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Crank-In Events Mini-Calendar

May 2023

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  • Ida Library Crankers

    Ida Library Crankers

    May 1, 2023  3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Ida Branch Library, 3016 Lewis Ave, Ida, MI 48140, USA

    Event Details
    Monthly Crank In held at the public library in a nice conference room. Usually the 1st Monday of the month. Avaialble 2023 dates are June 5th, July 10, Aug 7, Sept 11, October 2, Nov 6, Dec 4. FaceBook group for most up to date information.
    Event Contact Email
    janequilts@gmail.com
    Event Website / URL
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/682231479608209
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  • Erlbacher Crank-In and Homecoming

    Erlbacher Crank-In and Homecoming

    May 4, 2023  8:00 AM - May 7, 2023  10:00 AM
    Drury Convention Center 3351 Percy Drive Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 US

    This event is set up to be a positive, learning environment. It is a place to learn and share techniques, from beginner to advanced. You will meet helpful, friendly people here who will be more than happy to help newer knitters. If you are hesitant to come solo, cast all your doubts aside! This is an opportunity to make new friends and renew old acquaintances.

    What this event is not: This event is NOT a high pressure (or any pressure for that matter) sales pitch for our machine. You don’t have to own one of our machines to attend. There will be many different machines here, both antique and modern. It’s always interesting to see the many different machines and table set ups!

    In the upcoming weeks, more detailed information will be made available (demonstration list, etc.)

    This crank in has the potential to be the biggest one ever and we will have plenty of space! Don’t miss out!

    VENUE INFORMATION:

    The Drury Convention Center. 
    The Convention Center is located at 3351 Percy Drive

    Should you decide to stay there:
    http://www.druryhotels.com, then enter group number 10019155. Reservations may also be made by calling 1-800-325-0720 and refer to the same group number, 10019155.

    EVENT SCHEDULE:

    WEDNESDAY, May 3rd, 2023: WELCOME / CRANK-IN SET UP 3pm – 8pm

    THURSDAY, May 4th, 2023: CRANK -IN DAY ONE 8am – 10pm

    FRIDAY, May 5th, 2023: CRANK-IN DAY TWO 8am – 10pm

    SATURDAY, May 6th, 2023: CRANK-IN DAY THREE 8am – 10pm or so*

    SUNDAY, May 7th, 2023: END OF CRANK IN / HOMECOMING DAY FOUR 8am – 10am

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    REGISTRATION FEE: Your $75.00 registration fee covers your admission to the event, lunches on Friday and Saturday, all classes and demonstrations.

    PETS: Service animals are permitted in the venue, however animals that do not meet the ADA definition of "service animal" are not permitted

    VENDORS: Vendor space will be available! There will be a flat vendor fee of $100. This fee includes your entry and participation. Tables and chairs will be provided to you.

    ERLBACHER STORE: We plan on having our store opened again this year at the event. The store hours will be 8am – 4pm, Thursday through Saturday. 

    ERLBACHER SUPPORT TEAM: Technicians from Erlbacher Gear (these are the guys that build our machines) will be on site to tweak your knitter or provide any repairs / upgrades while you’re here. This service will be provided from 8am – 4pm, Thursday through Saturday.  Our Technicians will not be able to work on antique machines or other brands of knitters, however, Pete Oswald will be on hand to provide guidance for repairs to these machines if the need arises.

    Event Contact Email
    sales@erlbachergear.com
    Event Website / URL
    http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=5cn9w5iab&oeidk=a07ejmaefy0b6b24af4
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  • Erlbacher Crank-In and Homecoming

    Erlbacher Crank-In and Homecoming

    May 4, 2023  8:00 AM - May 7, 2023  10:00 AM
    Drury Convention Center 3351 Percy Drive Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 US

    This event is set up to be a positive, learning environment. It is a place to learn and share techniques, from beginner to advanced. You will meet helpful, friendly people here who will be more than happy to help newer knitters. If you are hesitant to come solo, cast all your doubts aside! This is an opportunity to make new friends and renew old acquaintances.

    What this event is not: This event is NOT a high pressure (or any pressure for that matter) sales pitch for our machine. You don’t have to own one of our machines to attend. There will be many different machines here, both antique and modern. It’s always interesting to see the many different machines and table set ups!

    In the upcoming weeks, more detailed information will be made available (demonstration list, etc.)

    This crank in has the potential to be the biggest one ever and we will have plenty of space! Don’t miss out!

    VENUE INFORMATION:

    The Drury Convention Center. 
    The Convention Center is located at 3351 Percy Drive

    Should you decide to stay there:
    http://www.druryhotels.com, then enter group number 10019155. Reservations may also be made by calling 1-800-325-0720 and refer to the same group number, 10019155.

    EVENT SCHEDULE:

    WEDNESDAY, May 3rd, 2023: WELCOME / CRANK-IN SET UP 3pm – 8pm

    THURSDAY, May 4th, 2023: CRANK -IN DAY ONE 8am – 10pm

    FRIDAY, May 5th, 2023: CRANK-IN DAY TWO 8am – 10pm

    SATURDAY, May 6th, 2023: CRANK-IN DAY THREE 8am – 10pm or so*

    SUNDAY, May 7th, 2023: END OF CRANK IN / HOMECOMING DAY FOUR 8am – 10am

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    REGISTRATION FEE: Your $75.00 registration fee covers your admission to the event, lunches on Friday and Saturday, all classes and demonstrations.

    PETS: Service animals are permitted in the venue, however animals that do not meet the ADA definition of "service animal" are not permitted

    VENDORS: Vendor space will be available! There will be a flat vendor fee of $100. This fee includes your entry and participation. Tables and chairs will be provided to you.

    ERLBACHER STORE: We plan on having our store opened again this year at the event. The store hours will be 8am – 4pm, Thursday through Saturday. 

    ERLBACHER SUPPORT TEAM: Technicians from Erlbacher Gear (these are the guys that build our machines) will be on site to tweak your knitter or provide any repairs / upgrades while you’re here. This service will be provided from 8am – 4pm, Thursday through Saturday.  Our Technicians will not be able to work on antique machines or other brands of knitters, however, Pete Oswald will be on hand to provide guidance for repairs to these machines if the need arises.

    Event Contact Email
    sales@erlbachergear.com
    Event Website / URL
    http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=5cn9w5iab&oeidk=a07ejmaefy0b6b24af4
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  • Erlbacher Crank-In and Homecoming

    Erlbacher Crank-In and Homecoming

    May 4, 2023  8:00 AM - May 7, 2023  10:00 AM
    Drury Convention Center 3351 Percy Drive Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 US

    This event is set up to be a positive, learning environment. It is a place to learn and share techniques, from beginner to advanced. You will meet helpful, friendly people here who will be more than happy to help newer knitters. If you are hesitant to come solo, cast all your doubts aside! This is an opportunity to make new friends and renew old acquaintances.

    What this event is not: This event is NOT a high pressure (or any pressure for that matter) sales pitch for our machine. You don’t have to own one of our machines to attend. There will be many different machines here, both antique and modern. It’s always interesting to see the many different machines and table set ups!

    In the upcoming weeks, more detailed information will be made available (demonstration list, etc.)

    This crank in has the potential to be the biggest one ever and we will have plenty of space! Don’t miss out!

    VENUE INFORMATION:

    The Drury Convention Center. 
    The Convention Center is located at 3351 Percy Drive

    Should you decide to stay there:
    http://www.druryhotels.com, then enter group number 10019155. Reservations may also be made by calling 1-800-325-0720 and refer to the same group number, 10019155.

    EVENT SCHEDULE:

    WEDNESDAY, May 3rd, 2023: WELCOME / CRANK-IN SET UP 3pm – 8pm

    THURSDAY, May 4th, 2023: CRANK -IN DAY ONE 8am – 10pm

    FRIDAY, May 5th, 2023: CRANK-IN DAY TWO 8am – 10pm

    SATURDAY, May 6th, 2023: CRANK-IN DAY THREE 8am – 10pm or so*

    SUNDAY, May 7th, 2023: END OF CRANK IN / HOMECOMING DAY FOUR 8am – 10am

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    REGISTRATION FEE: Your $75.00 registration fee covers your admission to the event, lunches on Friday and Saturday, all classes and demonstrations.

    PETS: Service animals are permitted in the venue, however animals that do not meet the ADA definition of "service animal" are not permitted

    VENDORS: Vendor space will be available! There will be a flat vendor fee of $100. This fee includes your entry and participation. Tables and chairs will be provided to you.

    ERLBACHER STORE: We plan on having our store opened again this year at the event. The store hours will be 8am – 4pm, Thursday through Saturday. 

    ERLBACHER SUPPORT TEAM: Technicians from Erlbacher Gear (these are the guys that build our machines) will be on site to tweak your knitter or provide any repairs / upgrades while you’re here. This service will be provided from 8am – 4pm, Thursday through Saturday.  Our Technicians will not be able to work on antique machines or other brands of knitters, however, Pete Oswald will be on hand to provide guidance for repairs to these machines if the need arises.

    Event Contact Email
    sales@erlbachergear.com
    Event Website / URL
    http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=5cn9w5iab&oeidk=a07ejmaefy0b6b24af4
  • Loons

    Loons

    May 6, 2023  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
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  • Erlbacher Crank-In and Homecoming

    Erlbacher Crank-In and Homecoming

    May 4, 2023  8:00 AM - May 7, 2023  10:00 AM
    Drury Convention Center 3351 Percy Drive Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 US

    This event is set up to be a positive, learning environment. It is a place to learn and share techniques, from beginner to advanced. You will meet helpful, friendly people here who will be more than happy to help newer knitters. If you are hesitant to come solo, cast all your doubts aside! This is an opportunity to make new friends and renew old acquaintances.

    What this event is not: This event is NOT a high pressure (or any pressure for that matter) sales pitch for our machine. You don’t have to own one of our machines to attend. There will be many different machines here, both antique and modern. It’s always interesting to see the many different machines and table set ups!

    In the upcoming weeks, more detailed information will be made available (demonstration list, etc.)

    This crank in has the potential to be the biggest one ever and we will have plenty of space! Don’t miss out!

    VENUE INFORMATION:

    The Drury Convention Center. 
    The Convention Center is located at 3351 Percy Drive

    Should you decide to stay there:
    http://www.druryhotels.com, then enter group number 10019155. Reservations may also be made by calling 1-800-325-0720 and refer to the same group number, 10019155.

    EVENT SCHEDULE:

    WEDNESDAY, May 3rd, 2023: WELCOME / CRANK-IN SET UP 3pm – 8pm

    THURSDAY, May 4th, 2023: CRANK -IN DAY ONE 8am – 10pm

    FRIDAY, May 5th, 2023: CRANK-IN DAY TWO 8am – 10pm

    SATURDAY, May 6th, 2023: CRANK-IN DAY THREE 8am – 10pm or so*

    SUNDAY, May 7th, 2023: END OF CRANK IN / HOMECOMING DAY FOUR 8am – 10am

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    REGISTRATION FEE: Your $75.00 registration fee covers your admission to the event, lunches on Friday and Saturday, all classes and demonstrations.

    PETS: Service animals are permitted in the venue, however animals that do not meet the ADA definition of "service animal" are not permitted

    VENDORS: Vendor space will be available! There will be a flat vendor fee of $100. This fee includes your entry and participation. Tables and chairs will be provided to you.

    ERLBACHER STORE: We plan on having our store opened again this year at the event. The store hours will be 8am – 4pm, Thursday through Saturday. 

    ERLBACHER SUPPORT TEAM: Technicians from Erlbacher Gear (these are the guys that build our machines) will be on site to tweak your knitter or provide any repairs / upgrades while you’re here. This service will be provided from 8am – 4pm, Thursday through Saturday.  Our Technicians will not be able to work on antique machines or other brands of knitters, however, Pete Oswald will be on hand to provide guidance for repairs to these machines if the need arises.

    Event Contact Email
    sales@erlbachergear.com
    Event Website / URL
    http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=5cn9w5iab&oeidk=a07ejmaefy0b6b24af4
  • Stitch and Skein - Monthly Crank In

    Stitch and Skein - Monthly Crank In

    May 7, 2023  10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    Stitch & Skein, 144 W Center St, Marion, OH 43302, USA

    Cost: $15

    Bring your sock machine and crank up some socks with us. Share techniques and enjoy a day focused on sock knitting on your sock machine. Participants should bring a stand for their machine and all necessary tools and supplies. You are welcome to bring items for show-and-tell. No instruction is provided, but we will help each other!
    Register at https://www.stitchandskein.com/product/csm-crank-in/

    Bring a sack lunch or order out. Optional: Bring a snack to share.
    Hosted by Brenda Fish of Bright Meadow Knits

    brenda.e.fish@comcast.net

  • SOCKS Crank-in (Society of Ohio Circular Knitters of Socks)

    SOCKS Crank-in (Society of Ohio Circular Knitters of Socks)

    May 7, 2023  11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Stitch & Skein, 144 W Center St, Marion, OH 43302, USA

    Event Cost, or note if free
    $15

    Event Details
    Bring your sock machine and crank up some socks with us. Share techniques and enjoy a day focused on sock knitting on your sock machine. Participants should bring a stand for their machine and all necessary tools and supplies. You are welcome to bring items for show-and-tell. No instruction is provided, but we will help each other!

    Bring a sack lunch or order out. Optional: Bring a snack to share.

    Hosted by Brenda Fish of Bright Meadow Knits

    Event Contact Email
    brenda.e.fish@comcast.net
    Event Website / URL
    https://www.stitchandskein.com/product/csm-crank-in/
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  • Ingersoll Crank in 2023

    Ingersoll Crank in 2023

    May 13, 2023  8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    Ingersoll Pipe Band Armoury, 108 Wonham St S, Ingersoll, ON N5C 2Y8, Canada

    Event Cost, or note if free
    $25 in advance $30 day of
    Event Details
    https://facebook.com/events/s/ingersoll-crank-in-2023/9101007836606007/
    Event Contact Email
    socksbycrank@gmail.com
    Event Website / URL
    https://facebook.com/events/s/ingersoll-crank-in-2023/9101007836606007/
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  • Central PA Fiber Festival Crank-in

    Central PA Fiber Festival Crank-in

    May 20, 2023  8:00 AM - May 21, 2023  4:00 PM
    Lycoming County Fair Association, m. n. t, 1 E Park St m, Hughesville, PA 17737, USA

    Event Cost: Free
    Event Details
    This is a very casual crank-in, along with a fiber festival. We have a nice sized space inside the building with plenty of room to spread out. All sock skill levels are welcome!!
    Event Contact Email
    crankcraftsox@gmail.com
    File Upload
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  • Ham Lake Crank In

    Ham Lake Crank In

    May 20, 2023  9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Ham Lake Senior Center, 15544 Central Ave NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304, USA

    Event Details
    This event is sponsored by Deb and Pete Oswald of Forest Lake, MN. They provide mentorship and technical guidance. Pete can do minor repairs and adjustments to machines. Drop in just to observe or set-up your CSM for an all-day event. Bring a dish to share at the potluck lunch.
    Event Contact Email
    debsknits@aol.com
    Event Website / URL
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/421428198189432/
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  • Central PA Fiber Festival Crank-in

    Central PA Fiber Festival Crank-in

    May 20, 2023  8:00 AM - May 21, 2023  4:00 PM
    Lycoming County Fair Association, m. n. t, 1 E Park St m, Hughesville, PA 17737, USA

    Event Cost: Free
    Event Details
    This is a very casual crank-in, along with a fiber festival. We have a nice sized space inside the building with plenty of room to spread out. All sock skill levels are welcome!!
    Event Contact Email
    crankcraftsox@gmail.com
    File Upload
    inbound3363365364564102427.jpg
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