City Knits Events

Meet the Stars of "Knit & Crochet Today"

Saturday April 14, 5: 30-7:30pm and April 19, 3-5pm

Monday, April 14: 5:30 to 7:30 pm - Kristin Nicolas
Meet Kristin Nicholas one of the stars of Knit & Crochet Today, Kristin has been one of the stars of the knitting world for 25 years. Kristin Nicholas is a decorative artist, knitwear designer, and author who resides in the hills of western Massachusetts. Her mediums of self-expression are all those creative endeavors related to the decorative arts - stitchery, knitting, home furnishings, painting, interior design, ceramics, and gardening. She is the author of Kristin Knits (just out), Colorful Stitchery (October 2005), Kids Embroidery, Knitting Today's Classics, and Knitting the New Classics. She is the illustrator and co-author of Knitting for Baby with Melanie Falick, and illustrator of Kids Knitting, also by Melanie Falick. From 1984 until 2000, Kristin was the Creative Director of Classic Elite Yarns. Kristin will be happy to sign her books, which will be available for sale. Kristin will share an inspirational PowerPoint presentation on color in knitting and be available for a book signing. Modest Munchies. Our Space is limited so advance reservations seriously advised.

Friday, April 18: The regulars of our ever popular "Unwind with Linda" will be going off campus to tape a segment for Knit & Crochet Today.

Saturday, April 19: 3-5 pm Brett Bara & Candi Jensen
Meet and Greet the executive producer Candice Jensen and co-host Brett Bara of Knit & Crochet Today. Candi & Brett will discuss the evolution of the knit and crochet industry, how designs are selected for publication and how the submission process. Candi is a prolific author whose titles include Knitting Loves Crochet, Hooked on Crochet, Crochet Scarves! Crochet Bags!, Candy Tots, Candy Babies, Candy Blankies.Candi is looking forward to meeting you and signing her books which will be available for sale. Brett will have some very special insider tips and tricks for crocheters. Karen will serve Modest Munchies. Don't miss this opportunity to meet the stars.

Karen just heard a rumor that City Knits in the Fisher Building is closing because the Fisher Theatre is closed for renovations until November 2008!! NOT TRUE! City Knits and all the other retailers in the Fisher Building are open and eager to serve you. So while the Fisher Theatre gets its "ACTS" together, we will continue full strength to serve you. Tell your friends. Thanks

 

 

Strut 2008 Women's Choice Girlfriends'Night Out

Thursday, April 24

Thanks to your votes, City Knits was selected as the Women's Choice for Best Girls' Night Out: Hobbies. We all come together to party and celebrate the evening of Thursday April 24th at the Royal Oak Music Theater. More details to follow stay tuned or click here.

 

 

Knit & Crochet with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra

The DSO has reserved a section of seats at the rear of the Main Floor reserved just for knitters & crocheters. The price for Sunday afternoon concerts would be $25, normally $49.00 (you can use the savings to buy more yarn). City Knits Fisher Building will be open before and after each performance.

Tickets must be preordered to get the special price and section. Bring your DSO ticket into City Knits within a week of the performance (before or after), and get 20% off your yarn purchase. Click here for more information.

 

 

Knit Pickers

Knit Pickers team up with City Knits to offer custom design, pattern writing and finishing services. You bring ideas, desires, gauge and City Knits' yarn and Knit Pickers will take the measurements, help you create a pattern, give instructions and do the finishing. This adds up to a perfect fit for your custom sweater or other knit item. Judy, Marilyn, and Priscilla are looking forward to working with you. For more info call 248-626-2357.

"Knitting Around Downtown" on the Detroit People Mover
Every Tuesday evening April ?? (as soon as weather permits) through October 30

City Knits and The Detroit Transportation Corporation are pleased to announce "Knitting Around Downtown" on the Detroit People Mover. Join fellow knitters and crocheters as we knit our community together.

We will gather every week in the first car of the "FOX 2" train. Start time is around 6 pm, and you can board at any station - just make sure that you find us on the "FOX 2" train (there are 4 or 5 trains running at any time). Look for the Kniting Around Downtown signs in the car window. No need to worry if you can't be there right at 6. Come when you can and stay as long as you want. Start-up help for beginners and tech support will be available. Come help make this endeavor a success.

A trip on the People Mover is only fifty cents. Drop by the Guardian location, and City Knits will treat you to a token for your first Tuesday evening ride. City Knits will also be a vendor of DPM tokens.

City Knits in the Guardian is most convenient to the Financial District Station, so if you need supplies, you can stop by the shop before you board. We'll plan to knit or crochet until 8 o'clock or so, and those who are interested will pick an eatery near a stop and continue the socializing.

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