Workshops and Events
Online Tutorials are on my YouTube channel
Yarn Shows, Fiber Festivals, and Retreats
I will be at these events, and as a vendor I bring samples of all of my designs, patterns available in print & pdf formats, kits featuring small-farm and hand-dyed yarns, and prizes for anyone wearing a project made with a Kira K Designs pattern!
- September 9-10: vendor at Natural Fiber Fair in Arcata, CA
- September 22-23: teacher at Yarnover Retreat in Plymouth, MN
- October 7-8: judge, teacher, and vendor at Lambtown Festival in Dixon, CA
- October 21-22: vendor at Studio 49 Retreat in Groveland, CA
- November 18-19: vendor at SoCal Fiber Fair in Pomona, CA
Retreats
- October 14: Meridian Jacobs Ranch Retreat in Vacaville, CA
- November 11: Black Diamond Alpacas Ranch Retreat in Knightsen, CA
Virtual Classes
- September 2: Intro to Knitting Brioche Stitch
- October 28: Knitting with Beads
Natural Dyeing Workshops with Sincere Sheep
- September 30: Eco-Printing Yarn and Fabric with Natural Dyes in Napa, CA
- September 7: Beginning Crochet at Avenue Yarns in Albany, CA
- September 11 & 25, October 9 & 23, November 6 & 20: Kira K Designs Extravaganza at Piedmont Yarn in Oakland, CA
- September 13: Intro to Knitting Cables at Piedmont Yarn in Oakland, CA
- September 14: Beginning Knitting at Avenue Yarns in Albany, CA
- September 16: Beginning Crochet at Piedmont Yarn in Oakland, CA
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September 18: Visible Mending at Piedmont Yarn in Oakland, CA
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September 27: Correcting (and Avoiding) Knitting Mistakes at Piedmont Yarn in Oakland, CA
- September 28: Simple Lace Scarves at Avenue Yarns in Albany, CA
- October 1: Beginning Knitting at Avenue Yarns in Albany, CA
- October 1: Swatching and Measuring Gauge at Avenue Yarns in Albany, CA
- October 5: Intro to Tapestry Weaving at Lambtown Festival in Dixon, CA
- October 6: Visible Mending at Lambtown Festival in Dixon, CA
- October 12, 19, & 26: Knitting Fingerless Gloves at Avenue Yarns in Albany, CA
- October 29: Beginning Crochet at Fiber Circle Studio in Petaluma, CA
- October 29 & November 5: Crochet a Cyclic Cowl at Fiber Circle Studio in Petaluma, CA
- November 2: Beginning Knitting at Avenue Yarns in Albany, CA
- November 4: Knit Faster by Picking (aka Continental Knitting) at Aranea Craft Studio in Hayward, CA
- November 4: Beginning Crochet at Aranea Craft Studio in Hayward, CA
- November 5: Crocheted Granny Squares at Fiber Circle Studio in Petaluma, CA
- November 9: Beginning Crochet at Avenue Yarns in Albany, CA
- November 12: Intro to Brioche Stitch at Avenue Yarns in Albany, CA
- November 12: Hybrid Crochet at Avenue Yarns in Albany, CA
- November 16: Casting On and Binding Off at Avenue Yarns in Albany, CA
- November 30: Beginning Knitting at Avenue Yarns in Albany, CA
- December 3: Beginning Spinning on a Drop Spindle at Avenue Yarns in Albany, CA
- December 3: Knit a Svelte Cowl at Avenue Yarns in Albany, CA
- December 7: Correcting (and Avoiding) Knitting Mistakes at Avenue Yarns in Albany, CA
- December 10 & 17: Knitted Hats at Any Gauge at Avenue Yarns in Albany, CA
- December 10: Slip Stitch Knitting at Avenue Yarns in Albany, CA
- December 14: Beginning Crochet at Avenue Yarns in Albany, CA
- December 17: Beginning Knitting at Avenue Yarns in Albany, CA
Virtual Craft Circles
Every Week: I host a free Virtual Craft Circle every Monday 10:30-11:15 Pacific, even on holidays when we usually have a larger group. Join in to ask me a quick question, or just hang out chatting and crafting with friendly folks. Register here to get the link.
Please note that this is an inclusive space open to people of all races, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities, socio-economic statuses, abilities, and bodies. All participants are expected to be respectful of others and any harmful statements will be addressed immediately. As a participant, please feel free to send me a private chat message if you need any support.
"Thank you so much, Kira!!! All of your workshops have been so helpful. They are things that I haven't taken the time for before, and that can be somewhat dry to read about, but you made them all interesting and applicable to me. I'm looking forward to putting all the tidbits to use." - Alyson
"GREAT class!! Learned a lot and had a great time as well! Thanks so much!" - Patty
"I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your workshop on Saturday. I'm not always a fan of the Zoom action, but I thought it worked really well for your presentation." - Sarah
The instructor was fabulous! One of the best I have taken. Very thorough, professional, and personable. Kira really cared if the students learned. Perfectly paced course, really great! - Stitches at Home student