Back to school means back to knitting (for some of us).
A quick note on navigating the new delivery and pricing of international shipments. As you know, we love not only our US producers but also small producers abroad. As an importer, we pay tariffs directly; some of our suppliers pay them (and pass them on to us) but ultimately the costs are borne here in the US. We of course are affected by these policies but cannot predict how they will affect our business long-term.
For the here and now, we're going to have our next Thursday night Knitalong beginning September 4th for the Glow sweater; details are below.
The next knit night will be in-store, Wednesday, September 10th, 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
Friday, September 5th: Store open 10AM-4PM.
Saturday, September 6th: Beatriz Cardigan 9-10AM; Store open 10AM-4PM; Michelle Kupfer's Class 11AM-12:30PM.
Sunday, September 7th: Store closed; Next Steps 10-11AM.
Monday, September 8th: Store open 10AM-5PM; Clayton's Group 10-11:30AM.
Tuesday, September 9th: Store open 10AM-5PM. Next Steps 6-7PM.
Wednesday, September 10th: Store open 10AM-5PM; Knit Night 7-9 PM.
Thursday, September 11th: Store open 10AM-4PM; Michelle Kupfer's Class 5:15-6:45PM.
Friday, September 12th: Store open 10AM-4PM.
Saturday, September 13th: Store open 10AM-4PM; Michelle Kupfer's Class 11AM-12:30PM.
Sunday, September 14th: Store closed; Next Steps 10-11AM; Fiberside Chats 1PM.
Monday, September 15th: Store open 10AM-5PM; Clayton's Group 10-11:30AM.
Tuesday, September 16th: PCH 9-10AM; Store open 10AM-5PM; Next Steps 6-7PM.
Wednesday, September 17th: Store open 10AM-5PM; PCH 5:30-6:30PM; Knit Night 7-9PM.
Thursday, September 18th: Store open 10AM-4PM; Michelle Kupfer's Class 5:15-6:45PM; Glow sweater KAL 7-8PM.
Friday, September 19th: Store open 10AM-4PM.
Saturday, September 20th: Store open 10AM-4PM; Michelle Kupfer's Class 11AM-12:30PM.
Sunday, September 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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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 September series will be held on Thursdays, 5:15-6:45PM, September 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th; Saturdays will be 11:00AM-12:30PM, September 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th.
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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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, September 4th, 18th and 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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Come knit the Beatriz Cardigan with Gemma on Saturday mornings in August. Three sessions, 8/9 (9-10:30AM), 8/16 (9-10:30AM), and 9/6, 9-10AM. Cost: $50 in person, $45 virtually. Includes the pattern and a 10% discount on supplies purchased for the class.
You've probably seen our beautiful sample in the shop, or else spied it on Instagram, where it's been hugely popular. Knit in worsted weight, it's a CocoKnits pattern. CocoKnits has earned a reputation for sweater patterns that not only look great, but fit well and are flattering. The patterns are clear and have interesting details and unique construction. |
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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: . Three sessions, 10/4 (9-10:30AM), 10/11 (9-10:30AM), and 10/25, 9-10AM. Cost: $50 in person, $45 virtually. Includes the pattern and a 10% discount on supplies purchased for the class.
YThis 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."
The class will include the pattern, a 10% discount on supplies purchased for the class and Gemmas's videos.
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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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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:
September 14th: Justyna Lorkowska
September 28th: Julie Weisenberger
October 19th: Di Gilpin and Sheila Greenwell
Join Justyna Lorkowska for an inspiring talk about her new book, "Seasons of Stitches", where she will share the stories and inspiration behind her designs. She’ll discuss how each piece reflects the changing seasons of life and explore the creative process that brought them to life. Justyna will highlight the types of yarns that work best for each project, emphasizing their unique qualities. She’ll also walk through the techniques used in each design, from basic stitches to more advanced methods, offering helpful tips and insights for knitters of all levels.
This is a live Zoom Event on Sunday, September 14th 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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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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