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Welcome to Knitters Connection 2008!

Registration for Knitters Connection is now open for everybody! IF you want to become a KC member, you can still register AND join Knitters Connection at the same time.  Go to the Registration page for the link.

The schedule for Knitters Connection 2008 is now available. There will be 75 classes taught by 16 instructors from June 11 - 14, 2008 at the Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. Brochures are in the mail.  Click here to download your copy or email us to have a brochure mailed to you if you haven't received one in the mail. Please note: this website has this has the most up-to-date information.  If there is a difference between the information here and the brochure, the website is correct.

New!  Project photos are now published on the Class Description page.

Filled classes: Filled classes will be posted promptly!

W 33: New Pathways for Sock Knitting - Cat Bordhi

T11: Reversible Two Color Knitting - Suzanne Atkinson

T16: Phoenix I - Lucy Neatby

T17: Two Colors, Two Hands - Sally Melville

T25: Celtic Cables - Melissa Leapman

T32: Thrill Rides for Sock Knitters - Cat Bordhi

F22: Create Closures - Gwen Bortner

F32: Magic of Moebius - Introduction - Cat Bordhi

F33: Japanese Knitting Techniques - Maureen Mason Jamieson

F34: Essential Skills for Self-Taught Knitters - Sally Melville

S26: Suitable Seams - Judy Pascale

More than 650 knitters attended a wide array of classes for all levels of knitters and enjoyed the unique yarns and products will be featured in the Knitters Market or came to the fun evening events at Knitters Connection 2007.

Knitters Connection is sponsored by Knitter's Mercantile, a full-service local yarn shop in Columbus, Ohio and produced by Management Excellence, Inc. It is designed to bring the best of knitting – teachers, products and students – together for a fun time.

This web site has a lot of information about this event – the fabulous instructors, in-depth descriptions of the classes, including experience levels, supplies and homework -- plus project photos for many of the classes.  information about confirmed exhibitors for the Knitters Display (and information for those companies that want to display)… and more will also be available.

Our2007 exhibit hall was filled! Information about vendors of hand-dyed yarn and unique products who will be in the 2008 Knitters Market is now available the Knitters Market page.

Looking ahead to Knitters Connection 2008

Mark your calendar for June 11 - 14.  We have 16 instructors confirmed and plans for an expanded Knitters Market.

Want to be sure that you can get your information early and register early? Join Knitters Connection for only $10.  Membership benefits include a reduced fee for classes and the ability to register prior to non-members.  Ready to join?  Click here

Interested in exhibiting? Email us for 2008 exhibitor information to be sent when it is available.

Important dates:
Classes are on Wednesday, 11 June through Saturday, 14 June 2008

Knitters Market will be open on Thursday, 12 June for students only and all day on Friday, 13 June and Saturday, 14 June.

When does registration open?

Knitters Connection registration is now open for everyone

Don’t want to join Knitters Connection?
You can now register without joining Knitters Connection

How do I join Knitters Connection?
It’s easy – just go to the Knitters Connection Membership page.

How much does a membership cost?
Just $10 per year.

What do I get for my KC membership?
Early registration, a special knitting bag full of goodies, and early notification for 2008 Knitters Connection.