Southeast Michigan Shop Hop November 7-10th, 2019 Unwind is excited to participate in the Annual Southeast Michigan Shop Hop. This Hop uses a bingo card format, rather than a passport and there is no fee to participate. You can download and print the bingo card here. Information on the SE Michigan Shop Hop is available on their Facebook Page. 17 Yarn Shops are participating this year, so this is one hop not to miss! Hours during the Shop Hop are Thursday: 10 am - 8 pm Friday: 10 am - 5 pm Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm Sunday: Noon - 4 pm |
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This Craft or That Trunk Show November 7-10th, 2019 Unwind welcomes Missy from This Craft or That back to the shop for a trunk show during the Southeast Michigan Shop Hop. You don't want to miss this Michigan-based indie dyed yarn. It's truly scrumptious. |
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Glaze-Your-Own Yarn Bowl Dates TBD Unwind is planning another yarn bowl glazing event with our partners at Work Skills in Brighton. This is a fun way to connect with current fiber friends and meet new ones. A variety of glaze colors will be available. Dates are to be determined. Call Unwind at 810-229-5579 to be placed on the contact list and keep an eye on the newsletter/social media for further information. |
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Four Purls Knitting Getaway July 16-19th, 2020 Radisson Plaza Hotel--Kalamazoo Center Kalamazoo, MI Unwind has held 12 spaces for our customers at Four Purls Knitting Getaway in Kalamazoo this summer. Don't miss this special opportunity to learn from nationally-acclaimed knitting instructors: Kate Atherly, Ann Budd, and Melissa Kemmerer. For more information go to the retreat website is here. To register go to the registration page here. After registering, make sure to email Laura at Four Purls letting her know that you have registered and that you are an Unwind customer: laura@fourpurls.com |
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Sassy Holidays November 2019: National Sandwich Day November's Sassy Holidays colorway is inspired by the beloved PB&J sandwich in honor of National Sandwich Day.
Click here to download the love letter for two favorite sandwich recipes and stop by Unwind to pick up this stunning skein of yarn. |
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November '19 Baah La Jolla November's Baah La Jolla colorway is a head-turner. Stop by Unwind to pick up a skein or two. This would be so pretty paired with navy. |
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4th Sunday Open Knit Sunday, November 24th 12-4 p.m. Join Unwind on the 4th Sunday of each month for Open Knit. Stop by to sit, knit, and shop. |
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Purl Code Sweater KAL 3rd Sunday in Oct/Nov November 17th, 1-3, p.m. Isabell Kraemer designed a sweater called the Purl Code. This sweater is an oversized seamless, top-down sweater. Purl stitches are added every now and then. Use the morse code alphabet provided in the pattern to make a statement sweater. Choose your DK weight yarn and join fun. These Sunday knit along sessions are free, but we asking for a donation of non-perishable food or dry goods for Gleaners. No formal instruction will be provided. |
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Fixing Mistakes Part 1 Thursday, Nov. 14th: 6-8 p.m. Learn to fix basic knitting mistakes in this confidence-booster class. Students will learn how to understand stitch direction, tink (unknit) back stitch by stitch, fix dropped stitches, and more. |
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Dates and topics to be covered for Fixing Mistakes Part 2 will be discussed during these sessions. Did you previously complete Fixing Mistakes Part 1? Call with your schedule and list of topics you would like to see offered in Part 2 or Part 3 of this essential class to grow your knitting confidence. Class price is $20. Contact Unwind Yarn Shop at 810-229-5579 to register. |
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Leftie: Intro to Short Rows Saturday, Nov. 16th: 1-3 p.m. Scared of short rows? Create this lovely asymmetrical shawlette while learning how to knit short rows. It's easier than you think, and it's a useful technique used so many beautiful patterns. Price is $20. Contact Unwind Yarn Shop at 810-229-5579 to register. |
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Santa's Helper Saturdays: Dec. 7th, 14th, 21st, 1-3 p.m. Sundays: Dec.15th, 22nd 1-3 p.m. Choose 1 or more sessions Need an extra boost to finish your holiday knitting? Santa's Helpers will be on hand to assist you by answering questions and getting your projects back on track. $20/session. Contact Unwind Yarn Shop at 810-229-5579 to register. |
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Skill Building Sunday, November 3rd, 1-3 p.m. Sunday, December 8th, 1-3 p.m. Each month, Joan will assist you in improving your knitting skills with Michelle Hunter's Building Blocks series. Choose one of the following to build your skills in 2019: - Building Blocks: "Improve your knitting skills one square at a time!"
- Building with Lace: "Master lace knitting one section at a time!"
- Building in Color: "Master color knitting one panel at a time."
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Cost per 2-hour session is $15. Need not attend all sessions. Can't make the sessions, but would like to tackle one of these skills? Not a problem. All techniques are supported with online video instruction. Contact Unwind Yarn Shop at 810-229-5579 to register. |
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Fair Isle Knit A Long Cowl Sunday, November 3rd, 1-3 p.m. Sunday, December 1st, 1-3 p.m. Fair Isle knitting, also known as stranded colorwork knitting, is a technique for working two (or more) colors of yarn in the same row. Join us as we knit a Fair Isle Cowl with a variety of fun motifs. Price for each session is $15.00. Contact Unwind Yarn Shop at 810-229-5579 to register for the Fair Isle KAL Cowl. |
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Young & Young @ Heart Intro to Knitting Dates TBD Heather will teach the basics of knitting in this class aimed at children and their adult learning buddy. Students will learn how to cast on, knit, and bind off. This is a two-session class and learning buddies must attend both sessions. Class price is $30 per buddy pair and covers both sessions. Materials must be purchased at Unwind. If interested, contact Unwind Yarn Shop at 810-229-5579 with your availability. |
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Finishing 101 Mondays 1:30- 2:30 p.m. Need help finishing a project? Join Ellen on Monday afternoons as she shows you the ins and outs of taking your project from so-so to stunning. Ellen will help you with sewing pieces together or other finishing techniques in this one hour session offered weekly. Price is $20. Pre-registration is required. Contact Unwind Yarn Shop at 810-229-5579 to register. |
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Specialty Class Cancelation Policy: Students are required to attend all classes in the session. Classes must be paid for at the time of registration prior to the first class. Refunds will be made if the student cancels at least 48 hours in advance of the first class and we can fill the spot. If the class is canceled by Unwind, due to weather or illness, the class session will be rescheduled. Tuition will be refunded in full if there are too few people enrolled in the session. |
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Knitting & Crochet Classes |
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Knitting & Crochet Class Openings Unwind has limited openings in our knitting and crochet classes. Call 810-229-5579 to reserve your seat. Classes are a great place to get help with unfinished projects and to meet new people who share your love for knitting & crochet. |
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Our knitting and crochet classes are only $17 for a 2 hour lesson. Commit to and prepay for a full month, and classes are discounted to $12 per class. All classes are non-refundable. Advanced registration is required. Check out our monthly class schedule and contact Unwind to register: 810-229-5579 |
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Unwind Yarn ShopUnwind Yarn Shop - 9912 E Grand River Ave, Brighton, Michigan 48116 - Rated 4.9 based on 57 Reviews "I love spending time at Unwind. From the minute I... |
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HOURS M-Th 10:00am - 6:00pm F 10:00am - 5:00pm S 10:00am - 4:00pm Sunday 12:00pm - 4:00pm |
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OPEN KNIT Th 3:30pm - 5:30pm F 1:00pm - 3:00pm 4th Sunday 12:00pm - 4:00pm |
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CLASSES M-Th & Sat 10:00am - Noon M-Th 1:00pm - 3:00pm M-W 6:00pm - 8:00pm |
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