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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 IDClass
11627 Combination Knitting
11628 New Directions in Knitting with Color
11629 Cocoon Circular Sweater
11630 Love Your Lace!
11631 Universal Mitered Bag / Modular Knitting
11642 Square 7 - Great American Afghan
11643 Square 22 - Great American Afghan
11644 Square 4 - Great American Afghan
11645 Square 16 - Great American Afghan
11646 Square 21 - Great American Afghan
11647 Square 14 - Great American Afghan
11648 Square 25 - Great American Afghan
11649 Square 13 - Great American Afghan
11650 Square 12 - Great American Afghan
11651 Square 1 - Great American Afghan
11843 Shelly's Short Row Shawl
11844 Shelly's Short Row Shawl
11845 Knitting 101
11846 Shelly's Short Row Ruffled Purse
11847 Shelly's Short Row Ruffled Purse
11848 YARN MATH: IS MATH REALLY A FOUR-LETTER WORD?
11850 Needle Felted Pets
11894 Finishing Touch
11627 Combination Knitting
TEACHER:Modesitt, Annie
DATE:07/18/2008
TIME:6:00 - 9:00 PM
"Christened “Combination Knitting"" by Priscilla Gibson-Roberts (Fall 2000 Interweave Knits magazine), this combination of Western and Eastern style knitting is faster, creates a nicer tension with less ""rowing out"" and less wrist strain. Established knitters may enjoy this different method; new knitters can mistress this right away!
MATERIALS:Light colored worsted weight yarn, needles to work well with yarn.
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11628 New Directions in Knitting with Color
TEACHER:Modesitt, Annie
DATE:07/19/2008
TIME:10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Colorwork is a wonderful thing, and so satisfying for a knitter! Don’t be afraid; be bold and confident as you take up your needles - enjoy the full range of colored yarns that are all around you. In this class we will learn how to “read” a colorwork chart and learn the basics of changing colors in a row while knitting. We will also discuss the differences between fair isle and intarsia, and compare different methods of carrying yarn across the back of the work. Each student should bring: 4 contrasting colors of worsted weight yarn, needles to work well with yarn.
MATERIALS:4 contrasting colors of worsted weight yarn, needles to work well with yarn.
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11629 Cocoon Circular Sweater
TEACHER:Modesitt, Annie
DATE:07/19/2008
TIME:2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Each student will create a swatch based on the Fall Vogue Knitting 2005 cover sweater (designed by the instructor ). In this class students will use their own body measurements to determine the correct size of a cocoon sweater and perfect sleeve placement. The student will work up a swatch utilizing all techniques used in creating the VK sweater. Each student should bring: 2 balls contrasting yarn, 1 24” long circ, plus dpns (or 2 circ needles), all in a size to work well with your selected yarn, 8 stitch markers, measuring tape, pencil
MATERIALS:2 balls contrasting yarn, 1 24” long circ, plus dpns (or 2 circ needles), all in a size to work well with your selected yarn, 8 stitch markers, measuring tape, pencil
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11630 Love Your Lace!
TEACHER:Modesitt, Annie
DATE:7/20/2008
TIME:10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Learn the basic theory behind knitting lace, and perfect your lace chart reading skills. Written instructions can have typos, but with a chart what you see is what you get, which is why it’s the best option for knitters who want to “see” what their lace will look like before they take up their needles. In this class we will knit a few simple lace panels, and move onto a more difficult lace pattern for those who feel ready for a challenge. This class could change your entire knitting outlook! Each student should bring: Light colored worsted weight yarn, needles to work with yarn
MATERIALS:Light colored worsted weight yarn, needles to work with yarn
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11631 Universal Mitered Bag / Modular Knitting
TEACHER:Modesitt, Annie
DATE:7/20/2008
TIME:2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
We’ll cover the basics of Mitered—or Domino—Knitting, learn ways to visualize mitered patterns through charts, and even begin the Universal Mitered Bag, which can be completed at the knitters own pace after the class.
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11642 Square 7 - Great American Afghan
TEACHER:McCallum, Pam
DATE:4/26/2008
TIME:10:00 - 12:00 AM
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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11643 Square 22 - Great American Afghan
TEACHER:Gebott, Maryann
DATE:4/26/2008
TIME:1:00 - 3:00 PM
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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11644 Square 4 - Great American Afghan
TEACHER:Taylor, Pat
DATE:5/17/2008
TIME:10:00 - 12:00 AM
Square 4 designed by Celeste Pinheiro During the morning class we will “knit nature”. This square uses Aran stitches, I-cord and cables to replicate waves, sand, fish, shells, and crabs. The lakeshore in a square.
MATERIALS:Size 6 and 7 needles, two size 6 dpns, cable needle, and stitch markers (optional)
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11645 Square 16 - Great American Afghan
TEACHER:Kosanovich, Carole
DATE:5/17/2008
TIME:1:00 - 3:00 PM
Square 16 designed by Julie Hoff-Weisenberger In the afternoon class, we will work a beautiful square that includes a raised panel of oak leaves and acorns. For many, this is a favorite square.
MATERIALS:Size 7 needles, cable needle, and stitch markers
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11646 Square 21 - Great American Afghan
TEACHER:Kosanovich, Carole
DATE:6/28/2008
TIME:10:00 - 12:00 AM
Square 21 designed by Sally Melville This intricate square, designed by knitting maven Sally Melville (who wrote The Knit Stitch, The Purl Stitch, and Color) includes at least a dozen stitch patterns, including lace, bobbles, cables, and knit and purl patterns.
MATERIALS:Size 7 needles, cable needle, and stitch markers
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11647 Square 14 - Great American Afghan
TEACHER:Taylor, Pat
DATE:6/28/2008
TIME:1:00 - 3:00 PM
Square 14 designed by Sidna Farley This square incorporates the technique called Tvaandsstickat (Scandinavian 2-end knitting). The resulting square has a pretty heart motif.
MATERIALS:Size 8 needles and stitch markers
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11648 Square 25 - Great American Afghan
TEACHER:Bray, Shelly
DATE:7/26/2008
TIME:10:00 - 12:00 AM
Square 25 designed by Nancy Bush Nancy Bush is best known for her socks, but this square is nothing like a sock. Nancy’s square incorporates the Estonian “Button Stitch” to create this simple, elegant design.
MATERIALS:Size 7 needles and stitch markers
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11649 Square 13 - Great American Afghan
TEACHER:Gebott, Maryann
DATE:7/26/2008
TIME:1:00 - 3:00 PM
Square 13 designed by Nicky Epstein Nicky’s square includes both the forest and the trees. We will knit trees and use appliqué technique to create this pretty design
MATERIALS:Size 8 needles
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11650 Square 12 - Great American Afghan
TEACHER:Kosanovich, Carole
DATE:8/23/2008
TIME:10:00 - 1:00 PM
Square 12 designed by Bette Anne Lampers This gorgeous square incorporates the Entrelac technique. A pre-requisite for this challenging square is attendance at with Square 19 class or Annie Modesitt’s Universal Mitered Bag / Modular knitting class.
MATERIALS:Size 7 needles, cable needle, and stitch markers
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11651 Square 1 - Great American Afghan
TEACHER:McCallum, Pam
DATE:8/23/2008
TIME:2:00 - 4:00 PM
Square 1 designed by Pricilla Gibson-Roberts Miniature socks and hearts. What fun!
MATERIALS:Size 5 and 6 needles, five size 0 dpns, cable needle, and stitch markers (optional)
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11843 Shelly's Short Row Shawl
TEACHER:Bray, Shelly
DATE:5/03/2008
TIME:10:00 - 12:00 AM
Learn to make the short (quick) version of Shelly's beautiful short-row shawl. Also, learn how to add ruffles to the shawl.
MATERIALS:Size 9 - 11 needles, depending on yarn choice.
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11844 Shelly's Short Row Shawl
TEACHER:Bray, Shelly
DATE:8/16/2008
TIME:10:00 - 12:00 AM
Learn to make the short (quick) version of Shelly's beautiful short-row shawl. Also, learn how to add ruffles to the shawl.
MATERIALS:Size 9 - 11 needles, depending on yarn choice.
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11845 Knitting 101
TEACHER:Gebott, Maryann
DATE:07/15/2008 - 07/29/2008
TIME:12:00 - 2:00 PM
This is the class for absolute beginners. Learn about yarn, pattern reading and how to knit, purl, and cast on/off.
MATERIALS:Size 8*** needles and worsted weight yarn
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11846 Shelly's Short Row Ruffled Purse
TEACHER:Bray, Shelly
DATE:5/03/2008
TIME:1:00 - 3:00 PM
Come to this class to learn to make Shelly's latest creation.
MATERIALS:Size 6 - 8 needles, depending on yarn choice.
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11847 Shelly's Short Row Ruffled Purse
TEACHER:Bray, Shelly
DATE:8/16/2008
TIME:1:00 - 3:00 PM
Come to this class to learn to make Shelly's latest creation.
MATERIALS:Size 6 - 8 needles, depending on yarn choice.
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11848 YARN MATH: IS MATH REALLY A FOUR-LETTER WORD?
TEACHER:Kosanovich, Carole
DATE:7/12–One Saturday Morning
TIME:10:00 - 12:00 AM
Come and learn the principles of yarn classification, yardage, and gauge. Then learn techniques to calculate project requirements and determine appropriate yarn substitutions. We will discuss the information provided on yarn labels and in patterns, yarn industry standards and guidelines for yarn substitution.
MATERIALS:None
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11850 Needle Felted Pets
TEACHER:McCallum, Pam
DATE:06/21/2008
TIME:10:00 - 12:00
Learn the basic principles of Needle Felting and learn to create adorable 3 dimensional 'pets' using this great technique.
MATERIALS:***Materials will be provided (roving and felting needle)
EXTRAS:Needle felting kit or felting needles


11894 Finishing Touch
TEACHER:Kosanovich, Carole
DATE:7/12–One Saturday Afternoon
TIME:2:00 - 4:00 PM
Learn how to finish your projects so it looks ?hand-made? not ?home-made?. Learn to make invisible seams, pick-up stitches, and many more tips.
MATERIALS:Scrap yarn, tapestry needle, straight knitting needles.
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