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Enjoy a cozy December afternoon at OML Chicago 2026 connecting with knitters, crocheters, fiber artists, and creative entrepreneurs. This is a fun chance to yarn social, meet fellow makers, and hear from panelists about creativity and business in the fiber arts. Hosted by Jewell Washington, founder of Our Maker Life and Northknits.

VIP entry: 11–11:30am, with early access to meet the panelists and a swag bag

General admission: 11:30am–2p; Seats are limited to keep the gathering intimate, so grab your ticket early.

The Day: Friday, December 4

11:00am: VIP business meet and greet + Q&A
A private session just for VIP ticket holders. Meet the OML panelists in a small group, ask your business questions, and get advice before the day begins. VIP guests also pick up a custom OML swag bag.

11:30am: General admission doors open
Check in, grab food and drinks, and find your spot. Bring your project and enjoy the yarn social.

12:00pm: Welcome
Jewell Washington, founder of Our Maker Life and Northknits, kicks off the afternoon.

12:15pm: Panel: creativity and business in the fiber arts
Hear from Bree of Knit 1 Chicago, Reshma of Hello Lavender , Lexus of Only Girls Collective,
Stacey of More with Honey (Moderator), and Jewell of Northknits (OML founder) + group Q&A

1:00pm: StashMatch live demo
See OML’s new yarn tool in action. Bring a skein from your stash and we’ll match it to patterns on the spot. Try it free on your phone.

1:30pm: Mingle and make
Chat with the panelists, swap ideas, and keep stitching. We’ll gather for the traditional OML group photo before we wrap.

2:00pm: Event wrap up!

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