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I HAVEN'T BEEN EVERYWHERE, BUT IT'S ON MY LIST.

Susan Sontag

Our Tours - 

Knitting

Our knitting tours are designed for travelers who love yarn, culture, and community. These small-group experiences blend fiber arts, hands-on workshops, local cuisine, and unhurried travel through the rich cultural landscapes of Portugal and Italy. Whether you’re traveling solo or with friends, you’ll find connection, creativity, and plenty of yarn along the way.

Portugal Knitting Experience: Artisan Roots

Closeup of a basket full of raw white wool, fluffy and clean.

11 Days in the Alentejo and on the Silver Coast

Immerse yourself in Portugal’s rich textile heritage, where every stitch connects you to tradition. From Lisbon’s vibrant streets to Évora’s history, Caldas da Rainha’s creative pulse, and Ericeira’s coastal beauty, this knitting tour blends craft, culture, and connection. Learn Portuguese knitting, explore artisan traditions, and knit by the Atlantic’s edge with Dorothy Bulac-Eriksen as your guru.

Italy Knitting Experience: Style in the Making

Hand-dyed Yarn

11 Days in Northern Italy

Style in the Making traces the living thread of Italian creativity. Drawn from enduring tradition and guided by boundless imagination, it’s a journey into the artistry that connects Italy’s past with its ever-evolving sense of style.

Spain Knitting Experience: Real Fiber

Tapestry bobbins hanging in a cluster with shades of green thread wrapped around them.

11 days in Central Spain

This is a journey into the heart of Spain, where royal legacies and living traditions meet. From Madrid’s tapestry looms to Segovia’s wool revival, and from palace gardens to monastic workshops, history and artistry are woven together at every stop. Along the way, lace, wool, and contemporary knitting connect us to Spain’s creative spirit, while plazas, wine, and cuisine invite us to slow down and savor life in “real” central Spain.

Portugal Knitting Experience: Southern Threads

Esoteric wool sculpture featuring wool formed in various ways with purple, orange and white colors

10 Days in the Alentejo and Algarve

Let your knitting needles dance through Portugal’s landscapes, from Lisbon’s bustling streets to Alentejo’s rolling hills and Carvoeiro’s coastal cliffs. Sip wine as you learn Portuguese knitting, meet artisans preserving age-old crafts, and discover modern yarn art woven into Portugal’s creative scene. Weave together memories of cobblestone streets, sunlit terraces, and ocean breezes on this inspiring journey.

Portugal Knitting Experience: Wool Works

Hand stitched wool panel

8 Days in the Highlands and Lowlands

Unravel Portugal’s wool heritage on this immersive journey beyond the ordinary. From Lisbon’s creative energy to Covilhã’s wool legacy and Caldas da Rainha’s artistic spirit, each stop connects you to centuries-old traditions. Learn Portuguese knitting techniques, meet artisans, and transform fleece into fiber through hands-on workshops that bring you into the heart of local craftsmanship.
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