Nautical Yarn

		*Nautical Yarn*

Nautical Yarn
In the Historic Rath Building 108 South Rath Avenue Ludington, MI 49431 Phone: 231-845-9868 Fax: 231-845-9864 Email: info@nauticalyarn.com Web: www.nauticalyarn.com				Bus Trip to STITCHES Midwest Download Flyer and share with friends Saturday August 21st, 2010 Nautical Yarn is coordinating a bus trip to Stitches Midwest. To register for bus transportation, or if you have questions, please call Nautical Yarn at 231-845-9868 by August 15th, 2010. Please register for Stitches classes on your own at www.knittinguniverse.com Date: Saturday, 8/21/2010 Times: Departure from Michigan Departure from Michigan 5:00 AM - Book Mark at 201 South Rath (231) 843-2537 (where you can pickup your box breakfast and coffee, $10. Please call Nautical Yarn at 231-845-9868 to reserve your breakfast, if you have not done so. Also, please arrive a few minutes early to get your coffee and get situated. Book Mark will open at 4:30 AM that morning for us.) 6:30 AM - Holland, MI (Walmart Supercenter 2629 North Park Drive Holland, MI 49424 (616) 393-2018 North Park Drive is an access road than runs parallel to US 31. Arrival at Stitches 10:00 AM (approximate)T The address and phone numbers for the event are: Stitches Midwest Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center 1551 N. Thoreau Dr. Schaumburg, Illinois 60173 USA Phone: 1-847-303-4100 Fax: 1-847-303-4199 Departure from Stitches 6:15 PM CST Arrival in Michigan (our best guess) 9:00 PM - Holland, MI (Walmart Supercenter) 10:30 PM - Nautical Yarn Cost: Bus transportation $40 (full bus) to $100 / person depending on number of passengers (Bring a Friend!) Seating is limited, so a $40 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your seat. 231-845-9868 Stitches Stitches Events Market entrance fee - $6 ($2 Off Market Coupon provided) Market Session class - $30 (only register for market sessions that meet Saturday) 3-hour class-$90 (only register for classes that meet Saturday from 1:30 - 4:30 PM) Food: Optional Breakfast Box - $10 (ReJoyce & Book Mark) Please indicate that you would like a Breakfast Box when reserving bus. Lunch/Dinner on your own Shopping: on your own $$$$. SUMMER 2010 Classes Join us in one or more of our exciting Summer 2010 classes. Click on Class / Event for more information. This summer we have scheduled several very interesting classes at Nautical Yarn. Wednesday, July 21 - Swirl Shawl Swirl Scarf or Shawl (Intermediate) On Wednesday, July 21, Pam McCallum will teach the Swirl Scarf or Shawl from JoJoLand from 6 PM until 9 PM. ($10.00) Note the time change for this class. It was originally scheduled for 1 - 4 PM. Description: Learn to make this beautiful, modular scarf or shawl from JoJoLand. Come in to Nautical Yarn and see a beautiful example. Supplies: Double-point needles and Melody yarn and Swirl Shawl pattern Homework: None Saturday, July 24 - 10 AM until Noon Magical Mystery Shawl (or Scarf) - $5.00 This year our Second Annual Camp for KIDS is scheduled for the week of July 26 through 30 from 10:00 AM until noon each day. The boys and girls who attend will learn to knit, weave, braid, felt...and more. All supplies will be provided and are included in the $35 fee. Our great teachers from last year are returning; Liz Donakowski, Marilyn Raymond, and Pam McCallum. Call Nautical Yarn at 845-9868 to register by July 23rd. Description: Learn to make this beautiful scarf or shawl from one skein of sock yarn. Come in to Nautical Yarn and see a beautiful example. Supplies: Size 5 - 7 Needles and 440 yards of sock yarn Homework: None Monday, July 26 - Friday, July 30 Kid's Camp (Beginner) This year our Second Annual Camp for KIDS is scheduled for the week of July 26 through 30 from 10:00 AM until noon each day. The boys and girls who attend will learn to knit, weave, braid, felt...and more. All supplies will be provided and are included in the $35 fee. Our great teachers from last year are returning; Liz Donakowski, Marilyn Raymond, and Pam McCallum. Call Nautical Yarn at 845-9868 to register by July 23rd. Wednesday, August 11 - 1 until 4 PM Latvian Mittens - $10.00 On Wednesday, August 11, Carole will teach you how to knit beautiful, colorful Latvian Mittens. Description: Learn to make beautiful, colorful Latvian mittens with decorative cuffs, overall patterns in your choice of colors, and "invisible" thumbs Supplies: Size 2 - 5 Needles (depending on weight of yarn you choose) and 3 colors of yarn (Size 2-Sock, 3-DK, or 4-Worsted) Homework: None Saturday, August 14 & 21 from 10 until Noon Fredy's Bag - $TBA On Saturday, August 14 and 21, Fredy will teach you how to knit a beautiful, colorful bag with hexagonal bottom. Skill Level: You should know how to knit using two colors (Fair Isle or Stranded Knitting technique). Description: Learn to make beautiful, colorful "Fredy" bag. Supplies: TBA Homework: None Saturday, August 14 from 1 until 4 PM Lace Kntting - Part 2 On Saturday, August 14, we will learn several techniques including kitchener stitch, knit-on borders, lace circles, and more. Saturday, August 28 from 10 until Noon Shoulder Cozy - $10.00 On Saturday, August 28, Laurel McCann will teach you how to knit a "Shoulder Cozy". This wrap is easy and fits all sizes like a glove. Skill Level: Beginner Supplies: Needles and Yarn for wrap (Tonalite or Minestrone from Trendsetter are good choices.) Homework: None Saturday, August 28 from 1 until 4 PM Baby Surprise Jacket - $15.00 On Saturday, August 28, Carole will teach you the tricks and tips to knit the classic "Baby Surprise Jacket" View Yarn Harlot's take on the Baby Surprise.. This jacket is easy especially if you have a few tricks up your sleeve (if you know what I mean). Skill Level: Beginner Supplies: Worsted weight yarn and needles that work with your yarn. Striping yarn works well Homework: None BLOG Visit our blog to see our latest newsletter and pictures of the Great American Afghan and other interesting projects. ABOUT US Click on the About Us link for hours, location, email address and phone numbers. SEARCH Click on the SEARCH link for advanced searching capabilities. Look up information about all the yarns we carry in our retail store. Find needle sizes, gauge, description, fiber content and more. Guestbook Click on the Guestbook link to sign our online guestbook and request our quarterly newsletter. Yarn Information Click on the Yarn Info link for abbreviations, conversions, and more helpful information for knitters and crocheters. Charities Supported by Nautical Yarn Click on the Charity link to learn more about the charities supported by Nautical Yarn and our customers. Other LUDINGTON Links Click on these links to learn about beautiful Ludington on the Lake. DowntownLudington.com Convention and Visitors Bureau Ludington Daily News Webcam