Announcing: Nash Yarn Fest Talks!

Dear friends,

This is the kind of news that we’ve had a hard time keeping to ourselves.

With all the joy in the world, we’re here to share the list of speakers who will be coming to Nash Yarn Fest.

We’re setting up a special lecture stage on Saturday, April 18, at NYF so you can cool your heels (while knitting or crocheting of course) and hear from people that we admire tremendously.

It is thanks to Knit Stars, our Lecture Stage sponsor, that we’re able to offer this program.

All hail Knit Stars! Their support is incredibly generous, and we hope you’ll check out their rich array of knitting and crochet masterclasses. (Affiliate link.)

Who’s on the Stage?

Check it out! We love these people! So will you! Sharing their tales, talents, and tunes are:

Natalie Chanin. Our hero from Florence (Alabama, the cool Florence) will share her tales of her life and work as the legendary founder of Alabama Chanin.

Franklin Habit. Our correspondent from Paris will be coming to Nashville. Live! In person! Dreams can come true, y’all.

Jeni Hankins. The delightful singer-songwriter-storyteller-writer will be sharing stories and music—a highlight!

We will have more surprises coming soon!

All these talks are all included in the ticket price for Nash Yarn Fest—no additional ticket required.

Make Your Plans Now

We are firm believers in planning fun so we can anticipate it for as long as possible. Nash Yarn Fest is something to look forward to, for sure.

With 100 artisanal vendors filling the Fairgrounds, the Friday night Hootenanny, and this slate of talks, Nash Yarn Fest is shaping up to be our biggest fun ever.

Tickets are on sale now, right here.

If you’ve been meaning to book your room at the Gilmore (our hotel for knitters for NYF), only a few rooms remain.

You’ll want to get on it right here—you’ll be booking via a special contact, not the regular Gilmore Hotel website.

And the Nash Yarn Fest Getaway 2026 has a couple of solo traveler spaces still available—it’s a deluxe, full experience where Patti Odinak has created a really memorable trip.

More news coming soon. We’re not done yet! Please stay tuned.

Love,

Ann and Kay