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Join Us! We'll be attending these events. We'd love to see you, too.

  • At a Maker's Meet Up

    This is a free online session for those who want a bit of community and social time. You can participate from the comfort of your home, using Zoom. Click button for login info.

  • At Fiberside Chats

    We're proud to be a member of Fiberside Chats, hosted by our friends at Longmont Yarn Shoppe. We appreciate it very much if you register with "Yarniversity" as your LYS.

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    At Rowan Connect

    Rowan Connect provides opportunities to: learn, chat, make new friends & become part of the Rowan community. Meet designers, learn from world-class instructors, connect with others.

Fiberside Chats: Guest Lineup

April 27: Bristol Ivy

Meaning in Every Stitch: Adding Secret Messages to Your Knitting!

We add love, thoughtfulness, and sometimes a few swear words into every project. But have you ever thought about adding a secret message? In this chat, Bristol will present several different ways to add hidden meanings to your work: important words, special dates, song lyrics and more. Together, we’ll explore the larger world of stitch pattern creation, from lace to texture to mosaic to cables.

May 4: Jen Parroccini

Through the Designer's Eyes: Forecasting Your Sweater's Story

Knitting sweaters is most satisfying when we are happy with the outcome. If you've ever been intimidated to start your first sweater, felt overwhelmed by the endless pattern options, or ended up with a finished garment that didn’t quite turn out as you envisioned, this Fiberside Chat is for you – because honestly, we've all been there and don't want to go back!

May 18: Ann Budd

The Relationship Between Sweater Construction and Design

Sweaters are characterized by the way the sleeves are joined to the body. In this one-hour Chat Ann Budd will outline the basics of six sweater types—Circular Yoke, Raglan, Drop Shoulder, Modified-Drop Shoulder, Set-In Sleeve, and Saddle Shoulder. The construction type influences how the sleeves meet the body of a sweater and, consequently, how that sweater fits the upper body. Each type lends itself to distinct design possibilities, whether knitted from the bottom up or from the top down, and whether knitted in pieces or seamlessly. You'll leave the Chat with a better understanding of how sweater design is closely tied to sweater construction.