T1 | Style It / Quick Photo Tips with Shana Cohen | |
Description: | Do you have a knit or crochet accessory you struggle with styling? Do you struggle to take finished object photos to show off your work? This interactive workshop explores styling finished objects AND taking your own finished object photography using a smartphone and tripod. I’ll share styling techniques AND photo tips. Students will have a chance to be the photographer and the subject, and we’ll look critically at how our finished objects and documentation tell a story. | |
Materials: | Bring at least 1 finished knit or crochet accessory you would like help styling or photographing. Suggested materials: smart phone & compatible tripod. | |
Class duration: | 60 minutes | |
Offered: | Th 9AM–Th 10AM, in Hall 3 | |
Max Class Size: | No Limit | |
Discord Channel | #zk2025_t1_style_it | |
T2 | Local Coffee Swap with Allena Williams | |
Description: | Bring a 12 oz bag of coffee from your local roastery or coffee shop and swap with one other ZK attendee for their local beans! At the swap, we will introduce ourselves and share where we're from and a bit about the coffee we brought, then swap. Either whole bean or ground is fine; please make sure the bag of beans you bring is tightly sealed | |
Materials: | Bring a 12 oz bag of coffee from your local roastery or coffee shop. If you would like to bring more than one bag, that's totally fine; the number of bags you bring = the number of bags you leave with. | |
Class duration: | 30 minutes | |
Offered: | Th 9AM–Th 9:30AM, in Atrium | |
Max Class Size: | No Limit | |
Discord Channel | #zk2025_t2_local_coffee_swap | |
T3 | Mashup -fiber swap and spin in with Allena Williams | |
Description: | Bring 4+oz of fiber broken into small tuft/nests we'll trade and have a fun fiber mashup we can also sit and spin together and talk spinning | |
Materials: | 4+ oz of fiber split up for trading. Spinning wheel etc | |
Class duration: | 75 minutes | |
Offered: | Th 9:30AM–Th 10:45AM, in Atrium | |
Max Class Size: | No Limit | |
Discord Channel | #zk2025_t3_mashup_fiber_swap_spin | |
T4 | Introduction to Knitting Looms: Friendship Bracelet with Bethany Tiner | |
Description: | Discover the fun and relaxing art of loom knitting in this beginner-friendly class using the Knitting Board Flexee Loom Bitty. Perfect for all ages, this hands-on workshop introduces the fundamental techniques of loom knitting, including casting on, the knit stitch, the purl stitch, and binding off. Students will learn to manipulate the loom and yarn with confidence while creating a colorful and wearable friendship bracelet—a simple project designed to build skills and spark creativity. No prior loom knitting experience is necessary, and all materials will be provided. By the end of the class, participants will have a finished bracelet and a strong foundation to explore more loom knitting projects. | |
Materials: | Materials cost $15 which can be paid with cash or venmo at the event. Supplies Provided in kit: • Knitting Board Flexee Loom Bitty (42 peg loom) • Stitch Marker • Loom hook • Yarn • Tapestry needle • Crochet Hook • Instruction Handout * If you prefer to bring your our supplies, please contact me beforehand for detailed supply list. | |
Class duration: | 75 minutes | |
Offered: | Th 10AM–Th 11:15AM, in Hall 2 | |
Max Class Size: | 20 | |
Discord Channel | #zk2025_t4_intro_looms_friendship_bracelet | |
T5 | To Bead or Not To Bead with Alison Slucas | |
Description: | Discussion on the variety and types of beads an artist can use in their knitting, yarn considerations when using beads, and the various methods an artist can use to incorporate beads into a design. Bead examples will be available, and all methods will be demonstrated. | |
Materials: | If participants would like to try out the various beading methods discussed, please bring a small amount of fingering weight yarn (~15-20 yds) and appropriate needles for your yarn. | |
Class duration: | 45 minutes | |
Offered: | Th 10:30AM–Th 11:15AM, in Hall 3 | |
Max Class Size: | 15 | |
Discord Channel | #zk2025_t5_to_bead_or_not | |
T6 | Grannies are not Always Square! with Pam Sykes | |
Description: | Crochet is back, and it's not just the afghan on the back of the couch from the 1970s! In this session, we'll LEARN HOW TO CROCHET GRANNY SQUARES. talk about different types of Granny Squares (hexes or octagons... they can be most any shape!) and what you can do with them. From sweaters, to swimsuits, and yes, even blankets...it's great to be a Granny! | |
Materials: | A basic knowledge of crochet is required. If you can chain and single crochet, that's a good enough start. If you also know dc, hdc, and tc, that's extra helpful, but not required! If you've never crocheted, but are interested, sign up and message me. Please bring with you a crochet hook (size G, H or I, smaller if making toys) and worsted yarn in 5-7 colors...scraps are perfect, you do not need full skeins. Also, if you have a project in mind, send me a link after you sign up! | |
Class duration: | 75 minutes | |
Offered: | Th 12PM–Th 1:15PM, in Hall 3 | |
Max Class Size: | 20 | |
Discord Channel | #zk2025_t6_grannies_not_always_square | |
T7 | Pokemon with Jenna & Megan with Jenna | |
Description: | We play Pokemon Go with Jenna and Megan. (I volunteer Megan, but she’s aware this was happening) | |
Class duration: | 45 minutes | |
Offered: | Th 11:30AM–Th 12:15PM, in Hall 2 | |
Max Class Size: | No Limit | |
Discord Channel | #zk2025_t7_pokemon_walk | |
T8 | ZK Friendship Bracelet Making with Barbara Donnelly | |
Description: | Pop a squat and make a bracelet to remember your time at ZK. | |
Materials: | Good attitude and lover of puns. | |
Class duration: | 30 minutes | |
Offered: | Th 2PM–Th 2:30PM, in Hall 3 | |
Max Class Size: | No Limit | |
Discord Channel | #zk2025_t8_zk_friendship_bracelet | |
T9 | Let’s Make an Advent Swap with Anne Vavloukis | |
Description: | Have you wanted to gather your friends and learn how to organize an Advent Swap? In this session you will get tips and tricks for organizing your own Advent Swap while creating one for 2025 Advent. Having organized a swap with a group of friends, I thought it would be fun to share my knowledge and offer participants an opportunity to make your own Advent for a reasonable cost and the chance to make new friends. | |
Materials: | Participants need to bring 12 20g of light hue minis and 12 20g of dark toned minis in balls or skeins. For an extra special Advent please bring 12-14 individually wrapped treats to add to the bags for extra Advent surprises. This could include candy, stickers, tea bags, chocolate, notions. Get creative. Thanks! | |
Class duration: | 45 minutes | |
Offered: | Th 2:30PM–Th 3:15PM, in Atrium | |
Max Class Size: | 12 | |
Discord Channel | #zk2025_t9_advent_swap | |
T10 | The Magic of Marling with Tracy Workman | |
Description: | Have you ever been perplexed by what to do with those leftover sock scraps or advent mini skeins? MArling may be just what you’re looking for! Marling is knitting with two strands of yarn held together to create a different colored yarn. The colors of marled yarn appear and disappear randomly depending how the yarn sits when it is knitted and can create a subtle or striking effect depending on the contrast between the two yarns. In this session, we will explore how to select yarns and colors and techniques for successful marling. Participants will also receive a code for a free copy of a marled sock pattern that OnWoolenPond is releasing for the retreat! | |
Materials: | 5 - 10 fingering weight mini skeins or yarn scraps, at least 6 grams each; needles to obtain gauge (US 3, 4, or 5) | |
Class duration: | 30 minutes | |
Offered: | Th 3PM–Th 3:30PM, in Hall 3 | |
Max Class Size: | 20 | |
Discord Channel | #zk2025_t10_magic_of_marling | |
T11 | Handspun swap with Jenna McKeone | |
Description: | A swap of handspun yarn. Rough idea: 4oz of fiber clearly labeled (with fiber content and spinner’s name) spun up and will be swapped like the $25 skein swap. | |
Class duration: | 45 minutes | |
Offered: | Th 5PM–Th 5:45PM, in Hall 2 | |
Max Class Size: | No Limit | |
Discord Channel | #zk2025_t11_handspun_swap | |
T12 | Yarn Swap Lotto Style! with Jennifer Gall | |
Description: | Bring a hank of yarn ($25 or greater value) that you once loved but no longer speaks to you, or maybe an extra that you didn’t need to finish your project and trade it for something new. For each skein of yarn you bring, you will draw a number and have a chance to choose from the collection of yarns brought by your fellow yarn lovers. Everyone goes home with a new yarn to add to your stash. And there will be a bonus prize for the “Lucky Last” person to have their number called - again this year I have a Beautiful Syster project bag for the Lucky Last! | |
Class duration: | 45 minutes | |
Offered: | Th 6PM–Th 6:45PM, in Hall 2 | |
Max Class Size: | No Limit | |
Discord Channel | #zk2025_t12_yarn_swap_lotto_style | |
F1 | Zoomin' on a Zoom Loom with Bethany Tiner | |
Description: | Discover the art of weaving on the Schacht Zoom Loom in this hands-on class! Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, you'll learn the basics of weaving on this compact, portable loom. From setting up your warp to creating beautiful woven patterns, you’ll gain the confidence to craft stunning, small-scale projects. Join us and unlock your creativity with this versatile weaving technique! Using the Zoom Loom is a great way to use up scrap yarn leftover from finished projects, especially using up handspun leftovers! | |
Materials: | Schacht Zoom Loom with included sewing/weaving needles (or a similar 4"x4" 3 pin loom) 20 to 30 yds of yarn - DK or light Worsted is best doe beginners in an animal based yarn (wool) Scissors | |
Class duration: | 75 minutes | |
Offered: | Fri 9AM–Fri 10:15AM, in Hall 2 | |
Max Class Size: | 20 | |
Discord Channel | #zk2025_f1_zoomin_loom | |
F2 | Sticker swap with Susan Busbee | |
Description: | Love stickers? So do we! Bring your extras, your favorites, and your trading spirit to this laid-back sticker swap. Whether you’ve got a binder full of treasures or just a few fun sheets, there’s a spot for you. Come make new friends, grow your collection, and stick around for the fun. No sticker left behind! | |
Class duration: | 30 minutes | |
Offered: | Fri 10AM–Fri 10:30PM, in Atrium | |
Max Class Size: | No Limit | |
Discord Channel | #zk2025_f2_sticker_swap | |
F3 | Knitted Name Badge with Susan Kolstad | |
Description: | Attending knit-ins or gatherings? Needful is a personalized ad unique-to-you name tag! Graph a design motif and chart your name for a fun alternative to a sticker or plastic name-card holder. In this session participants will choose letters or graph your own signature as well as add patterns or motifs resulting in a quick stranded-knit badge with i-cord. | |
Materials: | graph paper and pencils/markers will be provided, participants may bring fingering-weight yarn (wool, non-super-wash works well, or preferred yarn), US 2-3 dpns or magic loop needle | |
Class duration: | 75 minutes | |
Offered: | Fri 10:30AM–Fri 11:45AM, in Hall 3 | |
Max Class Size: | 15 | |
Discord Channel | #zk2025_f3_knitted_name_badge | |
F4 | Being Choosy when Size Matters with Terri Schlather | |
Description: | If you’ve ever finished a garment and been woefully disappointed with the fit at the end, rejoice, help is here! I will talk about my own journey to discovering why my knits weren’t fitting even after getting gauge and the simple steps I took to correct it. It may not be your gauge swatch that lies to you, it may be the size you chose leading you astray. Let’s fix that! | |
Materials: | Measuring tape and pen or pencil | |
Class duration: | 45 minutes | |
Offered: | Fri 11AM–Fri 11:45AM, in Hall 2 | |
Max Class Size: | No Limit | |
Discord Channel | #zk2025_f4_being_choosy_when_size_matters | |
F5 | No Fear, Just Flair: The Afterthought Heel Workshop with Beth Leath | |
Description: | Take your sock knitting skills to the next level with this hands-on workshop focused on **cut-in afterthought heels**! Whether you’re new to this technique or looking to refine your approach, you’ll learn the secrets to creating beautifully fitted heels without interruptions to your knitting flow. We’ll cover everything from marking your heel placement, safely cutting into your work, picking up stitches, and shaping a perfect heel. By the end of the class, you’ll walk away with the confidence to transform any tube sock into a professional-looking pair! Join me to this invaluable method to your knitting toolkit. | |
Materials: | Materials needed: 1 - 32” circular (or longer) needle size US1/2.25mm (DPNs are not ideal for learning this technique) Small sharp scissors Light bulb markers Darning needle I will provide practice tubes and “heel” yarn | |
Class duration: | 45 minutes | |
Offered: | Fri 12PM–Fri 12:45PM, in Hall 3 | |
Max Class Size: | 20 | |
Discord Channel | #zk2025_f5_no_fear_afterthought_heel_workshop | |
F6 | 🧶 Yarn Huggers! with Anjanette Cooper-Mitchell | |
Description: | Create Your Own Hand-Sewn Yarn Cozy! 🧵 Fun and memorable—after all, your yarn deserves a little hug! Ready to add a little handmade charm to your yarn stash? Join us for a fun and relaxed workshop where you’ll learn how to stitch up your very own hand-sewn yarn cozy—a soft, stylish wrap that keeps your yarn neat, tangle-free, and totally cute! In this beginner-friendly class, we’ll cover simple sewing techniques using stretchy fabric to create a cozy. We will start off with a mini cozy (for a mini skein|yarn cake) to make sure we get through and understand all the steps. After completing the mini cozy, students will select two more stretchy fabrics of their choice (one solid colored and one graphic) to work on during the remaining time of the workshop and at the retreat. The regular size cozies hold up to a worsted yarn cake. We will discuss customization with colors, buttons, pockets, patches, fabric paint, for a bit of flair—because your yarn deserves to travel in style! No sewing machine required—this is all about hand stitching and hands-on fun. Perfect for crafters, knitters, crocheters, or anyone looking for a low-stress creative escape. 🧵 Handout and Materials provided | ✂️ All skill levels welcome | 🎨 Supplies Needed: your tape measure (or ruler) scissors from your notions pouch. Pen or pencil for notes! | |
Materials: | 🧵 Supplies Needed: your tape measure (or ruler) scissors from your notions pouch. Pen or pencil for notes! | |
Class duration: | 75 minutes | |
Offered: | Fri 1PM–Fri 2:15PM, in Hall 3 | |
Max Class Size: | 20 | |
Discord Channel | #zk2025_f6_yarn_huggers | |
F7 | Mini Skein swap with Jeanne Reed | |
Description: | Minis must be at least 7 grams each. Please wind, ball, or skein them up (and if you have the info, please try and label them.) How it will work: Bring a mini skein, take a mini skein. So if you bring 1, you take 1. If you bring 5 mini skeins, you may take 5 mini skeins (3, 4, 20, etc.). To make things fair, as you bring up your mini skeins, we’ll have you write down your name and the number of skeins you are trading, and then once everyone has turned in their skeins, we’ll draw for each person’s turn to pick. Oh, and the TWIST? You only have 20 seconds to pick out your new skeins during your turn (for the sake of time)! IF you don’t make the 20 second time limit, you have to put ALL the minis you did choose back on the table, and your name goes back in the draw to try again later. For example, if you are picked first and you don’t hit your 20 seconds, you could end up middle or last, depending on when your name gets chosen again! Don’t worry; it’s all in fun, and no one has ever lost minis 😆 Any leftovers will be put on the winding table for first come first serve! | |
Materials: | Mini skeins | |
Class duration: | 30 minutes | |
Offered: | Fri 2PM–Fri 2:30PM, in Atrium | |
Max Class Size: | No Limit | |
Discord Channel | #zk2025_f7_mini_skein_swap | |
F8 | Friendship Bracelet Swap with Bethany Tiner | |
Description: | Swap, Share & Shine! Join us for a colorful and heartwarming event where creativity meets community. Our Friendship Bracelet Swap is the perfect chance to trade handmade bracelets, meet fellow crafters, and celebrate the joy of making. Whether you're a seasoned maker or new to the craft, everyone’s welcome! Come with a few bracelets, leave with new creations—and maybe even a new friend or two. All friendship bracelets are welcomed whether they are knitted, corcheted, weaved, beaded, or whatever is your craft of preference! Don’t miss this chance to connect and swap something special! | |
Materials: | What to Bring: Hand crafted friendship bracelets | |
Class duration: | 30 minutes | |
Offered: | Fri 4PM–Fri 4:30PM, in Atrium | |
Max Class Size: | No Limit | |
Discord Channel | #zk2025_f8_friendship_bracelet_swap | |
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