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To sign up for any of the following, contact Unwind at 818/840-0800 or log on to www.unwindyarn.com/shop. Payment in advance is required and is not refundable unless Unwind cancels the event.
CLASSES
Unwind's instructors are passionate about yarn and are first-rate knitters and crocheters. We offer a variety of classes for all levels and interests throughout the year. Class materials must be purchased at Unwind.
INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION – Knit & Crochet
Perfect for help with patterns, learning to finish garments or a quick refresher.
1 person, 1 hour - $40; 1 person, 2 hours - $75
2 people, 1 hour - $75; 2 people, 2 hours - $145
GROUP INSTRUCTION – Spring 2008
Enjoy 10% off materials bought at Unwind for class projects!
Knit Now - Perfect for Beginners or those brushing up on skills
You'll learn:
• Cast on & Bind off
• Knit stitch & Purl stitch
• Changing colors & Adding yarn
• Weaving in Ends
• Basic Increase & Decrease
• Decoding Yarn Labels, Gauge, & Needle Sizes
• Start on a real project and get all the help that you need to complete it.
Six hours. $80 includes ball of yarn and needles for class. Yarn for final project is not included. Choose one three-class session. Sign up for this class online.
| Day |
Dates |
Times |
| Thursdays |
Mar 20, 27, & Apr 3 |
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. |
It's Just a Cable Thing
Cables open up a whole world of possibilities, and they are just about the easiest thing to do in knitting. Join us for this comprehensive class in cables!
You’ll learn:
• Knitting Basic Cables
• Knitting Reversible Cables
• Reading Cable Charts
• Understanding Cables & Gauge
• Choose from two great cable projects, Fingerless gloves or Keyhole Scarf, using
either 1 skein of ArtYarns Cashmere 5 or Supermerino per project.
Three hours. $50 plus yarn and pattern for project. Sign up for this class online.
| Day |
Dates |
Times |
| Tuesday |
March 18 |
5:30-8:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday |
April 15 |
5:30-8:30 p.m. |
Sock It To Me on Two Circular Needles!
Socks remain the perfect project for new or experienced knitters. They are portable,
simple, and use a small amount of beautiful yarn. Socks make great gifts and turning
that heel make you feel quite powerful! We’ll make a mini-sock for practice using two
circular needles from the cuff down.
• Knit socks on two circular needles
• Shaping heels and toe
• Kitchener Stitch
• Knit a practice sock
• Tips & Tricks for Working
Around
Two hours. $50 plus materials (2 circular needles 16” or 24” length US 8 and worsted
weight yarn.). Sign up for this class online.
| Day |
Dates |
Times |
| Tuesday |
March 25 |
6:00 pm - 8:00 p.m. |
Make My Knits Fit: A Hands-On Workshop
Tired of your knits not fitting the way you would like? Wondering
what’s up with pattern sizing, and why it doesn’t seem to work out for
you? Stephanie reveals all she knows from 30+ years of garment
knitting. This is a fun class full of “aha” moments. Knit to fit from
now on! You’ll learn:
• How To Measure Yourself for Knitwear
• How A Schematic Tells You Everything
• S (M,L, XL) – What these really mean
• Why Numbers Are Your Friends
• Why Knitting “Math” is not Real Math
• The Power to Change the Pattern to Suit You
• How to Make a Picture Pattern
Three hours. $50. Materials: Bring a 6” square swatch worked in worsted weight yarn, extra yarn for class and appropriate needles, knitting notions, paper, and pencils with erasers and a calculator. You’ll also
need to bring a T-shirt or sweater that fits you nicely and a tape measure.
Sign up for this class online.
| Day |
Dates |
Times |
| Saturday |
March 22 |
10:00 am - 1:00 p.m. |
Lola Pig with Curly Tail
Lola is so cute. She just squeals for you
to knit her up. With one skein of
beautifully soft, hand-dyed yarn from
Schaefer, Lola is a great project for the
animal lover, small child or Easter
basket. She’s a fun, easy knit. Won’t
you join me to make her? You'll learn:
• Knitting from a pattern
• Techniques for shaping
• Tips for stuffing knitted creatures
• Seaming techniques
Four hours. $50 plus materials (one skein Schaefer Lola yarn, pattern and needles). Sign up for this class online.
| Day |
Dates |
Times |
| Sunday |
April 6 |
11:00 am - 4:00 p.m. |
Calypso Lace Jacket from Loop-D-Loop
Lace pineapples are popular in
crocheted and knit doilies. Teva
Durham has reinterpreted the pineapple
motif into this modern, knit jacket that
can be worn year round. Knit up in
Loop-D-Loop yarns Moss, a light-as-air
merino wool and nylon, blend, this
jacket is a great garment for a new
knitter. It has minimal shaping, the yarn
is lovely to work with and the pattern
stitch is simple to understand. Give it a
try! You'll learn:
• Knitting from a pattern
• Understanding Charts
• Sizing and Gauge
• Seaming techniques
Five hours. $55 plus materials (4 – 6 skeins of Moss yarn from Loop-D-Loop, pattern
booklet and needles) Sign up for this class online.
| Day |
Dates |
Times |
| Tuesdays |
April 15 & 29 |
6:00 pm - 8:30 p.m. |
Calypso Lace Jacket from Loop-D-Loop
Basic sewing techniques are fun and easy! If you’ve never sewn before, this is your class. We’ll make a lined tote bag in class.
You’ll learn:
• Get To Know Your Machine
• Threading the Needle
• All About Bobbins
• Basic Stitches
• What’s a Seam Allowance
• Marking
• Finishing and Lining
Three hours. $120 includes fabric, thread and notions to use in class. Please bring your machine & machine needles. Sign up for this class online.
| Day |
Dates |
Times |
| Wednesdays |
April 9 & 16 |
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
| Wednesdays |
April 9 & 16 |
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. |
COMING UP AT UNWIND:
Stitch ‘n Pitch Game – Monday, June 2, 2008
Ticket Info Soon
Workshops with Designer Debby Ware – May/June 2008
www.debbyware.com
Workshops with Designer Debbie Abrahams – September 2008
www.da-handknits.demon.co.uk
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