UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, ALL KNITTING PROJECT CLASSES
REQUIRE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS…CAST ON, KNIT, PURL AND CAST OFF.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!!! 
LONG ISLAND KNITWEAR DESIGNER AND STRANDED KNITTING GURU…MaryAnn Stephens!!

CHRYSANTHEMUM MITTENS $65 plus supplies

Wednesday – 1pm to 3pm: January 18th, January 25th & February 1st, OR…
Saturday – 1pm to 3pm: January 21st, January 28th & February 4th.
MaryAnn Stephens, Long Island Knitwear Designer, joins us again to teach her beautiful fair isle mitten…perfect for those chilly winter days ahead!  In this class MaryAnn will guide you through the journey of fair isle/stranded knitting in her own fun and educational style.  Students will learn Circular knitting, Chart reading, Stranded swatching, Stranded braids, Stranded purling and knitting, mitten shaping…and so much more!!!  This is not a class to be missed!!!  Students need to have basic knitting skills for this class.

BOOTIES FOR A SPECIAL DAY - $65 plus supplies
 
Wednesday 1-3pm: February 29th (Now really, how often do you get to take a knitting class on 2/29?! ), March 7th & March 14th, OR…Saturday 1-3pm: March 3rd, March 10th & March 17th.
Don’t let this little bootie fool you…there are a massive amount of skills to be learned while creating this fabulous bootie that actually stays on little feet!!!  This bootie is knit in the round and is perfectly seamless internally so as not to bother the feet of a brand new baby.  In this class MaryAnn will teach you Circular knitting on DPNs, Hemming as you knit, Basic lace knitting, Bootie shaping, with picking up sts and with decreasing, Decorative and symmetrical decreasing, I-cord…the list is endless!!!!  Even if you don’t have a little one to knit for…this is the class to take to broaden your knitting skills for any project that may come along!  Basic knitting skills are required for this class.

FREEFORM CROCHET MARKETBAG - $75 plus supplies
Some Freeform Samples

Sunday February 5, 12, 19 and 26 – 11am to 1pm
Taught by Long Island knitting and crochet teacher, Sharon Barnes, learn the fabulous and creative art of freeform crochet!  In this class you will create a marketbag of your own design using the elements of crochet.  With no pattern to restrict you, Sharon will teach you how to let your creativity flow and create a one of a kind bag of your own design.  Basic crochet knowledge is essential for this class and basic knitting knowledge is helpful but not necessary.

GENERAL CLASSES IN KNITTING AND CROCHET
ALL LEVELS - 3 Consecutive Classes-$60 Plus Supplies
Dates: Tuesday January 17, 24, 31 - 6pm to 8pm or Saturday January 14th, 21 and 28 - 10am to 12pm
Tuesday February 7, 14, 28 - 6pm to 8pm or Saturday February 4, 11, 18 - 10am to 12pm
Tuesday March 6, 13 and 20 - 6pm to 8pm or Saturday March 3, 10 and 17 - 10am to 12pm
KMIS now offers general classes in knitting and crochet. Beginners will learn the fundamentals of casting on, knit and purl stitch and casting off in knitting. In crochet, beginners will learn how to chain, single and double crochet. Advanced students will progress on to more adventurous projects.

KIDS LEARN TO KNIT/BEAD/CROCHET CLUB
$75 all supplies included (8 years and up)
Sunday January 15, 22, and 29 – 12pm to 2pm or
Sunday February 5, 12 and 26 – 12pm to 2pm or
Sunday March 4, 11, 18 – 12pm to 2pm
KIDS!  Looking for something fun to do during the winter days?  Join us on Sunday afternoons as we take a journey through the arts of knitting, beading and crochet.  Each week we will learn a new skill and take home a new project.  If time allows we will tackle a small felting project too!  Fun is guaranteed for all!
Teacher:  Rebecca- CYCA Certified Knitting Instructor

STITCH OF THE MONTH CLUB $15 per month plus supplies
Dates: Tuesday January 10, February 14, March 20, April 10, May 8 and June 12 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Each month make a square while learning a different stitch.  Learn how to apply different stitches by working different multiplies into your favorite pattern.  Each square will be the same size and can be sewn together to make a beautiful afghan.  Basic knitting knowledge is necessary for this class.
Teacher: Marion

CROCHET BLOCK OF THE MONTH $15 per month plus supplies
Fridays: January 20, February 17, March 16, April 20, May 18, June 15 - 1pm to 3pm
Each month make a square while learning a different stitch.  Learn how to apply different stitches by working different multiplies into your favorite pattern.  Each square will be the same size and can be sewn together to make a beautiful afghan.  Basic crochet knowledge is necessary for this class.
Teacher: Sharon

LEARN TO KNIT SOCKS $60 plus materials
Wednesday January 18, February 1 and 8 - 6pm to 7:30pm
Socks are all the craze…partially due to their project portability as well as the fun and fabulous yarns available to knit them in!  In this class you will learn how to knit cuff down socks on 4 double pointed needles.  Sock anatomy will be covered.
Teacher: Marion

THE MAGIC LOOP TECHNIQUE $60 plus materials
Wednesday February 8, 15 and 29 - 6pm to 7:30pm
Learn to knit socks using 1 long circular needle…with the Magic Loop method!  Once you learn this technique you can knit anything…hats, sleeves…in the round without using DPNs.  This class can be used as a prerequisite for knitting 2 socks on 1 long circular needle eliminating second sock syndrome!
Teacher: Rebecca-CYCA Certified Knitting Instructor

GAUGE…WHAT IS IT AND WHY IT’S SO IMPORTANT! - $30
Friday January 27 – 6pm to 8pm or Friday February 10 – 6pm to 8pm
Ever knit a sweater…put all that work, time and energy into it to find that once you were done it didn’t fit?  Way too big or too small?  Ever carefully calculate how much yarn you need to for a project only to run short at the end and need to buy more than the pattern asked for?  Is the problem your knitting?  NO!  Most likely your problem relates to gauge.  In this class we will explore gauge…what is it?  How does it relate to the size of our knitting?  Why is it so important to calculate your gauge before starting a project?  These questions and more will be answered.  If you take only one class this year…this is the one to take!  Sign up early as there is homework for this class.
Teacher: Rebecca-CYCA Certified Knitting Instructor

KNITTING 911 - LEARNING HOW TO RECOGNIZE AND FIX YOUR MISTAKES! - $30
Friday January 13 – 6pm to 8pm
Friday March 9 – 6pm to 8pm
Drop a stitch?  Don’t know your knits from your purls?  Then this is the class for you!  In this class you will learn how to fix your mistakes and become an independent knitter!  Topics that will be covered in this class are picking up stitches, putting in lifelines, figuring out mistakes in pattern and how to handle extra stitches.  Utilizing reference materials will be covered as well.  There is homework and a supply list for this class so please register early.
Teacher: Rebecca-CYCA Certified Knitting Instructor

BEGINNER BABY SWEATER - $60
KIT IS NOT INCLUDED

Thursday January 19, 26 and February 2 – 6pm to 7:30pm
Learn to knit this cute and functional sweater for a beloved baby!  Even if you don’t have a baby to knit for this class is a must for anyone who wants to branch out into sweater knitting but not have a big commitment.  Students will learn everything needed to make an adult sweater but on a smaller scale!  Topics covered in this class are gauge, picking up stitches, shaping, seaming, setting in a drop sleeve and much, much more!
Teacher: Rebecca-CYCA Certified Knitting Instructor

BEGINNER ADULT SWEATER - $60 plus supplies

Thursday February 9, 16 and 23 – 6pm to 7:30pm
Tired of knitting for others?  Want to make yourself a sweater that’s quick and has minimal commitment?  Then this is the class for you!  In this class students will knit in a chunky yarn this beautiful and functional sweater that will keep you warm all winter long!  Topics covered in this class are gauge, shaping, increasing, setting in a cap sleeve, seaming and a whole lot more!  Basic knitting knowledge is needed for this class.
Teacher:  Rebecca-CYCA Certified Knitting Instructor

AETHERCOPTER SHAWL - $60 plus supplies

Thursday March 1, 8 and 15 – 6pm to 7:30pm
Using O-Wool Balance, we will knit this beautiful shawl perfect for wearing while we dream of the warmer weather to come this spring.  Students will learn slanted increases, lace pattern work and a picot bind off.  Blocking lace will also be covered.  Basic knitting knowledge is essential for this class.
Teacher:  Rebecca-CYCA Certified Knitting Instructor

MEN'S MOSIAC SCARF - $50 plus supplies

Wednesday March 21 and 28 – 6pm to 8pm
Using a simple slip stitch technique, this scarf for him can be created to resemble fair isle knitting.  If you can slip a stitch…you can knit this fabulous scarf for any man in your life!  Want one for yourself…simply change the colors and voila!  The scarf has been transformed for a elegant fashion forward lady.
Teacher: Marion

KMIS offers Mom's Night Out classes!
Get a few friends together and learn something new! Perfect for ladies who need a bit of "me" time with the girls! Give us a call and let us do the rest!

Calling all Girl Scout Troops and leaders!
Want something new to do at your meetings? We can customize a lesson no matter what age your troop is! We offer special pricing for all Girl Scouts and your troop will have the use of our private classroom for your lesson. Call us for more details. A fun and fabulous time will be had by all!!!

Private and Semi Private Lessons
$25 an hour for one student
$20 each for an hour for two students
Keep Me in Stitches offers private lessons in knitting, crochet and beading.  You will have an instructor for a one on one or one on two lesson and we tailor your lesson to your schedule.  Please call with your availability.

Class Policies:  Each knitting class needs a minimum of 3 registered students to run.  Knitting classes must be paid for at time of registration. Knitting class fees are nonrefundable once the class has started.  72 hours notice required for cancellation of class and a store credit will be given for another class.  Except for the beginner learn to knit and crochet, supplies are not included.  All supplies must be purchased at Keep Me in Stitches.