Dear Nancy,
Hi all-
It seems like Fall is far away...but it's not! We're closing in on Gemma's lace cardigan class (Elah), for a perfect transitional piece.
We're thrilled to announce MaryAnn will add another session of her Medallions/Granny Square class.Clayton Leadbetter hosts his ongoing Crochet Workshop, which will change times over the summer to 10-11:30AM through August. Come September, it'll move back to 9AM.
The next knit night will be Wednesday, August 2nd from 7-8:30PM on Zoom: .
TO RECAP:
Knit Night-Zoom 1st Wednesday, next 2 Wednesdays in person.
Knit the Rainbow-**Donations closed through summer**
Ridgecrest donations-yes, but needles-no
Please check out our website for the latest projects and offerings at http://www.knitapestry.com
Monday, July 31st: Store closed. Crochet Workshop 10-11:30AM.
Tuesday, August 1st: Store open 10AM-5PM.
Wednesday, August 2nd: Store open 10AM-5PM; Knit Night Zoom 7-8:30PM.
Thursday, August 3rd: Store open 10AM-4PM; Knitting with Anna 4-5PM; Lemon Spritz KAL 7-8PM.
Friday, August 4th: Store open 10AM-4PM.
Saturday, August 5th: Elah class 9-10AM; Store open 10AM-4PM.
Sunday, August 6th: Store closed; Next Steps with Gemma 10-11AM.
Monday, August 7th: Store closed. Crochet Workshop 10-11:30AM;
Tuesday, August 8th: Store open 10AM-5PM; Next Steps with Gemma 6-7PM.
Wednesday, August 9th: Store open 10AM-5PM.
Thursday, August 10th: Store open 10AM-4PM.
Friday, August 11th: Store open 10AM-4PM.
Saturday, August 12th: Store open 10AM-4PM.
Sunday, August 13th: Store closed; Next Steps with Gemma 10-11AM; Punch Card 4-6PM.
We look forward to seeing you!
Anna, Charmaine, Fran, Gemma, Nancy & Noa
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Knit the Elah Cardigan with Gemma, Four Saturday mornings beginning August 5th at 9AM.
Join Gemma as she explores construction of a top-down, worsted-weight sweater which has an uncomplicated lace pattern on the front panels. Isabel Kramer is known for well-written patterns that are modern and flattering. The description from Ravelry:
"Elah is worked seamlessly from the top down. Fronts are worked in lace pattern, while the back is worked in Stockinette stitch. Knitting starts with the provisional cast on of the shoulders for the fronts (you will first work the right front, then the left front). Once the short row shaped shoulder slope is done, the front is worked flat to underarm. Shoulder stitches are picked up from the provisional Cast On of both front shoulders to work the back to the same length. At underarm both fronts and back are joined to work the body top down back and forth to the bottom hem. As the front ribbing is built in, there is no finishing required. Sleeve stitches are picked up around the arm openings to work the sleeves in Stockinette stitch top down in rounds to the cuffs."
The hybrid class will meet August 5th, 12th and September 9th and 23rd. $60 for Zoom, $70 for in-person will include the pattern and, of course, Gemma's video tutorials specific to this project.
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Crochet Medallions, Mandalas and Motifs with Mary Ann Gebhardt-4 Monday evenings at 6PM for $80. 10% off for supplies purchased in-store. For crocheters with some experience.
Mary Ann will teach you to construct and join different shapes to crochet unique projects-and designed by you! You'll learn increasing, working around a block/medallion as well as joining them together. Reading a crochet pattern will be reviewed. You'll need to know how to make a slip knot, how to chain and do a double crochet. Classes will be held August 14th and 28th and September 18th and October 9th.
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We're going to participate in Marie Greene's annual 4-day Knitalong!
Marie Green (Olive Knits) has hosted a "4-day" knitalong over the 4th of July weekend for years, to rave reviews. This year's starts with the pattern teaser, released last week. The knitalong will take place over the month of July (NOT REALLY 4 days). We'll meet in-store and on Zoom (hybrid) for the last session on Thursday, August 3rd from 7-8PM.
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Crochet Workshop with Clayton Leadbetter-Monday mornings from 9-10:30 AM. 10% discount for supplies purchased in-store for his workshop.
We're excited to share: Clayton is going to offer his Crochet Workshop at Knitapestry! If you have experience with crochet, join him to learn new techniques as well as get guidance. You'll need to buy a "book" of 4 90-minute sessions for $80; since the classes don't have to be taken in consecutive weeks, you must let Clayton know you're coming. We ask that you use those prepaid sessions within six months, though. Buy your sessions through the shop. It'll be available online soon as well. And we recommend a private lesson if you're a beginner: call the shop to set one up.
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Fiberside Chats: join zoom chats with some of your fiber-y faves!
They've invited some of your favorite designers and creators to join us for a series of online gatherings with Longmont Yarn Shoppe: Fiberside Chats! Fiberside Chats will resume after the summer months.
Here's the link for more info:
https://www.longmontyarn.com/shop/Fiberside-Chats.htm
The gatherings, hosted on Zoom, are one-hour sessions with special guests joining us to give a peek into their world. These designers and creators will discuss their unique path, creative processes, latest projects—or whatever is inspiring them now. There will also be a Q&A session, giveaways, and other fun surprises for those who join!
Fiberside Chats costs $20 to register. You can choose Knitapestry in the dropdown menu to assign your registration fee to us.
1) Pick your yarn store host
2) Choose how many spots you are reserving
3) Check out.
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Knits for the 2022 Thanksgiving MKAL are available in limited quantities in-store.
You asked and Charmaine listened! She's made a small number of kits for her latest Mystery Knitalong complete with yarn and pattern. It'll include Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino and Soft Silk Mohair as well as all charts and a tutorial. Kits are $110 and only available in-store for now.
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Beginning Knitting with Anna-Thursdays, after the store closes at 4PM; sign up for 8 sessions for $130.
Anna will host beginning knitting classes weekly. You'll learn the skills so you can call yourself a knitter! The package includes 8 hours of instruction. Classes do not have to be in sequential weeks and you can opt to take two hours in a row if you're rocking! (She will also make herself available on the same basis for her "My First Sweater" class. Supplies purchased in-store get a 10% discount.
Preregistration required-YOU MUST CALL BEFORE YOU BEGIN TO MAKE SURE THERE'S ROOM IN THE ONGOING CLASS. Please don't just stop in : )
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Sock Knitting with Anna-Thursdays, after the store closes at 4PM; sign up for 3 sessions for $50. Supplies for class purchased in store get a 10% discount.
Anna will add traditional sock knitting to her Thursday afternoon rotation. The three sessions will cover casting on/different methods of small circumference knitting; knitting around the heel, and finishing the toe. With class sizes so small, this is the perfect time to add to your sock knowledge!
Preregistration required-YOU MUST CALL BEFORE YOU BEGIN TO MAKE SURE THERE'S ROOM IN THE ONGOING CLASS. Please don't just stop in : )
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My First Sweater with Anna
4-class sessions, Thursdays, also after the store closes at 4PM. Take your four classes when convenient! $65 per series. You'll get a 10% discount on all supplies purchased for the class.
These basic project classes are designed to help you to finally tackle a sweater! Find that simple pattern you've always wanted to try. There's a lot of knitting in a sweater, but a lot of reward, too. Work on the basics of gauge, pattern/yarn selection, deciphering a pattern. These techniques should be in your toolbox and none of them is particularly hard. Each knitter will choose their own sweater project and get the help they need. So if you've been unsatisfied with your previous attempts, or really have never done a project like this before, join in! You must call in advance.
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Next Steps Knitting with Gemma Sogabe
Tuesday evenings, 6-7 PM; Sundays at 10-11AM. $65 per 4-class session.
Preregistration required; 10% discount on supplies purchased for class.
Gemma is once again offering her class, perfect for new knitters who want to build on their beginning skills. You don't have to attend sequential weeks, but this isn't a drop-in-you must let Gemma know you're coming in advance.
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Knit Night -the first three Wednesday evenings of each month, 7-9PM.
This free get-together is hosted on Zoom on the first Wednesday of each month, and in-person at the store on the second and third Wednesdays of each month. No food or drink, and proof of vaccination required. Zoom codes will be posted in the newsletter as well as on social media.
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Punch Card Hour is now on GroupSpot!
Charmaine is ready to help you tackle whatever is holding up your project----a dropped stitch? can't remember where you are? or maybe even deciphering the pattern. PUNCH CARD is the place to figure it out so you can keep knitting.
You can join Charmaine's PCH Group on GroupSpot by clicking this link.
Sessions occur when the store is closed and follow the COVID policies of the store. You can purchase a 5 or 10 punch card (get your 11th punch free) or simply drop in for $10. No RSVP needed. Feel free to contact Charmaine directly here, with any further questions.
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Knit the Rainbow is a charity dedicated to helping at-risk LGBTQ youth. We'll be a drop-off location for garments for this group. (And no, items don't have to be rainbow-colored!)
"Knit the Rainbow (KtR) was founded in April, 2020 after the Founder, Austin Rivers, discovered the housing disparities facing LGBTQ+ youth in New York City. Austin learned there were a few nonprofits dedicated to providing housing and/or shelter for this community; however, he knew there was still more to be done; this is where KtR was born.
Austin learned to knit while performing on a tour in Japan and felt he could use these skills to provide warm protective winter garments for LGBTQ+ youth facing homelessness. KtR hopes to educate people across the country about the housing crisis these youth are facing and increase the number of youth served by asking volunteers to knit or crochet at home and donate the garments to KtR to be distributed in New York City and Chicago.
KtR has big plans for the future. We hope to not only these cities, but to eventually provide winter protective garments to homeless LGBTQ+ youth across the country. In addition, we plan to partner with other nonprofits who provide shelter and housing to these youth and offer knit/crochet classes for their residents so they too can knit garments for themselves and the rest of the community facing this housing crisis."
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Yarn Donations for Ridgecrest Senior Housing:
Help local residents make hats and clothing for a variety of charities. These knitters are motivated and prolific...we're happy to play our small part! We'll take your CLEAN yarn and bring it to the senior center, where residents will work on their projects. Your destash is ultimately comfort for a person in need, and there's the added piece where these knitters connect and are engaged not only with each other, but with the community. Please: no needle donations.
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