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Call 818/840-0800 or log on to www.unwindyarn.com/shop. to secure your space with payment. Class fees are 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 CLASSES – June 2008
Enjoy 10% off materials bought at Unwind for class projects!
Knit Now Perfect for Beginners and Those Brushing Up on Skills
Instructor: Krista Pope
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
• Basic Pattern Reading
• Start on a real project and get all the help that you need to complete it.
Six hours. $110 includes yarn and needles to practice and for a cute beret! Choose one three-class session. Sign up for this class online.
| Day |
Dates |
Times |
| Tuesdays |
June 17, 24, & July 1 |
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. |
Introduction To Machine Sewing!
Instructor: Suzanne Shaw
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 needle. Sign up for this class online.
| Day |
Dates |
Times |
Choose one two-part session: |
| Wednesdays |
June 18 & 25 |
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. |
or |
| Wednesdays |
June 18 & 25 |
6:00-8:00 p.m. |
KnitSpeak- Learn to Read Patterns
Instructor: Stephanie Steinhaus
Are you just stumped by the language of knitting patterns? What are all the abbreviations? How do I do things “At The Same Time?” Why can’t they just be in English? Let Stephanie decode all the language and secrets of patterns for you and get started knitting the items of your dreams.
You'll learn:
• Decode abbreviations
• How to re-write a pattern in your own words
• What the patterns assume that you know
• Where to find the info that you need when you need it
Two hours. $50 includes the new book KnitSpeak by Andrea Berman Price. You must have a copy or purchase one for the class. Sign up for this class online.
| Day |
Dates |
Times |
| Thursday |
June 12 |
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. |
Enter the Lace Race!
Instructor: Krista Pope
Lace is beautiful and easier than you might think!
Join Krista, and knit up your own “Juliet Scarf”
From Louisa Harding’s book, Knitting Little Luxuries.
You'll learn:
• Reading Lace Charts
• Directional Decreases & Why they are worth knowing
• Learn to knit the Juliet scarf!
• Knitting a rosette for embellishment
Three hours. $85 includes Louisa’s book and
yarn for your lace scarf. If you already have the book,
the fee is $63. You must have a copy or purchase one through the class.Sign up for this class online.
| Day |
Dates |
Times |
| Thursday |
June 26 |
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. |
Be "Cable-Able"
Instructor: Krista Pope
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
• Learn to knit Krista's reversible Chunky Scarf!
Three hours. $55 plus yarn and pattern for project. Sign up for this class online.
| Day |
Dates |
Times |
| Tuesday |
June 10 |
5:30 - 8:30 p.m. |
Sock It To Me on Double Points (DPNs) and 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 and you choose whether to use using two circular needles or DPNs.
• 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 7 or 8 OR 1 set 5 DPNs US 7 or US 8 AND worsted weight yarn). Sign up for this class online.
| Day |
Dates |
Times |
| Saturday |
June 21 |
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
COMING SOON:
Debbie Abrahams of Rowan is coming to Unwind!
Debbie is one of Rowan’s stable of amazing designers, and author of such inspirational books as 100Afghan Squares To Knit. She is touring the States this year, making Unwind her only Southern California stop! We were so lucky to host Debbie a couple of years back, and her classes sold out quickly. She is a wonderfully approachable teacher, and the sweetest person alive. Treat yourself to an amazing opportunity, and knit with one of Britain’s leading handknit designers. More info to follow.
A Professional Finish
Thursday, September 18, 2008: 6:00-9:00 p.m.
$75
Tackling Intarsia
Friday, September 19, 2008: 6:00-9:00 p.m.
$75
Knitting with Beads - A Master Class
Saturday, September 20, 2008: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
$150
Take two classes and save 10%. Sign up for all three, and save 15%. More details to follow or with questions, call 818/840-0800 and speak with Stephanie.
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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