• The OML Virtual Summit is a one-day online event for knitters, crocheters, designers, and creative entrepreneurs ready to grow with intention. Let’s talk about the future of fiber and what’s possible when creativity meets clarity.

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  • Hosted live on Zoom from 11 AM–3 PM CST, the Summit is split into a morning and afternoon session featuring keynotes, panels, and workshops. Scroll down for the full event schedule and session lineup.

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  • This is your chance to reset, reconnect, and step into 2026 with confidence and community. We’ll explore the ideas shaping the next era of fiber, plus early attendees receive a curated VIP Maker Box to kick off the experience.

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Future of fiber

11AM – 11:10AM
State of the Industry Presentation - Main Room

Jewell Washington
Founder, Our Maker Life/Northknits

Welcome to OML

11:10AM – 11:20AM Kickoff Presentation - Main Room

Hannah Thiessen Howard
Founder, Slow Knitting/Craeft

Maker bingo

11:20AM – 11:30AM Icebreaker - Breakout Room 1

Group introductions
Breaking the ice with business & bingo

Maker show & tell

11:20AM – 11:30AM Icebreaker - Breakout Room 2

Group introductions
Breaking the ice with business & wips

Spotlight on
Knit Collage

11:30AM – 12:00PM Keynote Presentation - Main Room

Amy Small
Founder, Knit Collage

Status Check: Size inclusivity

12:10PM – 1:00PM Live Panel - Main Room

Autumn Goodman
Size Inclusive Collective
Founder

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Mere Conatti
Fat Test Knits
Founder

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Aimee Sher
Aimee Sher Makes
Owner and Knitting Designer

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Lorenette Haynes
Berrocco
Former Creative Director

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Learn about Modern Social Media Marketing

1:00PM – 1:30PM Presentation - Main Room

Katie Liza
Knit Life Oils, Founder
Knit Designer & Social Media Influencer

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Crochet’s New Cachet

Toni Lipsey
TL Yarn Crafts, Founder
Crochet Designer &
Community Organizer

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Hailey Bailey
Made by Hailey Bailey, Founder
Crochet Designer & Yarn Dyer

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Brittany Garber
Knotbadbritt, Founder
Crochet Designer &
Community Organizer

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1:30PM – 2:00PM Live Panel - Main Room

Learn to Crochet
a Granny Square

2:00PM – 2:30PM Breakout - Room 1

Hailey Bailey
Made by Hailey Bailey, Founder
Crochet Designer & Yarn Dyer

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Learn to Crochet
Tunisian Swatch

2:00PM – 2:30PM Breakout Room 2

Brittany Garber
Knotbadbritt, Founder
Crochet Designer &
Community Organizer

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Hot Right Now

2:30PM – 3:00PM Live Panel - Main Room

Announcing speakers Dec 30
Prepping with our epic panelists!