Classes
Ivelise’s Yarn Shop Class Schedule
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 (269-925-045
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
Additional classes and sessions, dates and times will be added periodically. Watch for follow up newsletter or check out or web-site. www.ivelisesyarnshop.com
Finishing Techniques
This is a one on one class with the instructor to help you learn the techniques for finishing your projects.
1 one hour session–cost $10.00
2 one hour sessions-cost $20.00
contact shop to set up appointment
instructor: Sue
The Knit Doctors
If you have questions, challenges with your knitting project that requires more than a few minutes of our staff’s time we will direct you to either a technique class or suggest that you come in during our “Free Help” time. On Monday afternoons from Noon to 3pm our staff will be available to get you “back on track” with your project, at no charge. If you would prefer more personal one on one time, you may want to set up a private instruction time with one of our staff.
All classes are limited to size (8 students max) to ensure the best possible learning experience for you.
Payment in full is required prior to class. Please note that class fees are Non-Refundable.
We have priced our classes assuming that you will use materials purchased at Ivelise’s. Please don’t use materials purchased elsewhere.
All materials should be purchased prior to the class start time in order that each student gets the full benefit of the class period.
To ensure that you receive the most value out of each class session, required homework must be completed as assigned before the next class.
Instructors and/or management reserve the right to cancel class (refund to registered students) if minimum not registered.
A 10% discount will be offered to paid class participants for class supplies.
Shop policies and class fees: Pre-payment at the time of registration is required to secure your place in class. Sign up for classes at our shop–159 E. Napier Ave, Benton Harbor, MI
Classes are limited to 5 students.
Class fees are as follows unless otherwise noted in the class description:
1 session class is $20 + materials
2 session class is $30 + materials
3 session class is $40 + materials
4 session class is $50 + materials
We offer a 10% discount on materials that are purchased for your class. (Material list for chosen class will be supplied at time of registration)
Cancellation: We respectfully request 48 hour notice of cancellation for all classes. No refunds will be given for cancellation less than 48 hours before a class or for no-shows. If we must cancel a class for any reason and cannot reschedule with you we will issue a full refund.
**Please note: To ensure that you receive the most value out of each class session, required homework must be completed as assigned.