July is just about here, and some of you have already started vacationing...so we figured we'd get this out in time for you to plan your summer crafting. Again, a reminder that we're closed on Mondays in the summer (through Labor Day). And we'll be closed over the 4th of July weekend, from the 3rd through Monday, the 6th.
In case anyone is making a baby blanket, or wants a little texture in their project, we just got in Tama from Ikigai Fibers:
And we have new colors of Sutton Glitz in the house! Bling Bling Bag pattern by Lucinda Iglesias is available with purchase:
Our next knit night will be in-store, Wednesday, July 1st, from 7-9PM.
Also please note: Knit the Rainbow has suspended donations for the season and will resume in the fall.
ONGOING AT KNITAPESTRY:
Knit Night- 1st three Wednesdays of each month, 7-9PM.
Knit the Rainbow-collecting accessories and garments for at-risk LGBTQ youth-will begin to accept again after Labor Day.
Ridgecrest donations-YARN ONLY. Please, no needles; no bits and bobs or small scraps; please consider your donation if you're in a household with a smoker or pets; and also, no books.
Please check out our website for the latest projects and offerings at: http://www.knitapestry.com
Tuesday, June 30th: PCH 9-10AM; Store open 10AM-5PM; Next Steps 6-7PM.
Wednesday, July 1st: Store open 10AM-5PM; PCH 5:30-6:30PM; Knit Night 7-9PM.
Thursday, July 2nd: Store open 10AM-4PM; Anna's classes 4-5PM; Michelle Kupfer's Class 5:15-6:45PM.
Friday, July 3rd: Store closed.
Saturday, 4th: Store closed 🇺🇸
Sunday, July 5th: Store closed.
Monday, July 6th: Store closed; Clayton's Group 10-11:30AM.
Tuesday, July 7th: PCH 9-10AM; Store open 10AM-5PM; Next Steps 6-7PM.
Wednesday, July 8th: Store open 10AM-5PM; PCH 5:30-6:30PM; Knit Night 7-9PM.
Thursday, July 9th: Store open 10AM-4PM; Anna's classes 4-5PM; Michelle Kupfer's Class 5:15-6:45PM; Poet Zoom 7-8PM.
Friday, July 10th: Store open 10AM-4PM.
Saturday, July 11th: Store open 10AM-4PM; Michelle Kupfer's Class 11-12:30PM.
Sunday, July 12th: Store closed; Next Steps 10-11AM; **PCH 12-2PM but requires RSVP to Charmaine in advance**.
Monday, July 13th Store closed; Clayton's Group 10-11:30AM.
Tuesday, July 14th: PCH 9-10AM; Store open 10AM-5PM; Next Steps 6-7PM.
Wednesday, July 15th: Store open 10AM-5PM; PCH 5:30-6:30PM; Knit Night 7-9PM.
Thursday, July 16th: Store open 10AM-4PM; Anna's classes 4-5PM; Michelle Kupfer's Class 5:15-6:45PM.
Friday, July 17th: Store open 10AM-4PM.
Saturday, July 18th: Store open 10AM-4PM; Michelle Kupfer's Class 11-12:30PM.
Sunday, July 19th: Store closed; Next Steps 10-11AM; **PCH 12-2PM but requires RSVP to Charmaine in advance**.
We look forward to seeing you!
Anna, Charmaine, Clayton, Fran, Gemma, Michelle and Nancy
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Join Nancy in our next KAL featuring the patterns in Sari Nordlund's "Poem" series, Thursdays in the summer.
Nordlund has designed socks, shawls and sweaters in one lace pattern-choose your own adventure. The group meets on Zoom once or twice a month, with no help-just a social evening. There is no charge to attend. Upcoming dates are July 9th and 30th. Let the shop know you're interested so we can send the Zoom code!
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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!
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. Your seat at Fiberside Chats is just $20. This fee supports the guest speaker & the LYS you sign up under. These designers and creators will discuss their unique paths, 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.
Fiberside Chats will be taking a summer break and return after Labor Day...Stay tuned!
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Michelle Kupfer hosts group classes twice weekly. Choose your preferred day, and enroll for 90 minute classes. Classes are scheduled monthly, and priced at $20/session, and usually 3-4 sessions per month.
The July series will be held on 4 Thursdays, 5:15-6:45PM, July 2nd, 9th, 16th and 30th; 2 Saturdays are 11:00AM-12:30PM, on July 11th and 18th.
Sign up for either Thursday or Saturday Sessions by calling the shop or buy in person. Classes are held at Knitapestry, and you will get a 10% discount on supplies purchased for your class.
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Crochet Workshop with Clayton Leadbetter-Monday mornings from 10-11:30 AM. 10% discount for supplies purchased in-store for his workshop. (Adults only.)
Clayton is offering 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. He will send a weekly mail to ask your availability and to remind you. We ask that you use those prepaid sessions within six months. Buy your sessions through the shop. It's available online as well. And we recommend one or two private lessons if you're a beginner: call the shop to set one up. There's a 10% discount for supplies purchased for the class; also adults only.
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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.
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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's class is perfect for new knitters who want to build on their beginning skills, or knitters who want to learn new skills, or even those who might be a little rusty. 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. Crocheters welcome, too!
This free get-together is hosted on the first three Wednesdays of each month, in-person at the store. No help is provided-it's a purely social knitting and crochet group.
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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. You can purchase a 5 or 10 punch card (get your 11th punch free) or simply drop in for $12. 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!) ***Please note donations are suspended until Fall, 2026.***
"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."
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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 (YARN ONLY) 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 or book donations.
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