Sunday 20 August
9:30pm - 4:30pm (taught in 2 x 3 hour classes with a 1 hour break)
Tarndwarncoort Homestead, 5459 Princes Hwy, Warncoort, Victoria
$295
Get a taste of Estonian knitting by making a wristlet showcasing four traditional techniques. This workshop is an introduction to Estonian knitting exploring knit fringe, knit braids, bobbles, and roosimine inlay knitting. We will travel across Estonia learning these different techniques that are much easier than they look. A great way to get to grips with many of the techniques covered in Aleks Byrd’s book Traditions Revisited: Modern Estonian Knits.
During the class you will learn:
Estonian Pärnumaa knit fringe
Knit braids: Kihnu vits & Twisted braid
Nupp bobble
Vikkel lateral braid
Roosimine inlay knitting
SKILL LEVEL: intermediate knitter ; students should be comfortable to knit and purl in the round with two colours at a time (easy colourwork),
Includes Tarndwancoort 40gm Polwarth 8ply / DK yarn. (MC - 20gm, CC1 - 10gm, CC2 - 10gm)
Materials needed:
4mm / US 6 needles for knitting small circumference (Double pointed needles or circular needles for magic loop)
Stitch markers
Scissors
Knit Fringe tool (available from Aleks Byrd) or flat stick or card approx 0.5” / 1.5 cm wide for wrapping fringe yarn loops
About your tutor.
Aleks Byrd is a knitwear designer with roots in Estonia, Canada, and the USA. She creates modern patterns with a connection to the past using little-known traditional techniques with a fresh twist on them for unique wearable designs that are fun and rewarding to knit for all levels of knitters. In addition to knitwear design, she works as an illustrator and teaches Estonian knitting techniques around the world. Her latest book Traditions Revisited – Modern Estonian Knits brings together her designs and teaching as introduction to Estonian knitting, both traditional and traditional-inspired.
About the venue.
The workshop will take place in the 1878 Dining Room of heritage listed Tarndwarncoort Homestead - a place of wool from source to textile for 183 years. The original features of the room, matched with task lighting, comfortable seating and an open wood fire make for a rare experience. A tea and coffee station and break out room will keep you refreshed.