Kings County Fiber Festival

Join us for this annual event which brings together crocheters, dyers, felters, knitters, quilters, spinners, and weavers, as well as artists creating design works that incorporate fiber as an integral material. See schedule here: https://www.kingscountyfiberfestival.org/schedule

Bring a handmade hat for the “Make Warm Hats for the Homeless” Hat Drive. Handmade hats are needed for homeless men and women in sizes medium and large.

Activities throughout the day will also include music, hand spinning/dyeing, how to raise and care for animals, and how to care for raw denim, and more…

Where to meet
The last time we met at the tables near the playground near 3rd Street, close to the restrooms. There are some tables facing the vendors so that's where we'll meet. And just in case there are too many of us, bring a blanket. We may need to spill over into the grassy area. Keep checking your emails or Meetup for updates.

NYC Knitters is an Inclusive Group
Our group is all about inclusivity! We welcome people of all races, genders, sexualities, abilities, and backgrounds. We especially want to make sure that people of color, queer, and trans folks feel safe and comfortable in our group. So come hang out with us, bring your knitting or crochet, and let's have fun together. This group is for everyone.

Using public spaces
Our monthly knitting meetups are a fantastic chance to get together, share patterns, unwind with our favorite projects, and enjoy the beautiful public spaces New York City has to offer. We're so lucky to have these free spaces and we want to keep them clean and inviting for everyone. To that end, we ask that you keep a few things in mind when attending our meetups:

• Self-Service: Our meetups are all about community and self-reliance! There's no concierge service, so upon arrival, please find a chair and set up your own space. And before you leave, kindly put your chair back where you found it.
• Clean Up: Please be sure to pack away all your knitting supplies when you're done, including yarn scraps and any packaging. If your yarn is not picked up by others during yarn swap, please take it with you. We want to leave no trace of our crafting other than the warm memories and gorgeous creations!
• Respect the Space: Let's remember to use these public spaces in a way that doesn't disturb others. We're sharing the park and library with the rest of the community, so let's be mindful of noise levels and take care not to take up more space than necessary.
• Be a Good Neighbor: When we meet in the park, please dispose of any picnic waste in the proper receptacles.

By following these simple steps, we can ensure that everyone can enjoy these spaces just as much as we do. And most importantly, we can continue to have our fantastic knitting meetups without a hitch!
Remember, a stitch in time saves nine, and a quick clean up saves us from losing our favorite knitting spots!