# Event Details - **Event Name**: Get Knitting! A Craftivist Knitting Circle with Conscious Closet Club - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join the Conscious Closet Club for a beginner-friendly craftivist knitting circle guided by fiber artist Kristine Brandel.About this EventBeginners 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!About the Chicago Conscious Closet ClubThe Chicago Conscious Closet Club is an initiative of Chicago Fair Trade and a community of Chicagoans interested in ethical clothing and fashion. Inspired by the book The Conscious Closet by Elizabeth L. Cline, the group learns from one another, shares resources, and explores all aspects of ethical fashion - from garment care and repair to labor rights and responsible consumption.About Chicago Fair TradeThis event is hosted by Chicago Fair Trade (CFT), a nonprofit promoting fair trade - an alternative business model that alleviates poverty and protects the planet. CFT educates Chicagoans about ethical trading practices, challenges corporate malpractice through advocacy, and operates the world’s first fair trade museum.Event Details? Location: Chicago Fair Trade Museum, 4704 N Broadway, Uptown? Transport: Near Wilson Red Line stop and 36, 81, and 151 bus routes? Time: 2:00-4:00 PM? Cost: FREE for members, $10 for non-members https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/5708d890-f4b9-11f0-a0d9-23f031643b6b-rimg-w1110-h740-dc171515-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/573c6bb0-f4b9-11f0-939d-8d7f4fe5e3ad-rimg-w987-h740-dc95918a-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/get-knitting-a-craftivist-knitting-circle-with-conscious-closet-club/100001980576175657 - **Event Categories**: business, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fget-knitting-a-craftivist-knitting-circle-with-conscious-closet-club-tickets-1980576175657 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 12.51, max: 55.2, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Chicago Fair Trade Museum - **lat**: 41.9673608 - **long**: -87.6589764 - **full address**: Chicago Fair Trade Museum, 4704 North Broadway, Chicago, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Chicago Fair Trade (https://allevents.in/org/chicago-fair-trade/22561024) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/5667ce94a6d52392fa5d1fbc482e197dd3e4ee4064f493327e9426d7c90b375a-rimg-w1200-h600-dcc4d47e-gmir.jpg?v=1768773733 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/1f77d8d786c128257c9515eb7fd7163a2dcede308d33e4713eec9acd7bd94d4e-rimg-w400-h400-dcc3d37d-gmir.jpg?v=1768773733 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Chicago Fair Trade Museum, 4704 North Broadway, Chicago, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 12.51 up to 55.2 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Chicago Fair Trade - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** business, art - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Get Knitting! 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