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!
Photo Mirror - Say Cheese!
Th June 25 7:30PM - 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 25 7:30PM - 10:00PM – Noseworthy I
Are you ready to have some fun and eat some fun food? This hello event is 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!
$25 Yarn Swap
Th June 25 8:00PM - 8:30PM – Hall 3
Do you have a skein of yarn that is practically perfect in every single way, but that just isn’t you? Bring it to the yarn lottery and try your luck at getting something that makes your heart sing.
One $25 skein per person will get you a random ticket which determines the order you get to choose from all the skeins brought. Anything over $25 will not get extra entries. You can enter multiple single skeins.
5K Run/Walk
Fri June 26 - 8:45AM Meet in Hilton Lobby for 9:00AM 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 more information visit: Route & Register Prediction Times (due: June 15th)
Yarn Truck Rodeo
Fri June 26 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!
Savory Snacks!
Fri June 26 3:00PM - 4:00PM – Atrium
Grab some fixings and have a nice afternoon snack! It includes that spinach dip!
Stitch Marker Swap
Fri June 26 5:00PM – Noseworthy I
Bring some stitch-markers to swap with other people until you run out!
Group Photo
Fri June 26 5:30PM – Level 3 - 4 Escalator
Bring your smile! This photo will be a memento available on the Internet to remember the good times and see your new knitting besties.
Knitwear Adoption
Fri June 26 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 Speakers
Fri June 26 8:00PM - 9:00PM – Noseworthy I
We are absolutely thrilled to have not one, but two iconic voices in modern knitwear joining us: 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.
Marketplace Shopping
Sat June 27 10:00AM - 12:00PM – Private Market for retreat attendees - Noseworthy II & III
Sat June 27 1:00PM - 4:00PM – Public Market
A great shopping experience!
Desserts with Friends! - Goodbye Event
Sat June 27 8:00PM – 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
- There is no outside food or beverage in the ballrooms and classrooms. Pittsburgh Blue beverages are allowed.
- 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.