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I teach
Local/In-person, Online
I accept payment via
Cash, Check, PayPal
Availability
9 am -10 pm by appointment
Rates
$25 per hour (not per person)
crochet and knitting instructor, crafts teacher, hand embroiderer, textile conservator, crochet and knit designer
Classes & Sessions offered See all classes »
Crochet, Knitting or other Craft Lessons
New York, NY
Private or group crochet, knitting or other craft lessons available tailored to your skills and interests. I will travel to most neighborhoods accessible via public transportation within the 5 boroughs of New York City. This is a great activity for birthday parties for young people, club meetings or a group of friends. Supplies and tools not included but may…
1 session available for $25.00 | Sewing & Fabric Arts
Qualifications
Education
- Fashion Institute of Technology New York City, New York - 2002
- M.A. in Museum Studies: Costumes and Textiles with emphasis on Conservation
- The King’s College New York City, New York - 1990-1994
- B.A. in History, Cum Laude, minors in French and Political Science
Certificates, Licenses
- Craft Yarn Council Certified Crochet and Knitting Teacher
Experience
- Over 15 years teaching
Publications
- Books/Booklets:
- Kotary, Kim. Learn to Crochet Socks the Toe-Up Way! Annie's Attic, 2010.
- Kotary, Kim. In-style Bags. Annie's Attic, 2010.
- Kotary, Kim. You Can Crochet Socks. American School of Needle Work, 2008.
- Hooked on Crochet! Hats Annie’s Attic, 2008. p.2.
- Special Techniques & Stitches in Crochet. House of White Birches, 2008. p. 114.
- Crochet Essentials. Leisure Arts, 2007. pp. 26-33.
- Hooked on Baby. Leisure Arts, 2006. pp. 2, 8.
- Just Bags. Lion Brand Yarn, 2006. Cover, pp. 29, 55.
- Just Wraps. Lion Brand Yarn, 2006.
- Magazines:
- Crochet Today: Oct/ Nov ’06 p. 55; Nov/Dec ’07 p.77; May/June ’08 p. 56; July/Aug ‘08 Sept/Oct ’08 p. 10; Nov/Dec ’08; Jan/Feb ‘09; Nov/Dec ’09 p. 34-36
- Vogue Knitting: Winter 2004/05 p. 58; Spring/Summer 2006 Cover, p. 69, 73, 78; Fall 2006 p. 87; Winter 2006/07 p. 72; Spring/Summer 2007 p. 89; Holiday 2007 p. 88.
- Family Circle Easy Crochet: Fall/Winter 2005 p. 22, 26.
- Crochet World: June 2009. p. 12-13, 50.
- Crochet!: Nov 2009. p. 30-33.
- Websites:
- NaturallyCaron.com
- CoatsandClark.com
- LionBrand.com
- Joann.com
- Lyellnyc.com
Contact Me 
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i get it know!
she is patient and go over steps. you leave the class learning something new.
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Excellent Teacher!
Kim Kotary has been teaching crochet at my store, Gumbo on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn for a number of...
– Karen Zebulon
