Happy Solstice to all as we enter winter! As the days start to get longer, we get to enjoy a week of of holidays and hope this week is what you need to refresh...is it calm that you need? Large, noisy celebrations? It could be anything, but we hope it includes crafting. Reminder: we offer gift cards for use in-store, and have loads of physical crafting gifts for folks who deserve a knitting or crochet treat!
We are home for the holidays, hopefully no closures other than for the Christmas/New Year's holidays.
The next knit night will be in-store, Wednesday, January 7th, from 7-9PM.
We are so happy to host 7th Floor Yarns again for a trunk show on Saturday, January 10th, 10AM-4PM. The yarn from this delightful mother-daughter team is beautifully dyed in saturated colors, and their bases are gorgeous and a bit unusual. They have tons of samples showing you how great their yarns are across the gamut of projects.
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, December 22nd: Store open 10AM-5PM; Clayton's Group 10-11:30AM.
Tuesday, December 23rd: Store open 10AM-1PM; Next Steps 6-7PM.
Wednesday, December 24th: Store open 10AM-1PM.
Thursday, December 25th: Store closed-Merry Christmas!
Friday, December 26th: Store open 10AM-4PM.
Saturday, December 27th: Store open 10AM-4PM; Michelle Kupfer's Class 11AM-12:30PM; PCH 4-6PM.
Sunday, December 28th: Store closed; Next Steps 10-11AM.
Monday, December 29th: PCH 9-10AM; Store open 10AM-5PM; Clayton's Group 10-11:30AM.
Tuesday, December 30th: Store open 10AM-1PM; Next Steps 6-7PM.
Wednesday, December 31st: Store open 10AM-1PM.
Thursday, January 1st : Store closed-Happy New Year!
Friday, January 2nd: Store open 10AM-4PM.
Saturday, January 3rd: Store open 10AM-4PM; Michelle Kupfer's Class 11AM-12:30PM.
Sunday, January 4th: Store closed; Next Steps 10-11AM.
We look forward to seeing you!
Anna, Charmaine, Clayton, Fran, Gemma, Michelle and Nancy
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For our next Thursday night knitalong, we'll start the Carrington Sweater by Di Gilpin in January. Dates: January 15th and 29th; February 12th and 26th.
These Thursday night knitalongs have been scheduled for usually twice a month, and are free to participants. There is no obligation to buy the yarn from us (but you could certainly think about that). There is no formal assistance in the group.
Di Gilpin has been designing with yarn for decades, and has been recently featured on 'The Game of Wool," a knitting/crochet reality series on BBC4 in the UK. Per Ravelry re: The Carrington sweater:
"A beautiful textured sweater with style and swing!
Features the Tree of Life design in lace and travelling cables, neck gussets and provisional cast on.
Generous in size, perfect for any occasion.
Dora Carrington, part of the Bloomsbury group, has been such an inspiration to me over the years….as a visitor to Yegen in the Alpujarra 100 years ago she drew and painted the landscape and people in the most incredible way bringing emotion to the subject and amazing colour. This is for her…"
Call the store to sign up for our Zoom-only knitalong. Feel free to email your questions as well.
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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:
January 4th: Hazel Tindall: Fair Isle Yokes the Shetland Way
January 18, 2026: Teti Lutsak: Telling Stories Through Stitches.
"From the early 1960s to the mid-1970s, garments featuring Fair Isle yokes were knitted in Shetland and exported by the thousands. After a lull, these distinctive designs have once again gained popularity—though production today is far smaller than it was 50 years ago. Despite the changing times, the traditional construction methods remain the same. Join legendary Shetland knitter Hazel Tindall for an in-depth look at Fair Isle yokes and how their construction results in a comfortable fit. Register now for this virtual journey to Shetland to kick off the New Year with Hazel Tindall!
This is a live Zoom Event on Sunday, January 4th at 1:00pm EST, 12:00pm CST, 11:00am MST, 10:00am PST. 6:00pm GMT
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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Michelle Kupfer is hosting her classes on Thursday evenings and Saturday afternoons. The next sessions of 90 minutes scheduled for January will be four Saturdays or four Thursdays ($80).
The January series will be held on Thursdays, 5:15-6:45PM, January 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th; Saturdays will be 11:00AM-12:30PM January 3rd, 17th, 24th and 31st.
Sign up for either Thursday or Saturday sessions. 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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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. He will send a weekly mail to ask your availability and to remind you. We ask that you use those prepaid sessions within six months. Buy your sessions through the shop. It's available online 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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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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