Yarnival 2026 Schedule
Here is an overview of all of the events. Look and don't wait! Some of the classes will sell out. Below find a quick description of classes - they are ordered by date.
Click here to view the July Calendar and see all of the events at a glance. Click on any class title to learn more.
Zoom: June 30, Tuesday, 5:00-6:30 pm Pacific Time
Chicago Summers Kerchief: As a warm-up to Yarnival, sign up for this beginner-friendly Tunisian crochet class taught by a longtime crocheter, Terri Gibbs-Burke. This class will be conducted via Zoom.
Zoom: July 1st, Wednesday, noon-1:00 pm Pacific Time
Yarnival Kick-Off! Sign up to get the Zoom link for the Yarnival opening event.
Zoom: July 2-6, Thursday-Monday, noon-1:00 pm Pacific Time (July 4th 11:00-1:00)
Our July 4th Staycation will be knitting the Tolsta Tee, a pattern with so many options!. Sign up to join this fun KAL led by Debbie via Zoom.
Zoom: July 7, 14, 21, Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 pm Pacific Time
Subtle Waves Capelet KAL with Gillian of GillieBe’s Designs: Gillian designed this beautiful capelet to have shaping around the shoulders and soft ruffles at the bottom. Perfect for a chilly evening. Sign up to join this KAL led by Gillian via Zoom.
(Offered twice!)
In-Person: July 12, Sunday, 11:00-2:30 pm Pacific Time
In-Person: July 22, Wednesday, 5:30-8:00 pm Pacific Time
Felted Dryer Balls in person with Brigid: Come in to the shop for an in-person felting class using a dryer ball. Brigid will explain how you can apply your design using this technique. Sign up to reserve your seat at this fun class.
Zoom: July 13, Monday, 11:30-1:00 pm Pacific Time
Hat Design Basics: Designer and author Nancy Bates will present her design process and lead a brainstorming session. Sign up to get the Zoom link for insights to hat designing.
Zoom: July 13, Monday, 6:00-8:00 pm Pacific Time
Slide into Slip Stitch: Kira Dulaney leads you in playing with color using slip-stitch colorwork. Sign up to get the Zoom link; note the homework listed, to start the Kaleidoscopic Cowl.
Zoom: July 15, Wednesday, noon-1:00 pm Pacific Time
Applying Wardrobing Skills to Yarn Buying/Stashing: Learn from Molly how to buy and stash yarn that works with your wardrobe. Sign up to get the Zoom link, to get a fresh look at our yarn.
Zoom: July 16, Thursday, 5:00-7:00 pm Pacific Time
Zooming in On Color: Barry Klein, Trendsetter Yarns, will lead us to look into how we could use colors and our yarn (stash) for successful projects. Sign up to get the Zoom link for this enlightening class.
In-Person: July 18, Saturday, 12:30-4:30 pm Pacific Time
Leaves Afire Hat (Stranded Colorwork): Designer Sharon Mooney will teach you how to use both hands on this colorwork hat during this in-person class. Sign up to see the homework and list of materials to bring to the class.
Zoom: July 18, Saturday, 5:30-7:30 pm Pacific Time and/or
In-Person: July 18, Saturday, 6:00-9:00pm Pacific Time
Pajama Party: Join us on Zoom or In-Person as we celebrate our 15th birthday/anniversary with our annual summer pajama party. In-Person will have a pot-luck. Both parties will have games and prizes. Sign up if you would like a reminder sent to you: On Zoom or In-Person.
In-Person: July 19, Sunday, 10:00 am-2:00 pm Pacific Time
Free Form Knitting: Amy Montevaldo, Peekaboo Yarns, leads us to play with color and texture; be creative using your yarn! Sign up and see what foundation and accent yarns Amy recommends you bring to class in-person.
Zoom: July 22, Wednesday, 11:00 am-1:00 pm Pacific Time
Top-Down Colorwork Yoke: Molly will be teaching us a method to create a custom yoke. This one-of-a-kind yoke can be the start of your cowl, sweater, dress, or a “swoncho”! Sign up to see what materials you’ll need for this Zoom class. There is homework before class.
And ... That's a wrap! Hope you found some things of interest!
Remember that we will continue to have our Thursday Lunch Chats all month.
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