Summer continues...as does summer knitting and crochet!
Small or portable projects get the focus as you all travel and vacation. We're still taking signups for the Granny Square Chicken class with Clayton-kits should be available in the shop this coming week. And we're full stocked with beads for Gemma's Painting with Beads workshop:
The latest "4-day" knitalong from Olive Knits, called "Spill the Tea" continues. The KAL began July 3rd and finishes on Thursday evening, August 1st.
And Gemma's ready to take signups for her next workshop for the Gloam Cardigan! See details below.
Summer hours continue and we'll be closed Mondays through Labor Day.
The Heirloom Quilt cardi will kick off Thursday evenings beginning in mid-August. The next knit night will be Wednesday, August 7th on Zoom from 7-8PM; the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84854015000
ONGOING AT KNITAPESTRY:
Knit Night-Zoom 1st Wednesday of each month, next 2 Wednesdays in person.
Knit the Rainbow-DONATIONS ARE SUSPENDED TIL AFTER THE SUMMER
Ridgecrest donations-yes, but needles, no.
Please check out our website for the latest projects and offerings at: http://www.knitapestry.com
Monday, July 29th: Store closed; Crochet Workshop 10-11:30AM.
Tuesday, July 30th: PCH 9-10AM; Store open 10AM-5PM; Next Steps with Gemma 6-7PM.
Wednesday, July 31st: Store open 10AM-5PM; Ispie tote class 6-7PM.
Thursday, August 1st: Store open 10AM-4PM; Anna's lessons 4-5PM; Spill the Tea KAL 7-8PM.
Friday, August 2nd Store open 10AM-4PM.
Saturday, August 3rd: Store open 10AM-4PM.
Sunday, August 4th: Store closed; Next Steps with Gemma 10-11AM.
Monday, August 5th: Store closed; Crochet Workshop 10-11:30AM..
Tuesday, August 6th: Store open 10AM-5PM; Next Steps with Gemma 6-7PM.
Wednesday, August 7th: Store open 10-5:00 PM; Knit Night Zoom 7-8:30PM.
Thursday, August 8th: Store open 10AM-4PM; Anna's lessons 4-5PM.
Friday, August 9th: Store open 10AM-4PM.
Saturday, August 10th: Store open 10AM-4PM.
Sunday, August 11th: Store closed.
We look forward to seeing you!
Anna, Charmaine, Clayton, Fran, Gemma, Nancy & Noa
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Spill the Tea is coming! Marie Greene's latest Olive Knits 4-Day Sweater KAL has one more session in August...
Join Nancy and Fran for a Hybrid knitalong of the newest Marie Greene KAL, "Spill the Tea." We'll meet on Thursday evening August 1st from 7-8PM. There will be little treats and an all-around good time, as expected from an Olive Knits KAL! Marie Greene will continue her own Facebook group which is active and has loads of helpful conversation.
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Crochet the V-shaped tote from Ispie Raffia July 24th and 31st, 7-8PM. $35 includes the pattern.
Stella from Ispie Raffia is coming to teach techniques for her V-shaped Mesh Tote! The tote takes two rolls of her premium, soft, eco-friendly Raffia. She'll discuss how to create the oval bottom, the decreases to the handle and also how to make her signature handle support, a tube around the shoulder strap which makes your bag easier to hold. Held on two consecutive Wednesday nights, July 24th and 31st, from 6-7PM, this class will include the pattern, and we ask you buy the supplies from us.
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Crochet workshop for the Granny Square Chicken with Clayton Leadbetter; One session class, August 12th, 7-9PM, $45,
Clayton will teach how to construct the adorable Granny Square Chicken in-store on August 12th, from 7-9PM. You'll need to know crochet basics, like how to chain, single and double crochet. There will be kits available for purchase.
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Learn the Painting with Beads Scarf with Gemma, August 20th or 24th, $35. (Zoom option $30)
Gemma will teach a bit of beading in the Painting with Beads scarf in a hybrid class either on Tuesday, August 20th 7-8:30PM or Saturday, August 24th, from 9-10:30AM. You'll need to know knitting basics, but she'll help with beading techniques and will have beads available for purchase. Class will include the pattern, by Pope Vergara, due out on Ravelry on July 7th.
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Knit the Heirloom Quilt Cardigan with Nancy on Thursdays August 15th, September 5th, 26th, October 24th November 7th.
Our next Thursday night knitalong will be the Heirloom Quilt Cardigan by Kathryn Seeburger. This group chooses a project and meets on Zoom on Thursdays from 7-8PM. While there is no cost to join, there is no help provided-it's just a social knitalong. For this project, you'll need to know intarsia/colorwork, and want to seam the squares you'll knit into a sweater. To sign up, email us!
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Join Gemma's workshop on the Gloam Cardigan, Saturday Mornings from 9-10AM on September 7th, 14th, 28th, and October 19th.
Gemma's next workshop will be for the Gloam Cardigan by Caitlyn Hunter. The class will cost $60 in person, $45 to Zoom and include Gemma's videos and the pattern.
From Ravelry: "Gloam is a boxy, versatile cardigan featuring easy knit and purl texture. Knit in pieces, this cardi is a fun and relaxing knit. Easily customize yours by adjusting the length, working stripes or a fade, or color-blocking!
Please note that the texture pattern is charted only. It is quite simple, and a great chart for beginners to follow!
This sweater is knit flat from the top down in pieces and seamed at the shoulders and sides. The sleeves are then picked up and worked in the round. Finally the front band is picked up and worked. Circular needles are recommended to accommodate the large stitch count and are needed for the sleeves.
Gloam is an oversized, open-front cardigan designed to be worn with 15-20” 38-51 cm of positive ease at the bust, including the front bands. The sleeve circumference is designed to fit with 8-12” 20.5-30.5 cm of positive ease."
You'll learn charts, seaming, and simple pieced sweater construction. You need to know how to knit and purl, and want to work with charts rather than words.
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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 a private lesson 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! Fiberside Chats will resume after the summer months.
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. These designers and creators will discuss their unique path, 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.
**Fiberside chats will resume in September!**
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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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