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  • 01 February 2012

    Special Pattern Book Offer- spend over £60 and get TOFT: Book 1 absolutely FREE!

    As a special promotion to get everyone's needles clicking in this cold snap if your basket totals £60 + you will get a TOFT:Book 1 worth £15 absolutely FREE! Read more...

  • 11 January 2012

    Calling all sock knitters- our NEW 80% alpaca 20% nylon sock yarn is now on the shelves

    We think 2012 may well be the year of the sock here at Toft as we launch our first alpaca/nylon sock blend. This is a very soft but incredibly strong and hardwearing 3ply sock yarn. Read more...

  • 03 January 2012

    NEW knitting workshop dates 2012 added to the schedule due to popular demand

    A new year and a new calendar as we launch TOFT Studio in the coming months. A fantasic new building to host a much wider range of textile workshops in 2012 Read more...

  • 26 December 2011

    SALE NOW ON and FREE UK mainland postage on all orders for January

    Merry Christmas from all here at Toft. Winter SALE with up to 50% off selected items plus FREE postage* for the whole of January 2012 Read more...

  • 15 December 2011

    SALE now on with up to 30% OFF selected items plus our Christmas opening hours.

    Fancy some doing some last minute shopping well the 23rd December is your last chance but we have massive savings on Lace Cardigans, Cable Beanies, Felt Berets and more... Read more...

  • 06 December 2011

    Shopping at Toft this Chrsitmas- last guaranteed posting date 20th December!

    The final countdown is on as we gear up to Christmas and we are working overtime to ensure your gifts make it under your tree in time Read more...

  • 21 November 2011

    The final leg of the Toft Tour 2011 with Harrogate Knitting and Stitching Show and Bluewater Spirit of Christmas

    Join us at the last two shows of 2011- The Knitting and Stitching Show and Spirit of Christmas Read more...

  • 07 November 2011

    This month we've really been getting about a bit- both in the flesh and the press!

    Scattered across an armful of Christmas Gift Guides this winter you will find our knitting kits and accessories. Check our our Media page for more recommendations. Read more...

  • 02 November 2011

    Toft on Tour visits London and Birmingham

    The Toft Tour continues as we visit both Olympia for The Spirit of Christmas and the NEC for Hobbycraft Shows from 2nd to 6th November! Read more...

  • 20 October 2011

    Don't miss the 2011 sample SALE. Up to 70% off RRP on one off designs.

    on 1st November we will open our doors to the 2011 sample sale at Toft Manor, Warwickshire. Come and grab unique bargains! Read more...

  • 10 October 2011

    Book 1 fresh off the press and selling like hot cakes.

    Flying off the shelves- TOFT Book 1 takes Ally Pally by storm Read more...

  • 08 September 2011

    Toft Book 1 now available for pre-order (release date 6th October 2011)

    We're very pleased to announce that you can now pre-order our first knitting pattern book for delivery early October. Read more...

  • 25 August 2011

    Last few places on Mini Bulb Bag Knitting Workshop

    Our first mini-bulb bag knitting workshop on Saturday 10th September has just a couple of places left! Book your place soon before we're sold out completely. Read more...

  • 08 August 2011

    An awesome weekend at the Toft Alpaca Shop 5th Birthday Party 2011

    To celebrate The Toft Alpaca Shop’s 5th Birthday we held a two day celebration of all things alpaca and textiles.
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  • 27 July 2011

    6th August 2011- Toft Alpaca Open Day Birthday Party

    Get ready to party- it's the Toft Alpaca Birthday Party 2011 Read more...

  • 18 July 2011

    Alpaca Pom Poms and Knit Nation- the next TOFT button

    Our new product alpaca pom poms were causing quite a stir and flying off our shelves at Knit Nation 2011...we knew they were nice but you guys LOVE them Read more...

  • 04 July 2011

    New Collection Knitting Kits now available- Mitts, Sweaters and Babywear!

    The new collection has just been uploaded- have a look at our new mittens, hats, babywear and sweaters all available from today to knit yourself Read more...

  • 26 June 2011

    TOFT ON TOUR this summer- Woolfest , The Great Yorkshire Show and Knit Nation 2011

    We really do get around a bit...look us up at a show near you! Read more...

  • 20 June 2011

    The Summer Sale continues as we limber up for July Launch of New Collection

    We are down to the final few of each item so snap them up fast to take advantage of our bargains now at up to 70% off Read more...

  • 24 May 2011

    TOFT SUMMER SALE is now on- with up to 70% OFF many designs

    Make sure you have a look at our summer sale- with up to 70% off many designs including cardigans, handbags and scarves Read more...

  • 04 May 2011

    More Free Knitting Patterns added to the download section

    We have added three more downloadable FREE knitting patterns to the site today. Over the next couple of weeks this Free Knittign Patterns page will fill up as we drip release the new collection. We are just awaiting the final photos and you are in for a treat. Read more...

  • 26 April 2011

    TOFT on BBC Radio 4 Farming Today- listen in on iPlayer!

    Listen again to Rob and Kerry representing British alpaca fibre processing on BBC Radio 4 Farming Today. Read more...

  • 20 April 2011

    Felt Jewellery and Shearing Workshop - 17th May 2011

    Join us for a fantastically crafty and inspiring day here at the farm during shearing week – book your place now, just £45! Read more...

  • 06 April 2011

    The Big Birthday 115m challenge! Competition to win £500 AND make a charity donation... Get knitting!

    Announcing the TOFT Birthday competition to all you creative people out there. Read more...

  • 28 March 2011

    Seasonal SALE is now on selected items with up to 50% OFF

    Be sure to check out our sale pages with up to 50% off cardigans, dresses, hats, bags and scarves... Read more...

  • 14 March 2011

    Calling all SURI alpaca breeders...we want your fleece!

    Following some amazing trials with our new Huacaya/Suri 2ply yarn we are rolling it out...and thus are opening our doors to Suri fleece for the first time. Read more...

  • 01 March 2011

    Toft Alpaca Free Knitting Patterns go live on their own page...

    Due to the popular demand of our FREE knitting patterns for (amongst others) our Button Hat, Toggle Hat and Teddy Bear we have created a new section of the site to allow you to download them direct to your machine Read more...

  • 17 February 2011

    Exciting announcements for 2011- Birthday Party Bash!

    We are very pleased to announce that this year The Toft Alpaca Shop becomes a little more grown up and turns five years old!
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  • 16 February 2011

    Au revoir Paris et merci pour un fete fantastic!

    After nearly a week of travelling, setting up and trading at L'Aiguille en Fete in Northern Paris, Team Toft have arrived back on home turf.  Read more...

  • 09 February 2011

    Team Toft show season has begun!

    Team Toft are on the road again the first stop being Manchester, next stop Paris. We will be bringing you all manner of coveted alpaca accessories and knitwear not to mention sharing our knitting know how throughout the year... Read more...