goodie bag galore
classes, workshops, market
close up of goodie bag
stash-a-roo!
The Knitters Connection event, sponsored by Knitters Mercantile, took place in Columbus OH. There were classses galore, vendors and GOODIE Bags for members.
My husband, Dave was kind enough to drive while I knitted - we manuevered through roadwork, bad mapquest & google directions, and a lot of stopping for directions, but finally arrived at our destination. (Why does that always happen?!) I knew I was in the right place when I saw a woman walking away from the convention center with a bag full of yarn and an awesome goodie bag. EUREKA! The convention center was HUGE and when I walked in, I saw bunches of people in black tees (mostly guys with lots' of piercings) milling around & a reservation booth draped in black and I'm thinking UHH-I'm not sure - PANIC- there was a Knitter's Connection sign so I knew I was close so I asked the security guard WHAT UP? Turns out I was on the wrong end (of course) - I almost got sucked into the Northeast Haunted Convention - lots of dry ice & scarey stuff. Looked interesting, but I was on a yarn mission.
Made it to the Knitter's Convention Area/Booth - oh, what nice people! This event was unlike any other I have attended. I went early before the classes let out and visited the vendor's first - no madhouse, no pushing & shoving here, ladies and gents. The vendors didn't overlap as far as what they had to offer. After visiting with a few of them, I realized how they are specially picked for the event. They were spaced nicely and even though there were plenty of shoppers, you didn't feel the place was wall to wall people. It was the calmest, most relaxing event I've ever been to. Met lots of new folks, chatted with knitters outside the market and had a tasty lunch afterwards at the Market area downtown. Great cafes, restaurants, etc. I had never been to Columbus before so it was a nice excursion for me and I really enjoyed their city.
Next year, I hope to take a class or two! The folks at Ravelry were there ;)
As for Dave, he munched on samples at the Market - while I shopped & visited. Good time had by all! Please check out the sites and make your plans to go next year!
TIP FOR YOU...
(I had a shopping list this time - a great tip for these events- must budget, must budget!)
Chao, Cheerio, Later Gator,Tally Ho, Knit-Share-Go! Marg
CHECK OUT THE NEW KNIT 1 FOR THE ROAD SUMMER POOL SIDE PATTERNS ON MY ETSY SHOP! Stop to shop or stop to heart me - I always like to see your smiling face - share the LUV!
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