Fiberside Chats

Launched in May 2020, Chats are one-hour Zoom sessions with special guests joining us to give a peek into their world. These designers & creators will discuss their unique path, creative processes, favorite techniques, latest projects, or whatever is inspiring them now. There will be opportunity for Q&A & other fun surprises like giveaways & pattern discounts for those who join!

Your seat at Fiberside Chats is just $20. This fee supports the guest speaker & the LYS you sign up under. At the registration page you can use the drop down list to choose to purchase your ticket from Knit ATX.

Have a conflict in your schedule? Don't worry we've got you covered. Many of our guests are allowing Zoom recordings of their Chat. Whether the Chat will be recorded or not will be clearly stated for each event. Recordings will be available for 1 week after the chat, only to registered attendees.

Upcoming Guests

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  • Ann Budd, May 18th, 2025

    The Relationship Between Sweater Construction and Design

    Sweaters are characterized by the way the sleeves are joined to the body. In this one-hour Chat Ann Budd will outline the basics of six sweater types—Circular Yoke, Raglan, Drop Shoulder, Modified-Drop Shoulder, Set-In Sleeve, and Saddle Shoulder. The construction type influences how the sleeves meet the body of a sweater and, consequently, how that sweater fits the upper body. Each type lends itself to distinct design possibilities, whether knitted from the bottom up or from the top down, and whether knitted in pieces or seamlessly. You'll leave the Chat with a better understanding of how sweater design is closely tied to sweater construction.

    This is a live Zoom Event on Sunday, May 18th at 1:00pm EDT, 12:00pm CDT, 11:00am MDT, 10:00am PDT

    This Fiberside Chat will be recorded - a link to the recording will be available for one week and shared with registered attendees only.

    Register Here 

  • Jen Parroccini, June 15th, 2025

    Through the Designer's Eyes: Forecasting Your Sweater's Story

    Knitting sweaters is most satisfying when we are happy with the outcome. In this session with Jen Parroccini, we’ll talk about how to evaluate and interpret the information available to us - and when to ask for more. We’ll cover:

    • Schematics and how they relate to your measurements
    • The role of ease
    • Whether your size will look like the modeled size
    • Spotting design elements that might not work for you (such as insufficient front neck depth, or too much fabric in the underarm)
    • Gathering information from official photos
    • Weighing and interpreting other knitters’ projects

    If you've ever been intimidated to start your first sweater, felt overwhelmed by the endless pattern options, or ended up with a finished garment that didn’t quite turn out as you envisioned, this Fiberside Chat is for you - because honestly, we've all been there and don't want to go back!

    This is a live Zoom Event on Sunday, May 4th at 2:00pm EDT, 1:00pm CDT, 12:00pm MDT, 11:00am PDT

    This Fiberside Chat will be recorded - a link to the recording will be available for one week and shared with registered attendees only. 

    Register Here