Fourth of July Holiday Hours Closed July 3rd-7th; Reopens July 8th Unwind will be closed Wednesday, July 3rd through Sunday, July 7th for the 4th of July Weekend. The shop will reopen for regular hours and classes on Monday, July 8th. |
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Olive Knits 4-Day KAL Cast-On: July 4th. KAL runs through July 18th Unwind is participating in the Olive Knits 4-Day KAL. This KAL challenges knitters to knit a sweater (The Foxtrot Cardigan, pic below) in 4 days. Read all about the KAL here. The pattern calls for a worsted weight yarn on a US #7 needle. Stop by the shop to purchase the pattern and choose yarn. |
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Summer Contest Project completion date: July 31, 2019 Unwind wants you to get creative and have some fun this summer. |
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1. Purchase at least one skein of yarn from the following list: - Knitted Wit Bulky
- Malabrigo Mecha
- Shibui Drift
2. Get creative! Find a pattern on Ravelry or make your own. Yarn can be knit, crocheted, sewn, woven, glued… whatever! Show us how to appreciate this yarn in a new way!
3. Projects must be complete no later than July 31. Bring them into the shop to display during the I-75 Yarn Crawl.
4. Shop hoppers will vote for their favorites in person and online (Facebook and Instagram) during the I-75 yarn crawl (August 2-11, 2019).
The winning project will receive a $25 gift card to Unwind Yarn Shop! |
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Shop Sample Sale BOGO 1/2 Off All Shop Samples on our Sample Sale rack are now Buy One, Get One Half-Off! Don't miss these deals! |
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HerStory July 2019: Believing in the Good For July, Knitted Wit showcases an American portrait artist who beautifully depicts the black experience in America. Known for her official portrait of First Lady Michelle Obama, Amy Sherald's work is stunning and beautiful. Read the love letter to learn more about this amazing woman. |
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Sassy Holidays July 2019: National Bikini Day Break out your two-piecers and head to the beach, everyone! July 5th is National Bikini Day!
Click here to download your love letter for some fascinating bikini history. |
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Knit Knit KAL with Skacel August 8th-31st Proclaim your love for the craft with the Knit Knit cowl. Unwind is joining Skacel's August Knit-Along. This cowl takes just 2 skeins of HiKoo Sueno in contrasting colors. Designed with an easy-to-follow chart, follow the letters as each row repeats the in-the-round mantra of knitters everywhere! |
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Walk the Miles Knit & Walk Along Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m. Brighton Millpond Unwind encourages knitters to keep knitting during the summer months while enjoying the balmy summer days and increasing step counts! Join us as we knit and walk through the summer. |
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We'll meet on Thursday evenings at the Millpond in downtown Brighton. Our start location will be at the Decision Pending statue (naked man) on Main St. Those who prefer to sit and knit outside on benches can find various perches around the Millpond. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and layered clothing. Ideal project bags for walking include: cross-body, knitting backpacks, zippered bags with wrist straps, or bags with a wide fabric strap for carrying over your arm. After walking, we'll gather at a local business for drinks and snacks. This is a weather permitting activity. Please call the shop to confirm we are walking if it is raining. |
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Continental Knitting NEW DATE: Saturday, July 27th, 1 - 3 p.m. Have you always wanted to learn Continental knitting? This is your chance. It’s often considered the faster way to knit. Sandy will show us how to hold the yarn in the left hand and “pick” your stitches—knit and purl. Class price is $20. Contact Unwind Yarn Shop at 810-229-5579 to register. |
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Skill Building Next Sessions: July 14th, 1-3 p.m., August 11th, 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, June 30th, 1-3 p.m. Sunday, August 4th, 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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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. 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 - 3:00pm when there is a class scheduled. |
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OPEN KNIT Th 3:30pm - 5:30pm F 1:00pm - 3:00pm |
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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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