Summer is nearly here, with everyone out and about.
Remember, we close on summer Mondays from Memorial Day through Labor Day!
The next knit night will be in-store, Wednesday, June 3rd, from 7-9PM.
We started up our Thursday night group KAL via Zoom again in May with a "Knit your own Poem adventure," focusing on the Poem patterns by Sari Nordlund. Details are below. No, it's not too late to join! Send an email or call the shop to sign up for this social group.
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
Wednesday, June 3rd: Store open 10AM-5PM; PCH 5:30-6:30PM; Knit Night 7-9PM.
Thursday, June 4th: Store open 10AM-4PM; Anna's classes 4-5PM; Michelle Kupfer's Class 5:15-6:45PM.
Friday, June 5th: Store open 10AM-4PM.
Saturday, June 6th: Store open 10AM-4PM; Michelle Kupfer's Class 11-12:30PM.
Sunday, June 7th: Store closed; Next Steps 10-11AM.
Monday, June 8th: Store closed; Clayton's Group 10-11:30AM.
Tuesday, June 9th: PCH 9-10AM; Store open 10AM-5PM; Next Steps 6-7PM.
Wednesday, June 10th: Store open 10AM-5PM; PCH 5:30-6:30PM; Knit Night 7-9PM.
Thursday, June 11th: Store open 10AM-4PM; Anna's classes 4-5PM; Michelle Kupfer's Class 5:15-6:45PM.
Friday, 12th: Store open 10AM-4PM.
Saturday, 13th: Store open 10AM-4PM; Michelle Kupfer's Class 11-12:30PM; PCH 5-7PM.
Sunday, June 14: Store closed; Next Steps 10-11AM; Fiberside Chats 1PM.
Monday, June 15th: Store closed; Clayton's Group 10-11:30AM.
Tuesday, June 16th: PCH 9-10AM; Store open 10AM-5PM; Next Steps 6-7PM.
Wednesday, June 17th: Store open 10AM-5PM; PCH 5:30-6:30PM; Knit Night 7-9PM.
Thursday, June 18th: Store open 10AM-4PM; Anna's classes 4-5PM; Michelle Kupfer's Class 5:15-6:45PM.
Friday, June 19th: Store open 10AM-4PM.
Saturday, June 20th: Store open 10AM-4PM; Michelle Kupfer's Class 11-12:30PM.
Sunday, June 21st: Store closed; Next Steps 10-11AM; PCH 12-2PM.
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. Dates are: May 28th, June 11th and 25th, and 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.
Next chat coming up (and last for the summer):
June 14th: Yumiko's Design Goal: Each Garment Looks and Feels Beautiful to Wear!
For June 14th: Yumiko Alexander/Dan Doh Designs
Yumiko's Design Goal: Each Garment Looks and Feels Beautiful to Wear!
Join Yumiko Alexander, the innovative mind behind DanDoh, as she shares her philosophy of creating elegant, modern and stylish garments that are as enjoyable to make as they are to wear. Her designs blend simple shapes with distinctive stitch patterns, creating pieces that flatter all body types. Yumiko will explain how her patterns can be customized to suit your style, empowering you to create a garment that becomes a go-to wardrobe staple—one that makes you feel beautiful.
She’ll also explore the role plant fibers and yarn structures play in enhancing the drape, comfort, and wearability of her timeless designs.
Register now to be inspired and discover your next season-spanning favorite!
Bio: I am Yumiko Alexander, founder of DanDoh. I was born and raised in Japan. I got married and moved to America in my late 20’s. I have really enjoyed my time in the US and I am so happy I have been able to share my knitting and crochet designs through individual patterns and books. I have enjoyed communicating with people and expressing myself through my design work, and I have met many wonderful friends through knitting and crochet. Knitting and crochet have made my life in the U.S. very beautiful.
This is a live Zoom Event on Sunday, June 14th at 1:00pm EDT, 12:00pm CDT, 11:00am MDT, 10:00am PDT
This Fiberside Chat will be recorded - a link to the recording will be sent out soon after the Chat. It will be available to watch for one week and shared with registered attendees only.
Registration will close 1.5 hours before beginning of event.
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Michelle Kupfer is hosting her classes on Thursday evenings and Saturday afternoons. The next sessions of 90 minutes scheduled for June will be three Saturdays or four Thursdays ($80).
The May series will be held on Thursdays, 5:15-6:45PM, June 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th; Saturdays will be 11:00AM-12:30PM, June 6th, 13th and 20th.
Sign up for either Thursday or Saturday sessions. There will be a 10% discount on supplies purchased for your class project. Classes are for those who already know the basics (how to knit and purl), and we’ll focus on building your skills in a fun and relaxed class setting. See Michelle’s patterns on Ravelry for ideas and inspiration for class projects. Call or email the store to sign up. |
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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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