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Wednesday, June 11, 2025

ZK2025 Events

 

Registration

Wed June 18 3PM-5:00PM – Hilton Level 3 

Th June 19 9AM-11AM, 1PM-3PM – 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 for information visit: Classes Descriptions

Designer Showcases will have their own time slots. No prior registration is required.

Opening/Closing Ceremonies with Prize Drawings

Th June 19 4-5PM – Noseworthy I 

Sat June 21 5:30-6:30PM – Noseworthy I 

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

Photo Mirror - Better than a Booth!

Th June 19 7:30-10:30PM – Hilton Level 3 Atrium

Grab some friends and strike a pose! Each person in the picture gets their own strip of the pictures as a memento.  

Pajama Party – Hello Event

Th June 19 7:30-10PM – Noseworthy I

Are you ready to have some fun and eat some fun food? This hello event is the the sheep's pajamas! We are having a party and you are all invited to wear your coolest PJs!  Smoothies and Cookies are on the menu!  

5K Run/Walk

Fri June 20 - 8:45AM Meet in Hilton Lobby for 9AM Start

Registered run/walkers will receive swag and be eligible for prizes. If you were unable to register, please feel free to run/walk on the public trails, or cheer on the participants. Any inclement weather cancellation notifications will be sent to the 5K email distribution list. We will not run/walk if there is lightning, but will run/walk in the rain. For for information visit: Route & Register Prediction Times (due: June 15th)

Yarn Truck Rodeo

         Fri June 20 10:00AM – 3:00PM  - Knotty Woodpecker Parking Lot (307 East Center St)

         Shuttle Circulator to the Rodeo & Hollandberry running from 10:30AM - 2:30PM loading at the north hotel entrance. A fun shopping experience and a chance to eat at Hollandberry! 

Dips & Breads or Nachos!

Fri June 20 3PM-4PM – Atrium

          Grab some fixings and have a nice afternoon snack!  It includes that spinach dip! 

Stitch Marker Swap

Fri June 20 5:00PM – Noseworthy I 

Bring some stitch-markers to swap with other people until you run out!

Group Photo

Fri June 20 5:30PM – Level 3 - 4 Escalator

Bring your smile! This photo will a memento available on the Internet to remember the good times and see your new knitting besties.

Knitwear Adoption

Fri June 20 7:00PM – Atrium

You knit it, you loved it, but it is no longer for you. This event will help you clean out your knitwear closet and find a new home that doesn't involve frogging a whole FO. Doesn't fit? Bring It! Not your colors? Bring It! What were you thinking? Bring It! Offer up items for adoption, and be someone's knitwear hero! Please note: You must be willing to give your item freely with nothing in exchange.

Key Note Speaker – Anna Hrachovec

Fri June 20 8-9PM – Noseworthy I

Play with Your Knitting - Anna will speak about engaging in play as an approach to creative work, development, and life in general. 
 

Marketplace Shopping

Sat June 21 10AM-12PM – Private Market for retreat attendees - Noseworthy II & III

          Sat June 21 1PM - 4PM Public Market   A great shopping experience!  

Desserts with Friends! - Goodbye Event

Sat June 21 8PM – Atrium

We've knit, chatted, learned, and laughed together the last few days. Please join us in this celebratory dessert and gather together one last time to say goodbye.

Reminders

1. There is no outside food or beverage in the ballrooms and classrooms.  Pittsburgh Blue beverages are allowed.  

2. The event day ends at 11:45pm. The Level 3 event space will need to be vacated and the space will be locked until morning. Use Elevators.