DFW Fiber Fest 2026 - Friday August 28 to Sunday August 30, 2026
Irving Convention Center, Irving, Texas
Learn How to Knit or Crochet
Discover the joy of fiber craft for Free at DFW Fiber Fest!
Classes are entirely free of charge and promise an unforgettable experience for beginners.
Class Sizes are Limited!
We want everyone to be able to take advantage of this opportunity.
We ask that if you already know how to knit or crochet, please do not sign up for these classes.
If you would like to observe the class, please let us know at sign up so that you won't take a seat from someone that really wants to learn.
Signups will open online on Friday August 7 and on site at the Learn To Classes Desk in the Atrium.
- A delightful project bag filled with everything you need to complete your first knit or crochet project
- A few goodies from DFW Fiber Fest
- Free Entry to DFW Fiber Fest Market where wonders abound and Community runs deep
Each participant will be treated to:
Class time slots are:
Friday August 28 and Saturday August 29
- 9:00 am to 10:15 am
- 10:45 am to 12:00 pm
- 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm
- 3:45 pm to 5:00 pm
- 10:00 am to 11:15 am
- 11:30 am to 1:15 pm
Learn to Knit with Han Smith
Han Smith has been knitting and crocheting since their mother taught them over 20 years ago. These hobbies turned into a job when Han started working at their local yarn store over 12 years ago. Since then, they have picked up more skills like needlepoint, weaving, felting, and spinning. Discovering more about these diverse skills gradually turned into teaching others and learning how to best utilize the crafts in their hobby of cosplay. When they are not working at their store, you can usually find them playing Dungeons and Dragons with a knitting or crocheting project on their lap.
Learn to Crochet with Abigail Ratliff
Abigail is back for a fourth year at DFW Fiber Fest teaching the Learn to Crochet Class! In her real life, she is a pre-K teacher with special expertise in pocket rocks, bees, dinosaurs, and pasta sauce. She is the master of Puns and Dad Jokes, and will have you in literal stitches by the time you're done in her class.
