Sweater Camp 2026
Save the dates!
Friday, January 30th
Saturday, January 31st
Sunday, February 1st
Reservations began at 10am Central time Saturday August 16th.
This down payment is required to hold your spot and is non refundable (unless your bestie doesn't get in, then we'll credit you back:)
Save the dates!
Friday, January 30th
Saturday, January 31st
Sunday, February 1st
Reservations began at 10am Central time Saturday August 16th.
This down payment is required to hold your spot and is non refundable (unless your bestie doesn't get in, then we'll credit you back:)
In-Person 3 Day Camp
Total Cost: $575.
Total Cost: $575.
Virtual 3 Day Camp
Total Cost: $275
Total Cost: $275
In-Person 3 Day Camp
It's 3 full days of fiber fun with friends.
We'll be talking about all things wool, yarn, and yes, sweaters.
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.
Conversations in 2025 included:
Friday
Gaye Glasspie (GGmadeit)
Laura Nelkin
Amano Yarns
Saturday
Susan Crawford
Jillian Moreno
Toni Lipsey
Sunday
Kathryn Ashley-Wright from Ewetopia Fiber Mill
Samantha Furst from Lavender Lune
Carson Demers
A fun collaboration with Brienne Moody is in the works too!
More presenters will be announced soon!
Click here for In Person 3 Day Camp
What else is included?
A camp store with beautiful things 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.
Cocktail hour Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Door prizes!
Unlimited help from your awesome DKA Team.
More surprises...
A camp store with beautiful things 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.
Cocktail hour Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Door prizes!
Unlimited help from your awesome DKA Team.
More surprises...
In Person 1 Day Camp
We have heard from some of you that you can't commit to three days.
Some of you work on Friday, but could come on the weekend.
Some of you have kids in sports on Saturday, but could come Friday.
Some of you can't make the investment for three full days but would love to try out one day this year to see what the fuss is all about.
You'll enjoy all the same fun as the 3 Day Campers.
You'll get to choose 1 piece of our awesome camp swag.
Virtual 3-Day Camp
We are offering a robust virtual option for Epic Sweater Camp Retreat in 2025.
You'll have live access to all the same speakers and conversations with our experts, you'll get the same swag, you'll have access to the Camp Store, and you'll have a dedicated rotating cast from Team DKA facilitating the zoom webinar!
You'll get a live peek into the In Person Sweater Camp too!
Why choose the virtual option?
Traveling to Stillwater won't work for you.
199 other people in a room is just too much peopling for you:)
We get it!
Choose the virtual option instead. Maybe get a few friends together and make your own Epic Sweater Camp Retreat in your living room!
We are offering a robust virtual option for Epic Sweater Camp Retreat in 2025.
You'll have live access to all the same speakers and conversations with our experts, you'll get the same swag, you'll have access to the Camp Store, and you'll have a dedicated rotating cast from Team DKA facilitating the zoom webinar!
You'll get a live peek into the In Person Sweater Camp too!
Why choose the virtual option?
Traveling to Stillwater won't work for you.
199 other people in a room is just too much peopling for you:)
We get it!
Choose the virtual option instead. Maybe get a few friends together and make your own Epic Sweater Camp Retreat in your living room!
Where is Camp? JX Event Venue
8 minute walk from the shop here in Stillwater, Minnesota
This event does not include lodging.
If you wish to spend the night in town, Stillwater offers many options for lodging.
Visit Discover Stillwater to see all the options available.
8 minute walk from the shop here in Stillwater, Minnesota
This event does not include lodging.
If you wish to spend the night in town, Stillwater offers many options for lodging.
Visit Discover Stillwater to see all the options available.
Sweater Camp Scholarships Available
Applications open now- Closing August 10th
We know that the registration price of camp is not economically possible for everyone. We have worked hard to find ways to offer more options for attendance. We are proud to offer several full scholarships in 2025 for people who might not otherwise be able to join. We especially welcome applications from people who are often underrepresented in the fiber community. Your scholarship status will be private.
The deadline for the Sweater Camp Scholarship application is Saturday, August 10th. We will notify selected applicants on August 12th.
You can nominate a friend for this scholarship, but the friend must be aware of your nomination and must agree to be nominated.
Scholarship applications were due August 10th.
28 scholarships have been awarded to campers for our 2025 retreat! We can't wait to welcome them!
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Epic Sweater Camp Retreat
Q & A
Question:
Do I have to make a sweater at Sweater Camp?
Answer:
Nope. You don't have to work on a sweater at all. You can work on a shawl, socks, hat, or sweater. Whatever. Lots of the presenters will be talking about sweater knitting, but you don't have to be a sweater knitter to enjoy it.
Question:
I would have no one to go with...what's it like being a "loner" at this event?
Answer:
Great question! Many campers came alone to the first camp and returned for the next one. They have told us they plan on returning for the third. So it seems the "loners" found their people! Knitters are welcoming, we'll help you find your place.
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Question:
How do I sign up for specific classes during camp?
Answer:
There aren't any classes at sweater camp. You sign up for Sweater Camp and you are included in all the programming!
Question:Is it best if I stay at a hotel in town?
Answer:
Most of our campers are from the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, so many of them did choose to go home each evening. We are only 25 miles from Downtown St. Paul, so it's a pretty easy drive. Certainly, some people did stay in town and treated the weekend like a mini vacation! If you want to stay in town, click here and check out the options!
Question:
So in a nutshell, Sweater Camp is 3 days of knitting in unstructured groups listening to virtual speakers, and perusing/buying yarn from vendors? I'm kinda interested, it sounds like people love it, but yet, I don't really understand it.
Answer:
The simple answer is yep, you've got the basic idea. Three days of knitting or crochet with other awesome people. There are no formal, structured classes. And yes, we'll be talking to interesting people too. You can even ask questions of our guests if you have any.
Question:
My friends and I are wondering if we have to work on something that we purchased from your shop during sweater camp?"
Answer:
Nope. We don't care where you buy what you bring. We love seeing your projects, even if they weren't purchased at our store. You are free to work with whatever yarn you want.
Question:
Can I get help on my projects if I need help?
Answer:
Of course! We have a help desk (we call it the First Aid Station). Skilled knitters and crocheters are there to help if you need it. The room is FULL of amazingly talented fiber folks. Someone at your table might have your answer too!
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Question:
I love that I can pay in installments. How does that work?
Answer:
We are happy to offer installment payments for Sweater Camp. We only ask for a $125 non-refundable down payment to reserve your spot and then the remainder of the fee, $450, is due by December 1st.
So in a nutshell, Sweater Camp is 3 days of knitting in unstructured groups listening to virtual speakers, and perusing/buying yarn from vendors? I'm kinda interested, it sounds like people love it, but yet, I don't really understand it.
Answer:
The simple answer is yep, you've got the basic idea. Three days of knitting or crochet with other awesome people. There are no formal, structured classes. And yes, we'll be talking to interesting people too. You can even ask questions of our guests if you have any.
Question:
My friends and I are wondering if we have to work on something that we purchased from your shop during sweater camp?"
Answer:
Nope. We don't care where you buy what you bring. We love seeing your projects, even if they weren't purchased at our store. You are free to work with whatever yarn you want.
Question:
Can I get help on my projects if I need help?
Answer:
Of course! We have a help desk (we call it the First Aid Station). Skilled knitters and crocheters are there to help if you need it. The room is FULL of amazingly talented fiber folks. Someone at your table might have your answer too!
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Question:
I love that I can pay in installments. How does that work?
Answer:
We are happy to offer installment payments for Sweater Camp. We only ask for a $125 non-refundable down payment to reserve your spot and then the remainder of the fee, $450, is due by December 1st.