Fall is upon us! even though the days have been warm, evenings make us remember it-and motivate us to get back to our cozy habits.
We've received in Berroco Vintage to complement their Vintage Chunky-both are perfect for baby blankets and sweaters-it is a perfect addition to our core lineup.
On Saturday, October 25th, we'll participate in the nationwide event sponsored by Malabrigo Yarns, "Malabrigo Day." We carry several of their gorgeous lines: Rasta, Rios, Caprino, Verano and Sock, and will be getting in a new chunky yarn, Vientos. We'll have yarn tastings and giveaways to celebrate their 20th anniversary.
Clayton will be offering a 2-session workshop in crocheted holiday stockings October 28th/November 4-details to follow. And we will be hosting the lovely Sheila Minnich for an afternoon group workshop in Reiki on November 1.
Part three of the Glow Knitalong happens Thursday night! It's not too late to join the fun! Details are below.
The next knit night will be in-store, Wednesday, October 9th, from 7-9PM.
We'll begin collecting garments again for Knit the Rainbow.
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
Tuesday, October 7th: PCH 9-10AM; Store open 10AM-1PM; Next Steps 6-7PM.
Wednesday, October 8th: Store open 10AM-5PM; Knit Night 7-9PM.
Thursday, October 9th: Store open 10AM-4PM; Michelle Kupfer's Class 5:15-6:45PM.
Friday, Friday, October 10th: Store open 10AM-4PM.
Saturday, October 11th: Store open 10AM-4PM; Michelle Kupfer's Class 11AM-12:30PM.
Sunday, October 12th: Store closed; Next Steps 10-11AM.
Monday, October 13th: Store open 10AM-5PM; Clayton's Group 10-11:30AM.
Tuesday, October 14th: Store open 10AM-1PM; Next Steps 6-7PM.
Wednesday, October 15th: PCH 9-10AM; Store open 10AM-5PM; Knit Night 7-9PM.
Thursday, October 16th: Store open 10AM-4PM; Michelle Kupfer's Class 5:15-6:45PM.
Friday, October 17th: Store open 10AM-4PM.
Saturday, October 18th: Store open 10AM-4PM; Michelle Kupfer's Class 11AM-12:30PM.
Sunday, October 19th: Store closed; Next Steps 10-11AM; PCH 12-2PM; Fiberside Chats 1PM.
We look forward to seeing you!
Anna, Charmaine, Clayton, Fran, Gemma, Michelle and Nancy
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Multi-shop KAL Zoom for the Glow Sweaters begins on 9/4!
Join our Thursday Zoom group as we knit the Violent Cat Lady's Glow Crew Sweater or Glow Cardigan together with Monttricot of Sutton, Canada and One City Market of Rogersville, MISSOURI!
We'll meet virtually to knit these super popular designs on Thursday evenings, with the last on October 9th, from 7-8PM on Zoom. There is no cost to join, but you'll need to email or call the shop to get your Zoom Code. You'll also need to buy the pattern on Ravelry directly. Note: we recommend Lang Cloud for the yarn-we have it in stock at the store as do our partner shops.
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Sheila Minnich will join us for Intuitive Reiki!
Intuitive Reiki: Saturday, November 1st, 4:30-6:30PM, $40. You must register in advance. Participation limited to 12 participants.
Sheila Minnich is a highly skilled board-certified holistic nurse with over 32 years of experience as an RN. In addition to her nursing expertise, she is also a Usui legacy trained Reiki Master who has been helping clients heal and find balance in their lives. Sheila's intuitive abilities provide her with a unique insight into issues that may be impeding a client's ability to reach their full potential.
"Intuitive Reiki combines the ancient Japanese healing technique of Reiki with intuitive guidance to create a truly personalized experience. Using gentle, hands-on or hands-above-the-body techniques, the practitioner channels universal life energy to help clear, balance, and realign your energy system.
What makes Intuitive Reiki unique is the ability to tune into each person’s specific needs during the session. Through this intuitive connection, every session is designed to support physical, emotional, and energetic well-being, creating space for deep healing, clarity, and peace.
Intuitive Reiki is suitable for people of all ages — from adults managing stress to children and teens navigating emotional ups and downs."
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Next up for Gemma is Andrea Mowry's brand new sweater design, "Ooey Gooey." Knit the pullover with Gemma on Saturday mornings in October: . Next up: 10/11 (9-10:30AM), and 10/25, 9-10AM.
This sweater has been a huge hit-and for folks who have wanted to tackle color work, here's your chance! As Andrea says:
"The inspiration for this sweater began with a beautiful modern rug with undulating curves. I immediately began drawing up some colorwork charts, and love the organic, bold shape of this yoke. After knitting thru the first chart, I was inspired to add some perfectly round polka dots, and the jammy colors and drippy motif just had me thinking “ooey gooey” as I was knitting! This sweater is worked from the top down, seamlessly. The sleeve stitches are put on hold while the body is finished and then returned to the needle."
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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:
October 19th: Di Gilpin and Sheila Greenwell- Gansey Knitting and So.Much.More.
October 26th: Stephen West's world of MKALs, color and Stitches, too!
November 9th: Kyle Kunnecke-Inspired Knitting designs with Kyle Kunnecke!
Meet Di Gilpin and Sheila Greenwell, authors of *The Gansey Knitting Sourcebook*. They’ll discuss the history and innovation of Gansey knitting, showcase new designs, explore their Scottish yarns, and talk about Couture knitting and their role as judges in the upcoming TV series *“The Game of Wool.”*
This is a live Zoom Event on Sunday, October 19th at 1:00pm EDT, 12:00pm CDT, 11:00am MDT, 10:00am PDT, 6:00pm BST
This event will be recorded. A link will be available for one week for registered attendees only.
Registration closes 1.5 hours before the event begins.
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Michelle Kupfer is hosting her classes on Thursday evenings and Saturday afternoons. The next sessions of 90 minutes scheduled for September will be four Saturdays or four Thursdays ($80).
The October series will be held on Thursdays, 5:15-6:45PM, October 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th; Saturdays will be 11:00AM-12:30PM October 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th.
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 email the store to sign up. There is also a signup link on the website HERE. |
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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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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 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 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 $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!)
"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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