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It has been 1 year since we moved across the street. To celebrate our anniversary we will be having a PICK A CHIP sale starting Wednesday at 11AM through Sunday at 5PM. Come in and pick a chip to see what the discount is- 15-20-25-30% off your total sale. No additional discounts may apply(ie. Ravelry). Some yarns have been marked down prior to the sale!

"Call 973-744-3535 to reserve a space in a class- emails will not be accepted." Sheila

MY FIRST MOEBIUS
Fee $35. Monday, September 15 - 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Learn the moebius cast on and get started on your first (of many) moebius scarf. We will review the i-cord bind-off and you’ll get instructions (with a free pattern) for a picot bind-off. Requirements: For advanced beginner knitters. Must be comfortable knitting in the round.

HOW TO KNIT
Fee $175 Fridays, September 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17 10AM-12PM - 5 sessions,
This is a beginner’s class or a class for people who need a refresher course in knitting. Learn all of the fundamentals: casting on, knit, purl, binding off, shaping, gauge, tools and how to read a pattern. By the end of the class, you will have learned all of the techniques needed to knit a sweater. Really.

KNIT YOUR FIRST (OR SECOND OR THIRD) SWEATER
Fee $175 Sundays, September 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26, 10AM-12PM - 6 sessions
This is a class for those who know the fundamentals, but who wish to go farther than knitting scarves. You will learn about sizing, how to do a gauge swatch, how to read a pattern, shaping, and anything else that comes up in your pattern. You will select a sweater after consulting with the teacher. This should be arranged in advance.

SOCKS ON SUNDAY
Fee $90 Sundays, September 21, October 5, October 19 – 2PM-4PM – 3 sessions
Socks are great portable projects and are easier to knit than you might think. After wearing hand knit socks, never again will you want to wear “store bought”. You will learn how to cast on in the round, knit in the round, turn a heel using the short row method, and graft a toe. We will teach both “magic loop” on one circular and double pointed needle. We will also explore tips and tricks for neater sock knitting. Please purchase yarn and needles prior to the class. Requirements: Must know how to knit, purl, cast on and bind off.

FAIR ISLE HAT
Fee: $35 Monday - September 22, 6:30 – 8:00PM
Learn to knit fair isle carrying a color in each hand. It is easier than you think. This simple hat makes a great gift and may just be the first of many fair isle projects. This is a class for advanced beginner/intermediate knitters. You must be comfortable knitting in the round with both circular and double pointed needles.NOTE: Stop by in advance to pick up your yarn, needles, and homework.

CAST ON/ BIND OFF
Fee $70 Tuesdays, September 23, 30 11:30AM-1:30PM - 2 sessions
While we all have our favorite go- to cast on, many current patterns use interesting, novel cast ons and bind offs. Learn four wonderful cast ons and bind offs and when and why to use them. We will focus on I Cord Cast on, Provisional, Life Line, and Twisted Norwegian Cast ons, and the 3 Needle, Sewn, Suspended and Picot Bind off.

FIX MISTAKES FEARLESSLY
Fee $35 Wednesday - September 24 - 11:30AM-1:30PM
We have had many requests for a class like this. Many knitters feel intimidated by fixing mistakes in their knitting. This class will de-mystify the process and give you plenty of practice so the next time you drop a stitch or need to turn a purl into a knit; you will feel like a pro. We will also teach some tips and tricks to help you avoid those dreaded mistakes. You will leave the class with a clearer understanding of the nature of knits and purls.

DESIGN A SAMPLER SCARF with REVERSIBLE STITCHES
Fee $40 Wednesday - October 1 - 11:30 AM–1:30 PM.
Reversible stitches come in many versions from simple to complex. You’ll get acquainted with several variations, learn to read stitch guides/charts, and how to calculate stitches for pattern repeats and changing pattern repeats. NOTE: Stop by in advance to pick up recommended yarn and needles.

BEGINNER’S FELTING
Fee: $100 Mondays - Oct 6, 20, and Nov 3 - 6:30 – 8:00 PM - 3 sessions
In three sessions, learn how to: design a square or rectangular handbag or tote; select yarns and needles appropriate for felting; knit, felt, block, dry and care for your felted accessory. As a bonus, you’ll also learn knitting in the round, I-cords and I-cord bind-offs, yarn over buttonholes, and some simple exercises to keep your wrists and hands relaxed while you knit. Class fee includes a nifty binder with reference materials for sizing and designing bags. Requirements: Ability to knit, purl, increase, decrease, cast on and bind off. Plan to select your yarn, needles, and notions at the first class. If you have size 13 circulars (any length) bring them.

FINISHING FUNDAMENTALS
Fee $35 Wednesday - October 8 - 11:30AM-1:30PM
Do you love to knit but hate to sew the sweater together? Learn how to seam, pick up stitches, make buttonholes, darn in ends, and much more. Included are tips and tricks to make your sweater a garment you will be proud to wear. Intermediate knitting skills required. Requirements: Finishing class fills up fast. Please register early and pick up your homework assignment.

A FAIR ISLE KNIT ALONG
Fee $75 Fridays October 10, 17, 24: 12:30PM -2:30PM - 3 sessions
Fair Isle knitting has experienced a huge resurgence of popularity. This class is a knit along for the intermediate or adventurous beginner knitter. We will be knitting the gorgeous Endpaper Mitts, a free downloadable pattern by Eunny Jang. In this class, you will learn two handed stranded knitting, tubular cast on, knitting in the round, and how to read a knitting chart.

SHORT ROW PRIMER
Fee: $35 Monday, 6:30 – 8:00 PM, October 13
Get started with short rows. Learn a couple of methods and the pros/cons of each. Practice with a stunning and easy short row scarf – perfect for you or get a jump on your holiday knitting. NOTE: Supplies: 2 Skeins of Nikki and size 11 needles. Bring one wound skein.

FELTED MOBIUS BOWLS
Fee: $35 Monday, 6:30 – 8:00PM, November 10.
You know the moebius cast on, and you want to try something new!? These little bowls are so much fun; you’ll be making one for everyone on your holiday list. Bring your size 13 circular needles (50 – 60”). Requirements: Must know the moebius cast on. Stop by in advance to pick up your yarn.

PRIVATE CLASSES WILL BE AVAILABLE EVERY WEDNESDAY
Fee $30 per class 10AM-11AM September 17- October 29
Do you have a knitting project that has you stuck? Have you been interested in learning a new technique? You may have an old project sitting in your knitting basket just begging to be finished, but that has you frustrated. This is the opportunity to take a private class that will help get you going again. Must call to reserve your spot.

House Rules
•Pre-payment/Pre-registration is required. No reservations accepted without payment. •Payment must be made by check or cash directly to the instructor.
•If you need to cancel, notify us as soon as possible. Your registration fee is refundable if and when your spot is filled.
•If a class is cancelled by stix-n-stitches, registration fees will be refunded.
•If the weather is bad, call us to confirm. We will reschedule if a class is cancelled due to inclement weather.
•Yarns used in the class must be purchased at stix-n-stitches. No exceptions.
•Many classes require purchase of materials in advance. See class descriptions for details. •Private knitting and crocheting classes available. Please call 973-744-3535