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'Tis the season... So Clayton will offer a two-session workshop on crocheted mini-ornaments next month! They would be perfect in a garland as well-and you can learn or improve your skills in tiny projects.
We'll have a few closures coming up in November: Friday, 11/15, we'll close early, and stay closed on the 16th. We'll also be closed on Black Friday(11/29) but open again on Small Business Saturday (11/30).
The next knit night will be Wednesday, November 13th in the store.
A reminder: We do not talk politics in the store. AT ALL.
ONGOING AT KNITAPESTRY:
Knit Night-Zoom 1st Wednesday of each month, next 2 Wednesdays in person.
Knit the Rainbow-We're collecting donations of handknit accessories to mail to them.
Ridgecrest donations-yes, but needles, no.
Please check out our website for the latest projects and offerings at: http://www.knitapestry.com
Monday, November 11th: Store open 10AM-5PM; Clayton's Crochet 10-11:30AM.
Tuesday, November 12th: PCH 9-10AM; Store open 10AM-5PM; Next Steps with Gemma 6-7PM.
Wednesday, November 13th: Store open 10AM-4PM; PCH 5:30-6:30PM; Knit Night 7-9PM.
Thursday, November 14th Store open 10AM-4PM. Michelle Kupfer's lesson 5-6:30PM.
Friday, November 15th: Store open 10AM-1PM.
Saturday, November 16th: Store Closed
Sunday, November 17th: Store closed; Next Steps with Gemma 10-11AM; PCH 4-6PM.
Monday, November 18th: Store open 10AM-5PM; Clayton's Crochet 10-11:30AM.
Tuesday, November 19th: PCH 9-10AM; Store open 10AM-5PM; Next Steps with Gemma 6-7PM.
Wednesday, November 20th: Store open 10AM-4PM; PCH 5:30-6:30PM; Knit Night 7-9PM.
Thursday, November 21st: Store open 10AM-4PM. Michelle Kupfer's lesson 5-6:30PM.
Friday, November 22nd: Store open 10AM-4PM.
Saturday, November 23rd: Store open 10AM-4PM; Michelle Kupfer's lesson 11AM-12:30PM.
Sunday, November 24th: Store closed; Next Steps with Gemma 10-11AM; PCH 4-6PM.
We look forward to seeing you!
Anna, Charmaine, Clayton, Fran, Gemma, and Nancy
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W inter Wonder Wardrobe Crochet Ornament Class with Clayton-two sessions on December 2nd and 9th, 3-4:30PM.
Join Clayton to crochet his own collection of adorable holiday ornaments, including a miniature sweater, mittens, hats, stocking, and snowflake, great for decorating a tree, garland or even as gift toppers. Yarn kits include plenty of holiday yarn colors to make all of Clayton's original designs and more. He will guide you in their construction and how to block and stiffen the snowflake with glue. Bring your own 4mm & 5mm hooks. You likely won't complete all the ornaments during the two classes, but you'll get a good start and cover all the tricky bits, so you can make the whole collection by the holidays! The cost is $60.
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Michelle Kupfer is hosting her classes on Thursday evenings and Saturday afternoons. The next three sessions of 90 minutes will be in November and cost $60.
The November series will be Thursdays, 5:00 - 6:30PM, November 7th, 14th and 21st; Saturdays will be 11:00AM -12:30PM, November 2nd, 16th and 23rd.
Cost is $60 for all 3 classes - sign up for either Thursday or Saturday. 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 e-mail the store to sign up.
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Knit a pair of Skew socks with Nancy on Thursday evenings in December.
Our next Thursday night knitalong will be Skew Socks! This group chooses a project and meets on Zoom on Thursdays from 7-8PM. This unusual pattern, created by Lana Holden, was originally published in Knitty Magazine in 2009. It's for adventurous sock knitters: they're toe-up, and include short rows. This group is mainly social...no instruction is given. Call the store or email us to sign up for this free knitalong.
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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.
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. We ask that you use those prepaid sessions within six months. Buy your sessions through the shop. It'll be available online soon as well. And we recommend one or two private lessons 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!
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.
Coming up:
Sissal Kristiansen, November 17th: A Stitch in Time: The Faroese Fisherman Sweater and Its Significance
Charlotte Stone, December 15th, 1PM EST: The Joyful and Captivating World of Colorwork Socks!
Next Up: Sissal Kristiansen:
Sheep outnumber humans on the Faroe Islands, home to just 55,000 people. Centuries ago, the remote archipelago relied on wool and knitting as primary exports, but as fishery became more important, wool remained vital for providing knitwear to fishermen braving the North Atlantic. Sheep, Sea and Sweater rhyme – and the rise in fishery gave rise to the iconic Faroese Fisherman Sweater, known for its striking patterns and colourwork, and still today, it is significant in Faroese knitting. The islands' isolation and limited land fostered a unique culture that continues to thrive today, even as the Faroese enjoy modern lifestyles.
In her presentation, Sissal Kristiansen will guide you through the rich history and culture of Faroese knitting. She will explore its development and introduce the distinctive traits of the two-layered wool produced by Faroese sheep, a breed belonging to the Northern European short-tail family, discussing its advantages and challenges then and in today’s world. Register now for a virtual visit to learn about these stunning, woolly islands through Fiberside Chats!
This is a live Zoom Event on Sunday, November 17th at 1:00pm EST, 12:00pm CST, 11:00am MST, 10:00am PST, 7:00pm
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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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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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