Fiberside Chat
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: Fiberside Chats!
Launched in May of 2020, these gatherings hosted on Zoom, are one-hour sessions with special guests joining us to give a peek into their world. These designers and creators will discuss their unique path, 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!
How to register: Register on Longmont Yarn Shoppe website, select YARN HARBOR from drop down menu. Check out.
As a participating shop we get credit for bringing our customers along!
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.
NEW FOR YOU!
If you have a conflict in your schedule for a particular chat, don't worry we've got you covered. Many of our guests are allowing Zoom recordings of their Chat. You'll be able to confirm this on registration. Whether the chat will be recorded or not will be clearly stated for each chat.
Recordings will be available for 1 week after the chat, only to registered attendees.
Upcoming Guests:
Stephen West
September 10th, 2023
Stephen West's Colorful MKAL World!
Join Stephen for a colorful presentation of his Mystery Shawls! The Westknits Mystery Knit Along is approaching its 14th shawl this year and each MKAL presents a beautiful new design with fun stitches and color play. Stephen will share his design process for the mystery shawls as we learn all about the Mystery history of Westknits MKAL's (mystery knit alongs). Grab your knitting and enjoy this engaging and colorful presentation!
This is a live Zoom Event on Sunday, September 10th at 1:00pm Eastern, 12:00pm Central, 11:00am Mountain, 10:00am Pacific, 7:00pm CEST
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.
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!
This is a live Zoom Event on Sunday, September 24th at 1:00pm Eastern, 12:00pm Central, 11:00am Mountain, 10:00am Pacific, 7:00pm CEST
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.
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!
This is a live Zoom Event on Sunday, October 8th at 1:00pm Eastern, 12:00pm Central, 11:00am Mountain, 10:00am 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.
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!
This is a live Zoom Event on Sunday, October 22nd at 1:00pm Eastern, 12:00pm Central, 11:00am Mountain, 10:00am 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.