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Crank-In Events Mini-Calendar

March 2026

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  • Loons (Lots of Outstanding Northern Socks)

    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
  • Hampton Roads Crankers

    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.

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  • Ida Library Crankers

    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
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  • Museum in Motion Crank-In

    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
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  • Museum in Motion Crank-In

    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
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  • Museum in Motion Crank-In

    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
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  • Sunflower Crank In

    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
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  • Sunflower Crank In

    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
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  • Sunflower Crank In

    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
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  • Sunflower Crank In

    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
  • 4th Annual Colorado Springs Crank-in

    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
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  • New Mexico Sock Crankers

    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
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