What is YarnCon?
YarnCon is Chicago’s own yarn-centric exhibition — a place to promote, sell, and celebrate the yarny arts.

When and Where is YarnCon?
WHEN: YarnCon 2024 will take place on April 20-21 – please note that this is later than our usual first weekend in April. There will be a total eclipse, and many folks in the region will be traveling to nearby areas to see the totality.
HOURS: Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 10am-3pm
WHERE: YarnCon takes place at the Plumbers Union Hall, 1350 W. Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL. Please enter through the outdoor parking lot, not through the doors on Washington Blvd.

What can I expect to see at YarnCon?
A community of people brought together by their love of yarn. More specifically, a building full of fantastic vendors selling their handmade and hand-dyed yarn, hand-dyed roving and batts, accessories and tools for the yarn-crafter from spinning to knitting, crochet, weaving and felting, patterns and lovely and unique finished objects. There are also workshops, and an area where you can hang out with fellow yarn enthusiasts and play with your new yarns. 

I don’t knit/crochet/spin/weave. Anything at YarnCon for me?
Many of our vendors sell handmade gifts, such as bags, pillows, hats, sachets, buttons, and the like. If you dig some of the other handmade markets around the city, consider checking us out. 

What does it cost to attend YarnCon?
Nothing! Admission is free. We will have raffle tickets available for purchase to win prizes from many of our vendors & sponsors, but it costs nothing to stop on by and see all the goods.

Will there be food?
Yes, we will have food trucks outside, and a seating area inside.

How do I apply to be a vendor?
Applications are closed for this year, but please sign up for the mailing list to know when applications go out for next year.

How can I sponsor YarnCon?
Please see: https://www.yarncon.com/sponsorship/

How can I run an ad in your program?
Please see: https://www.yarncon.com/program-ads/

How can I volunteer?
Fill out the form at https://www.yarncon.com/volunteer-at-yarncon/

Will there be classes in 2024?
We will not be hosting classes and workshops this year, but we are working on having some demonstrations throughout the weekend. We will post more information closer to the dates of the show.

COVID-19 Policies
We continue to follow CDC guidelines, and will have masks available for anyone who would like to wear one. We encourage folks to mask up, but are not enforcing it at this time.