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Introduction into Estonian Knitting with Aleks Byrd

Introduction into Estonian Knitting with Aleks Byrd

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    Date of class:  22-03-2024   Class time:  9.00-15.30

    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


    ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:

    Language: English

    Level: Intermediate knitter

    Skills required: students should be comfortable to knit and purl in the round with two colours at a time (easy colourwork), reading from charts, cast-on, bind-off

    Preparation: Before the workshop you will be given instructions to have a swatch cast-on to continue knitting in the workshop

    Included in the workshop:

    • This workshop will include doe not include lunch but snacks, coffee, tea and soft drinks throughout the day.
    • If you wish to have lunch there is an option to have lunch included ( for an extra cost) When you sign up for the class please can you let us know if you have an dietary requirements. If you wish to have lunch but all the places are taken please let us know and we can help you out!

    Min/Max amount of participants: 8-15

    Please arrive 5-10 minutes before your class starts. 


    ABOUT THE TEACHER:

    Aleks Byrd is a knitwear designer with roots in Estonia, Canada, and the USA. Aleks’ passion is creating modern patterns with a connection to the past using little-known traditional techniques for unique wearable designs that are fun and rewarding to knit for all levels of knitters. Her portfolio of designs includes individual patterns as well as those published in The Knitter magazine and Laine Magazine. Her latest book Traditions Revisited– Modern Estonian Knits brings together her designs and teaching as an
    introduction to Estonian knitting, both traditional and traditional-inspired.
    Aleks teaches workshops to demystify the deceptively easy techniques used in her patterns all over the world in the UK, Europe, Canada, the United States and Australia. Most notably with sold out workshops at Vogue Knitting Live in New York.Aleks especially loves sharing traditional knitting techniques from Estonia with knitters around the world to expand their view on what knitting can be.
    She works with yarn shops and knitting event organisers to bring engaging workshops to your knitting community.

     


    GOOD TO KNOW
    Cancellation PolicyOur courses and workshops are non-refundable. If you for any reason or unforeseen circumstances cannot attend a class or workshop please get in touch with us as soon as possible.

     


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