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Regional Crank-in Resources

Thet CSKMS provides many resources for planning your regional crank-in, including Grant Application and Mentor & Teacher Listing.

A full list of CSKMS Crank-in Resouces.

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Events, Crank-Ins, Workshops, Demos

 

Calendar of Events – list view

February 2026

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  • Loons (Lots of Outstanding Northern Socks)
  • Hampton Roads Crankers
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  • Ida Library Crankers
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  • New Mexico Sock Crankers
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  • PIGS People In Glorious Socks
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  • PIGS People In Glorious Socks
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  • PIGS People In Glorious Socks
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  • PIGS People In Glorious Socks
  • February 1-day crank-in

Monthly List of Events – calendar view

February 24, 2026

  • New Mexico Sock Crankers

    February 24, 2026  10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Rudolph Anaya Public Library Albuquerque, NM 87102 US

    Event Cost, or note if free
    Free
    Event Details
    Join us for a free day of cranking.

    Event Contact Email
    donnabarnitz@yahoo.com

February 25, 2026

  • PIGS People In Glorious Socks

    February 25, 2026  9:00 AM - February 28, 2026  4:00 PM
    Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston, 5291 Stoney Creek Ct, Johnston, IA 50131, USA

    Cost is $65.

    New Location.  

    Contact:  Glenace Baldner for any questions.  iowapigs@gmail.com or 515-979-1372

    PIGS 2.0 People In Glorious Socks | Facebook

February 28, 2026
March 7, 2026

  • Hampton Roads Crankers

    March 7, 2026  10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    Virginia Beach, VA, USA

    Contact:  Michaela Zangla Leonard for address.  Her information can be found in the CSKMS Member Directory.

  • Loons (Lots of Outstanding Northern Socks)

    March 7, 2026  7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    520 N Elm St, La Crescent, MN 55947, USA

    Event Cost
    $3-$5 donation
    Event Details
    LOONS meet the first Saturday of the month, unless it's a holiday weekend.

    It's held at the La Crescent United Methodist Church, in the youth room.
    Event Contact Email
    vstorlie@gmail.com

March 9, 2026

  • Ida Library Crankers

    March 9, 2026  3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Ida Branch Library, 3016 Lewis Ave, Ida, MI 48140, USA

    Event Details
    Join a group of crankers who are happy to help all levels of owners just crank! All levels welcome, all styles of machines.
    Event Contact Email
    janequilts@gmail.com

March 20, 2026

  • Museum in Motion Crank-In

    March 20, 2026  2:00 PM - March 22, 2026  3:00 PM
    National Museum of Industrial History, 602 E 2nd St, Bethlehem, PA 18015, USA

    Event Cost, or note if free
    Free
    Event Details
    This is a free form style event: bring your machine or your interest in CSMs
    and hang out with us. All levels of cankers are welcome to attend!

    Dates and Times:
    Event: March 20th – 22nd, 2026
    Set-up: March 20th starting at 3:00 PM
    Breakdown: by Sunday March 22nd at 4:00 PM
    Lodging:
    Comfort Inn Suites (Near Lehigh Campus)
    120 W Third Street
    Bethlehem, PA 18015
    484.379.0827
    Group Block: BC53X2

    The Museum will be open to the public and free of charge during the
    crank-in. Please enjoy perusing the exhibits during this Museum in Motion Weekend (all working machines will be operating)
    Event Contact Email
    wildernest@gmail.com
    File Upload
    MUSEUM-IN-MOTION-CRANK-2026-Fillable-Form.pdf

March 25, 2026

  • Sunflower Crank In

    March 25, 2026  8:00 AM - March 28, 2026  5:00 PM
    Old Iron Days, 10392 Jade Rd, Fredonia, KS 66736, USA

    Event Cost, or note if free
    $40.00 (Estimate at this time)
    Event Details
    Reserve these dates on your calendar for the 2026 Sunflower Crank In. More information to come later.
    Event Contact Email
    clvail@sbcglobal.net
    Event Website / URL
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/349713488003829

March 28, 2026

  • 4th Annual Colorado Springs Crank-in

    March 28, 2026  9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    zoneFIVE, 1902 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909, USA

    Event Cost, or note if free
    $15 suggested donation
    Event Details
    Please join us for the 4th Annual Colorado Springs CSM Crank-In
    See old friends and make new ones who enjoy Circular Sock Machine Knitting too!
    Our event will include participant led demonstrations, mechanical support, door prizes, networking, show and tell and more. All levels CSM Knitters welcome.
    You may bring your own machine stand, or clamp your machine onto one of our project room tables.
    Complimentary Coffee and Tea. Lunch will be available for a small fee or bring your own.
    Participants are encouraged to bring knitted socks and other items for sale.
    Limited afternoon open-house hours for interested locals.
    Snow Date Sunday March 29.
    Register today at ZoneFIVE website
    Event Contact Email
    theflowerlady@gmail.com
    Event Website / URL
    https://www.zonefivecs.com/service-page/colorado-springs-csm-crank-in?referral=service_list_widget

March 31, 2026

  • New Mexico Sock Crankers

    March 31, 2026  10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Rudolph Anaya Public Library Albuquerque, NM 87102 US

    Event Cost, or note if free
    Free
    Event Details
    Join us for a free day of cranking.

    Event Contact Email
    donnabarnitz@yahoo.com

April 4, 2026

  • Hampton Roads Crankers

    April 4, 2026  10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    Virginia Beach, VA, USA

    Contact:  Michaela Zangla Leonard for address.  Her information can be found in the CSKMS Member Directory.

  • Loons (Lots of Outstanding Northern Socks)

    April 4, 2026  7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    520 N Elm St, La Crescent, MN 55947, USA

    Event Cost
    $3-$5 donation
    Event Details
    LOONS meet the first Saturday of the month, unless it's a holiday weekend.

    It's held at the La Crescent United Methodist Church, in the youth room.
    Event Contact Email
    vstorlie@gmail.com

April 8, 2026

  • Down The Rabbit Hole

    April 8, 2026  10:00 AM - April 11, 2026  6:00 PM
    Volga Community Center, 109 Samara Ave, Volga, SD 57071, USA

    Event Cost, or note if free
    $25 for whole event or $10 per single day

    Event Details
    Fun crank in located in South Dakota. Very welcoming to all machines and all skill levels. Be ready to make socks and have fun
    Event Contact Email
    mbsik@hotmail.com

    File Upload
    Down-the-Rabbit-Hole-Crank-In-Flyer.docx

April 13, 2026

  • Ida Library Crankers

    April 13, 2026  3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Ida Branch Library, 3016 Lewis Ave, Ida, MI 48140, USA

    Event Details
    Join a group of crankers who are happy to help all levels of owners just crank! All levels welcome, all styles of machines.
    Event Contact Email
    janequilts@gmail.com

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