Dear friends in search of fun next March,
We have news! We have been working like beavers on the plans for Nash Yarn Fest, and we’re here today to share what’s ahead.
What: Nash Yarn Fest, a gathering of knitters, crocheters, fiber lovers
When: Friday, March 14 and Saturday, March 15, 2025
Who: You! Plus 50+ vendors from 25 states, Canada, and the UK. See them all here! And a happy horde of fellow knitters and crocheters.
Where: The Fairgrounds Nashville, a state-of-the-art space, air conditioned, with a courtyard outside. It’s in the center of Nashville, just down the road from MDK World Headquarters. We’re thrilled to have a wonderful space for this gathering.
There are several different ways to attend Nash Yarn Fest. We’ve set up the events as separate tickets so you can choose your adventure as you like. Please settle in as we tell you about what’s ahead.
The Headliners
We welcome our special guests, Arne and Carlos!
Direct from Norway, these world-renowned designers and teachers will be leading a workshop, giving a talk, and visiting with everybody all weekend long. We’re thrilled to have them back—their first visit to MDK was an instant sellout, so we wanted to be sure to have them back as soon as possible.
The Schedule
Friday, March 14. 9:00 am-noon or 1:00-4:00 pm
An opportunity for learning, laughs, and a great time spent with fellow knitters. At MDK World Headquarters, you’ll be with Arne and Carlos for an exciting new class: Design Your Own Norwegian Sweater. They write:
Inspired by the way our Norwegian ancestors used to work, we teach you how to create your own special sweater, using a basic formula and small colorwork charts. We'll explain the formula and how to create the body and sleeve proportions based on your measurements and body shape.
You'll receive handouts with the complete formula, plus small charts of traditional Norwegian and Faroese designs, so you may combine patterns as you like to create your unique design. The workshop is mainly theoretical—as one cannot knit a full sweater in a class—but you will knit a swatch in class to determine the gauge and which colorwork designs you'd like for your design.
Materials to bring: US size 4, 5, 6 needles for swatching in DK-weight yarn, a measuring tape, and a sweater or top that fits well (hand knitted or machine made). Rowan Norwegian Wool yarn will be provided for swatching and for purchase in sweater quantities. This one workshop will be offered at two times: 9:00 am-noon and 1:00 pm-4:00 pm. $199 + tax.
Friday, March 14. 6:00-9:00 pm
Nash Yarn Fest begins at the Fairgrounds Nashville with a festive celebration. Jump right in! Includes admission, a special talk by Arne and Carlos, two beverages, and the NYF Opening Night Party swag bag. The 50+ vendors will be ready to welcome you. We’ll have music, food trucks, and ample room to settle in and enjoy a great night in the company of people who like to knit and crochet as much as you do. $75 + tax.
Saturday, March 15. 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Come early, stay late. Spend time with the 50+ vendors who have come from 25 states, Canada, and the UK. We’ll have talks, demos, meetups all day long. Food trucks, furry visitors from local farms, the company of fellow makers. Expect all sorts of fun on the main stage—we’ll have seats and tables for relaxing and visiting with each other. $25 + tax.
Saturday, March 15. 5:00-7:30 pm
Want to keep going? Come to MDK World Headquarters for a casual knit/crochet hangout. Beverages, snacks, and tours of our beloved studio and warehouse. Shopping for those who simply cannot have too much yarn. We mostly don’t want you to ever leave. $20 + tax.
Plus: A Very Special Experience
March 14-18
This is something we’ve never offered before: a complete, deluxe, superspecial MDK experience in Nashville.
We are working with Patti Odinak of Yarn Culture, a veteran tour organizer who has curated marvelous trips to Europe for knitters and crocheters.
Your home base: four nights at the very cool boutique Hotel Bobby in downtown Nashville!
The NYF Getaway includes tickets to the NYF Opening Night Party, the NYF Big Day, and the NYF Afterparty, special receptions, breakfasts, some meals, a tour of Nashville, transportation around town, and a special experience at MDK World Headquarters on Monday, March 17. And a delicious gift bag, of course. Limited availability. Full details are here. $3,100 + tax, solo traveler; $2,700 + tax, double occupancy. (Please note that the Arne and Carlos workshop is offered separately, not as part of the NYF Getaway.)
Please Get Ready!
However you plan to be here, don’t miss Nash Yarn Fest! Ticket sales open on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at noon Eastern time. Bookmark this site and set your alarm—we can hardly wait to see you in Nashville.
Love,
Ann and Kay
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