Holidays on Alberta

Our fiber-minded friends on Alberta are gearing up for the winter holidays. No matter which of the upcoming days are most special to you, odds are good that you have the itch to create beautiful things for the people you love. I have spoken with several Close Knitters who are already well on their way to completing several holiday gifts, and I am in awe of their foresight and project monogamy. If you are like me, you often need a little motivation to get those gifts done before the big deadline. Perhaps a class would help!

Join us at Modern Domestic on Friday, November 5 for a Handmade Holiday Open House. There will be treats to eat and drink, a drawing for some holiday crafting and decorating goodies, and special discounts on classes in the Handmade Holiday Series.

The Modern Domestic crew have chosen several classes to cater to the gift giver in you. Nothing beats a pair of handmade socks, a quick-knit cabled scarf, or some surprisingly warm fingerless gloves. Your loved ones will be warm and toasty...maybe even warm and toasty enough to give you a gift certificate to Modern Domestic or Close Knit if you drop enough hints.

Photos courtesy of Modern Domestic.

Changing It Up

We have traditionally held all of our classes at Close Knit, but we are changing it up a bit this fall. While we love having our teachers, knitters, and crocheters in the shop, things can get a little bit cozy around the big white table when the days get busy.

We are teaming up with Modern Domestic to bring you classes in their bright open studio space just down the street near the corner of 14th and Alberta. Our neighbors at Bolt have moved their classes down to MD with much success, and we are excited to be joining the group!
Here's how it will work:
1. Check out the knitting, crocheting, and felting classes listed on the Modern Domestic class page on the left sidebar. You will find a class description, class dates and times, and a photo of a project sample.
2. Sign up online or by visiting or calling Modern Domestic.
3. Once you are confirmed, take a look at the supply list on the class page. All supplies are available at Close Knit, and you still enjoy your 10% discount at Close Knit while you are taking the class.
4. Go to class, have a great time, and learn something new! Most beginning knitting classes will still be held at Close Knit so we can introduce new knitters to our shop and have access to anything we might need. Otherwise, classes will be held at Modern Domestic in one of their bright and spacious studios.

Classes will be continually added as they are scheduled, so please keep checking back to see what we might have to inspire you. If you haven't already, please add yourself to our mailing list and the Modern Domestic mailing list to receive email updates on new classes, events, and sales. We will keep you updated here on the Close Knit blog, as well.

While we will miss seeing our teachers and students during classes, we look forward to working with the very friendly and capable folks at Modern Domestic and finding new inspiration with so many fiber artists under one roof!