A couple weeks ago I participated in my first Fiberside Chat. I had noticed them being advertised for awhile now...but I finally dove in! It was so fun to listen to Stephen West share about his upcoming Westknits MKAL and see his past MKALS.
I immediately emailed Longmont Yarn Shoppe and inquired how I could be part of such a cool and educational offering. We were accepted as an affiliate and I'm excited to share all the future Fiberside Chats with you!!!
Join Live Online Chats with Some of Fiber's Most Exciting Creators
We’ve invited some of your favorite designers and creators to join us for a series of online gatherings with Longmont Yarn Shoppe & our group of 36 collaborating Yarn Shops across North America. We call these: Fiberside Chats!
Launched in May 2020, Chats are one-hour Zoom sessions with special guests joining us to give a peek into their world. These designers & creators will discuss their unique path, creative processes, favorite techniques, latest projects, or whatever is inspiring them now. There will be opportunity for Q&A & other fun surprises like giveaways & pattern discounts for those who join!
Fees & Registration Your seat at Fiberside Chats is just $20. This fee supports the guest speaker & the LYS you sign up under. At the registration page you can choose to purchase your ticket from any of the shops listed. If you’re not affiliated with any of the shops you can choose the founder & host shop, Longmont Yarn Shoppe.
Have a conflict in your schedule? Don't worry we've got you covered. Many of our guests are allowing Zoom recordings of their Chat. Whether the Chat will be recorded or not will be clearly stated for each event. Recordings will be available for 1 week after the chat, only to registered attendees.
I'm excited for the upcoming chats as well...if you would like to join in the fun, go to the Fiberchats page and register. Each session is $20 and a portion of the sales goes to A Little Knitty (be sure to pick us from the drop down list!!)
Lotta Löthgren
September 24th, 2023
A Virtual Visit to Sweden with Lotta Löthgren!
Lotta Löthgren will join us at our Fiberside to talk about her newly published book Observations: Knits and Essays from the Forest. The book holds a combination of knitwear designs and essays on different parts of the landscape she calls home: a small village in the southeast of Sweden, nestled among forests and lakes. Lotta will show a selection of the samples from the book and share her story of leaving a position as a university librarian to pursue a more creative career path. This is sure to be a captivating Fiberside Chat - see you there!
Marie Greene
October 8th, 2023
The Joy of Yarn with Marie Greene
There’s often a big difference between the yarn we buy and the yarn we use – and some of us have an unruly stash to show for it. Raise your hand if:
- You’ve ever felt exasperated and uninspired by your yarn stash (same!)
- You don’t believe in yarn diets (ew, right?)
- You have tons of yarn already, but none of it is the right yarn for your project (been there)
- You’ve tried a zillion ways to get your yarn (and crafts!) organized, but nothing seems to work (the struggle is real)
Good news, you’re not alone! Join our special guest, best-selling author and designer, Marie Greene from Olive Knits, as she shares game-changing secrets from her newest book, The Joy of Yarn. She’ll share tips for mindfully investing in your “fiber real estate” and transforming a messy, overwhelming stash, into a lovingly curated “home” yarn shop that will inspire you. Say goodbye to yarn diets and say hello to The Joy of Yarn!
Caroline Sommerfeld - Ancient Arts Fibres
October 22nd, 2023
Yarn! Making the world a better place with Caroline Sommerfeld
The intriguing journey of yarn production spans centuries. But
what happens behind the scenes today? Join us as Caroline Sommerfeld
uncovers the captivating tale of how wool and fibers traverse the globe
to become the yarns we adore. This talk reveals the meticulous planning
and partnership that goes into producing local and commercial yarns.
Moreover,
let's explore the astounding variety of sheep breeds beyond the
renowned Merino wool. Delving into heritage breeds and sustainable
fibers, we unravel the rich histories and cultural significance they
offer. As many of these breeds face endangerment, we, as knitters,
crocheters, weavers, and more, possess the power to make a remarkable
difference in the world through our craft!
Andrea Rangel
November 5th, 2023
Knitting in Colour: Choosing Yarn for Colourwork
Do you want to know how yarn choice can impact your colourwork? Join Andrea Rangel, author of colourwork stitch Dictionaries, AlterKnit and the brand new KnitOvation for a discussion of how weight, fibre, preparation, elasticity, and plies make a difference in your finished projects. Andrea will share a peek into her latest book along with swatches and designs to show you what a difference the yarn makes. Choose yarn with confidence so you can make your next colourwork knitting project a success!
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