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: September 26 & October 31
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!
FINISH IT FOR FALL
Through September 30
Twice a year we encourage you to finish up your works-in-progress before the new season: knit that second sock or sleeve, pick up a neckband and weave in your ends! You'll get to enjoy your summer pieces while the weather is still warm, and free up your needles and hooks for a new fall project.WORKSHOPS with Amy Snell
MONDAYS, 5-8 pm
Take your knitting to the next level and have some fun while you're at it! Amy Snell is a fantastic instructor who makes even the most complex techniques approachable. We're delighted to offer three life-changing workshops this fall:
Basic Knit Fixes
September 29
Uh-oh, there’s something wrong with your knitting! Never fear, almost everything in knitting can be fixed. In this class, you’ll learn how to “read” your knitting to identify problems, what causes issues like accidental holes and unintentionally expanding knitting, and how to fix common problems like dropped or twisted stitches. You’ll learn how to tink, how to frog, and how to know which one to do when. You’ll learn how and when to use lifelines, and a few other tips and tricks along the way!
Beginner: suitable for those who can cast on, bind off, knit and purl. Register online.
Cooler Cast Ons, Better Bind-Offs
October 26
Different projects benefit from different techniques in casting on and binding off: sometimes you need a firm bind-off, and sometimes a stretchy one. Sometimes you want to cast on provisionally, or using two colors, or in ribbing. In this class we’ll explore new ways to cast on and bind off and share tips to improve your technique on your old favorites.
Learn how the long tail cast on can work in knit and purl, how to keep your bind offs from drawing in, and an easer way to cast on for toe-up socks.
Advanced Beginner/Early Intermediate: Students should be able to cast on, bind off, knit, and purl. Register online.
Fun with Mosaic: Fizzy Drinks Coasters
November 30
This is the pattern that breaks all the rules! Make fun color patterns without carrying more than one yarn; don’t weave in a single end, even if you are working in 10 colors; cut up your knitting without fear! Fizzy Drinks is the perfect way to learn mosaic knitting and to plunge into felting fun.
You'll learn the basics of mosaic knitting, how to work mosaic patterning, and important rules for color choice and combination that applies to all types of colorwork. You'll also learn how to hand-felt knitted objects.
Required Skills: Students should know how to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off. Register online.
Twice Sheared Sheep Pop-Up
September 25 - October 2
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Art Exhibit with Sylvie Levesque
Ongoing
I'm thrilled to present - for the first time ever - an art exhibit featuring original works by Sylvie Levesque.
Come browse gorgeous multimedia artwork with knitting themes created by this talented local artist and knitter. Both original pieces and prints will be for sale - it's a fantastic opportunity to take home a truly unique gift and support art in your community.
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. Registration will close 1.5 hours before beginning of each event. 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!
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. $30/half-hour payable to Uncommon Threads.