Maxcine DeGouttes, owner of Stitch Therapy a knitting shop on Lincoln Place in Park Slope, ran out of her shop yesterday as I walked by to tell me about the summer camps she is offering in June and July. It's for kids ages 10 and up but there is a parent and child camp that is for 5-year-olds old, who are able to count to 5 and know right left.

Indeed, Maxcine sounded very excited about this program and I caught some of her enthusiasm. In fact, I wonder if OSFO would be interested (OSFO are you interested in knitting camp?)

I walk by Stitch Therapy every day on my way to my office and I  know that it is often a busy hive of creative activity for a growing community of knitting enthusiasts. The shop has the feel of a  friend's
cozy living room and customers enjoy the encouragement and shared
knowledge from Maxcine and others.

That same support is
now offered to the wider fiber arts community through her blog–where
you will find stories about what's on Maxcine's needles. Her website provides info on all the classes offered at the shop, as well as her summer camp:

SUMMER CAMP: KNIT

Description: If you want to learn how to knit this class is for you
In one week you will learn:
Long-Tail Cast-On
Continental knit Stitch
Bind-Off
Continental Purl Stitch
Knit/Purl Rib Stitch
Knit a pair of fingerless gloves, a hat or for those of you who are already knitting – knit a shrug
Beginner's learn the foundation of knitting.
Materials are approx. $40.00 – Materials must be purchased at Stitch Therapy.

Teacher – Kim Davis
Date: June 23,24, 25, 26, 2009 – Fingerless Gloves
July 14, 15, 16, 17, 2009 – Hats
July 28, 29, 30, 31, 2009 – Shrugs
Time: 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Cost: $300.00

Prerequisites: Min. age 10 yrs old

SUMMER CAMP: CROCHET

Description: Learn to crochet in one week using the basic chain, single crochet and double crochet.
Learn to make:
hats and read stitch instructions
Materials are approx. $30.00 for beginners – Materials must be purchased Stitch Therapy

Teacher – Kim Davis
Date: July 21, 22, 23, 24, 2009
August 4, 5, 6, 7, 2009
Time: 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Cost: $300.00

Prerequisites: Min. age 10 yrs old

SUMMER CAMP: FINGER KNITTING FOR PARENT AND CHILD

Description: Knitting is a wonderful way to strengthen dexterity, spacial recognition and enhance basic math skills.
Beginner sessions will learn to use their hands and fingers to knit rectangles.
Advanced sessions will knit a doll blanket.

Teacher – Morgan Hultman
Date: Choose one session at a time.
Beginner
June 13
June 14
June 27
June 28
July 11
July 12
Advance
July 25
July 26
Time:
Cost: $50.00

Prerequisites: Your child must be at least 5 yrs old, be able to count to 5 and know right left.
Materials included for beginner sessions.