501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Organization

Connecting Chicago Through Fiber Arts & Knitting

The Windy City Knitting Guild is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to promoting knitting, fiber arts, and community crafting in the Greater Chicago area through education, events, and charitable programs.

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Chicago, IL

Based in the Windy City

501(c)(3)

Tax-Exempt Nonprofit

100%

Tax Deductible

About Us

Who We Are

We are a public charity incorporated in the state of Illinois, committed to promoting fiber arts, knitting education, and community crafting throughout the Greater Chicago area.

Fiber Arts Advocacy

We champion knitting and fiber arts as essential to community well-being, funding initiatives that make craft education accessible to all Chicago residents.

Community Events & Knit-Alongs

We organize stitch-and-chat meetups, yarn swaps, and community knit-alongs that bring crafters together across the Greater Chicago area.

Knitting Education

We sponsor workshops, skill-building sessions, and educational programs that help knitters of all levels grow their craft and connect with the fiber arts community.

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What We Do

Our Programs

Through community events and dedicated fundraising, we support programs that bring fiber arts and knitting to life across Chicago.

Community Knit-Alongs

We host regular stitch-and-chat meetups, yarn swaps, and knit-alongs that bring crafters of all skill levels together throughout the Chicago community.

Charitable Crafting

We coordinate charitable knitting drives to create handmade items — blankets, hats, and scarves — donated to shelters, hospitals, and community organizations across Chicago.

Fiber Arts Education

From beginner knitting workshops to advanced pattern design classes, we offer diversified educational programs that promote personal excellence and creative growth.

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