Product Overview
A Knitting Weekend in Ludington
Presented by Ludington B & B Association and Nautical Yarn
- To register for the event, scroll down, select your B & B, and register through B & B.
- To add yourself to the Wait List because you will not be staying in a Ludington Area B & B, select Wait List and complete transaction. We will contact you about two weeks prior to the event and let you know if there is still room and process your $200 payment at that time.
November 6 - 8, 2026
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 the BRIOCHE knitting technique. 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 (REGISTRATION FOR THE EVENT ONLY WILL OPEN OCTOBER 19, 2026). Register through a B & B listed below if you wish to stay at a Ludington Area B & B.
I. Class Information
Meeting dates and times
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- Friday, November 6 (5:00- 8:30 PM, Dinner @ 5:45 PM)
- Saturday, Novembr 7
- Morning Class, 9 - Noon
- Afternoon Class, 1-4 PM
- Evening Reception, 7 – 8:30 PM at a participating B & B
- Sunday, November 8
- Morning Class 9 – Noon
II. Friday, November 6 5:00 – 8:30 PM Dinner at 5:45 PM
- Intro to Weekend
- Project – Simple Headband
- Yarn
- Weight TBA
Main Color
Contrast Color
- Weight TBA
- Needles
- Circular needles in 16” or 40” length Size TBA
- Yarn
- Topic 1 - Brioche Basics
- Topic 2 - Swatches
You will be knitting several swatches using practice yarn in weight of your choice- Yarn DK weight in two colors (Approximately 50 yds each color)
- Needles Circular needles Size 4, 5, or 6 in 16" length
- Practice Swatch 1
- Two-Color Brioche
- Brioche in the Round
- Project vs Practice SWATCHES
- Don’t rip out Practice swatches even if mistakes are made
- Practice Swatches (different yarn and needles than actual Brioche Projects)
- One-Color Brioche
- Two-Color Brioche
- Brioche in the Round
- Fixing Mistakes in Brioche
III. Class Two (Saturday Morning, November 7)
- Project 1 (Work on Headband)
- Project 2 Discussion (Hat, Mitts, or Cowl)
- Practice SWATCHES
- Don’t rip out Practice swatches even if mistakes are made
- Practice Swatches (different yarn and needles than actual Brioche Projects)
- One-Color Brioche
- "Cables" in Brioche
- Increases and Decreases in Brioche
- Fixing Mistakes in Brioche
IV. Lunch
V. Class Three (Saturday Afternoon, November 7)
VI. Class Four (Sunday Morning, November 8)
- 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 2026 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 place yourself on a Wait List (no hotel stay required) by phone or online after registration for the event only opens October 19. Call Nautical Yarn at 231-845-9868, if you have questions.
If you would like to stay at a local B & B, call the B & B to reserve your room.
To add yourself to the Wait List, select Wait List on this page and complete the $FREE transaction to hold your spot if the B & Bs don't fill up.
