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Most knitters and crocheters can follow a pattern just fine, but a lot of what they do still feels like following steps without really knowing what is going on.
- You try a technique because the pattern says to.
- You get a result that looks okay, but not quite as clean or even as you hoped.
- And you are not always sure why something works, why something else doesn’t, or whether there was a simpler way all along.
That feeling is one of the biggest reasons so many makers stay in the same comfort zone for years.
That’s exactly the reason for the Ohhh That’s Why Summit, created by Hortense of Knitting with Chopsticks.
Ohhh That’s Why Summit
When: Tuesday July 7 to Friday July 10, 2026 (kickoff call Monday July 6 at 10am ET)
Where: 100% online and virtual
Cost: Free to attend
Format: Pre-recorded sessions released each morning at 8am ET, free for 48 hours, plus daily live speaker panels on Zoom
Who it’s for: Knitters, crocheters and dual-crafters who want to understand the why behind their techniques and get cleaner, more confident results in every project
In this free event, 25+ expert designers teach practical, transferable skills.
- Free ticket includes 48-hour replay access per session
- Daily live speaker panels on Zoom for questions and connection
- Optional Superpack upgrade for ongoing access plus bonuses
I’m one of the speakers
I’m happy to be included as one of the speakers. My presentation is called “7 variations of the single crochet”. I suggested several subjects because crochet tips are my main interest, and this was one that other speakers hadn’t selected.
Go to the sign-up page to find out all the different presentations subjects!
What the Event Is About
- Moving beyond following steps to understanding why things are done a certain way
- Discovering the small tweaks, tools and techniques that make everything easier, cleaner and smoother
- Learning skills that transfer across patterns and projects, whatever you make
- Collecting those Ohhh that’s why moments that make knitting and crochet click faster
The four days are themed:
- Day 1, Before You Cast On or Chain: smart choices and foundations before you start
- Day 2, Techniques & Stitch Variations: handy methods and stitch tricks worth knowing
- Day 3, Color & Yarn Confidence: choosing and working color and yarn with intention
- Day 4, Finishing Touches & Fit: polished edges, finishing and better-fitting results
How the Summit Works
- 25+ sessions taught by professional knitting and crochet designers
- Each session is about 20 to 25 minutes
- Sessions unlock by day, released at 8am ET
- Free ticket includes 48-hour replay access per session
- Daily live speaker panels on Zoom at 2pm ET, with replays made available
- Private Facebook community group, plus a Bingo game with sponsor prizes
Who This Event Is For
- Beginner to intermediate makers, and curious crafters beyond
- Anyone who can cast on or chain and work some basic stitches
- Makers who follow patterns but don’t always understand why things are done a certain way
- Makers who want cleaner, more polished and more confident results
- Knitters curious about crochet, and crocheters curious about knitting
Who This Event Is Not For
- People only looking for more patterns or stitch tutorials to follow step by step
- Anyone not interested in understanding the why behind what they make
- Makers who only want advanced, niche technical deep-dives (the summit is built for foundational clarity and confidence)
Ticket Options
Free Ticket includes:
- Access to all summit presentations and live sessions
- 48-hour replay access per session
- A 14-day free trial of the Stitching Squad membership
- Access to the private Facebook community and the Bingo prize game
Optional upgrade (offered after free registration):
- All-Access Pass: ongoing access to all summit videos and lesson notes (a written version of each presentation). Price: $37 fast action, $47 early bird, $67 regular.
- Superpack: everything in the All-Access Pass, plus a 30-day Stitching Squad membership and over $1,290 in bonus patterns, courses, ebooks and resources from the speakers. Price: $57 fast action, $77 early bird, $97 regular. Cart closes July 14.