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People of Unwound: AJ Olson
AJ Olson has been coming in the shop regularly for as long as I can remember. She knows more about the stock than I do! So she's the...
Heather
Jun 15, 2020
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Interview with Terri Wolfgram, Unwound staff
The ubiquitous question: when did you learn to knit, and who taught you? October 2002. My beading friends were also knitters. A small...
Heather
May 15, 2020
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Mini-LYS Day! Interview with Faith from Four Boys Fiber
Susan: When and how did you learn to knit and/or crochet? Faith: I learned to crochet about 8 years ago when my oldest son was a toddler....
Heather
Apr 25, 2020
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Interview with Janet Kirsch, Unwound owner
The ubiquitous question: when did you learn to knit, and who taught you? "When" is a tough question for me to answer -- I think I was...
Heather
Apr 15, 2020
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Notes from my safe home--plus! Stuff we are doing!
Well, how's it going out there, everyone? I went out to pick up curbside groceries yesterday (Woodman's---hooray for the grocery workers...
Heather
Mar 27, 2020
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April 2020 Happenings at Unwound
Through the Clouds Crochet-along (pattern by Rachy Newin Designs) I feel certain that I've never heard so many knitters exclaim over a...
Heather
Mar 15, 2020
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A few words from the women of Unwound
We know it is an uncertain time for everyone, and we want to assure you that we are paying attention to cleanliness and disinfection in...
Heather
Mar 15, 2020
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Interview with Kait Holton, Founder and Owner of Unwound
Heather: The ubiquitous question: when did you learn to knit, and who taught you? Kait: I learned to knit from a book with a friend...
Heather
Mar 15, 2020
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Woodsy Creatures Mitts Class at Unwound
Here is more information about the March beginner-friendly knitting class.
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Feb 14, 2020
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Interview with Susan Crutchfield, newest Unwound team member!
Heather: The ubiquitous question: when did you learn to knit, and who taught you? Susan: I was so young when I learned to knit that I...
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Feb 14, 2020
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Knitting Groups
Why would you want to join/start a knitting group? It's a great way to learn new techniques and discover new books/patterns/yarns....
Terri Wolfgram
Dec 30, 2019
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New Year's Resolutions
Hi. I’m Heather, and this is my first blog post for Unwound. Yippee! As I sit here in the shop on Saturday morning, waiting for the...
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Dec 14, 2019
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Can knitting (or any craft) help you feel better?
I recently joined some members of my local Knitting Guild for the Healing Arts event at Gundersen Health Care. We've participated in this...
Terri Wolfgram
Nov 24, 2019
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Breed Spotlight - Bluefaced Leicester
The second most common wool you’ll see in yarns and spinning fibers is probably Bluefaced Leicester, or BFL. Why is it so great?
Heather
Nov 14, 2019
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Trunk Shows
From time to time, you might see that your local yarn shop (LYS) is having a trunk show, but you might not know exactly what that means....
Terri Wolfgram
Sep 28, 2019
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"If you're up for it, come knit in the mosh pit."
What do these things have in common? Women in Viking helmets with tiaras. A man dressed as a geisha. Several women who were headbanging....
Terri Wolfgram
Aug 24, 2019
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Get Ready for Sweater Weather!
Sweaters are a great project for anyone from beginner to expert. Below, we'll feature a few pattern ideas and list some tips and tricks.
Heather
Aug 2, 2019
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Knitting in public
June 8th was Worldwide Knit in Public Day. In La Crosse, WI, it was also Artspire weekend, which is the largest arts celebration downtown.
Terri Wolfgram
Jul 27, 2019
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The long tail cast on - tips and tricks
Here are two easy ways to estimate how much yarn you should save for your tail when using a long-tail cast on in knitting.
Janet Kirsch
Jul 21, 2019
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Breed Spotlight - Merino
If you've ever been left wondering why you might choose a yarn that said "Corriedale" instead of one that said "Merino," you are not alone!
Heather
Jul 16, 2019
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