I-75 Yarn Crawl 2020 July 31st - August 8th Unwind I-75 Yarn Crawl Hours: Monday - Thursday 10 AM - 6 PM Friday: 10 AM - 5 PM Saturday: 10 AM - 4 PM Sunday: Noon - 4 PM The I-75 Yarn Crawl is happening! Go to the I-75 Yarn Crawl website to get your FREE passport. Consult the passport for special hours and COVID policies by location. These may include mask-wearing and customer capacity limits. |
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Mid-Mitten Designs Trunk Show during the I-75 Yarn Crawl July 31st - August 8th Unwind is pleased to feature Mid-Mitten Designs project bags during the I-75 Yarn Crawl for a special in-shop trunk show. Don't miss this opportunity to find the perfect fun and functional bag for your favorite project. |
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Berroco's Drop-Ship Projects of the Week: Davit & Breakwater featuring Quinoa |
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Berroco is offering weekly Drop-Ship projects. This week there are two projects available using Quinoa, a cotton/nylon blend with a pebbled texture: Davit features a chic cross-wrap back. Breakwater is a simple tee with elegant eyelets at each shoulder. Contact Unwind to order your kit at 810-229-5579 or via email: info@unwindyarnshopmi.com When ordering please include: Name, Address, email address, & Phone Number Name of Pattern, # of balls of yarn needed, and Quinoa Color # Kit includes yarn, printed pattern and thank you card with download code for PDF. $8.00 Retail per Quinoa ball (+ $7 shipping fee, sales tax) |
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Davit Tee
Bust: 33½ (37½, 41½, 45, 49, 53)"
BERROCO QUINOA (50 grs): 4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9) balls #1001 Sesame Seeds
When ordering please list
Kit Name, Color & # of Balls:
Example: Davit Tee, 1001, 6 balls |
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Breakwater Tee
Bust: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60)"
BERROCO QUINOA (50 grs): 4 (5, 5, 6, 7, 7, 8) balls #1040 Fennel
When ordering please list
Kit Name, Color & # of Balls:
Example: Breakwater Tee, 1040, 6 balls
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Berroco Quinoa®
91% Cotton, 9% Nylon Thick-and-thin cotton is wrapped up with a nylon binder to create a slightly pebbled texture in Berroco Quinoa. Contrasting shades of cotton blended with the lighter nylon thread add a marled appearance for a unique fabric that creates lightweight knitted pullovers and accessories. |
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Private Knitting/Crochet Lessons Private lessons are now available. Online via Zoom or in person. Each Zoom session is 30 minutes. In person sessions are at Unwind and are 20 minute sessions. Cost per session is one class credit from before classes were cancelled, or $15. Call 810-229-5579 or email info@unwindyarnshopmi.com to schedule knit or crochet help. |
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Virtual Yarn Tasting Friday, August 7th, at 6 p.m. Looking for something different to do on a Friday night? Join Unwind via Zoom and sample yarns chosen as favorites by the Unwind staff. Call 810-229-5579 or email info@unwindyarnshopmi.com to reserve your Yarn Tasting Kit. Price: $15 The Zoom link will be provided prior to the event to everyone who purchases a kit. |
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What is a Virtual Yarn Tasting and how does it work? Members of the Unwind Team have chosen some of their favorite Summer yarns. We have made mini balls and created yarn tasting kits. Each kit will include eight mini balls, a yarn tasting menu and a survey. Go online to order a Yarn Tasting Kit. Not able to pick up the kit? We will ship it to you. Knit or crochet with each of the samples prior to the event, if you like, then join us via Zoom at 6 PM on August 7th. The Zoom link will be provided to anyone purchasing a kit. We discuss what you liked about each of the samples and why the yarn is one of our favorites. We will share pattern suggestions for each of the yarns. We look forward to your feedback and ideas. Return the completed survey included with the yarn and receive 20% off the purchase of any yarn featured during the yarn tasting. Attendance of the Zoom session is not required to qualify for the discount. Price: $15 per kit. |
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Show & Tell via Zoom Wednesday, August 5th: 7 p.m. Are you stuck for project ideas? We're hosting Show & Tell via Zoom the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.. If you missed our July Show & Tell, photos are posted to the website. Click on the link below to join: Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81245886440?pwd=RUJXRGxjR3NOaXQySWlzUWx5WVVFUT09
Meeting ID: 812 4588 6440 Password: Show&Tell If you have troubles joining, email info@unwindyarnshopmi.com or call (810) 229-5579. |
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Join Casapinka for a Summer MKAL Unwind loves a good MKAL and Casapinka's latest, featuring the Sharon Show, is sure to not disappoint. The MKAL begins August 7th and runs for 6 weeks. Details for the MKAL are available in Casapinka's Ravelry group. Kits will be available at Unwind. Call 810-229-5579, email info@unwindyarnshopmi.com, or stop by the shop to pick out a kit or choose colors. |
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A Favorite Stretchy Cast-On: Twisted German There are so many cast-on options in knitting and most of us stick with the tried and true Long Tail, but when you want a stretchy cast-on try the Twisted German. It is perfect for sock cuffs and ribbing on hats/necklines/hemlines/sleeves. This cast-on has become Heather's go-to, because she has a tendency to cast on too tightly. Andrea Mowry offers an excellent tutorial below: |
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Monthly Sock-a-Long Sunday, August 2nd, 1:00 p.m. Sunday, September 13th, 1:00 p.m. Unwind continues our monthly sock KAL in August with Espresso Shot Shortie and in September with Standing in the Shadow of Love. September's pattern features shadow knitting. Both patterns are free via Ravelry download (links below). We will meet virtually through Zoom. For a Zoom invite, please contact Unwind at 810-229-5579 or via email: info@unwindyarnshopmi.com |
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Espresso Shot Shortie Socks pattern by Cheryl HamShortie socks are to sock knitters what espresso is to caffeine seekers - instant gratification! Okay, so maybe they're not instant, but they sure are fast, fun, and gratifying! This simple vanilla shortie sock is designed to knit up quickly, while letting that special hand-dyed colorway (you know, that one you've been hoarding) shine! |
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Standing in the Shadow of Love pattern by Adrienne FongThis pattern is available as a free Ravelry download Illusion/Shadow Knitting sock is knit cuff down with heel flap/gusset and a wedge toe. Additional Yarn Information 100 grams sock yarn (Color A), and 50 grams sock yarn (Color B) in contrasting colors. The leg is fairly elastic and should accommodate most legs. |
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Universal & Berroco Continue Drop-Shipping to LYS Customers Universal Yarn Co. and Berroco are drop-shipping yarn orders to customers through their local yarn shops. Unwind is happy to assist. All you have to do is: - Call 810-229-5579 or email info@unwindyarnshopmi to place your order.
- Unwind will make arrangements and you will get your yarn shipped directly to you.
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When ordering please include: Name, Address, email address & Phone Number Name of Yarn, # of hanks/balls of yarn needed, and yarn color name and # |
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Shop Unwind's Online Store Unwind now has an online shop. Other requests can be accommodated by calling Unwind at 810-229-5579 or via email: info@unwindyarnshopmi.com |
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Zoom Social Knitting Circles Unwind is now offering free Zoom Social Knit and Crochet Circles at the following times: Mondays: 10:00 a.m. Knit Tuesdays: 10:00 a.m. Crochet Wednesdays: 10:00 a.m. K & C Thursdays: 7:00 p.m. K & C Monday: 1:00 p.m. Knit Thursdays: 1:00 p.m. K & C Zoom links are available from Unwind's online calendar. |
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These are not classes, but an opportunity to sit and knit and crochet from the comfort of your own home while chatting with like minded fiber art friends in a socially-distant manner. An Unwind knitting/crochet instructor will host and moderate. Click on the calendar link above to join one, some or all of these Zoom Social Gatherings. |
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Summer Hours Monday-Thursday 12:00pm - 4:00pm Friday-Sunday: 10:00am - 2:00pm Not comfortable retailing yet? We understand. We will continue to offer curbside pick up. You can order from the online store, by email and by phone. Not sure what you want. We are here to help. Give us some hints and we will pull yarn for you to review in an email or by Zoom. Also, watch Facebook for unadvertised PopUp Sales. What we are asking of our customers: - Wear a mask.
- Use the hand sanitizer provided upon entering the store.
- Practice social distancing
What we are doing for your safety: - Sanitizing the shop and restroom prior to opening each day.
- High contact surfaces will be wiped down throughout the day.
- We will wear a mask.
- Wash or sanitize our hands between each customer
- Practice social distancing
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Follow Unwind on Facebook & Instagram For the latest specials, yarns available, kits, and what's new, be sure to follow Unwind on our Facebook and Instagram sites. |
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