Saturday, February 17 - Sunday, February 18
The Craft Yarn Council of America is traveling to Mall of America. Beginner to expert, Knit-Out & Crochet has something for everyone. Join us at Mall of America for a fun and exciting knit and crochet extravaganza.
Knitting and Crochet Lessons
Sears Court & Bloomingdale's Court
Beginner one-on-one knitting and crochet lessons in a relaxed, informal setting. Take home instructions, yarn, needles or a hook!
Yarn "Doctors"
Sears Court
Questions about your current knitting or crochet project? Get answers from the experts.
Vendor Displays
East and South Mall Hallways
See the newest yarn, patterns, accessories and more from today's top knit and crochet vendors!
Warm Up America!
Macy's Court
Bring 7" or 9" knitted or crocheted sections to MOA or stop by Macy's court where volunteers will be on hand to help you help the Warm Up America! Foundation. Sections will be joined together to make patchwork afghans for Bridging.
Please visit Warm Up America! & Bridging for more detailed information.
Rotunda Schedule:
Saturday, February 17
11 a.m.
Margaret Hubert - Free Form Knitting & Crochet
Throw away that pattern and discover the new, exciting world of free form.
Coats & Clark - Join As You Go Granny Squares
Kathleen Sams shows a quick and easy way to assemble afghan sections.
At the Author's Table: Candi Jensen
11:30 a.m.
Fastest Knitters & Crocheter Competition (11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
Spinrite - One Skein Dish Cloth
Svetlana Avrakh shares how to make a knitted dishcloth. One you use this cloth, you'll throw away your sponge!
Leisure Arts - Dying Yarn With Kool Aid®
Susan Sullivan reveals the amazing color options possible with Kool Aid®.
At the Author's Table: Annie Modesitt
12 p.m.
Lion Brand Yarn - Bridal Flip Flops
Claudia Mackie Shows the perfect gift for the bride who wants to dance the night away.
Boye Needle - Easy Floral Embellishment
Miriam Cody will demonstrate how to create fashion - rite flowers with Bloom Loom.
Crochet Today - Tunisian Crochet
Editor Brett Bara demonstrates the beautiful possibilities of this North African technique, ideal for cross stitching.
At the Author's Table: Lily Chin
12:30 p.m.
Coats & Clark - Crochet Cables
Kathleen Sams shares the secrets of making crochet cables.
Spinrite - Toasty Headband
Svetlana Avrakh demonstrates how to crochet a headband, the perfect, quick gift.
At the Author's Table: Doreen Marquart
1 p.m.
Woof Wear - Dogs from the Animal Humane Society's Ambassador Program show off the latest in DOGgone cute sweaters.
1:30 p.m.
Knit & Crochet Trends: A Fashion Show
Best of knit and crochet fashions you can make yourself!
2 p.m.
Save the Children/Warm Up America! Special Presentation
Knitters and crocheters from Minnesota walked away with top honors for completing the most newborn caps for the Caps to the Capital Campaign. Congressional Representative Betty McCollum joins Evie Rosen, founder of the Warm Up America! Foundation, president Cheryl Gunnells, and Eileen Burke and Casey Harrity from Save the Children to honor Minnesota participants.
3 p.m.
Fastest Knitter & Crocheter Competition (3-4:30 p.m.)
Michaels Arts & Crafts - It's in the bag!
Kate Friederichs will show how to knit an over the shoulder purse.
Storey Publishing - Beaded Crochet Hat
Candi Jensen will explain how to incorporate beads into a perfect hat for all seasons and each student will receive a hat kit too.
Interweave Press - Reading Crochet Charts
Lily Chin shows you how a picture is worth a thousand words. Find out what those symbols mean and how a visual representation helps you keep better track of your work.
At the Author's Table: Judith Durant
3:30 p.m.
DRG - Around and Around...Knitting in the Round!
Kathy Wesley, senior editor of Creative Knitting Magazine, discusses knitting and shaping in the round.
Interweave Press - Knitting with Beads
Lily Chin, designer extraordinaire, shares her tips and tricks of knitting with beads.
At the Author's Table: Vickie Howell
February 18, 2007
11 a.m.
DRG - Around and Around...Knitting in the Round!
Kathy Wesley, senior editor of Creative Knitting Magazine,discusses knitting and haping in the round.
Interweave Press - Creating Drapable Crochet Fabric
Lily Chin talks about the exciting possibilities of crochet when you know how to select the correct yarn and hook size.
At the Author's Table: Judith Durant
11:30 a.m.
Fastest Knitter & Crocheter Competition (11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.)
Michaels Arts & Crafts - Felted Wine Tube
Arlys Inette will show felting techniques to make a decorative wine tube.
Storey Publishing - Beaded Crochet Hat
Candi Jensen will explain how to incorporate beads into a perfect hat for all seasons and each student will receive a hat kit too.
At the Author's Table: Doreen Marquart
12 p.m.
Coats & Clark - Join as you go Granny Squares
Kathleen Sams shows a quick and easy way to assemble afghan sections.
Lion Brand Yarn - Bridal Flip Flops
Claudia Mackie shows the perfect gift for the bride who wants to dance the night away.
Crochet Today - Tunisian Crochet
Editor Brett Bara demonstrates the beautiful possibilities of this North African technique, which is ideal for cross stitching.
At the Author's Table: Lily Chin
12:30 p.m.
Spinrite - One-Skein Dish Cloth
Svetlana Avrakh shares how to make a knitted dishcloth. Once you use this cloth, you'll throw away your sponge!
Boye Needle - Easy Floral Embellishment
Miriam Cody will demonstrate how to create fashion right flowers with a Bloom Loom.
At the Author's Table: Vickie Howell
1 p.m.
Coats & Clark - Crochet Cables
Kathleen Sams shares the secrets of making crochet cables.
Spinrite - Toasty Headband
Svetlana Avrakh demonstrates how to crochet a headband, the perfect, quick gift.
At the Author's Table: Annie Modesitt
1:30 p.m.
Knit & Crochet Trends: A Fashion Show
Best of knit and crochet fashions you can make yourself!
2 p.m.
Special presentation: Warm Up America! and Bridging
Afghans made by volunteers are donated to Bridging. Evie Rosen, Warm Up America! founder, and Foundation President Cheryl Gunnells will make the presentation to Char Pfeiffer.
At the Author's Table: Candi Jensen
2:30 p.m.
Margaret Hubert - Free form knitting and crochet
Throw away that pattern and discover the new, exciting world of free form.
Leisure Arts - Dying Yarn with Kool Aid®
Susan Sullivan reveals the amazing color options possible with Kool Aid®.
Event Hours:
Saturday, February 17
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Rotunda, Sears Court, Bloomingdales Court, Macy's Court
Sunday, February 18
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Rotunda, Sears Court, Bloomingdales Court, Macy's Court
Where to stay:
Country Inn and Suites, Mall of America
2221 Killebrew Drive
Bloomington, MN
952-854-5555, ask for the Knit-Out package
$104/night - Standard room with 2 queen beds (based on a single / double occupancy)$114/night -King Suite including a king bed, separate living room with sofa sleeper (based on a single/double occupancy)Rates include a Mall of America coupon book, bottles of water and a Mall of America shopping bag.
Must call by February 1, 2007 to receive the Knit-Out package.
Ramada Mall of America
2300 E. American Blvd.
Bloomington, MN
952-854-3411 or 800-328-1931, ask for the Knit-Out package
$79/night - Standard room
Complimentary 24 hour Airport Shuttle and Mall of America Shuttle is provided for all guests.
Must call by January 30, 2007 to receive the Knit-Out package.
Hilton Minneapolis / St. Paul Airport Mall of America
3800 American Boulevard East
Bloomington, MN
952-854-2100, ask for the Knit-Out package
$89/night - includes deluxe overnight accommodations, complimentary use of our indoor recreation area with indoor pool, two whirlpools and 24-hour fitness area. Transportation to and from Mall of America is also provided on a complimentary basis every hour from 10:20am - 10:20pm.
For more detailed event information, please visit Knit-Out or contact:
Craft Yarn Council of America
P.O. Box 9
Gastonia NC 28053
info@craftyarncouncil.com
