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

When you register at Longmont Yarn Shoppe we would love if you choose to support Knit ATX by chosing us in the dropdown list of Local Yarn Stores.

  • Sandra Gutierrez March 16th, 2025

    Not Your Grandma's Crochet: Pushing the Boundaries of Garment Design

    When you think of crochet garments, do you only picture stiff fabrics, granny squares and bikinis? Think again.

    Join Sandra Gutierrez, also known as Nomad Stitches, for an engaging Fiberside Chat where she will share her crochet journey and discuss how crochet garment design has evolved from traditional granny squares and square silhouettes to more sophisticated, wearable pieces. Sandra will explore the innovative techniques and stitch patterns contemporary crochet designers are using to create elevated garments, showcasing examples from her own work. She’ll also delve into how her knitting experience has shaped her vision of crochet design.

    Throughout the Chat, Sandra will recount her personal experience living and working in a motorhome throughout 2024, highlighting how this nomadic lifestyle influenced her designs. Most importantly, Sandra aims to convince knitters that crochet is a craft to watch out for, showcasing its potential to create truly unique, stylish garments.

    Watch a preview here!

    This is a live Zoom Event on Sunday, March 16th at 1:00pm EDT, 12:00pm CDT, 11:00am MDT, 10:00am PDT, 5:00pm GMT, 6:00pm CET.

    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 

  • Melanie Berg March 30th, 2025

    Knitting that Makes a Difference!

    In this Chat, Melanie Berg will take you behind the scenes of her latest creations and share the stories and inspirations behind her new SWEATERS book.

    Learn how her bold new project, Row Maps, is changing the way we think about knitting. Melanie will also highlight her collaborations with mamazone, where her designs support women with breast cancer. From playful color choices to meaningful projects, this chat is all about knitting that makes a difference.

    Watch a preview here!

    This is a live Zoom Event on Sunday, March 30th at 1:00pm EDT, 12:00pm CDT, 11:00am MDT, 10:00am PDT, 7:00pm CEST

    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 

  • Anna Johanna, April 13, 2025

    Enjoying the Process - Mindful Knitting and Colorwork

    In this fast-paced world, even knitting can sometimes become all about being quick and productive. But stranded knitting takes a bit of concentration and forces you to slow down - while also providing you with a lovely dopamine rush as you get to admire the colorwork patterns taking shape. In this Fiberside Chat, Anna Johanna will be discussing her love of colorwork and slow making, letting things take time. Johanna will be sharing both her favorite designs from her books, Strands of Joy vol. I & II, as well as her trusted tips and tricks for all things colorwork. You will also get a glimpse behind the scenes on some epic makes where it definitely was at least as much about the process as it is about the end product.

    This is a live Zoom Event on Sunday, April 13th at 1:00pm EDT, 12:00pm CDT, 11:00am MDT, 10:00am PDT, 8:00pm EEST

    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