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Bloomington, IN  47404                        Website: www.yarnsunlimited.com 
(812) 334-2464                                 Email: yarnsunlimited@comcast.net


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All Things Fiber
November-December 2014 Newsletter 
The holidays are coming and to help you prepare, we've put together a list of gift items and classes for making gifts! 

Here are some ideas for your holiday wish list.  Sign up for our Gift Registry, and let your friends and family know so you can be sure to get what you want. 

1.  Color packs - sets of mini skeins in gradient and contrasting colors--patterns available
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2.  BloomingYarns - a selection of locally hand-dyed yarns in luxurious fibers




           
3.  Needles sets - circulars, straight points and DPN sock sets from Knitpicks and circular set from Addi

4.  Knitting & project bags - our own logo project bags or a variety of locally handcrafted knitting and notion bags by Audrey Ducret 
      
lantern moon case  

    
5.  Needle cases
- keep your needles organized in these beautifully crafted cases in silk fabric 

6.  Knitter's Loom and accesories- a portable, table-top loom for making easy and quick woven pieces; also available for sale are reeds in variety of sizes, loom stand, and second heddle kits for making textured weaves


 


7.  Zoom Loom - great for making squares for projects or doing quick woven swatches 




8.  Gift Certificates - always the perfect gift!



 
KNITTER'S LOOM SPECIAL: 
Purchase one of our portable looms and get a free lesson on how to get started with this easy-to-use table top looms to make beautiful handwoven scarves in 2 hours or wraps in less than a day!  Named for it's flexibility and portability, this compact loom makes for exciting weaving anytime, any place.  Stop by and check out our new woven samples to see what you can make.  We have a limited stock of looms on hand, so reserve one now or place a special order.    
  

Below is a short class list to take us to the holidays.  If you don't find what you need, please call us to arrange a private lesson to meet your schedule and needs.   

 

UPCOMING FREE CLASSES:

Chunky Tunisian Crochet Cowl - Friday, 12/5, 3:00-4:00 pm 

Drop Spindle Workshop - Saturday, 11/22, 10:00-11:30 am 

 

 

Mary Ann and the YU Team    

     

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November-December 2014 Classes  

Please click HERE to sign up for classes online.

 To print a 1-page PDF copy of our class schedule, click here  

PRIVATE LESSON - Our most popular class!
private lesson TBA - Please call to schedule one  
Take advantage of  one-on-one session with one of our expert instructors. You'll pick up the skills faster and get on with your project.  This is a great way to get the instruction you need to make a specific project.  Private lessons may be arranged for knitting, weaving, crocheting & spinning.
Fee: $20 for the first hour, $15/hour for additional hours 
CLASS BY DESIGN
Alison's class
Instructor/Date/Time: TBA
 Gather your friends to form a group and design your very own class.  We can create a special class for a minimum of 3 students that will focus on your group's specific skills and project interest. You could have a class based on learning new skills or making a specific project using knitting, weaving, spinning, crocheting or felting.  Call us to schedule.  Date & time to be arranged with instructor.
Fee:  $10/hour/person (3 or more) OR $15/hour/person (2 students) 
KNITTING 
BEGINNING KNITTING
MarlaDawson
Tuesdays, 11/4, 11/11 & 11/18, 6:30-8:30 pm
Discover the joy of knitting and start creating handmade pieces for yourself or for gift-giving.  Learn how to cast on, bind off, knit, purl, decrease & increase and make a scarf for your first project.
Fee: $55 (includes "Teach Yourself to Knit" book, bamboo needles, and a skein of yarn - over $20.00 value)

INTERMEDIATE KNITTING
textured toque
Marla Dawson
Tuesdays, 12/2, 12/9, & 12/16, 6:30 - 8:30 pm                 
This is a good follow-up class to Beginning Knitting or for anyone who needs to brush up on their knitting skills.  Learn how to read patterns, knit in the round, shaping, and other stitches to add texture to your knitting and more. Make a textured toque, classic tam or a project of your choice.
Fee:  $45

MONTHLY KNITTING LAB
Marla Dawson
First Mondays, 6:30-8:30 pm 
This class is for intermediate students who want to try new techniques and further their skills. Start new projects with the support of an instructor while enjoying the company of other knitters.
Fee: $35/3 sessions (min of 3 students) - must have completed Intermediate Knitting; pre-registration is required.


MONTHLY LACE KNITTING GROUP - Intermediate Level
Dee Mortensen
First Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 pm 
If you enjoy lace knitting or want to start making beautiful pieces everyone will admire, join this group and let Dee guide you in choosing patterns and yarns and teach you how to create a variety of stitches using charts.   Please call ahead to sign up.
Fee: $30/3 sessions (min of 3 students)




THRUMMED MITTENS 
Karen Canapa
Saturdays, 12/6 & 12/13 , 10 am - 12 noon 
Make this fun & striking mittens with inserted thrums that adds a colorful pattern on the outside and provides a warm and cushy lining on the inside! 
Fee: $30


DECEMBER STRIPES HAT:  Fair Isle Knitting
pattern courtesy of Elinor Brown
Karen Canapa
Thursdays, 11/6, 11/13, & 11/20, 6-7:30 pm  
Want to practice your two-handed color knitting? The December Stripes Hat will utilize both the Continental and English styles of knitting to create an even and well-tensioned Fair Isle pattern. You will also learn the Latvian Braid, which is an impressive technique used on the cuffs of many Fair Isle accessories.
Fee: $30



CROCHET 
HAPPY HOOKING - Beginning Crochet
Happy Hooking
Karen Canapa 
Saturday, 11/8 & 11/15, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon

This class will cover the basic crochet stitches and beyond.  You will get a chance to practice a variety of crochet stitches and make a scarf and/or simple granny square.

Fee:  $25  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CROCHET EDGES & TRIMS
Karen Canapa 
Tuesdays, 11/11 & 11/18, 4:00-6:00 pm
Crochet edges are useful not only to crocheters but to knitters and weavers as well.  You can use them to trim necklines, armholes, and hems for a pretty and professional looking finish.
Fee:  $30
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TUNISIAN CROCHET LOOP - Free Class
Tunisian Crochet Infinity ScarfMarla Dawson 
Friday, 12/5, 3:00-4:00 pm
If you've done the simple Tunisian crochet stitch and you're ready for another variation, try this other Tunisian crochet stitch and create this stunning wrap/cowl--width and length may be adapted to suit your own preference.   
Fee:  FREE with purchase of material 

 
NEEDLE FELTING

NEEDLE FELTING WORKSHOP - Holiday Ornament 
needle felted holiday ornament Andrea Golden 
Saturday,  12/13, 1:00 -4:00 pm 
Make this festive pumpkin to adorn the season and learn how to use roving to create projects and embellishments using needle felting techniques.
Fee:  $20


 



 
SPINNING
DROP SPINDLE WORKSHOP - Free Class
drop spindle w/ rovoing
Sue Meissner    
Saturday, 11/22, 10:00 -11:30 am
Learn how to turn wool roving into a yarn you could for your knitting or crochet projects! 
Fee:  FREE with purchase of material
WEAVING
LOOM WEAVING I & II
weaving Suzanne Halvorson 
Wednesdays, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26 & 12/3, 6:00-8:00 pm, plus a weekly 2-hour lab TBA 
Both beginners and seasoned weavers are welcome to this class, which is limited to 5 students.  Learn the fine craft of weaving from a master weaver.  Students will design, dress a loom, and weave a scarf using luscious yarns from Yarns Unlimited.   The looms will be available to work on during store hours and one evening during the week, so it is possible to finish more than one project if you weave outside of class times. Yarn extra.
Fee: $85 (includes exclusive use of loom & supplies during 4-week session)


OPEN STUDIO WEAVING 
Karen Ellis
Thursdays, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Our weaving studio is open and staffed one evening per week. A weaving assistant will be on hand to answer questions and help with technical issues as you work through the weaving process. Studio is open to both students enrolled in Loom Weaving classes as part of the class and to weavers renting looms for independent projects.  Loom rental is based on availability and must be reserved in advance.   

Fee for loom rental:  $10/week or $30/month, includes access to loom during shop hours.  

 

 

INTRO TO RIGID HEDDLE WEAVING WORKSHOP 
Rigid Heddle Weaving TBA
Please call to schedule a private or group class 
This table top, portable loom is so popular among novice and long-time weavers alike.  You can make a woven project in less than a day!  Learn how to dress the loom, weave a scarf, and finish it off.  Use our loom, bring your own, or purchase one at Yarns Unlimited.


CLASS REGISTRATION
To register for classes, please call Yarns Unlimited at (812) 334-2464 or stop by the shop to register in person.  You may also register online.  Payment is requested at the time of registration to secure your place in  class. Classes are limited to 4-6 students, so please sign up early.


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