Knit-Couture Fashion Shows
Saturday
FREE knit-couture fashion shows will be held in the Marketplace, featuring hand-knit garments in today’s latest fashions that could rival any show during Fashion Week.
11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.: Vogue Knitting Fashion Show
12:15 p.m.–12:45 p.m.: Koigu Wool Designs Fashion Show
1:15 p.m.–1:45 p.m.: Knitterati Fashion Show
2:15 p.m.–2:45 p.m.: Koigu's Wrapped in Color Fashion Show
3:15 p.m.–3:45 p.m.: Vogue Knitting Fashion Show
Sunday 1:30 PM
For every purchase you make in the Marketplace you can
Sunday 12:30 PM
Look up! You could catch a skein or two falling from the sky. Sponsored by Universal Yarn
Saturday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
With your donation to charity you can play the yarn claw or spin the wheel to win a prize!
Movie Night
Saturay 7:00 PM
The traditional crafts of crochet and knitting have become one of the hottest movements in modern art. Yarn: The Movie follows a few International artists and knitters as they bring yarn to the streets and into our lives in new ways. Starting in Iceland, this quirky and thought-provoking film takes us on a colorful and global journey as we discover how yarn connects us all.
Sunday 12:30–2:00 PM
This is your chance to buy a Vogue Knitting original on Sunday. All proceeds go to the American Heart Association and the Children's Heart Foundation.
Good Measure Fitting Station
Saturday & Sunday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
Deborah Newton’s latest book, Good Measure, gives you a master plan for making garments with a custom fit. But first you need your measurements! Stop by to get measured by the experts. You’ll leave with a card with all your important numbers so you’ll always have a perfect fit!
Beginner Lounge
Saturday & Sunday 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Free learn to knit and crochet lessons are available to complete newbies as well as those who just want a refresher!
Yarn Tasting Lounge
All Weekend Long
Try before you buy! Sample new and popular yarns. A few rows both knitted and crocheted are there for you to take a few stitches and see what you think.
Ball-Winding Station
All Weekend Long
Can’t wait to start swatching? Come to our ball-winding station, where you can turn your new skeins into knittable cakes yourself.
Book Nook
Saturday & Sunday 12:30-1:25 PM
Get your favorite book signed by the author at select times throughout the weekend! Meet Nicky Epstein & Melissa Leapman on Saturday & Sunday.
Yoga for Knitters
Sunday 11:00–11:30 AM
Join Durango Body and Brain in a gentle, seated class that will release tension in your arms, neck, and shoulders. Take care of your body so you can knit and crochet more! No mats required.
Knit Art Gallery
All Weekend Long
Experience our artists’ gallery and see the world of possibilities for the handmade. Artists will be announced at a later date.
