WISW - A Welcome Change: The Secrets of Yarn Substitution with Jillian Moreno

WI Sheep and Wool Collaboration: A Welcome Change: The Secrets of Yarn Substitution with Jillian Moreno

Saturday September 12, 2026

 1 PM - 4 PM

Registration will open April 15, 2026 at 12:01 am CST. This registration is to hold your spot only and you will be contacted directly by WISW to pay for your class (see important notes below). Early registration will close May 8th (after that you can register on the WISW site starting May 15th if space is left).

Topic:  

Curious or concerned about making yarn substitutions that work? Finding a good yarn to substitute for a knitting project is more than just finding a yarn with the right gauge. In this class, we will walk through the process you need to make successful substitutions. Together we’ll investigate sheep breeds, woolen and worsted yarns, ply, grist, and color, and see how each yarn component affects your knitted fabric. Learn why swatching is a knitter’s secret weapon for choosing the perfect yarn for a project. Digging into the details of yarn construction, we’ll make sure that any yarn you choose will have the right hand, stitch definition, and look for the pattern you’re making. After taking this class, substituting yarns will be a snap!

Skills Needed: Beginner - student should have a very basic knowledge of the craft or similar crafts to be successful in this class

Cost: $65 (to be paid directly to WISW after registration, see important notes below)

What to Bring: Needles for DK and worsted weight yarns and a pattern that you’d like to knit and haven’t chosen a yarn for

Material Fee and What this Covers:  $20- a small sampling kit

Location: Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Grounds in PLY Together, Building 7

WISW Site Link: https://wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com/education/classes (for information only, not registration)

IMPORTANT NOTES:

1. Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival is offering MKG members a chance to register for classes before they open to the general public. This is a huge member benefit since classes sell out quickly at the festival site.
2. There is not a discount for the classes, it is early registration only!
3. You can only register early via the MKG website, and you must be a MKG member to do so. 
4. You will NOT pay for your class via MKG. Once you register, you will receive an invoice from Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival, and you will pay them directly.
5. Payment must be made to the Festival no later than May 10 or you will be dropped from the class.