Stitch Night
Jan
4
to Dec 26

Stitch Night

All are invited to join us every Thursday night from 5-8pm for open Stitch Night!

Knit Night is now Stitch Night at Sister-Arts Studio. Bring your fiber arts work-in-progress (knitting, crochet, or small hand-stitching) and join us for a casual evening with our fun and welcoming community. The store will remain open for late-night shopping!

During the summer months, Stitch Night will be outdoors in front of the shop, weather permitting.

No reservations required. Stitch Night is BYOB.

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Annual Stitch Night Holiday Party
Dec
21
5:00 PM17:00

Annual Stitch Night Holiday Party

It’s the most wonderful Stitch Night of the year: our annual SASI Holiday Party and Gift Exchange!

Join the sisters of Sister-Arts Studio on Thursday, December 21st, 5-8pm for an evening of fun, games, and gifting! Here’s what to look forward to:

  • Time to sit and stitch with friends. Bring your project and get some knitting or crochet done.

  • Festive snacks and drinks. Feel free to bring a beverage or treat to share, too!

  • A chance to show off your snazziest sweaters, socks, and shawls. We want to see what you’ve made this year!

  • Our famous Sister-Arts Holiday Gift Exchange. Rules are as follows:

    • Stop by the shop between now and December 21st and purchase a gift valued at $30… you’ll get 15% off. Gifts should be purchased from Sister-Arts and be something a knitter or crocheter would love to receive. We’ve got lots of ideas if you need help picking something out! Sorry, no handmade gifts, please.

    • Wrap your gift and bring it to the party for a high-energy Yankee swap game! Yes, there is stealing!

    • Participation in the gift exchange is optional, but everyone who participates will go home with a great gift.

Our Holiday Party will be held at Sister-Arts Studio… and yes, we will be open for business so you can get some late-night, last minute shopping done while you’re here!

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Windy City Knitter Trunk Show
Jul
23
12:00 PM12:00

Windy City Knitter Trunk Show

Part of the Chicago Yarn Crawl 2023!

Beloved local bag-maker Windy City Knitter is coming to Sister-Arts Studio on Sunday, July 23 from Noon – 5pm for an exclusive in-person trunk show!

Windy City Knitter collaborates with local yarn shop owners to create handmade project bags in small batches. Hand-sewn using fabrics curated from around the world, each bag is unique yet functional and meant to reflect the owner's vision for their shop. We had so much fun working with designer and maker Lorri on choosing a wonderful selection of fabrics and designing the perfect bags exclusive to Sister-Arts!

Meet Lorri and come shop her beautiful handmade project totes, zipper bags, wristlet key fobs, and more.

The main event is Sunday and in-person only, however a selection of our favorite bags from Windy City Knitter will be available at Sister-Arts for the rest of the crawl.

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Dye Mad Yarns Trunk Show
Jul
22
11:00 AM11:00

Dye Mad Yarns Trunk Show

Part of the Chicago Yarn Crawl 2023!

Dye Mad Yarns is coming to Sister-Arts Studio on Saturday, July 22 from 11am – 6pm for an exclusive in-person trunk show!

Based out of Columbus, Ohio, Dye Mad Yarns combines a love of history, politics, quirks, and absurd-ism with a keen sense of color and dye yarns that highlight the fun and whimsy in their favorite inspirational subject: Ohio and the Midwest. Whether it’s landmarks, food, politics, experiences, or cryptids, Dye Mad is a love letter to the Midwest and its weirdness.

We are thrilled to be offering four exclusive new Dye Mad colorways, created in collaboration with Sister-Arts and inspired by our Yarn Crawl theme and the magnificent architecture of the Chicago Public Libraries. These limited edition colorways will be available throughout the crawl, on multiple bases, while supplies last.

Meet head dyer Ashley and have some good Midwestern fun browsing Dye Mad’s beautiful hand-dyed yarns, laser-etched wood and acrylic stitch markers, and other tools for knitters and crocheters.

The main event is Saturday and in-person only, however a selection of our favorite yarns and notions from Dye Mad Yarns will be available at Sister-Arts for the rest of the crawl.

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Chicago Yarn Crawl 2023
Jul
22
to Jul 30

Chicago Yarn Crawl 2023

Mark your calendars: the Chicago Yarn Crawl 2023 is happening July 22 through July 30!

The Chicago Yarn Crawl is an annual celebration of Chicagoland's Local Yarn Shops. This crawl is a great way to experience the vibrant fiber arts community that lives in Chicagoland. Sister-Arts Studio is proud to be one of eighteen yarn stores participating in this amazing event… for our fourteenth year!

Read more about the Chicago Yarn Crawl and how to participate here. Stay tuned for upcoming announcements about trunk shows and special events coming to Sister-Arts!

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Starfall Cowl Knit-Along
Jun
10
1:00 PM13:00

Starfall Cowl Knit-Along

Celebrate Knit In Public Day with a Starfall Bandana Cowl Knit-Along! This Advanced Beginner project is a great introduction to the magic of assigned pooling— a knitting technique where you follow the lead of specially hand-dyed yarn to create textured pops of color.

Knit-Along participants can look forward to a casual afternoon of starting their project together. Shara will guide you in picking out your yarn, reviewing the pattern, casting on, and doing the special star stitch.

Starfall uses Dream in Color Smooshy with Cashmere yarn from their Spring/Summer 2023 assigned pooling collection (Shara is using May). There is no cost to participate in the Knit-Along, but we strongly suggest participants purchase their yarn and/or other materials at Sister-Arts.

  • Yarn: 1 skein of Dream in Color Smooshy with Cashmere assigned pooling yarn, or 400 yards of fingering weight dyed for assigned pooling with an accent color run of about 8"-10"

  • Pattern: Purchase Starfall on Ravelry. We recommend bringing a printed copy.

  • Tools & notions: US 5 - 20" circular needles with smooth joins to accommodate the wraps used to create the star stitch; 2 unique stitch markers (1 for beginning of round and 1 for center detail); tapestry needle

  • Skills needed: Participants should know how to cast on, and be familiar with knitting in the round and yarn-overs

  • Skills you’ll learn: Reverse stockinette rolled edge; Placing assigned pooling; Making a star stitch; Suspended bind off

Starfall Cowl Knit-Along will run through the end of June. Join us on Sundays from 1-5pm for outdoor knitting and Starfall help, weather permitting.

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World Wide Knit in Public Weekend
Jun
10
to Jun 11

World Wide Knit in Public Weekend

Show the world your love of knitting! World Wide Knit in Public Day and International Yarn Bombing Day are both occurring on Saturday, June 10th… and we’re celebrating all weekend long!

Celebrate World Wide Knit in Public Day by joining our Starfall Bandana Cowl Knit-Along, or bring your own knitting or crochet project and join us for casual outdoor knitting on the sidewalk, Saturday and Sunday, 1-5pm.

Celebrate International Yarn Bombing Day by helping us create some knitted and crocheted decorations to add to our beloved rainbow trees. Take one of your wee creations home, or do some traditional “yarn bombing” by affixing it in a public place. We will provide free patterns and mini-skeins. Bring your knitting needles and crochet hooks. Sunday, 1-5pm.

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Tunisian Crochet Workshop Weekend with Toni Lipsey
Mar
25
to Mar 26

Tunisian Crochet Workshop Weekend with Toni Lipsey

We are so excited to have superstar designer, author, crochet instructor, and YouTuber Toni Lipsey of TL Yarn Crafts joining us at Sister-Arts Studio for an exclusive weekend of Tunisian Crochet workshops, March 25 & 26.

Registration is open now.

There are four classes to choose from, as well as a festive evening book signing and meet-and-greet with Toni. There are options for Tunisian crochet newbies as well as more experienced and adventurous crafters. Special packages are also available for those who take two or more classes.

Attendees must register in advance. Visit our registration page for more details.

*Please Note: Sister-Arts Studio will be CLOSED to shoppers on March 25-26 in order to accommodate this event.

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Stitch Night Holiday Party
Dec
8
6:30 PM18:30

Stitch Night Holiday Party

The annual SASI Holiday Party and Gift Exchange is back!

Join the sisters of Sister-Arts Studio for a very special Stitch Night, Thursday, December 8th, 6:30-9pm for an evening of fun, games, and gifting! Here’s what to look forward to:

  • Time to sit and stitch with friends. Bring your project and get some knitting or crochet done.

  • Festive food and drinks. Feel free to bring a beverage or snack to share, too! (Paper goods and hand sanitizer will be provided.)

  • A chance to show off your snazziest sweaters, socks, and shawls. We want to see what you’ve made this year!

  • Our famous Sister-Arts Holiday Gift Exchange. Stop by the shop between now and December 8th and purchase a gift for $30. We’ll help you pick something out and give you 10% off. Wrap it and bring it to the party for a high-energy swap game! Participation in the gift exchange is optional, but everyone who participates will go home with a great gift.
    (Gifts should be appropriate for a knitter, crocheter or stitcher to use in a project or to help complete a project, no finished hand made items please.)

For maximum fun and comfort, our Holiday Party will be held at Hummingbird Studio, just down the block from Sister-Arts at 737 W. Wrightwood Ave.

Tickets are $15.00 per attendee. Purchase tickets and see full details HERE.

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Malabrigo Rios Vest Knit-Along Kickoff Party
Oct
2
1:00 PM13:00

Malabrigo Rios Vest Knit-Along Kickoff Party

Join Sister-Arts in participating in Malabrigo’s October 2022 Knit-Along, the Seeing Spots Vest!

Malabrigo’s latest Knit-Along starts on October 3rd. On Sunday, October 2nd, we’ll gather at Sister-Arts to have our own knit-along kickoff party! Join Maria in picking out colors and casting on. We’ll be here all afternoon to hang out and knit, so drop in any time and enjoy a festive afternoon of knitting. Then, we’ll be posting on Instagram and offering advice all month to keep you going through the KAL!

The Seeing Spots Vest is an adorable layering piece knit with Malabrigo Rios and a contrasting color of Rios Solidos. With very simple shaping and slipped-stitch polka dots, this vest is fun and easy enough for all levels.

Knit-Along Details: Visit the Malabrigo website for more information and register with Malabrigo to be eligible for prizes. Please note: to be considered for Malabrigo’s KAL prizes, Rios & Rios Solidos yarns must be used. All are welcome to join the Sister-Arts KAL with any yarn from our store.

Pattern: Download Seeing Spots Vest for free on Ravelry or on the Malabrigo website.

Yarn: Choose from our hand-selected kits, or come in and choose your own colors from our huge selection of Rios and Rios Solidos!

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Knit Night Pizza Party
Aug
4
5:00 PM17:00

Knit Night Pizza Party

Part of the Chicago Yarn Crawl 2022!

Sister-Arts Studio invites all knitters and crocheters to join us for a Knit Night Pizza Party on Thursday, August 4 from 6-8 pm. Gather with us outside under the tent with your knitting and/or crochet project. Socialize, create, and enjoy a slice. The store will be open for late night Yarn Crawl shopping, too! BYOB.

This is a free event.

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Leading Men Fiber Arts Trunk Show
Jul
30
11:00 AM11:00

Leading Men Fiber Arts Trunk Show

Part of the Chicago Yarn Crawl 2022!

Leading Men Fiber Arts is coming to Sister-Arts Studio on Saturday, July 30 from 11am – 6pm for an exclusive in-person trunk show! Indie dyers Steve and Andy will be presenting an assortment of their amazing variegated and semi-solid colors hand dyed in Clinton, IL. With over a dozen yarn bases and a huge assortment of our favorite colors, their yarn, garment samples, and swag will fill our entire tent!

The main event is Saturday and in-person only, however a selection of our favorite fibers and colors from Leading Men Fiber Arts will be available at Sister-Arts for the rest of the crawl.

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Thursday Knit-Night via Zoom
Nov
4
to Apr 3

Thursday Knit-Night via Zoom

  • Sister-Arts Studio via Zoom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Online Knit Nights on Zoom are back, now monthly on Thursday evenings. Join Maria and the Sister-Arts community for a social event where knitters, crocheters, and makers share their projects and progress. All experience levels are encouraged to join. Grab your current project, your favorite beverage, and join us for a bit of social levity.

Online Knit Night is free. Email teach.sisterarts@gmail.com and we'll send you your Zoom invite and reminders for these events. Online Knit Night is open to knitters, crocheters, and makers of all levels, and in any location! Time is 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Central.

Zoom Knit-Night Dates:
January 13
February 3
March 10
April 14

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Thursday Knit-Night In Person
Oct
28
to Apr 28

Thursday Knit-Night In Person

  • Hummingbird Studios (just down the street from Sister-Arts!) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Have you missed our in-person Knit Nights? We’ve certainly missed you. Join us for our new monthly Thursday Evening Knit-Night Celebrations!

One Thursday per month we will host an in-person Knit-Night Celebration at Hummingbird Studios, located just down the block at 737 W. Wrightwood Ave. This larger venue will give us plenty of room to spread out, and is equipped with advanced HEPA filters and a "GermGuardian Air Purifier."

Knit Night Celebrations at Hummingbird Studios
are $15.00 per attendee. Tickets must be purchased in advance. We require attendees to be vaccinated and the space has a maximum capacity of 25 people. Attendees will receive a 10% discount to shop at Sister-Arts Studio the evening of the event. Feel free to bring a beverage or snack to share. Paper goods and hand sanitizer will be provided.

Purchase your ticket today, bring your knitting or crochet project, and join us for a good old knit-night celebration. We miss you and look forward to seeing you in person!

*COVID Compliance: All Sister-Arts Studio staff members are fully vaccinated. In an effort to keep everyone safe, we require that attendees must be fully vaccinated and provide verification of vaccination dates. Masks are required during this event (unless eating or drinking) and hand sanitizer will be provided upon entry and at each table. If you have a fever or are not feeling well please notify us and do not attend. Sorry but refunds are not possible for this event.

In-Person Knit-Night Dates:
December 16 - SASI Annual Holiday Party
January 27 - T. G. I. 2022 Theme
February 17 - Valentines & “Pal”-entines Theme
March 24
April 28


Purchase tickets at this link.

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Kingston Mines Blues Club Outing
Aug
5
7:00 PM19:00

Kingston Mines Blues Club Outing

The theme of this year's Yarn Crawl is Chicago Blues. What better way to celebrate than to listen to a live blues show with our wonderful neighbors, world famous blues club Kingston Mines!

On Thursday, August 5 at 7pm, meet us at the shop and we'll walk down to Kingston Mines together and enjoy a show at our reserved seats. Details will be available soon!

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MadTosh Mobile at SASI!
Aug
2
12:00 PM12:00

MadTosh Mobile at SASI!

The color geniuses at MadelineTosh are hitting the road with a busload of One-Of-A-Kind yarns... and they're stopping at Sister-Arts!!!

The MadelineTosh Mobile will be at Sister-Arts on Monday, August 2, from Noon to 2pm. Our doors open at 11am, and we will be handing out numbered tickets. Get here early, get your number, and enjoy this once-in-a-blue-moon shopping experience.

This is the MadelineTosh Mobile's ONLY stop in Chicago so don't miss it!

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Chicago Yarn Crawl 2021
Jul
31
to Aug 8

Chicago Yarn Crawl 2021

Mark your calendars...the Chicago Yarn Crawl is July 31 to August 8!

We will be open every day of the Yarn Crawl from 11am-6pm, and we can't wait to see you.

This year we've collaborated with three of our favorite dyers to bring you exclusive yarns, including...

  • Five exclusive custom colors from Stitch Together Studio based on music-themed artworks from around the city.

  • A custom Chicago Blues mini-skein kit from Mountain Colors Yarn.

  • 10,000 Orchids and My Bittersweet Garden collections, customed dyed by Apple Fiber Studios are back in stock!

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June Crochet-A-Long with Maria
Jun
10
to Jun 24

June Crochet-A-Long with Maria

Join Maria and SASI Sisters for a weekly Thursday Evening
Knit-Along from 7:00 - 8:00 pm.

Summer has arrived and we'll soon be working through the Soft Lino Shawl together! Purchase a SASI Soft Lino Kit on our website or in the shop then register for our KAL. Email Donna at info@sisterartsstudio.com and you will receive a zoom invite from Maria our expert crochet instructor..

With your new project and favorite beverage in hand, join us on Zoom and share your progress while we enjoy each others' company!
Can’t make it? You can register for the Soft Lino Class on July 6!

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May Knit-Along - Rock It Tee
May
6
to May 27

May Knit-Along - Rock It Tee

Join Donna and SASI Sisters for a weekly Thursday Evening
Knit-Along from 7:00 - 8:00 pm.

May is right around the corner and we'll soon be working through the Rock It Tee together! Purchase a SASI Rock It Tee Kit on our website or in the shop then register for our KAL. Email Donna at info@sisterartsstudio.com and you will receive a zoom link.

With your new project and favorite beverage in hand, join us on Zoom and share your progress while we enjoy each others' company!

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LYS Day 2021
Apr
17
11:00 AM11:00

LYS Day 2021

Sister-Arts Studio is proud to participate in Local Yarn Store (LYS) Day 2021. LYS Day is a brick-and-mortar yarn shop appreciation day which takes place on Saturday April 17, 2021. Designed to show support for small businesses while bringing together a unique community of knitters, crocheters, weavers and spinners we strive to drive awareness and celebrate the craft - Please Celebrate with US!

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April Knit-Along - Malabrigo Temperance Shawl
Apr
1
to Apr 29

April Knit-Along - Malabrigo Temperance Shawl

Thursdays, April 1 - April 29, 2021 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Join Donna and SASI Sisters for a weekly
Thursday Evening Knit-Along from 6:30 - 8:00 pm.
April’s KAL is the Temperance Shawl designed by Malabrigo using Sock and Mechita. Purchase a Temperance Kit in the shop or on our website then Register for our KAL to receive a Zoom Link.
With your new project and refreshment in hand join us on Zoom to share your progress while we enjoy our knitting journey.

Register for our KAL: Email Donna at info@sisterarsstudio.com to request the KAL Zoom link.

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March Knit-Along - Strathcona Sweater
Mar
11
to Mar 25

March Knit-Along - Strathcona Sweater

Join Donna and SASI Sisters for a weekly
Thursday Evening Knit-Along from 6:30 - 8:00 pm.
Each month we will feature a New Intriguing Pattern with Kits
you can purchase in the shop or on our website.
With your new project and refreshment in hand join us on
Zoom to share your progress while we enjoy our knitting journey together!

Kick Off Date: March 11

March KAL: Strathcona Sweater by Tara-Lynn Morrison

Strathcona Sweater Kits: Available under Sasi Kits on our website or in the Shop.

Zoom Link: Email Donna at info@sisterarsstudio.com to request the KAL Zoom link.

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LYS WEEKEND EVENT
Sep
12
to Sep 13

LYS WEEKEND EVENT

Join us for Local Yarn Shop Day and Summer Clearance Sale!
12- 5 Saturday and Sunday

Take advantage of our LYS Day Limited Edition Kits, Fibre Co. Trunk Show, Free Patterns with purchase and a great selection of Sale yarn!

Enjoy social distance knitting with us!
Wear a mask, bring your current project and beverage of your choice, the hand sanitizer is on us!

LYS Limited Edition Kits
- Smooshy with Cashmere for “Victorious” a pattern by Sarah B. Abrams
10,000 Orchids Limited Edition - 5 custom colors in McIntosh fingering a blend of alpaca, superwash merino and nylon
Free Patterns with Purchase - The Fibre Co., Blue Sky Alpaca and Knitting Fever
Sale Yarn - Discontinued yarn and colorways from Amano, Berroco, Claudia Handpaints, Debbie Bliss, Knit Global, Kollage, LGS Suris, Lux Adorna, Mountain Colors, Shibui and more!

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