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Mid-November, 2025 newsletter

Mid-November, 2025

We're a little early with the mid-month newsletter because there are a few schedule adjustments to share.

First-a reminder we will be closed this coming Saturday, November 15th. And we will hopefully be visiting family over Thanksgiving weekend (who knows, things could change ) so will likely close that weekend (Thursday, Friday, Saturday).

Gemma has scheduled a one-session techniques class for December 6th from 9-10:30 AM-see details below.

The next knit night will be in-store, Wednesday, November 12th, from 7-9PM.

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

Monday, November 10th: Store open 10AM-5PM;  Clayton's Group 10-11:30AM.
Tuesday, November 11th: PCH 9-10AM; Store open 10AM-1PM; Next Steps 6-7PM.
Wednesday, November 12th: Store open 10AM-5PM; Knit Night 7-9PM.
Thursday, November 13th: Store open 10AM-4PM; Michelle Kupfer's Class 5:15-6:45PM.
Friday, Friday, November 14th: Store open 10AM-4PM.
Saturday, November 15th: STORE CLOSED;  Michelle Kupfer's Class 11AM-12:30PM; PCH 4-6PM.
Sunday, November 16th: Store closed; Next Steps 10-11AM.

Monday, November 17th: PCH 9-10AM; Store open 10AM-5PM;  Clayton's Group 10-11:30AM.
Tuesday, November 18th: Store open 10AM-1PM; Next Steps 6-7PM.
Wednesday, November 19th: Store open 10AM-5PM; PCH 5:30-6:30PM; Knit Night 7-9PM.
Thursday, November 20th: Store open 10AM-4PM; Michelle Kupfer's Class 5:15-6:45PM.
Friday, Friday, November 21st: Store open 10AM-4PM.
Saturday, November 22nd Store open 10AM-4PM; Michelle Kupfer's Class 11AM-12:30PM; PCH 4-6PM.
Sunday, November 23rd: Store closed; Next Steps 10-11AM.

We look forward to seeing you!

Anna, Charmaine, Clayton, Fran, Gemma, Michelle and Nancy

Next up for Gemma is a session to learn or review finishing techniques on Saturday morning, December 6th, 9-10:30AM. Cost is $35 and comes with Gemma's detailed videos.

You have been asking for techniques classes, and Gemma gets these questions in her Next Steps sessions all the time-so we're going to offer a one-off session to explore some of the most-requested techniques: Picking up stitches, Grafting (also called the "Kitchener stitch") and seaming using the Mattress stitch. You'll need to bring two good-sized swatches (at least 5"x5") in stockinette stitch, knit in a medium-weight wool (using like a size US6-8 needle.) You must register in advance through email or by calling the shop.

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:

November 23rd: Ali Pate: How a Passion for Fiber Arts turned into a Mission of Goodness!
December 7th: Alicia Plummer: Statements without Words: How Fashion Gives Voice.
January 18, 2026: Teti Lutsak: Telling Stories Through Stitches.

Join Ali Pate from Road Trip Sock Yarn® for a relaxed Chat about her lifelong passion for fiber arts and how yarn dyeing became her “thing” as she runs her one-person, home-based studio! We will also learn about her mission to create a more environmentally friendly dyeing process. Ali wholeheartedly believes that every small, positive action contributes to a larger impact, which inspired her to launch her Greater Front Range Dye Practices.

The thrill of a good road trip often fuels her inspiration for dye creations. However, giving back to the community is a top priority and key motivator in her collection development. Along with her commitment to environmental sustainability and community connection, Ali has a deep love for animals. She’s excited to share details of the non-profits she's collaborated with on her journey to foster positive change.

Join us for this upbeat Fiberside Chat in this season of Thanksgiving! In true Ali style, she will make a monetary donation to a worthy not-for-profit with dollars generated from this event. Let’s get our yarn balls rolling together!

This is a live Zoom Event on Sunday, November 23rd at 1:00pm EST, 12:00pm CST, 11:00am MST, 10:00am PST

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.

Michelle Kupfer is hosting her classes on Thursday evenings and Saturday afternoons. The next sessions of 90 minutes scheduled for November will be four Saturdays or three Thursdays ($60).
The November series will be held on Thursdays, 5:15-6:45PM, November 6th, 13th, and 20th; Saturdays will be 11:00AM-12:30PM November 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th.

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.

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.

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 : )

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.

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.

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.

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."

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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