Knit-A-Thon 2025: What You Need To Know

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Destination Stars Hollow Knit-a-Thon title with gazebo Illustration and Unwind Yarn logo

Be a Part of Brighton’s Gilmore Girls Knit-A-Thon!

Whether you’re a Lorelai (chatty, coffee in hand), a Rory (bookish, quietly focused), or even a Paris (intensely competitive about your stitch count), be sure to grab your yarn, needles and notions to round out your Destination Stars Hollow experience!

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What to Expect

  • Community & Connection – With hundreds of fiber artists (and fans of Stars Hollow life) gathering under one roof, the Knit-A-Thon will be *the* hangout spot of the weekend.

  • Gilmore-Inspired Projects – Bring your own project or if you’re looking for something new,  we will have assorted kits for patterns featured in the Gilmore Girls: The Official Knitting Book by Tanis Gray available for sale. Plus, we’ll have other Gilmore Girls themed items to complete your collection.
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  • Charity Hat Knitting – We’ll be collecting hats for two wonderful organizations: Bridgepointe Nonprofit and Knit the Rainbow. Bring your own handmade hats (sizes pre-school to adult, knit or crochet, washable yarn only) or pitch in during the event.

  • Knitting Machines On-Site – Don’t know how to knit or crochet? Never fear! The Knit-A-Thon is a great opportunity to learn, plus we’ll have knitting machines available that make crafting accessible to everyone.  You can help crank out quick charity hats with yarn provided by Unwind.

The Details

📍 Location:


📅 Dates:

  • Saturday, Sept. 20 (10 AM – 6 PM)
  • Sunday, Sept. 21 (10 AM – 4 PM)


💲 Cost:

  • FREE to participate (registration required for a seat)


🧶 Sign-Up:

(If you’d rather just come by to soak up the energy and watch the magic happen, no registration is needed.)

Important Note

Unwind Yarn Shop will be closed on Saturday and Sunday while we’re at the Lions Den — so come find us at the Knit-A-Thon instead!

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Seats are filling fast, and we’re already halfway to capacity. Don’t wait to register — grab your knitting buddy, your favorite project, and secure your spot for Brighton’s most fun, fiber-filled weekend of the year.

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Join Us for the 2024 Mid-Mitten Shop Hop!

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Calling all yarn enthusiasts—it’s that time of year again! The highly anticipated Mid-Mitten Shop Hop is back for 2024, and we couldn’t be more excited to be part of the fun. Passports are now available at all participating shops, so get ready for an unforgettable adventure through Michigan’s best yarn stores!

Unwind Yarn Shop will be hosting a Trunk Show with This Craft or That throughout the entire weekend. Join us during our extended hours to see all the great materials!

Shop Hop Trunk Show Hours:

Thursday: 10 am – 8 pm
Friday: 10 am – 7 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday: 10  am – 5 pm

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For 17 years, the Shop Hop has brought together crafters and fiber lovers, and this year is no exception. Explore seven amazing yarn shops spread across the heart of the Mitten State, including your local favorite—Unwind Yarn Shop in Brighton!

Here’s where your Shop Hop journey will take you:

🧶 Woven Art Yarn Shop (East Lansing)
🧶 Fun with Sticks & Strings (Lansing)
🧶 Yarn Garden (Charlotte)
🧶 Knotty Fun Yarn (Perry)
🧶 Unwind (Brighton)
🧶 Spun (Ann Arbor)
🧶 Artisan Knitworks (Chelsea)

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How It Works

During the Shop Hop, visit each store to get your passport stamped, and as a reward for your dedication, you’ll have the chance to win fabulous prizes at every stop! Plus, every shop has something special in store just for participants—including exclusive discounts, and you’ll even collect a free Shop Hop pattern.

And the best part? If you visit all seven shops and complete your passport, you’ll be entered into the Grand Prize Drawing for a $35 gift certificate to each shop—imagine all the beautiful yarn and accessories you could add to your stash!

Your passport also comes with extra perks: an exclusive Mid-Mitten Shop Hop bag, along with special coupons valid for November at all participating stores.

So, grab your passport and your knitting buddies, and let’s make the 2024 Mid-Mitten Shop Hop the best one yet! We can’t wait to see you at Unwind and all the other fantastic shops across the Mitten. Happy Hopping!

Heartland Yarn Adventure

Heartland Yarn Adventure

July 28th – August 6th

Grab a friend and start planning your 10-day road trip to dozens of beautiful yarn shops in the Heartland this summer! 

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Start anywhere you like from mid-Michigan to northern Kentucky, eastern Indiana, and all the way across Ohio.   You’ll discover new shops, new yarn, new inspiration, and new friends. 

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There will be PRIZES!!

At the end of the 10-day event, we’ll draw winners from all participants. Prizes will include kits, yarn, tools, and more – stay tuned for details!  However! This event isn’t about visiting as many shops as you can. It’s about having a fun adventure, discovering new yarn shops, and creating new memories.

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There will be SNACKS and GIFTS!!

Unwind will have an assortment of snacks and water to keep you hydrated and to ward off the hangries on you adventure.  Plus a gift with purchase.  

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There will be KITS and DEALS!!

Watch our Facebook and Instagram posts as we get closer to the date for more information.