Michaels Knit & Crochet Class Info

I have added my Michaels knit and crochet class schedule for December - February to the calendar on the right.  Click on each date for more details.

Be sure to note the following:

* I have changed the time of the Maker Night Yarn (Yarn Night) to 4:00-6:00

* Beginner Knit and Crochet classes on Sundays are now from 4:00-6:30

* Saturday, December 5th - ALL Michaels classes will be offered at 50% off the regular price.  You can register instore or online.

* Saturday, January 9th - Michaels Classes Open House and ALL classes will be 50% off the regular price.  You can register instore or online.

I hope to knit or crochet with you soon!
~Denise

#ShopSmall

Did you know that Saturday, November 28th is Shop Small Business Day?

Did you know that I, Untangled Stitcher, am a small business???

I received an email from the Indy Chamber letting me know that I could receive a Swag Bag of items to help promote the day.  I picked up my items today.

 

It included totebags, balloons, buttons, posters and more.

                 

 

I truly appreciate those who have supported my business!

I hope that YOU will support a small business on November 28th and every day!

~Denise

Let's discuss the details...

When I'm contacted by a potential customer, I don't think they expect all of the questions that I ask.  I let them know that we need to work out the details but just what does that mean?

First, everything that I knit or crochet is custom made.  That means that YOUR item isn't like anyone elses and no, I don't have a supply just sitting around.

     



My grandchildren choose and help design their hats. 

For hats, even if you order one like I've posted a picture of, I'll need to know the head measurement of the person it's for and the chosen colors.

I don't post prices because it could change based on the size, type of yarn, how many are ordered, and the time needed to make.

                         

This year I've made and sold quite a few of these headbands.  I've crocheted them with a reflective yarn.  The yarn comes in 7 different colors so when someone orders one, it's easier for them to choose their colors. But I still need their head measurement. 

  

For the dolls that I make, even more details are needed. Most of them have been made in the likeness of a specific child or person. So I need to know about the hair, skin tone and clothing colors. 

Once customers receive their completed item, they're happy with the finished product and pleased to have something that was made just for them, or the person it will be given to. 

It makes all of the questions worthwhile!

~Denise

FREE Arm Knitting Class

Join ME at the  Avon Michaels (or check your local Michaels store) on Monday, October 26th from 6:30-8:30 for a FREE Arm Knitting Class.  You'll need to provide your own yarn but there is no charge for the class.
The pictured sample is made from Lion Brand Vanna's Choice with Dusty Blue, Grey Marble ad Charcoal Grey.  You can choose a comparable yarn and the colors of your choice.

Each Michaels store is offering FREE classes in each of the creative disciplines - yarn, floral, jewelry, art, paper.  Check the online class schedule or in your local store.

Stitch It Forward

Saturday, October 17th was I Love Yarn Day!  People were encouraged to #StitchItForward and teach someone to  knit or crochet.  

There was also a movement to Yarn Bomb Facebook with images of hand knit and crochet items along with encouraging people to share why they knit or crochet.  

I spent part of Thursday and Friday teaching my 6 year old granddaughter how to crochet.  She's old enough now to take it serious.  I taught her the chain stitch and she made 2 necklaces and 1 bracelet.  

My 6 year old granddaughter's first completed crochet project.
 A necklace for me!

She left my house with her own supply bag, crochet hook and I let her "shop" from my vast supply of yarn.   She's already asked me to teach her how to make all of the things that she's seen me make. I told her she needs to learn more stitches. I told her she can learn a new stitch every week but she has to practice.  

 She said it was like magic! I was so happy to see her excited and am proud to know that someday,  when she's asked who taught her how to crochet (she wants me to teach her to knit too) that she'll say her grandmother :)

~Denise