Experience the ultimate knitter's getaway at the Fibre Folk Winter in the Rockies Retreat in Canmore, Alberta, hosted by Knit Social and The Grocery Girls at The Malcolm Hotel from February 4-7, 2027. 

Enjoy stunning mountain views and upscale accommodations while enjoying workshops with Joji Locatelli and Veera Välimäki. Whether you're a seasoned knitter or a beginner, connect with like-minded enthusiasts, share stories and laughs, and enhance your skills. Join us for an incredible retreat of relaxation, creativity, and connection in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.

You will have a choice of five accommodation types:

Shared Mountain View Double Queen Room

Premium King Room

Mountain View Premium King Room

Executive King Room

Mountain View Royal King Room

All meals are included, from Thursday night dinner until Sunday breakfast. 

All dietary restrictions and food allergies can be accommodated for.

We will have private dining rooms for our retreat guests only.

All retreat fees include:

Social events each evening

1 workshop each with Joji Locatelli and Veera Välimäki

Exclusive Marketplace

Swag bag and prizes!

PLEASE PLAN FOR COLD WEATHER.

Temperatures in Canmore for February are typically -10° to 1° Celsius (14° to 33° Fahrenheit).

You will need a warm winter coat and boots, preferably waterproof. Waterproof or wool gloves/mitts, toque and scarf are also recommended. 

And of course, some gorgeous hand knits to show off!

Modifying Necklines: All you need to know to adjust them (with case studies) with Joji Locatelli

For intermediate knitters (participants should be comfortable modifying patterns)

Necklines can completely transform a sweater: its style, its fit, and how it feels to wear. In this in-depth workshop, we will explore how to confidently modify necklines so they reflect your personal vision and work beautifully within different sweater constructions.

Through clear explanations and practical case studies, you will learn how to:

• Modify a classic crew neck raglan into a flattering V-neck.

• Raise, lower or widen a crew neckline in a set-in sleeve sweater with shoulder seams.

• Adjust a V-neck (make it wider, narrower, higher, or deeper) in a sweater with shoulder seams.

• Design and shape a boat neck in both set-in sleeve and raglan constructions.

• Use short rows in circular yoke sweaters to lower the front neckline, including understanding their structural limitations.

• Use short rows in raglan sweaters to lower the front neckline, and when this approach works best.

By the end of the workshop, you will understand not only how to modify necklines, but also why certain techniques work better in specific constructions, giving you the tools to approach your future sweater projects with clarity and confidence.

The Joy of Brioche Stitch with Veera Välimäki

For intermediate knitters

Come demystify the graphic world of brioche stitch with me! This workshop is designed for intermediate knitters, focusing on the structure, mechanics, and design possibilities of this squishy, architectural stitch pattern.

During the workshop we will begin a small, modern sampler scarf that will teach us the rhythmic logic of working two colours flat, maintaining clean edges, and reading your stitches with confidence. We will then dive into fabric sculpting, mastering the essential increases and decreases that bend brioche columns into stunning geometric shapes.

We will also cover essential troubleshooting: how to spot mistakes, use lifelines, and safely ladder down to fix dropped stitches. We’ll wrap up with a look at brioche yarn theory and key finishing touches that dramatically transform your fabric.

This workshop covers:

• Two-color brioche mechanics and rhythmic logic.

• Shaping: Left/right decreases and foundational increases.

• Troubleshooting: Fixing dropped stitches and misaligned columns.

• Understanding brioche gauge, yarn selection, and blocking

Regardless of cancellation date, you will receive a full refund if we can fill your spot from a waiting list.

If we cannot fill your spot from a waiting list, the cancellation policy is as follows:

Cancellation up to and including January 3: refund less 25%

January 4-January 18: refund less 50%

January 19-Feb 4: no refund

The retreat will officially start with a meet and greet at 6pm in the Edinburgh Castle Ballroom, followed by dinner and an evening event.

Friday and Saturday will be full of workshops, free time, our exclusive marketplace, and fun social evening events! All meals are included, and will be in a private dining room for our guests only. 

Our retreat will finish off at 11am, when guests will be checking out of their rooms after 8am breakfast.