GET KNITTING!

A Friendly Craftivist Knitting Circle for all levels. Brought to you by our Conscious Closet Club

Join our Conscious Closet Club for a beginner-friendly craftivist knitting circle guided by fiber artist Kristine Brandel.

Beginners and seasoned stitchers alike are invited to join Chicago Fair Trade’s cozy craftivist knitting circle!

Craftivism weaves together the joy of handcrafting with the power of collective action. Making your own garments and accessories encourages more mindful consumption and helps push back against the waste and exploitation encouraged by fast fashion. Around the world, textile arts are expressions of cultural identity and community resilience—every stitch connects us to a global heritage of makers.

Fiber artist and community educator Kristine Brandel will be your guide in a relaxed afternoon of knitting, conversation, and camaraderie.

All materials—needles, fair trade yarn, and inspiration—will be provided along with fair trade tea for sipping. Whether you’re casting on for the first time or refining your technique, Kristine will guide you through the basics, help you troubleshoot, and introduce new skills to explore. Share tips, swap stories, and enjoy a welcoming space where community is celebrated. Make sure to check out our museum, including our exhibit all about fast fashion.

CFT members — if you’d like to join, please contact us at info@chicagofairtrade.org for your discount code!

Reserve your spot and join us!