetan natural fibers, treated by artisan hands at the foot of the Alps.
Paola and Andrea know the nomadic shepherds of the Tibetan plateau very well. After more than twenty years working with them, they have learned to appreciate their traditions. They respect what they love and also their beliefs, they share their way of life and their way of working. Their relationship goes beyond acquiring the fiber obtained from combing baby yaks, Kashmir goats and Tibetan sheep. In this way, they contribute to the future of one of the oldest nomadic populations in the world.
This activity does not require a reservation.
Language: English
17:00-18:00 h: Memorias del tejido con Claudia Quintanilla
In this activity, Claudia will explore in depth the creative aspects of weaving. She will uncover her sources of inspiration and take a detailed tour of the practices that help her when creating or designing something new. She will use as an example her new book with Laine, which is mainly inspired by memorable memories.
Claudia will explain how memories can be a rich and powerful source of inspiration. She will talk about how her personal experiences and memories from her
environment have influenced her work, and how these can be a great resource for any creative process.
This presentation will be interactive, Claudia will lead an activity designed to encourage creativity. Attendees will be able to develop new ideas and share their own experiences and creative processes.
This activity does not require a reservation.
Language: Spanish
18:30-19:30 h: Choose your destination with knittingtours.com
Can you imagine a specialized travel agency that combines workshops with visits to wool stores and cultural sites surrounded by beautiful scenery?
Join Knittingtours.com to discover their selection of amazing knitting trips and retreats.
Carol Feller, founder of Stolen Stitches, will come to Barcelona Knits as a special guest, to tell us about one of her most emblematic destinations: Ireland. You will be able to discover the magic of Irish wool, its designers and its farms from the hand of an expert.
This activity does not require reservation.
Language: English
SUNDAY, 17/11
9:00- 10:00 h: Visita guiada a la fábrica de Rosários 4
A presentation to travel in time and space. It will be like going on a trip to Mira de Aire, in Portugal. Without leaving Barcelona, you will get to know the Rosários 4 factory, its history, the legacy of the Delfim do Rosário family and the whole process of creation of its yarns: from the spinning to the ball ready to weave.
Sign up, we take off in 3, 2, 1…
This activity does not require reservation.
Language: Spanish
10:30-11:30 h: Consejos para crear tu propio patrón con .UY
Virginia Montoro, industrial textile designer, will share her secrets for creating patterns with .Uy Yarn yarns. She will teach you how to choose and combine your favorite colors, as well as how to select the right stitches for each design. In addition, she will talk about the advantages of merino wool, a natural and sustainable fiber that offers excellent benefits.
With more than 25 years of experience leading artisan groups in Uruguay and other South American countries, such as Ecuador and Colombia, Virginia will help you to enhance your creativity.
This activity does not require a reservation.
Language: Spanish
12:00-13:00 h: Woolly World of Westknits by Stephen West
Step into the woolly world of Westknits. In this hour-long presentation, Stephen will talk about how he chooses his color palettes and share secrets on how to make his palettes pop. In addition, you’ll learn many things about how to choose colors for brioche knitting and get a close-up look at many of Stephen’s brioche designs.
This presentation will be a feast for your eyes through Stephen’s look at his most popular design samples. You’ll learn some of his tricks for changing color, as well as color planning strategies to gain more confidence with your own knitting projects. And don’t forget to wear your favorite garments, we look forward to seeing you.
this activity is paid. Reserve your place here.
Language: English
13:30- 14:30 h: Lalanalú, diez años de amor a la lana
Come celebrate Lalanalú’s 10th birthday with Eva and Kiara!
Eva and Kiara will tell you their story from the first chain stitch: from how the idea of opening a shop-workshop in Barcelona was born, to the creation of their own 100% local wool brand, to the decision to boost their online store, the line of knitting accessories and their desire to share free patterns.
Ahhh! You might also discover how they came up with the crazy idea of co-organizing the first specialized wool fair in Barcelona.
This activity does not require reservation.
Language: Spanish
15:30-16:30 h: Tira del hilo con Círculo
Come and learn about the fascinating history of Circulo: one of the largest textile industries in Brazil. This brand specialized in handicraft yarns was founded in 1938 by Leopoldo Jorge Theodoro Schmalz. Today, its yarns have international recognition. Circulo combines
experience and traditional methods with current trends, all with strict quality control.
Come and pull the yarn!
This activity does not require a reservation.
Language: Spanish
Espacio Calma: A safe space for emotional regulation
Espacio Calma is an environment designed for people with neurodivergence (such as autism or ADHD, among others) and with different hyper or hypo sensitivities that may suffer sensory overload (dysregulation) during the fair.
A quiet and cozy space, where you can relax and find the emotional balance that will allow you to disconnect from external stimuli and reduce stress.
- Controlled environment: soft lights and pleasant textures.
- Sensory regulation tools: cushions, anti-stress balls, heavy blankets and sensory toys.
- Private space: to rest in a quiet place, without interruptions.
- Objective: To promote well-being and emotional self-regulation, providing support in moments of anxiety or overstimulation.
A space designed with empathy, to create a peaceful environment.
Location: Auditorium
Mood Blanket: creation of a collective, free and supportive textile
We invite you to participate in the creation of a collective and supportive knitting.
From the question “How do you feel in Barcelona Knits Festival 2024?”, you will be able to choose the yarn of the color that best represents your mood and knit a row.
Each row of knitting will add up to a spontaneous collective piece in the “mood blanket” style, which will be donated to the Asociación de Labores Solidarias de la Iaia.
Concept and dynamization by Heloísa Barbosa (@hello.thelab)
Heloísa Barbosa is a Brazilian designer, educator and textile artist.
After more than 7 years of experience in design and creative teaching, she decided to focus on Freeform Crochet as a practice of collective and participatory creation. With this technique, she has developed a working method to foster creativity, connection and care between people and spaces. Let’s knit together?
Asociación de Labores Solidarias de la IAIA (IAIA Association) is a non-profit organization that seeks to improve the quality of life of elderly people who are in centers and residences, as well as people with mental illness and their families, through their participation in activities for the community, offering them the realization of the Labors Therapy (knitting, crochet …) for solidarity purposes, in a creative and enriching way.
Schedules:
- Saturday 16/11: from 11 am to 1 pm and from 4 pm to 6 pm.
- Sunday 17/11: from 11 am to 1 pm
Location: Central square
Knitting hope: solidarity gifts for the children of Valencia
Join our free knitting workshop and collaborate in a very special cause. We invite you to knit hearts, which will be delivered to the children of Valencia, affected by the floods.
Schedules:
- Saturday from 10.00 to 12.00 h and from 17.00 to 19.00 h.
- Sunday from 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m.
Location: Central square
Casasol provides the material. You only have to bring your 5 mm crochet hook.
Musical duo Fastídio Tropical
Fastidio Tropical is a musical duo that recreates the well-known Latin bolero trios such as Los Panchos, with a staging that combines tropical style with a Rioplatense touch.
Their repertoire takes up the classics, recovers popular songs that have fallen into oblivion and contributes their own creations in a variety of Latin American genres such as boleros, waltzes, rancheras, salda, merengue, tango or candombe…
A musical experience for all audiences that you will find in the central square of the World Trade Center Barcelona. The meeting point of Barcelona Knits.
Schedule:
- Saturday from 10.30 a.m. to 12.00 a.m.
- Sunday from 11.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
Location: Central square
Restaurant and food truck green vita
Green Vita Restaurant and Food Truck
Food Truck opening hours:
- Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Central square
Restaurant opening hours:
- Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Sunday from 9am to 6pm
Location: In front of the Ágora Hall