Hi all! Sharing a photo of the exhibit of Luna Luna, an installation of a defunct European art carnival from the 1908's.
Finally, lots of NJ weather-so we adjusted activities over the last couple of weeks. Hopefully, we'll be able have a few days without lugging a bag of salt around!
MaryAnn Gebhardt's Mindful Crafting has been postponed until Sunday, March 16th from 1-2PM.
And after 10 years, Punch Card Hour will raise its price to $12 per session as of February 1st.
The next knit night will be Wednesday, February 19th in-store.
Knit the Rainbow is suspending donations for the season. We'll collect again in the early Fall.
ONGOING AT KNITAPESTRY:
Knit Night- 1st three Wednesdays of each month.
Knit the Rainbow-suspended till early Fall.
Ridgecrest donations-YARN ONLY. Please, no needles; no bits and bobs or small scraps; please consider donating if you're in a household with a smoker and also no books.
Please check out our website for the latest projects and offerings at: http://www.knitapestry.com
Monday, February 17th: Clayton's Crochet Workshop (including the Serenity blanket KAL) 10-11:30AM; Store open 10AM-5PM.
Tuesday, February 18th: PCH 9-10AM; Store open 10AM-5PM.
Wednesday, February 19th: Store open 10AM-5PM; PCH 5:30-6:30PM; Knit Night 7-9PM.
Thursday, February 20th: Store open 10AM-4PM; Anna's lessons 4-5PM; Michelle Kupfer's class 5:15-6:45PM.
Friday, february 21st: Store open 10AM-4PM.
Saturday, February 22nd: Store open 10AM-4PM; Michelle Kupfer's class 11-12:30PM.
Sunday, February 23rd: Store closed; Next Steps with Gemma 10-11AM; PCH 12-2PM; Fiberside chats 1-2PM.
Monday, February 24th: Clayton's Crochet Workshop 10-11:30AM (including the Serenity blanket KAL); Store open 10AM-5PM.
Tuesday, February 25th PCH 9-10AM; Store open 10AM-5PM; Next Steps with Gemma 6-7PM.
Wednesday, February 26th: Store open 10AM-5PM; PCH 5:30-6:30PM.
Thursday, February 27th: Store open 10AM-4PM; Anna's lessons 4-5PM; Michelle Kupfer's class 5:15-6:45PM Beginning Crochet 7-8PM; Georgia Tam KAL Zoom, 7-8PM.
Friday, February 28th: Store open 10AM-4PM.
Saturday, March 1st: Store open 10AM-4PM; Michelle Kupfer's class 11-12:30PM
Sunday, March 2nd: Store closed; Next Steps with Gemma 10-11AM.
We look forward to seeing you!
Anna, Charmaine, Clayton, Fran, Gemma, Michelle and Nancy
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Clayton will offer a 3-week class in beginner crochet Thursday evenings in February!
Crochet is fun, relaxing, and somehow still trendy after centuries! With just a few basic stitches, you can create hats, scarves, toys and more-using just a simple hook and some yarn. This is a 4-week course for beginners with little to no previous experience; you will learn basic stitches and techniques, how to crochet in rows and "in the round," and how to follow a pattern. You'll need some worsted-weight yarn and a size h/5mm hook; materials are available for purchase at the shop. Remaining class will be held from 7-8:30PM on February 20th. Cost is $100, adults only.
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Gemma will offer a 3-session class March 22nd 29th and April 19th, in the new Beatriz cardigan. Class will include the pattern and a 10% discount on supplies purchased for this project. $50 in-store, $45 virtual.
From Ravelry: "Beatriz is designed with wide, dropped shoulders. The decorative cabled increases add a sweet, subtle detail to the Cocoknits Method shoulders on the back of the sweater. Beatriz also features deep ribbing on the hem of the body and sleeves and a wide, ribbed button band. The silhouette is oversized; it’s up to you HOW oversized! Choose anywhere from 4”/ 10 cm to 16” / 40 cm ease. "
The Cocoknits method is a unique and simple construction for great-fitting, classic garments. Call the shop to sign up!
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Join Gemma in a new techniques class for the CBS Cowl, Saturday mornings from 9-10AM, which began January 4th.
Gemma will lead a workshop in this pattern packed with interest on Saturday mornings, January 18th, 25th, Feb 1st and 22nd. The class will cost $45 in-store, $40 for Zoom only, and have tons of Gemma's popular videos. Class will not include the pattern, which you'll need to buy directly on Ravelry, and you'll receive a 10% discount on supplies purchased for the class.
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Mary Ann Gebhardt will host Mindful Knitting for Makers on Sunday, MARCH 16th, from 1-2:30PM. Cost: $25
Discover the profound healing power of knitting and crocheting with Mary Ann. In the session we'll journey towards relaxation and freedom from stiffness. During our session, we will uncover the benefits of gentle hand and shoulder moments, targeting the muscles we rely on most, letting you immerse yourself in the meditative practice of knitting and crocheting, guided by the soothing sounds of Tibetan singing bowl. Call the store or sign up online.
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Michelle Kupfer is hosting her classes on Thursday evenings and Saturday afternoons. The next sessions of 90 minutes will be scheduled in March: there will be four Saturdays or four Thursdays ($80).
The February series will be Thursdays, 5:15-6:45PM, March 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th; Saturdays will be 11:00AM-12:30PM, March 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd.
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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The Thursday evenings group will next work on a color work hat by Marie Wallin, beginning in February.
Our next Thursday night knitalong will be the Georgia Tam by Marie Wallin, beginning February 13th. This group chooses a project and meets on Zoom on Thursdays. We'll meet from 7-8 PM January 16th and 30th to work on existing projects, and we will work on the Tam February 13th and 27th. 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:
Sydney Crabaugh, February 16th: Bringing Vintage Knitting to Life
Melanie Berg, March 30th: Knitting that Makes a Difference
Next Up: Sydney Crabaugh:
Join Sydney Crabaugh for a discussion on the history of fashionable knitwear and a glimpse into her online knitting school, Squid's School of Vintage Knitting! Sydney will guide you through a whistle-stop tour of handknitting history through the lens of fashion, looking closely at the changes in trends through the mid-nineteenth century to the mid-twentieth century. This era of knitting is brought to life again at her online knitting school through lectures, tutorial videos, styling advice, and vintage inspired knitting patterns. Sydney will talk through how the school came to be, showcase some recreated vintage knits from different decades, and will go over her distinctive approach to garment pattern construction. Unlike the "one-size-fits-all" grading in original vintage patterns, the school’s garment patterns use a special method of construction to create personalized, tailored garments that are fully size inclusive. Sydney will talk through this process and show you how her system can be implemented on both vintage and modern knitting patterns. Come along for a trip back in time and into the world of vintage knitting!
This is a live Zoom Event on Sunday, February 16th at 2:00pm EST, 1:00pm CST, 12:00pm MST, 11:00am PST, 8:00pm CET
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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!) DONATIONS SUSPENDED FOR THE SEASON.
"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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