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Lots to unpack in this newsletter! A couple of new classes, including a new set of workshops from Michelle Kupfer. Gemma will host a one-session class on Magic Loop. Details are below!
We'll have a few closures coming up in November.The next knit night will be Wednesday, October 9th in the store.
The Zoom code for November's Knit Night is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84575147680
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
Sunday, October 27th: Store closed; Next Steps with Gemma 10-11AM; PCH 4-6PM.
Monday, October 28th: Store open 10AM-5PM; Clayton's Crochet 10-11:30AM.
Tuesday, October 29th: PCH 9-10AM; Store open 10AM-5PM; Next Steps with Gemma 6-7PM.
Wednesday, October 30th: Store open 10AM-5:00PM; PCH 5:30-6:30PM.
Thursday, October 31st: Store open 10AM-4PM; Anna's lessons 4-5PM.
Friday, November 1st: Store open 10AM-4PM.
Saturday, November 2nd: Mitts Class 9-10AM; store open 10AM-4PM; Michelle Kupfer's lesson 11AM-12:30PM;
Sunday, November 3rd: Store closed; Next Steps with Gemma 10-11AM; PCH 4-6PM.
Monday, November 4th: Store open 10AM-5PM; Clayton's Crochet 10-11:30AM.
Tuesday, November 5th: PCH 9-10AM; Store open 10AM-5PM; Next Steps with Gemma 6-7PM.
Wednesday, November 6th: Store open 10AM-4PM; PCH 5:30-6:30PM; Knit Night Zoom 7-8:30PM (Code above).
Thursday, November 7th Store open 10AM-4PM. Michelle Kupfer's lesson 5-6:30PM. Heirloom Quilt Zoom 7-8PM.
Friday, November 8th: Store open 10AM-4PM.
Saturday, November 9th: Store open 10AM-4PM; Michelle Kupfer's lesson 11AM-12:30PM.
Sunday, November 10th: Store closed; Next Steps with Gemma 10-11AM.
We look forward to seeing you!
Anna, Charmaine, Clayton, Fran, Gemma, and Nancy
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Ever wanted to learn Magic Loop or how to use Double-pointed needles? Learn Small circumference techniques with Gemma On November 2nd from 9-10:30AM. Cost is $35 in-store, $30 for Zoom.
Perfectly timed for the holiday season, Gemma's next workshop will cast on fingerless mitts, either on double-pointed needles or by the Magic Loop Method. The mitts (above) can be knit in either a DK-weight or a worsted-weight yarn; the worsted version is suitable for a larger size while a DK weight works for a small-medium-sized hand. There will be a 10% discount for all supplies purchased in-store. You will get Gemma's fabulous video tutorial(s).
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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 the Heirloom Quilt Cardigan with Nancy on Thursdays-last session is 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.
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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:
Dawn Barker, October 27th, 1PM EST: Assigned Pooling
Stephen West, November 3rd, 1PM EST: Woolly World of Westknits
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: Stephen West:
Woolly World of Westknits!
Join Stephen as he welcomes you into his colorful Wooly World of Westknits. In this 1 hour 15 minute presentation, Stephen will discuss how he chooses his color palettes and share secrets for how to make your palettes pop. This live presentation hosted on Zoom will be a visual feast for the eyes while Stephen gives you an up-close look at his newest designs along with the current, completed MKAL. We will discuss how to create successful color palettes for Marled knitting, Faded knitting, and graphic stripes and slip stitches. You will learn a few of Stephen’s color-changing tricks and color planning strategies to gain more confidence with your own knitting projects.
This is a live Zoom Event on Sunday, November 3rd at 1:00pm Eastern, 12:00pm Central, 11:00am Mountain, 10:00am Pacific, 7:00pm CEST
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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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