Sticks and String

Sticks and String is a weekend retreat organized by the Des Moines Metro Knitters, running Friday through Sunday. A Friday evening vendor market kicks things off, and then Saturday settles into the real draw: open crafting time in a communal setting where you work on your own projects alongside other makers, with demonstrations and door prizes scattered through the day. A fashion show lets participants model their finished work, which is the kind of thing that sounds intimidating until you're in a room full of people who genuinely want to see what you made. The retreat format is built around social crafting rather than structured classes, which means the pace is yours. Bring your project, find a comfortable seat, and enjoy a weekend where knitting is the whole agenda.