STITCH UP CHICAGO 2026 IS HERE!!!!
Say hello to our Stitch Up Chicago 2026 Events Hosts:
Natalie Thomas (Detroit Knots)
Tamara Kelly (of Moogly)
Britt Garber (Knot Bad Britt)
Olga of Gotham Knits
Safiyyah Talley (The Drunk Knitter)
FULL EVENT PROGRAM
*** subject to change ***
Remember: At Stitch Up Chicago, all you have to do is show up and be ready to have some fun. ALL event materials are provided by our generous sponsors!
All Hooks & Needles & YARN provided
FRIDAY MARCH 6th
5:30 PM REGISTRATION OPENS
6:00 pm – 8:30pm
KICK OFF STITCH NIGHT!
Join us for an evening of fabulous stitching and fiber friendship with Asylum Fibers!
We will be making the Sanctuary Revisited Shawls (knit and crochet versions available) in a lovely DK Yarn provided by Asylum Fibers. There is a single skein and two skein version you can stitch away with.
Our hosts for the evening are Safiyyah Talley (aka The Drunk Knitter) and Britt Garber (aka Knot Bad Britt)
Dinner will be served. Cash bar.
All knitting /crocheting materials provided (yarn, pattern needles, hooks & notions)
Hooks for this workshop provided by Furls as a special treat!
SATURDAY MARCH 7th
9:00am EVENT OPENS
9:30 am – 1pm - BRUNCH IN STITCHES
10:00 AM - FLIGHT OF FIBERS from Yarnspirations
Enjoy a sampling of fabulous yarns as we swatch and stitch and enjoy a delightful brunch courtesy of our friends at Yarnspirations.. Each fiber was selected just for this event and our host Tamara Kelly of Moogly Blog will share all sorts of great inspiration for each fiber. Swatching and stitching materials provided.
11:00 am – 1:00 PM GoSadi DESIGNER SHOWCASE
Hosted by Samantha Brunson of Bobble Club House, continue to enjoy the fabulous brunch buffet with all the fixings while we sip and stitch our projects and get to know some of the GoSadi designers from the GoSadi platform. Learn more about GoSadi and how to set up your free account and discover a world of inspiration.
1:00 pm - 2:00 PM Stretches and break
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm AFTERNOON INDIE DYER YARN TASTING
One of the tenets and premier events of Stitch Up, the Indie Yarn tasting is like no other event in the industry. Not kidding!
Join us for an exploration of discovering new fibers and new artists. Modeled after a wine tasting where attendees get to smell, swish and taste the wines, at a Stitch Up Chicago Indie Yarn Tasting is our exclusive opportunity for our attendees are treated to a menu of options from an invited group of fabulous Indie Dyers.
Asylum Fibers
Kraeo
Miss Babs
Attendees get to meet the Indie Dyers, learn about them and sample their fine offerings.
Afternoon Refreshments & Snacks provided!
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm COZY AFTERNOON STITCHES
We will have a fun presentation from Twice Sheared Sheep & GoSadi as we continue stitch away at the projects we’ve started.
Maybe make a sampler scarf with all the yummy Yarnspirations yarns we’ve tasted!
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm CELEBRATION DINNER & FIBER FUN COURTESY OF YARNSPIRATIONS
There will be a lovely rhythmic pattern for both knitters and crocheters.
this features an The Reverie Crochet Scarf and the Ruffled Warmer Knit Scarf. Two spectacular patterns to stretch your skills, stitch away and share one last Stitch Up memory with the new friends you made all day.
Hosted by Olga of Gotham Knits and Natalie Thomas of Detroit Knots.
Dinner served. Cash bar.
All knitting & crochet materials provided (yarn, pattern needles, notions)
BONUS CLASS DAY SUNDAY MARCH 8th
We are so excited that in partnership with our host Yarn Shop, Nina Chicago, we are able to add on classes and more
The TWICE SHEARED SHEEP TRUNK SHOW & Pop Up shop is Sunday March 8th at Nina Chicago starting at 9am
Enjoy delicious light snacks and bites while you enjoy an exclusive discounted shopping experience at one of Chicago’s premier Fiber shops.
***The shop is closed to the public for Stitch Up attendees only 9am - 12 noon! I
f you registered for the All In ticket, this special discounted shopping experience is included.
OH YEAH - NOW THAT IS SOME FUN
HOPE YOU JOIN US!
ABOUT STITCH UP CHICAGO:
Stitch up Events is all about the many makers and small maker business owners that make up this incredible community. We encourage offline support and growth as much as online. Connecting is how we all thrive. Stitch Up Chicago was born from the idea of taking an online group offline to share fiber love. That is what every single Stitch Up is about: creating safe spaces and celebrating our common love of fiber. We hope you join us!
Special thank you to our host LYS, Nina Chicago.
Since the very first Stitch Up Chicago, Nina Chicago has welcomed us with open arms, fabulous treats and incredible yarn.
Stitch Up Chicago simply would not be possible without our incredible sponsors.
These are brands and people really invested in making the fiber community awesome.
