SB Craftivists “Resist with Love KNOT Hate Knit-In
Activism/Social Justice: March/Rally/Protest
Arts
Social Event
Women
State St., Santa Barbara
**Events may have been canceled or postponed. Please contact the venue to confirm the event.
Date & Time
Sun, Mar 08 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Address (map)
1130 State Street Santa Barbara CA 93101
Venue (website)
State St., Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Craftivists to Host “Resist with Love KNOT Hate” Knit-In for International Women’s Day
SANTA BARBARA, CA – To celebrate International Women’s Day, a coalition of local advocacy groups including the Santa Barbara Craftivists, the Society of Fearless Grandmothers Santa Barbara, and Women’s March Santa Barbara will host the “Resist with Love KNOT Hate” Knit-In.
The event will take place on Sunday, March 8, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. State and Anapamu Streets Santa Barbara CA 93101
Community members are invited to bring their current knitting, crochet, or stitchery projects to sit together in a public display of solidarity and creativity.
Attendees are encouraged to wear their handmade best or colorful clothing, and to bring a folding chair and a hat for the outdoor gathering.
“We need your joy, your color, and your creativity,” said Michal Lynch, organizer for Women’s March Santa Barbara. “This event is about knitting together a community for greater resilience and renewal during challenging times.”
For those who do not know how to knit or crochet, the event offers free instruction, patterns, and materials.
Experienced crafters will teach beginners how to create small wearable symbols of love and resistance.
Event Details:
- What: Resist with Love KNOT Hate Knit-In
- When: Sunday, March 8, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Where: Santa Barbara (Visit Fearless Grandmothers SB for location updates).
- Cost: Free and open to the public.
Women’s March Santa Barbara is a local grassroots organization committed to harnessing the political power of diverse women and their communities to create transformative social change.
