What was the 2023 Epic Sweater Camp Retreat??

It’s 3 full days of fiber fun with friends. We’ll be talking about all things wool, yarn, and yes, sweaters. Yes, crochet too!
Don’t want to make a sweater, but still want to come? Works for us. Bring whatever project you want.
We’ll host live video chats with your favorite designers, yarn companies, and more.

Our Presenters:
Anna Hunter – Long Way Homestead
Birger Berge  – Knitwear Pattern Designer
Toni Lipsey – TL Yarn Crafts 
Daphne Marinopoulos – The Fibre Co
Julie Weisenberger – Cocoknits
Elizabeth Smith – Designer
Stacy Dresow – Dresow Family Farm
Hannah Thiessen – Slow Knitting
Andrea Lui – The Knitting PT

And…back by popular demand!! – Francis Chester of Cestari Yarns!

What else is included:
Camp store with beautiful yarn and notions from some of our favorite companies.
Lots of project samples from some of our favorite vendors 
Awesome bag of swag
Continental breakfast, lunch, and snacks all 3 days (oooooh it’s good this year!)
Cocktail hour Friday and Saturday
Door prizes
Unlimited help from your awesome DKA Team
More surprises…

Where:
JX Event Venue
8 minute walk from the shop.
A note about the venue. This is a very large space. JX Event Venue hosts seated wedding dinners for 500 people. So, there is plenty of room for our campers. Because of the high-end nature of the venue, the food is also top-notch. You will not be disappointed!!

In Person Schedule 2023

Friday, Feb 3rd
Please note the starting time change!! 

9:00   Check-in & Continental Breakfast (not 10am:)
10:00   Camper Welcome
11:00    Birge Berge
12:30    Lunch
1:30      Julie Weisenberger – Cocoknits
2:30      Happy Hour
3:00      Anna Hunter – Long Way Homestead
4:15      Toni Lipsey – TL Yarncrafts
6:00      End of Day 1

Saturday, Feb 4th
9:00     Continental Breakfast
10:30   Daphne Marinopoulos – The Fibre Co
12:30   Lunch
1:30     Elizabeth Smith
2:30     Happy Hour
3:00     Stacy Dresow – Dresow Family Farm
6:00     End of Day 2

6:30 – 9pm Pizza Party at the shop (Click here if interested)

Sunday, Feb 5th
9:00    Continental Breakfast
11:00   Andrea Lui – The Knitting PT
12:30   Lunch
1:00     Francis Chester of Cestari Yarn 
2:30     Happy Hour
3:00     Hannah Thiessen – Slow Knitting
5:00     End of Day 3