Ivelise’s Yarn Shop Class Schedule

January 18th, 2011 by admin

 

Ivelise’s Yarn Shop

The holiday season is behind us and now it is time to get back to our neglected knitting projects.  We encourage you to come in to the shop and see what is new.  We have yarns, patterns and accessories arriving almost daily.

 

Our adjusted hours for the winter season are:

Mondays 10:30am to 8:00pm (note: extended hours for shopping and sitting and knitting)

Tuesdays thru Fridays 10:30 am to 5:30pm

Saturdays 10:30 am to 5:00pm

Sundays closed

 

Our class offerings for late January and early February are listed below.  If you don’t see a particular class offered, or if you have suggestions for future classes please be sure to let us know.  All classes require pre-registration.  Call shop for more information (269-925-0451)

 

Classes

Double-Knit Headband

Back by popular demand—Double Knitting!!! Learn to knit 2 layers at once with these adorable reversible winter headbands.  A quick project requiring only 2 skeins of yarn, one in each color.  You’ll also be given a choice of 3-4 different patterns—make one or make them all.  Come join the fun in this 2-session class.

Cost:  $30 plus materials   Instructor:  Mary Jo

Dates:  Sunday, January 23rd: 1 to 4pm and Sunday, January 30th: 1 to 2:30pm

Prerequisites:  Knowledge of long tail cast on, knit and purl stitch

Toe-Up Socks

Have you always wanted to learn how to knit socks using the Magic Loop Method?  Or are you an experienced sock knitter but have never tried the Toe Up Method?  Well here’s your chance.  Learn to knit a toe-up sock using Judy’s Magic Cast On, knit a hybrid heel, and learn optional bind offs. (sewn bind off and yarn over bind off)  This 3-session class will get you hooked on making socks for all your loved ones.

Cost:  $40  plus materials      Instructor:  Mary Jo

Dates:  Sunday, January 30th:  3 to 5pm; Sunday, February 6th: 1 to 4pm; and Sunday, February 13th: 1 to 2:30pm

Prerequisites:  Knowledge of knit and purl stitches

 

Knitting 101

Never held a needle but really want to learn to knit…this is the class for you.  Learn to cast on, knit and purl stitches, how to read a simple pattern and bind off.  You will be working on a simple knitted project, choosing between two patterns for a bulky Neck Warmer. There are 2 classes offered both having 2 sessions each. 

101A

Cost:  $30 plus materials     Instructor:  Sandy

Dates Thursday, February 3rd: 1 to 3pm and Thursday, February 17th: 1 to 3 pm.

101 B

Cost:  $30 plus materials    Instructor:  Sandy

Dates:  Saturday, February 12th: 9 to 11am; and Saturday, February 26th; 9 to 11 am.

 

Help Class…or oops I made a mistake and don’t know how to fix it class.

Are you tired of working around your local yarn shops’ hours when you get in a bind and you’re not sure how to fix a mistake?  This class will get you back on track while you continue to gain confidence in your knitting skills.  This is a one session class.

Cost $20   Instructor:  Sandy 

Date:  Saturday, February 19th from 10:30 am to 12:30pm

 

Design & Knit Your Own Hat

Ready to move beyond scarves….ready to create a project uniquely your own…feeling creative?  Come and have fun.  This is a 2 session class.

Cost: $30 plus materials     Instructor:  Sandy

Dates:  Thursday, January 27th:  1 to 3 pm and Thursday, February 10th 1 to 3 pm.

Prerequisites:  Knowledge of knit and purl stitches.

 

Canadian Maritime Mittens

Dennis is back with another awesome color work class offering, Canadian Maritime Mittens.  The mittens are from a traditional Nova Scotia pattern called, “Flying Geese”.  It was adapted to a mitten style and uses a K2P1 ribbing for the cuff.  Join Dennis as he continues to excite his students with the wonders of color work. This is a 2 session class.

Cost: $35 plus materials   Instructor Dennis

Dates:  Monday, January 24th: 6 to 8 pm and Monday, January 31th 6 to 8pm.

*****Note:  There is required homework to be done prior to first night of class*****

Prerequisites:  Knowledge of knit and purl stitches, knitting in round, cast on and bind off

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Ivelise’s Yarn Shop November 2010 Classes

November 2nd, 2010 by admin

The following classes will be offered beginning in November and continuing into early December.  We will be suspending our class offerings from mid-December thru the 1st of the year so that our staff may spend their time with their families over the holiday season.  Please call the shop with any questions.          

Knitting class: “Mittens in the Newfoundland Tradition”This class introduces the Newfoundland maritime traditions of knitting sturdy, two-color, stranded mittens. In Newfoundland, stranded knitting is generally called, “double knitted” or “double knitting” and has a rich infusion of Nordic and Celtic design. Newfoundland (and Labrador) mittens are characterized by two distinct patterns - the primary design on the hand back, and the traditional “salt and pepper” of the palm and thumb, The class will instruct in how to determine size, knitted gauge, adapting the pattern for multiple sizes, creating a distinctive thumb gore, and options for finger tip decreases and finishing.

Date:  Tuesday, November 9th and Tuesday, November 16th

Time:  6:00pm to 8:00pm        Cost:  $35 plus materials (material list will be provided at registration)

Teacher:  Dennis Waite

HELP CLASS1111  or Oops…. I made a mistake and don’t know how to fix it class.  It is back by popular demand. This class is a must for new and seasoned knitters (who might be a little rusty) who are tired of working around our shop’s hours when you get in a bind and are not sure how to fix a mistake.  This class will get you back on track while you continue to gain confidence in your knitting skills.

Date:  Wednesday, December 1st

Time:  5:30pm to 7:30 pm    Cost:  $20     *******Note:  There is homework for this class that must be done prior to class

Teacher:  Sandy Scott

No Monkey Business!!  Curious??  In this fun-filled class you will knit your own version of an old-fashioned American toy—a Sock Monkey, ready for your special touch.  A hat, scarf, purse, eyeglasses, and jewelry are just a few of your options.  You will only be limited by your imagination!  Sign up now for this 3 session class. 

Pre-requisite:  Experience with knitting in the round, either on double points or using the Magic Loop .

Date:  Sundays, November 14 & 21 and Sunday, December 5

Time:  1:00pm to 3:00pm

Cost:  $30 for class ***Bring a friend and you each pay only $25***

           Kit Cost:  $18.00 (10% discount already applied)

Teacher:  Mary Jo Jager

Tejido Backpack Class

Just in time for Christmas!!  Make the perfect backpack for your special person—maybe it’s you?  Learn to make the Mission Fall’s Tejido Backpack from the Mission Falls, “In Living Colour” book. 

Skill Level:  Basic knowledge of knitting in the round and also basic knowledge of Fair Isle knitting.

Date:  Wednesday, November 10th and Wednesday, December 8th (note: extra time between classes to be used for homework)

Time:  5:00pm to 7:00pm   Cost:  $30 plus materials (material list will be supplied at registration)

Teacher:  Colette Wismer

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