In-Person Open Knit Night and Crafternoon!
Every Tuesday : 6 – 8 pm
Every Sunday: 3 - 5 pm
Join us for a relaxing evening or afternoon with a friendly group of knitters and crocheters. Masks are optional.
BIRTHDAY CLUB BASH
Saturdays: October 26
Another month, another party to celebrate YOUR birthday!
Join us for our Birthday Club celebration on the last Saturday of the month - simply share your birth month and email address with us, and you'll be invited to enjoy treats and a 10% discount on your purchases when your birthday month comes around.
You can even bring a friend or two - when they sign up for birthday club, you ALL receive the discount!
Knitting with Alpacas - Pomponio Ranch
Sunday, November 3 • 11 am - 2 pm
Experience the life cycle of a skein of yarn! We're visiting Valhalla Yarns' ranch in San Gregorio, where Signe Ostby and her dedicated team raise alpacas, cormo sheep and goats near the beautiful coastline.
You'll have a hands-on adventure, learning about animal husbandry in this region, different qualities of sheep and alpaca fleeces, and which fibers are best for particular projects. And of course, there will be adorable animals!
Registration includes the tour and presentation, a box lunch, and a delightful swag bag. You'll receive driving directions via Hwy 92 or 84 shortly before the event, and you will be contacted in advance regarding any dietary requirements. Dress in layers and wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes for walking on dusty or muddy ground (with a chance of manure.)
Cost: $75 Register online.
Pop-Up with Seismic Yarn
November 6 - 13
Experience the glorious color and yummy fiber of Seismic Yarns! We'll have a variety of bases available for a limited time. Learn more about Eva and her yarns:
A San Francisco native, Eva is inspired by her hometown, her life, her children, and the silly stories that punctuate their days. She shares stories in her colorway descriptions and on Instagram—if you get a chance to meet her in person, make sure to ask her for a story! There are some that are for IRL situations only!
Eva began her dye journey as the perfect storm of a person who likes nice things, is on a budget, and is a lifelong DIYer. She started off “just playing” but with some encouragement from friends and family, her “play” became more serious. Combining her love of science and lab equipment with her growing dye knowledge, Eva discovered a love of creating color for people who, like her, are afraid of wearing color. With the help of her children (affectionately known as the Dye Interns), she explored the world of neon and black light/UV reactive colors and they haven’t looked back. Despite this fun with neons, Eva’s heart lies in the moodier, broodier section of the color wheel and she refuses to give up her rich semi-solid, tonal, and low contrast variegated colorways.
Los Altos Holiday Stroll & 15th Anniversary Party
Friday, November 8
This wonderful downtown event is a fun (and tasty) way to kick off the holiday season! Join us for cake and coffee in the afternoon, and enjoy bubbles and small bites in the evening. The downtown businesses will be open late and there will be live music on the streets - and we'll have a fresh stock of gifts for everyone on your list!
Trunk Show with Life is Cozy/Ksenia Naidyon
Saturday, November 9
I love incorporating complex textures into my designs and combining them in new unusual ways. Bobbles, nupps, Japanese lace, traveling stitches, and cables are among my favorites. My sweater designs often play with volume - think balloon and bishop sleeves, straight silhouettes, and lots of positive ease. For shawls, I prefer to use just a couple of colors and concentrate on texture and drape. A lot of my designs are named after plants and draw inspiration from nature. I find every aspect of it mesmerizing - from shapes and textures to smells and shadows."
Ribbon Street Pop-Up
December 8 - 22
You can never have too many bags, am I right? We can't resist the fantastic prints and practical features of Ribbon Street bags, and they make a perfect gift - or gift wrap - for the most knit-worthy people on your list. Shop in-store only as these bags sell FAST!
FIBERSIDE CHATS
We're delighted to partner with Longmont Yarn Shoppe to bring you fascinating guests from all over the world to talk about anything related to fiber! Registration for each virtual event is through www.longmontyarn.com and when you choose Uncommon Threads as your LYS, a portion of the $20 registration fee comes back to us. Many of the events are recorded and available after the live event is over, so even if you can't make it live you can still enjoy the presentation!
Cori Eichelberger
October 13
Cori’s Favorite (sometimes surprising) Knitting Tips and 2 Color Cast-on
Cori Eichelberger has been hosting a knitting podcast for 6 years and she’s got some amazing tips up her sleeve! From fixing necklines to estimating yardage to ways to make your stitches sing she’s got it covered. She’s a high energy, passionate teacher who loves to laugh in class. Join Cori as she covers Tips from A-Z and Tricks from 1-50 (or well, whatever we can fit in an hour). We'll also add a new technique through Cori's demo of the 2 Color Cast-on, an easy, decorative cast on to be added to any knitter’s repertoire. This Chat will be a fun way to spend an hour learning and it might even inspire you to fix a problem knit or WIP!
This is a live Zoom Event on Sunday, October 13th at 3:00pm Eastern, 2:00pm Central, 1:00pm Mountain, 12:00pm Pacific
THIS CHAT WILL BE RECORDED
Your ZOOM Link will be sent the evening before and about 1 hour before the event. Check your spam filter if you do not see it. Register online
Ongoing
We do our best to help you any time you come with project challenges–if you need more focused attention, or want to be sure someone will be available to help, the Drop-in sessions are for you! We’ve recently added more help times, and limited the participants to 4 people to make sure you get the attention you need.
One-on-One Knitting & Crochet Help
By appointment. (650) 941-1815.
Hit a rough patch in your pattern? Made a frustrating mistake? Our expert advice can get you back on track. $20/half-hour payable to Uncommon Threads.