You’ve Got Snippets: August 2, 2025

Dear knitter,

Happy Saturday!

By any chance are you in Nashville today? If so, please drop by and say hi at our first-ever bring-your-pup event, today at Nashville’s own Urban Dog Bar from 11-2. All the details are here on the RSVP form. 

Ann and Kay will both be there, and we would love to see you—dogs are totally optional (and totally welcome). This event is free and yes—you’ll get a souvenir koozie. 

Other huge MDK news: 

Kaffe Fassett! (We Can’t Believe It, Either)

When Kaffe Fassett and Brandon Mably want to come to Nashville, that’s a big HECK YEAH from us!  

We’re thrilled to host the legendary designer Kaffe Fassett for an in-person lecture and celebration at MDK World Headquarters. Kaffe’s topic: An Eye for Color. He’s one of the all-time great raconteurs, bursting with inspiration to roll up our sleeves and make beautiful things. 

On Saturday, October 4, 11:00 am-2:00 pm, Kaffe and Brandon will be in attendance for this party, which includes an inspiring talk, snacks and beverages, meeting and greeting, gazing upon beautiful samples of Kaffe’s designs, shopping, and, of course, time together with fellow knitters.

For those who can’t be with us in Nashville, be with us online! We’re producing a professional livestream of Kaffe’s lecture. We’ll email you the link to the livestream one week before the lecture. 

Tickets for the in-person event here.

Tickets for the livestream here.

Afterward, we’ll email everybody a link to the recording of Kaffe’s talk, which will be available to view for 48 hours.

Cecelia Returns!

Cecelia Campochiaro, one of the knitting world’s greatest thinkers and teachers, is coming back to MDK in September for a virtual workshop inspired by her brand-new book on reversible knitting. The project is gorgeous, the optional kit is sumptuous—and flying off the shelves. It’s going to be an adventure! Read all about it and reserve your spot here. 

Coming Up This Month

Keeping cool and being cool—always a good mantra, but especially in August. We’ve got big fun lined up! Dip in and join us for all of it or some of it—we’d love to see you. 

Friday, August 8: Bliss-Bloss Shawl Intarsia Workshop with Ambah O’Brien. BYO yarn for this mod floral scarf adventure.

Friday, August 15: MDK Summer Camp: Tiny Dogs Virtual Workshop with Anna Hrachovec. The kit is the very definition of cute overload—can you stand it? 

Wednesday, August 20: For MDK Society members. The Snippets Show with special guest Jillian Moreno, who knows an astonishing amount about yarn, fiber, spinning. Bring your yarn substitution questions, and be ready to laugh and learn.

Reminder: MDK Society members get 10% off all MDK events and in the MDK Shop with the MDK Society coupon code. Punch it in at checkout, and save!

Meanwhile…

We had a big time on MDK this week.

Brooklynite Tammi Williams makes the most beautiful bags. Collaborating with creators and their canines to create this extra-special one shored up community cheer and connection in uncertain times. 

Jeni Hankins on London’s hottest ticket, the V & A East Storehouse, where you can order an object for a closer look. 

Button stashers, listen up! Samantha Brunson has breaking news: beautiful buttons can be used to upgrade anything in your closet, not just handknits you haven’t yet made. 

MDK’s pattern scout Ashley Balding has scouted great small knits for summertime knitting. 

A dispatch from Ann’s front yard. 

Put your feet up and listen in on a poochtastic conversation with Ann and Kay. 

Your Support Is Everything—Thank You!

Seriously grateful that you hang out with us at MDK. In person, at virtual talks and workshops, and in our comments section—we love to connect knitters, and connect with knitters. 

One way to support all that goes on here: the MDK Society. Your MDK Society membership will repay you in fun, connection, and community. (And 10% savings on classes and full-price stuff, plus special opportunities.)

Questions? Email us anytime at he***@*****************ng.com, and you’ll get a prompt response from a real live MDK person.

Stay healthy, take care of each other, and knit on.

Love,

Ann and Kay

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