September Newsletter

Fall/Winter Hours

 

Unwind Yarn Shop will be closed for Labor Day Weekend: Friday, September 4th - Monday, September, 7th.

 

Fall/Winter Hours will begin Monday, September 28th.

Mondays - Sundays: 12 Noon to 4:00 p.m.

In-Person Class Survey

 

People have asked when will Unwind offer in-person group classes. We are trying to determine how many are ready for group classes. Help us determine how we reintroduce in-person classes this fall. 

Know we are committed to ensuring the health and safety of our customers and staff members. If you have not already done so, please help us by completing the following survey. Click here, or on the link below.  Survey results will be shared with the Unwind community in the mid-September newsletter.

Unwind In-Person Class Survey

New Providence Yarn + Free Pattern Available at Berroco's 123 Drop-Ship Store

 

Providence is a lightweight tweedy yarn, perfect for all-seasons projects. Merino, baby alpaca, and silk join forces to create a DK-weight yarn that shines in simple and textured stitches.

 

Everson is a wear-it-now drop shoulder pullover with subtle lace panel criss-crossing the front, back, and sleeves. Purchase the yarn for this free pattern through Berroco's Drop-Ship Store. 

Everson Pullover
Bust: (34, 381⁄2, 43) [46, 50, 541⁄2] {59, 62, 66}"
BERROCO PROVIDENCE (50 grs): (4, 5, 6) [6, 7, 7] {8, 8, 9} balls #1130 Cliffwalk

Drop-Ship Kits Available with Providence:

Olneyville & Claverick

Olneyville

Measurements: Approximately 24 (25¾, 27½)" across and 24 (25¾, 27½)" long (after seaming) 
[24 (25¾, 27½)" across and 48 (49, 51)" long before seaming]
Shown in 24" size.

BERROCO PROVIDENCE (50 grs):  5 (5, 6) balls #1106 Roger Williams (MC); 2 balls each (for all sizes) #1125 River Walk (CC1) and #1130 Cliffwalk (CC2)

When ordering please list
Kit Name, Kit #, Size (Small, Medium, or Large):
Example: Olneyville, Kit 1, Small

Small/Medium Kit Price: $117.00 + $7 shipping
Large Kit Price: $130.00 + $7 shipping

Claverick

Bust (closed):  32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60)" including button band
BERROCO PROVIDENCE (50 grs):  7 (8, 9, 10, 10, 11, 12, 13) balls #1107 Ives

When ordering please list
Kit Name, Color & # of Balls:
Example: Claverick, 1107, 9 balls

 

Price $13/ball + $7 shipping

Unwind is an authorized LYS for Berroco's weekly drop-ship projects. Now, you can find projects more easily through Berroco's Drop-Ship Store. 

 

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/hanks of yarn needed, and yarn color #

 

Kits include yarn, printed pattern and thank you card with download code for PDF.

Prices vary per kit (+ $7 shipping fee, sales tax) 

Local Yarn Store Day is all week at Unwind

Tuesday, September 8th - Saturday, September 12th

 

Don't miss LYS Week this year and be sure to stop by Unwind Yarn Shop. 

Have a Ball Fall Crawl

Friday - Sunday

September 18th-20th and September 25th - 27th

 

Join 36 shops (including Unwind Yarn Shop) from across North America on a virtual crawl via Zoom and FB Live as we introduce our cities, our shops, and our products!  Join the fun.  Lots of prizes generously donated by the crawls wonderful sponsors.  

 

Unwind Yarn Shop will be live Sunday, September 27th at 3 PM.

 

Register at the Have a Ball Fall Crawl website. 

Crochet-a-Long

September 20th, 1:00 p.m. via Zoom

 

Calling all crochet fanatics. Unwind is hosting a CAL featuring either the Herringbone Square Basket or the Boutique Basket.. Yarn and the pattern for each are available at Unwind. 

 

NOTE:  No formal instruction will be offered. This will be a fun and social gathering to crochet-a-long with friends.

 

Contact Unwind for more information at 810-229-5579 or via email: info@unwindyarnshopmi.com.  

Click on the Zoom Session link on the Unwind website to access the Zoom meeting information.

Fringe Benefit

 

It's always fun to try a new finishing technique. Below features a tutorial on the Crochet Twisting Fringe. 

Knitted Wit's September 2020 Herstory: Indigenous Excellence

 

Unwind is participating in Knitted Wit's HerStory 2020 club in their DK base. 2020's club showcases firsts and features accomplishments by many women. The August colorway, Indigenous Excellence, celebrates Mexican actress, Yalitza Aparicio. Read the love letter for a fascinating herstory lesson. 

 

Call 810-229-5579 to purchase a skein. We'll make sure it gets to you. 

Illusion Knitting Via Zoom

 

Did you miss the August 26th Zoom Class on Illusion Knitting?  Contact Unwind to be placed on the list for another date for this class: 810-229-5579 or email: info@unwindyarnshopmi.com

 

Sandy teaches the cool colorwork technique of illusion knitting. Now you see it. Now you don't. 

 

Prerequisite: Being able to knit, purl and count.  

 

Price: $10.00.  Date/Time: TBD

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. 

Ravelry Bundles in Unwind's Ravelry Group

 

Now you can find patterns easily to match our yarn, or that we shared on social media in our Unwind Ravelry Group. You must have a free Ravelry account to join Groups. 

 

From Unwind Yarn Shop group page:

Click on Bundles. Currently, we have 3 bundles which include patterns associated with specific yarns, or that were shared via social media (Facebook/Instagram). 

Show & Tell via Zoom 

Wednesday, September 2nd: 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 August 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.

Monthly Sock-a-Long

Sunday, September 13th, 1:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 4th, 1:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 1st, 1:00 p.m.

 

Unwind continues our monthly sock KAL in September with Standing in the Shadow of Love. September's pattern features shadow knitting. The October sock is Breakfast at Tiffany's. The November sock is Arooo or Whooo. All 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 or visit our website and click on Zoom Sessions and the date and time for the direct link. 

Standing in the Shadow of Love pattern by Adrienne Fong

This 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.

Breakfast at Tiffany's pattern by Adrienne Fong

This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download A simple, yet elegant, sock so worthy of a "Breakfast At Tiffany's!" You have a choice of an EOP heel or one with a diamond solitaire! You know which one I picked! Knit cuff down starting with a hemmed picot cuff.

Arooo or Whooo pattern by Nikki Ross Patterson

This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download I have written a simple ribbed sock pattern with one column of pattern, that: is written for toe-up or top-down either one. has a fairly easy pattern with a plain stockingette sole. is a formula, and the knitter may apply their own favorite toe/heel/cast off.

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. 

When ordering please include:

Name, Address, email address & Phone Number

Name of Yarn, # of hanks/balls of yarn needed, and yarn color name and #

Shop Unwind's Online Store

 

Unwind now has an online shop. 

 

  • From our website: www.unwindyarnshopmi.com
  • Click on Shop in the menu. 

 

Other requests can be accommodated by calling Unwind at 810-229-5579 or via email: info@unwindyarnshopmi.com

Summer Hours

 

Monday-Thursday 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Friday-Sunday:  10:00am - 2:00pm

 

Fall Hours

 

Starting Tuesday, September 28th

Mondays - Sundays: 12 Noon to 4:00 p.m.

 

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.    

 

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

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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810-229-5579 - www.unwindyarnshopmi.com

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