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Merrytime Academy Class Schedule
Keep Checking Back! - We frequently add classes based on popular demand.
Merrytime Classes are held in the
Historic Rath Building at 108 South Rath Avenue, Ludington MI 49431
STOP IN or PHONE Nautical Yarn at (231) 845-9868 to REGISTER!
 

Class NameDates
Square 19 - Barbara Venishnick Design1/12/2010
Square 20 - Diane Zangl Design1/12/2010
Gift of the Month - 5 Easy Pieces Baby Sweater1/23/2010
Square 8 - Kathy Zimmerman Design2/9/2010
Square 9 - Lily Chin2/9/2010
COLOR Series - Color2/13/2010
SOCK Series - Simple Socks2/20/2010
Gift of the Month - Felted Flower Pin2/27/2010
Square 3 - Traci Bunkers Design03/9/2010
Square 11 - Melissa Leapman Design3/9/2010
COLOR Series - Stranded Colorwork3/13/2010
2-AT-A-TIME Socks3/20/2010
Gift of the Month - Lacey Wash Cloth3/27/2010
Square 7 - Great American Afghan4/13/2010
Square 22 - Great American Afghan4/13/2010
COLOR Series - Intarsia4/10/2010
Toe-Up Socks4/17/2010
Gift of the Month - Festive Handbag4/24/2010
Square 19 - Barbara Venishnick DesignSquare 19 - Barbara Venishnick Design
TEACHER:McCallum, Pam
DATE:1/12/2010
TIME:1:00 - 4:00 PM
FEE:$ FREE
Entrelac! If you have always wanted to learn the ins and outs and ups and downs of Entrelac, this is the class for you. You will learn the basics of Entrelac and work on this interesting, two-color square. Cables add extra interest.
MATERIALS:Size 6*** needles, cable needle, and stitch markers
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Square 20 - Diane Zangl DesignSquare 20 - Diane Zangl Design
TEACHER:Bray, Shelly
DATE:1/12/2010
TIME:1:00 - 4:00 PM
FEE:$ FREE
Pretty Flower Buds and Leaves will be knit in the afternoon class. We will all get Spring Fever as we knit this simple yet elegant square.
MATERIALS:Size 8*** needles, cable needle, and stitch markers
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Gift of the Month - 5 Easy Pieces Baby SweaterGift of the Month - 5 Easy Pieces Baby Sweater
TEACHER:Gebott, Maryann
DATE:1/23/2010
TIME:10:00 - 12:00 AM
FEE:$ FREE
This adorable baby sweater is knit in 5 easy rectangular pieces using Garter stitch. This is an ideal project for a new knitter.
MATERIALS:Supplies include 300 yards of worsted weight cotton or acrylic blend yarn and size 5 and 7 needles.
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Square 8 - Kathy Zimmerman DesignSquare 8 - Kathy Zimmerman Design
TEACHER:Kosanovich, Carole
DATE:2/9/2010
TIME:1:00 - 4:00 PM
FEE:$ FREE
Kathy’s square will take us into the land of cables. Kathy designed this square using “composite cables”. This beautiful square is a lot of fun to knit. Square 8 incorporates 3 and 4 stitch cables into a beautiful design.
MATERIALS:Worsted weight yarn, size 7*** needles, cable needle, and stitch markers (optional)
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Square 9 - Lily ChinSquare 9 - Lily Chin
TEACHER:Kosanovich, Carole
DATE:2/9/2010
TIME:1:00 - 4:00 PM
FEE:$ FREE
You will love Lily’s fantastic, diagonal square. If you have ever knit a dishcloth, you have probably knit a square of this general shape and size. But, that’s where the resemblance to a dishcloth ends. Square 9 has bobbles, lace, and slip stitch designs.
MATERIALS:Size 7 needles
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COLOR Series - ColorCOLOR Series - Color
TEACHER:Bray, Shelly
DATE:2/13/2010
TIME:10:00 - 12:00 AM
FEE:$ FREE
Learn how to select colors, blend colors, what “goes together” and why.
MATERIALS:None
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SOCK Series - Simple SocksSOCK Series - Simple Socks
TEACHER:Gebott, Maryann
DATE:2/20/2010
TIME:10:00 - 12:00 AM
FEE:$ 15.00
Learn to knit great, warm socks using Maryann’s favorite, simple technique. Great gifts or donate to Reeling and Healing. Use 1 or 2 circular needles or 4 double-point needles. Maryann likes 1 size 2 or 5 12-inch circular needle.
MATERIALS:Size 2 needles and sock yarn.
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Gift of the Month - Felted Flower PinGift of the Month - Felted Flower Pin
TEACHER:Bray, Shelly
DATE:2/27/2010
TIME:10:00 - 12:00 AM
FEE:$ 5.00
This All Occasion gift is ideal for using small quantities of wool from your stash. The pins can be embellished with beads and baubles for even more flair.
MATERIALS:Homework for this class is to knit a square approximately 10 inches square. Felt the piece.
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Square 3 - Traci Bunkers DesignSquare 3 - Traci Bunkers Design
TEACHER:Taylor, Pat
DATE:03/9/2010
TIME:10:00 - 12:00 AM
FEE:$ FREE
We will learn how to knit this square designed by Traci Bunkers. It contains many textures; cables, bobbles, and knit/purl combinations.
MATERIALS:Size 7*** needles, cable needle
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Square 11 - Melissa Leapman DesignSquare 11 - Melissa Leapman Design
TEACHER:Kosanovich, Carole
DATE:3/9/2010
TIME:10:00 - 12:00 AM
FEE:$ FREE
We will work on the “cat” design. You will see a cat develop on this square by just using a few simple cable stitches. Your chart reading skills will improve with this one.
MATERIALS:Size 8*** needles, cable needle, and stitch markers
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COLOR Series - Stranded ColorworkCOLOR Series - Stranded Colorwork
TEACHER:Bray, Shelly
DATE:3/13/2010
TIME:10:00 - 12:00 AM
FEE:$ FREE
Learn how to create beautiful Fair Isle designs and knit two colors—one with each hand!
MATERIALS:None
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2-AT-A-TIME Socks2-AT-A-TIME Socks
TEACHER:Kosanovich, Carole
DATE:3/20/2010
TIME:10:00 - 12:00 AM
FEE:$ 15.00
You will knit two socks at the same time, and the same needles. Bring two circular needles - 24 inches in length. Size 2 for sock yarn, size 3 for DK, size 4 or 5 for worsted weight yarn.
MATERIALS:Bring two circular needles - 16 and 24 inches in length. Size 2 for sock yarn, size 3 for DK, size 4 or 5 for worsted weight yarn.
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Gift of the Month - Lacey Wash ClothGift of the Month - Lacey Wash Cloth
TEACHER:Kosanovich, Carole
DATE:3/27/2010
TIME:10:00 - 12:00 AM
FEE:$ 5.00
The beautiful wash cloth is great as a baby gift if knit using fingering weight cotton, such as Stork; or as a wedding shower or birthday gift if knit in a larger size using Butterfly cotton.
MATERIALS:Supplies include size 5 or 7 needles and one skein Stork or Butterfly cotton. (Enough for two wash clothes)
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Square 7 - Great American AfghanSquare 7 - Great American Afghan
TEACHER:McCallum, Pam
DATE:4/13/2010
TIME:10:00 - 12:00 AM
FEE:$ FREE
Square 7 designed by Susan Z. Douglas In the morning we will work on a beautiful square that incorporates oak leaf and acorn motifs.
MATERIALS:Size 7 needles, cable needle, and stitch markers (optional)
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Square 22 - Great American AfghanSquare 22 - Great American Afghan
TEACHER:Gebott, Maryann
DATE:4/13/2010
TIME:10:00 - 12:00 AM
FEE:$ FREE
Square 22 designed by Heather Lodingsky Heather’s square incorporates an all-over cable pattern that looks like Stockinette stitch fabric. She uses I-cord to mimic a cast-on and bind-off edge.
MATERIALS:Size 8 needles, two size 8 dpns, cable needle, and stitch markers (optional)
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COLOR Series - IntarsiaCOLOR Series - Intarsia
TEACHER:Kosanovich, Carole
DATE:4/10/2010
TIME:10:00 - 12:00 AM
FEE:$ 10.00
Learn how to create beautiful, colorful designs, figures and images into your knitted fabric!
MATERIALS:None
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Toe-Up SocksToe-Up Socks
TEACHER:Kosanovich, Carole
DATE:4/17/2010
TIME:10:00 - 12:00 AM
FEE:$ 15.00
Learn the “Toe-Up” method of sock knitting. Advantages: try your sock on whilst knitting.
MATERIALS:Bring two circular needles - 16 and 24 inches in length. Size 2 for sock yarn, size 3 for DK, size 4 or 5 for worsted weight yarn.
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Gift of the Month - Festive HandbagGift of the Month - Festive Handbag
TEACHER:McCallum, Pam
DATE:4/24/2010
TIME:10:00 - 12:00 AM
FEE:$ 5.00
This gift is ideal as for a gal going to the prom, a bride or bridesmaid, or just that special someone.
MATERIALS:Supplies include one skein of yarn and size 5 or 6 needles.
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 Class participants will earn credits toward Merrytime Academy discounts.
Become an ENSIGN, LIEUTENANT, CAPTAIN, or ADMIRAL at the Nautical Yarn Merrytime Academy.
Merrytime Academy students receive credits for each class or workshop they attend.
Students accumulate credits which will convert to an EXTRA percentage off on sale prices during our private
Merrytime Academy commencement sale.
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