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Even as the year slips into the holidays and the dark and cold of winter, there are markets and festivals. Sadly, I can't be at all of them. Here's a rundown. Pick what suits you! 13-14 November 2026 Alabama Fiber Fest in Birmingham AL: I taught at this one last year but missed the deadline for teaching proposals this year. It is a super-sweet festival. Several of the vendors I know from Carolina Fiber Fest, SAFF, and other such festivals will be at this one. Once again it is at a brewery. The brewery is very nice with lots of indoor seating and space for classes or events. It worked out well last year as attendees could shop, take a class, buy food at the food trucks, get a possibly adult beverage, and sit indoors and knit. And remember craft beer can be an excellent holiday gift for the non-knitter! 13-15 November 2026 Vogue Virtual Knitting LIVE : This online event includes several of my favorite teachers including Alasdair Post-Quinn, Lucy Neat...

Update: Since I've signed the contract for Blue Ridge Fiber Festival, I've added that information. There are a lot of fiber arts gatherings coming up in 2019. Many of them have just opened for registration or are about to open for registration. Here's a rundown. Kanuga Knitting and Quilting Retreat , Hendersonville NC, Thursday through Sunday 17-20 January 2019. This retreat at the Episcopalian campground is a great way to de-stress after the holidays. Accommodations are in cabins or at the inn. All meals are served in the cafeteria. The long weekend is an opportunity to make progress on a project. Knitting instructors include: Boykin Exum teaching beginning knitting. Master Knitter Heather Storta teaching an Estonian lace shawl. Mimi Kezer teaching sliding loop entrelac. Varian Brandon teaching a colorwork hat. I'll be teaching a versa lace scarf. South Carolina Knit Inn , Greenville SC, Thursday through Sunday 31 January through 3 February 2019. Many Atla...