AffiKNITy 2027: Save the Date + Meet Our Teacher Lineup
Mark your calendars, because AffiKNITy 2027 is officially on the books, and we cannot wait to knit with you!
April 15–18, 2027
Otesaga Resort, Cooperstown, NY
Hosted by Patty Lyons (yep, that’s me!), AffiKNITy was created to be a retreat where every knitter feels welcome. Whether you’ve been knitting for 2 months or 20 years, whether you’re traveling alone or with a group of friends, whether you like to be in class all day or have a ton of free time . . . this is the retreat for you.
Join us for three days of knitting, laughing, learning, and spending time with like-minded people.
Important Dates to Know
October 24th, 2026 at noon ET (FULL HANK only for newsletter group)
October 25th, 2026 at noon ET (All packages only for newsletter group)
NOTE: Code for 2027 will be sent out the week before registration
- October 27th, 2026 at noon am ET (for general public) – IF we are not sold out
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Meet Your Teachers
Drum roll, please…
We’re thrilled to announce our 2027 teacher lineup. Get ready to learn from four incredible instructors who bring decades of combined expertise to the retreat.
Kate Atherley
Best-selling author, Knitty.com’s Managing Technical Editor, and a teacher known for her precision and clarity. Kate has written ten books (and edited an eleventh), and she has a gift for turning tricky knitting math and construction into something totally manageable.
Faina Goberstein
A former college math teacher, Faina writes patterns that are clear, supportive, and friendly for knitters of every level. She loves seeing each student bring their own creativity to a project, and her classes are all about building confidence one stitch at a time.
Joji Locatelli
A beloved knitwear designer known for wearable, elegant patterns and a warm, approachable teaching style. Joji has a devoted following for good reason: her classes are as much about joy as they are about skill-building.
Mary Jane Mucklestone
A designer, author, and self-described knitting adventurer known for her mastery of stranded colorwork. Mary Jane has written multiple books on Fair Isle knitting and travels the world teaching and exploring knitting traditions, bringing that same spirit of curiosity into every class.
Lauren McElroy
Lauren is a multidisciplinary artist using storytelling, song, meditation and art to guide people through transformative experiences. She designs classic, wearable pieces with a touch of spirit. With stitches that invite you to breathe deeper and connect to something deeper as you knit.
Full class descriptions and schedules are coming soon, so stay tuned.
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We’ll see you at AffiKNITy 2027!
Do you have more information about the price or a daily itinerary?
That will be announced next month before we open registration
Are non-knitting partners welcome.
Yes. We have a “wool-winder” package for the non knitters