Our 12th Wool is in the books! Thanks to all who came and supported both small business and the Community Food Bank of NJ! Our visitor numbers grow each year as does our enthusiasm.
Next up is our changeover to summer knitting-we'll be hosting a rotating trunk show for DanDoh for the next several months...you'll be able to see and touch samples of her beautiful sweaters. Nancy heads to the annual trade show so will be unavailable from Tuesday, May 5th, and back in the shop on Saturday, May 9th. The store will be open regular hours as we look for inspiration and new trends for you!
The next knit night will be in-store, Wednesday, May 13th, from 7-9PM.
We will be starting 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.
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.
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
Sunday, May 3rd: Store closed; Next Steps 10-11AM; Fiberside Chats 1-2PM; PCH 12-2PM.
Monday, May 4th: Store open 10AM-5PM; Clayton's Group 10-11:30AM.
Tuesday, May 5th: PCH 9-10AM; Store open 10AM-1PM; Next Steps 6-7PM.
Wednesday, May 6th: Store open 10AM-5PM; PCH 5:30-6:30PM.
Thursday, May 7th: Store open 10AM-4PM; Anna's classes 4-5PM; Michelle Kupfer's Class 5:15-6:45PM.
Friday, May 8th: Store open 10AM-4PM.
Saturday, May 9th: Store open 10AM-4PM; PCH 4-6PM.
Sunday, May 10th: Store closed; HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! Next Steps 10-11AM.
Monday, May 11th: PCH 9-10AM; Store open 10AM-5PM; Clayton's Group 10-11:30AM.
Tuesday, May 12th: Store open 10AM-1PM; Next Steps 6-7PM.
Wednesday, May 13th: Store open 10AM-5PM; PCH 5:30-6:30PM; Knit Night 7-9PM.
Thursday, May 14th: Store open 10AM-4PM; Anna's classes 4-5PM; Michelle Kupfer's Class 5:15-6:45PM.
Friday, May 15th: Store open 10AM-4PM.
Saturday, May 16th: Store open 10AM-4PM; Michelle Kupfer's Class 11-12:30PM.
Sunday, May 17th: Store closed; Next Steps 10-11AM; PCH 1-3PM.
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 chats coming up:
May 17th: Lotta Lothgren and Erika Akberg: The Island and the Forest: A Knitted Correspondence
May 31st: Norah Gaughan: Celebrating 20 years of Knitting Nature: Design Evolution and Modern Updates.
June 14th: Yumiko Alexander: Yumiko's Design Goal: Each Garment Looks and Feels Beautiful to Wear!
For May 17th: Lotta Lothgren and Erika Akberg
The Island and the Forest: A Knitted Correspondence
In this Chat, Erika Åberg and Lotta H Löthgren will explore the ins and outs of their unique new book, The Island and the Forest. The Island and the Forest is a correspondence book told through letters and knitwear patterns. Its chapters move through the four elements—earth, water, fire, and air—while following the shifting seasons and the rhythms of the natural world. Erika and Lotta will present each of the garments from the book, share the inspiration behind them, and reflect on the process of creating a book together—from the exchange of letters to the landscapes that shaped their designs, and the friendship that grew between the patterns and the pages. Register now to spend an hour immersed in Lotta and Erika’s creative journey!
This is a live Zoom Event on Sunday, May 17th at 1:00pm EDT, 12:00pm CDT, 11:00am MDT, 10:00am PDT, 7:00pm CEST
This Fiberside Chat will be recorded - a link to the recording will be available 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 May will be three Saturdays or four Thursdays ($80).
The May series will be held on Thursdays, 5:15-6:45PM, May 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th; Saturdays will be 11:00AM-12:30PM, May 2nd, 23rd and 30th
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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