Product Overview
A Knitting Weekend in Ludington
Presented by Ludington B & B Association and Nautical Yarn
November 7 - 9, 2025
Registration is now open to EVERYONE who wishes to attend this year's Ludington Bed & Breakfast Association and Nautical Yarn KNITTER'S WEEKEND.
We have created a relaxing weekend getaway that combines knitting, great food and fun times with friends! The talented team at Nautical Yarn will be teaching you to knit the Hanna Falkenberg design, Avenue Vest. The price of the weekend is $200 with no overnight accomodations. Otherwise, the charge is dependent on the charge for your room at the B & B. Please register on this page for the event only or through a B & B listed below if you wish to stay at a Ludington B & B.
I. Class Information
A. Meeting dates and times
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- Friday, November 7 (5:00- 8:30 PM, Dinner @ 5:45 PM)
- Saturday, Novembr 8
- Morning Class, 9 - Noon
- Afternoon Class, 1-4 PM
- Evening Reception, 7 – 8:30 PM Cartier Mansion
- Sunday, November 9
- Morning Class 9 – Noon
II. Friday, November 7 5:00 – 8:30 PM Dinner at 5:45 PM
- Intro to Weekend
- Project – Avenue Vest
- Yarn
- DK weight 2000-2500 yds
Main Color (1000-1250 yds) Black in picture
Contrast Color (1000 yds) Tan in picture
- DK weight 2000-2500 yds
- Needles
- Circular needles in 24” or 32” length Size 2.5, 3, or 4 US
- Yarn
- Swatches – You will be knitting several swatches using practice yarn in weight of your choice
- Yarn
- DK weight 50-100 yds
- Needles (Circular needles in 24” or 32” length, or one of each)
- DK weight Size 4 - 6
- Yarn
- Project vs Practice SWATCHES
- Don’t rip out Practice swatches even if mistakes are made
- Practice Swatches (different yarn and needles than actual Avenue Vest)
- Ribbing Edging Swatch
- Stockinette Edging Swatch
- Intarsia Swatch
- Finishing Swatch
III. Class Two (Saturday Morning, November 8)
IV. Lunch
V. Class Three (Saturday Afternoon, November 8)
VI. Class Four (Sunday Morning, November 9)
- Final topics and Q & A
- Noon - VIP Shopping (10% off all purchases)
A complete supply list will be sent to attendees a few weeks prior to the event.
Registration
Registration for the 2025 B & B Weekend is made through one of the participating B & B establishments if you intend to stay overnight at a B & B or you can register for the event only (no hotel stay) by phone or online. Call Nautical Yarn at 231-845-9868, if you have questions. Call B & B to register for 2025 Fall Knitter's Weekend and reserve your room. To register for the event only, place your order here.
If you are interested in attending the weekend without participating in a stay at a Ludington B & B, please call Nautical Yarn at 231-845-9868 to be put on a waiting list. Per our agreement with The Ludington Area Historical B & B Association, as soon as all B & B rooms are full, Nautical Yarn can add others to the weekend if space allows.
