Wednesday, October 14, 2026

ZK2027 Update: Behind the Scenes & What’s Next!

Thank you so much to everyone who has reached out about 2027! Your enthusiasm, patience, and love for this community mean the world to us.

We wanted to give you a quick update on where things stand. As with planning any event of this scale, we’ve run into a few unexpected challenges and pivots along the way. Planning behind the scenes is fully underway, and we are working hard to lock down our featured speaker, firm up event dates, and get details in place for venue logistics, and vendor applications.

We can’t wait to share all the exciting details with you as soon as everything is locked in!

Here’s what you can look out for in our next major announcement:

Official ZK2027 event dates and venue details
Featured speaker reveal
Community sign-up timelines and attendee registration info
Vendor application openings

Monday, June 22, 2026

ZK2026 Sponsors

Event Sponsors

Thank You to Our Event Sponsors

Please join us in thanking these fabulous makers for supporting our crafting community!

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

ZK2026 Events

Registration

Wed June 24 3:00PM - 5:00PM – Hilton Level 3

Th June 25 9:00AM - 11:00AM, 1:00PM - 3:00PM – Hilton Level 3

Check-in, and get your badge & awesome goodie bag!

Classes and Designers

Classes are available Thursday through Friday and require registration prior to arrival. For more information visit: Classes Descriptions

Designer Showcases have their ownn time slot. No prior registration is required.

Opening/Closing Ceremonies with Prize Drawings

Th June 25 4:00PM - 5:00PM – Noseworthy I

Sat June 27 5:30PM - 6:30PM – Noseworthy I

Let's all get together for a few announcements and fabulous door prizes from our wonderful sponsors. You must be present to win, so don't miss out!

ZK2026 Classes

Registration starts Sunday June 7th @ 2pm CT on Discord

Class Details and Descriptions:

June is SOON!

We are absolutely thrilled to have not one, but two iconic voices in modern knitwear are joining us for Zombie Knitpocalypse 2026: Park Williams (Park & Knit) and Jessie Mae Martinson (Jessie Maed Designs)! If you’ve seen their podcast knit knat chit chat and their designs, you know that Park and Jessie aren’t just designers with cozy, creative vibes—they are the ultimate knitting besties.

This is going to be a year of bold colors, inclusive sizing, and unmissable inspiration. We are so honored to have Park and Jessie bringing their unique energy—and their incredible friendship—to our 2026 stage!