Kobe Hankyu will host the Knitting Craft Market at the 9th floor event space of the main building from February 16 (Monday) to 23 (Monday, National Holiday), 2025.
Experience the blissful moments of enjoying knitting at your own pace. Items that make your time at home more comfortable, including knitting supplies and yarn, will gather from Kobe and various other locations.
The event will feature exhibitions and sales of diverse works by popular artists and specialty shops, along with kits and materials. Workshops that even beginners can participate in will also be held to introduce the charm of knitting.
The venue will also provide a space where visitors can freely enjoy knitting.
Introducing Unique Participating Brands
knitwit japan
A specialty yarn shop from Korea. Features Korean trending yarns and kits including the ultra-fine yarn "Snow Beans."
Choco Maru Pouch Set (Kit) ¥1,980
A kit to create an adorable dog pouch designed by Korean artists.
Felissimo "Couturier"
Felissimo's "Couturier" brand makes its appearance. This handmade kit brand is enjoyable for everyone from beginners to advanced crafters.
ROWAN × Nagi's Knits Knitting Needle Turn-back Knit Cap (Kit) ¥4,290
A collaboration between Nagi (Nagi's Knits), an active knitting influencer, and the British premium yarn brand "ROWAN."
alphadorn
Alphadorn is an amigurumi food creator based in Kobe. Creates and sells mobile accessories and jewelry featuring small amigurumi sweets and foods made with lace thread and lace needles.
Amigurumi (Finished products) various: (from top left) Omurice mobile strap ¥3,300, Tea and three-color dango mobile strap ¥3,300, Tonkotsu ramen mobile strap ¥3,300, Strawberry brooch ¥2,640, Bag charm with triple ice cream, candy, and strawberry ¥6,380
L'atelier de H
A knitting needle knitting class and knit café in Higashinada Ward, Kobe City. Sells various patterns and kits, and also holds workshops.
Hand-Knitted Socks for Beginners (Kit) ¥2,530
A pattern and yarn kit for hand-knitted socks that can be made using basic knitting techniques.
Minna no Knit Kyouwakoku
Minna no Knit Kyouwakoku recycles knit samples from apparel companies, reusing materials such as yarn and fabric. They offer high-quality Italian materials in yarn and fabric, yarn made by hand-tying broken threads to avoid waste, and one-of-a-kind pieces finished by craftsmen.
Knit Flower (1 piece) ¥1,300
Yuzawaya Kobe Store
The large specialty hobby materials store "Yuzawaya," which boasts an overwhelming product lineup, will participate. Features an abundant selection of yarn materials.
Honeycomb Yarn (200g) ¥1,078
Don't Miss the Diverse Workshops
Minna no Knit Kyouwakoku - Tufting
A tufting workshop where you can create rugs like drawing pictures.
Image of finished work
Instructor: Shintaro Ban (Representative of Minna no Knit Kyouwakoku)
Date: February 20 (Fri) to 23 (Mon, National Holiday)
Sessions at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM, and 5:30 PM
Note: Final day ends with the 2:30 PM session
Duration: Up to 45 minutes maximum
Union Wool - Shawl
A crochet shawl workshop using one ball of ROWAN yarn.
Image of finished work
Instructor: Mayumi Nose (Knitting Artist)
Date: February 22 (Sun) 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
L'atelier de H - Hand-Knitted Socks
A workshop to create "Toe-up" type socks that start from the toe.
Image of finished work
Instructor: Hiroe Kiba (Knitting Instructor / Representative of L'atelier de H)
Date:
February 16 (Mon), 21 (Sat) - 2:00 PM (120 minutes each)
February 18 (Wed), 22 (Sun), 23 (Mon, National Holiday) - 10:30 AM (120 minutes each)
Note: Other workshops will also be held. Advance reservations are being accepted. Some workshops are already fully booked. Reservations are given priority, but walk-ins are welcome if space is available. For workshop details, visit: https://www.hankyu-dept.co.jp/kobe/shopnews/detail/12686457_2191.html
Knitting Craft Market Event Details
Period: February 16 (Mon) to 23 (Mon, National Holiday)
10:00 AM to 8:00 PM Final day ends at 5:00 PM
Venue: Kobe Hankyu Main Building 9th Floor Event Space
Exhibitors (☆ indicates workshop available):
Atelier K's K (Yarn, Knits, Kits), ☆alphadorn (Knitting Crafts), ☆Uchinokoya (Wool Felt), Craft Hiro (Knit Items), ☆Grapponia (Yarn, Workshop), ☆Gonsuke (Knit Items, Workshop), Derhitz (Hats), knitwit japan (Yarn), Bird Perch (Scarves, Hats), Felissimo (Kits), Hobby Ra Hobby Re (Kits), ☆Minna no Knit Kyouwakoku (Knit Items, Tufting), ☆Yuzawaya (Yarn), ☆Union Wool (Yarn, Kits), ☆L'atelier de H (Kits, Patterns)
Note: Exhibitors are subject to change without notice.
URL: https://www.hankyu-dept.co.jp/kobe/shopnews/detail/12684058_2191.html
