[NFB-Blind-Crafters] Free knitting webinars next week

Tue May 12 04:03:06 UTC 2026

I, too, have decided to join this.
Cindy

On 5/7/2026 9:29 AM, Tracy Carcione via NFB-Blind-Crafters wrote:
>
> I just read about the Knit Happy Summit, which is a series of Zoom 
> classes from May 14-17.  I think I’ll sign up.  It sounds interesting, 
> and it’s free.
>
> I pasted the web address and a lot of the web page after my signature.
>
> Tracy
>
> https://knithappysummit.com/?sc_ref=u1r1P92LZAof78IB&sc_vis=QR7DnUzUEeXLwFdZ877lgBgsLnXWTZ
>
> Knit Happy Summit: Beyond the Basics | May 2026 – The Knit Happy 
> Summit is a free virtual knitting event for intermediate knitters 
> ready to go beyond the
>
> basics. Join thousands of knitters for 4 days of expert presentations 
> on colorwork, cables, lace, garment construction, and more.
>
> May 14 - 17, 2026
>
> Tired of feeling stuck and intimidated by new knitting projects?
>
> It’s time to move beyond the basics with a fun new challenge!
>
> Learn new skills and tackle new knitting techniques with joy, 
> confidence, and a supportive community cheering you on.
>
> Join us for this FREE 4-day virtual event and discover the ‘ah-ha' 
> secrets 25+ top instructors use to make complex knitting simple.
>
> 🎟️
>
> GET YOUR FREE TICKET NOW
>
> 🎟️
>
> Your name
>
> your at email.com
>
> SIGN UP NOW!
>
> If you don't see the sign up form, please click here
>
> You've got the basics down.
>
> You can knit and purl, but somewhere between the simple projects and 
> the beautiful ones you've been dreaming about, there's a gap.
>
> The Knit Happy Summit: Beyond the Basics was built to close that gap.
>
> Over four days, you'll learn from some of the most trusted teachers in 
> the fiber world, the kind who break it all down so it finally clicks 
> and share the
>
> tips and tricks that genuinely transform how you approach your projects.
>
> But it's not just about picking up new techniques.
>
> It's about finding your people. Knitters who share your passion and 
> understand the thrill of creating something beautiful with your own 
> hands … and realizing
>
> you don't have to figure any of this out alone.
>
> GET MY FREE TICKET TO THE SUMMIT!
>
> Get ready to fuel your creativity!
>
> During the Knit Happy Summit, you will ...
>
> Turn colorwork into your superpower!
>
> Explore fair isle and slip stitch colorwork so you can bring color 
> inspiration into your projects confidently.
>
> Discover the deeper joy of knitting with intention.
>
> Whether you're knitting a prayer shawl for a friend or donating to 
> your community, we'll explore how knitting can connect us beyond the 
> finished object.
>
> Say goodbye to that lost feeling mid-project!
>
> Learn to read your knitting and memorize stitch patterns so they feel 
> like second nature, and every row you knit is more enjoyable.
>
> Master next-level skills!
>
> Discover why your test swatch is your most powerful knitting tool, 
> learn how to adjust any pattern to any gauge, and confidently choose 
> and substitute
>
> yarns, including non-wool options like silk, linen & plant-based fibers.
>
> Finally, knit garments that fit your actual body!
>
> Discover how to spot and fix that frustrating extra fabric at the back 
> of your sweater with a few simple measurements and smart adjustments.
>
> Expand your knitting technique toolkit!
>
> Ditch the cable needle, dive into double knitting, explore nupps, and 
> finally understand how to fit a stitch pattern into a shawl shape 
> without the math
>
> panic.
>
> This is your chance to finally tackle the techniques you've been 
> dreaming about and experience the joy of learning alongside knitters 
> who get it.
>
> You'll walk away knowing you can actually do this.
>
> Click the button below to get your FREE ticket
>
> to the Knit Happy Summit!
>
> YES! I NEED THIS SUMMIT!
>
> MEET THE SPEAKERS
>
> You don’t have to figure it all out alone! We’ve gathered an 
> incredible lineup of expert instructors for the Knit Happy Summit!
>
> These designers, teachers, and fiber artists will guide you step by 
> step so you can master new techniques, tackle challenges, and fall 
> even deeper in love
>
> with your knitting.
>
> DAY 1: Your Best Knitting Starts Here
>
> Build the habits, strategies, and foundational knowledge that will 
> transform the way you approach every project … so you can cast on with 
> confidence and
>
> stop second-guessing yourself before you even begin.
>
> Free Cabling: Expanding the Boundaries of
>
> Knitted Possibilities
>
> Dawn Prickett
>
> Twice Sheared Sheep
>
> Lessons in Lace: Building Confidence Stitch by Stitch
>
> Kirsten Joel
>
> Kirsten Joel Designs
>
> The Gauge Swap:
>
> How to Use Any Yarn for Your Pattern
>
> Hortense
>
> Knitting with Chopsticks
>
> Why Slip-Stitch Colorwork Is Easier Than You Think
>
> Joy Friedman
>
> Top of the World Knits
>
> More than Gauge:
>
> Why a Test Swatch Will Save Your Knitting
>
> Jenessa Keller
>
> Just1MoreThing Designs
>
> Three Decisions
>
> that Will Make or Break a Pocket
>
> Lisa Toppin
>
> Joy on the Needles!
>
> Jill Tamminen
>
> Knit Sisu
>
> 3 Cast Ons and 3 Bind Offs to Add to Your Toolbox
>
> Katie Burk
>
> KnitLifeOils
>
> Test Knitting:
>
> What It Is and How to Get Started
>
> Lena Mathisson
>
> Softyarn Designs
>
> Visiting a Yarn Show without Overwhelm
>
> Rachel Moutrie
>
> Skein Queen
>
> THIS SOUNDS AMAZING! I'M IN!
>
> DAY 2: Explore, Experiment, Enjoy
>
> Try something you've always wanted to learn. From colorwork and 
> texture to techniques that feel a little scary right now … today is 
> your invitation to
>
> stretch your skills, play, and discover just how much fun “beyond the 
> basics” can be.
>
> Making Texture Pop: Choosing Yarns for Best Results
>
> Anne Hanson
>
> Bare Naked Wools
>
> Double Knitting 101: Your First Reversible Potholder
>
> Lisa Hannan Fox
>
> Nifty Knitter Designs
>
> Stitch Magic:
>
> Turn Charts into Stunning Shawls
>
> Ashleigh Wempe
>
> Ashleigh Wempe Designs
>
> Tricks for Memorizing Your Knitting Pattern
>
> Lauren Rad
>
> A Bee in the Bonnet
>
> Tackling Stranded Colorwork with Confidence
>
> Ethan Pyle
>
> Refracted Light
>
> Fiber Arts
>
> Fearless Nupps!
>
> Mary Beth Temple
>
> MBT Creates
>
> Color Alchemy for Knitters and Dyers
>
> Alanna Wilcox
>
> Alanna Wilcox LLC
>
> Beyond Wool: Navigating Silk and Plant-Based Yarns
>
> with Confidence
>
> Christine Long-Derks
>
> Treasure Goddess Yarn
>
> You Already Know How to Knit Brioche. Let's Break It Down.
>
> Jessica B.
>
> Snickerdoodle Knits
>
> The Magic of Knitting Cables without
>
> a Cable Needle
>
> Cheryl Rondeau
>
> Chronicles of Cheryl
>
> Stitching with Intention:
>
> Prayer Shawls & Meaningful Making
>
> Marie Segares
>
> Underground Crafter
>
> SIGN ME UP! I CAN'T WAIT TO LEARN MORE!
>
> DAY 3: The Details That Make the Difference
>
> The finishing touches, the fit adjustments, the little things that 
> take a project from “pretty good” to “I made that and I love it.” 
> Today we're diving
>
> into the details that separate a knitter who follows a pattern from 
> one who truly understands it.
>
> Perfect Sleeve Placement
>
> Megan Nodecker
>
> Pip & Pin
>
> Small Fixes, Big Results: Simple Fixes for a Professional Finish
>
> Beth K.
>
> things.beth.makes
>
> At Ease with Ease: Understanding Ease and Schematics for Knits That Fit
>
> Bronwyn Hahn
>
> Bronwyn the Brave
>
> Joining Knitted Fabric With Mattress Stitch:
>
> 3 Essential Applications
>
> Sönna Schuttner
>
> Wool & Wyrd
>
> How Much Yarn Do I Need? 5 Ways to Avoid Yarn Chicken
>
> Ciara Doyle
>
> The Fairythorn
>
> Knitting Math Using Dimensional Analysis
>
> Galaxy Salo
>
> Galaxy Knits
>
> How a Tech Editor Works Through a Pattern
>
> Emily Reiter
>
> Fiat Fiber Arts
>
> Teaching Lefties
>
> How to Knit
>
> Amanda Morse
>
> Knit in the Womb
>
> YES! SEND ME MY FREE TICKET NOW!
>
> DAY 4: Knitting It All Together
>
> Join me for a special masterclass to close out the summit! We're going 
> to tackle the mistakes that make knitters freeze, frog, or give up on 
> a project
>
> entirely … and I'm going to show you that so many of them are easily 
> fixable. You've got this.
>
> Then, we'll gather one last time for a Summit Farewell Call on Zoom!
>
> While we're together, we will celebrate everyone's wins, announce the 
> Stitch Society Membership Scholarship Winner, and all the Bingo Prize 
> Winners.
>
> Plus … I've got some tips to share with you for carrying the Knit 
> Happy Summit energy into your everyday knitting.
>
> To wrap up the event, I'll host a final Stitch Session so we can all 
> spend some time together in community before we say farewell until the 
> next summit.
>
> As you can see from these amazing value-packed presentations, this is 
> an event you do not want to miss.
>
> Click the button below to sign up & grab your free ticket to join us 
> for the Knit Happy Summit: Beyond the Basics!
>
> THIS SOUNDS AMAZING! I'M IN!
>
> WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE KNIT HAPPY SUMMIT
>
> WHEN
>
> The Knit Happy Summit will run from
>
> Thursday, May 14 – Sunday, May 17.
>
> Each day, you will have a variety of presentations to choose from, and 
> you will have free access to watch them for FREE for 48 hours.
>
> WHERE
>
> This binge-worthy event is 100% virtual, so you can attend from 
> anywhere with internet access.
>
> Presentations will be viewed on our website, with live events held on 
> Zoom.
>
> EXPERT SESSIONS
>
> You'll be treated to educational and actionable presentations from our 
> lineup of 25+ incredible speakers from around the world!
>
> We're sharing intermediate & advanced knitting techniques, time-saving 
> strategies, and answers to soooo many frequently asked questions.
>
> COMMUNITY
>
> Get access to our private Facebook Community of fellow knitters like 
> you who are already hanging out and making plans for their best 
> knitting year yet!
>
> Facebook isn't required to view the presentations, but the Community 
> Group is where the fun happens … you’ll be able to connect with the 
> speakers and other
>
> attendees before & during the event!
>
> CHANCES TO WIN
>
> You’ll also have a chance to win prizes by showing up and 
> participating throughout the summit.
>
> Keep an eye out for your BINGO card, and join the Facebook community 
> for chances to win prizes, including beautiful yarn, knitting 
> patterns, project bags,
>
> and even some fun Knit Happy Summit swag.
>
>
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