Description ~ Estonian Inlay Hat

Let's learn the art of Estonian Inlay, or Roosimine in this hat workshop! Originating from the western Estonian island Muhu, this stranding technique has been used for centuries to embellish knitting. Sharing similar characteristics of stranded colorwork, intarsia, and embroidery, this beautiful technique adds texture and color to your knits. You'll have the option to make a 2-colored hat, or a 3-colored hat with 2-colored Vikkle Braids. We will also cover twisted ribbing, blocking, and finishing techniques, and knit A Short Reprise Hat.

Materials Needed ~ Estonian Inlay Hat

Note:2 Colored hat needs one hank of Simply Spectacular DK and 1 Simply Spectacular Smalls or 1 hank of the MC and 1 DK mini. 3 Colored hat needs one hank of Simply Spectacular DK and 2 Simply Spectacular Small or 1 hank of the MC and 2 DK minis.

• 1 Hank Emma's Yarn Simply Spectacular DK (3.5oz/100g ea approx. 255yds/233m, 100% superwash merino, 25% nylon) or any other DK equivalent
• 1 Mini each Emma's Yarn Simply Spectacular Smalls (.7oz/20g ea approx. 50yds/46m, 100% superwash merino, 25% nylon) or any other DK equivalent.
• Size US 6 (4mm) 16" Circular Knitting Needle.
• Size US 7 (4.5mm) 16" Circular Knitting Needle.
• Size US 7 (4.5mm) DPNs.
• Tapestry Needle.
• Stitch Markers.
• Post-It Notes.
• Copy of A Short Reprise Hat Pattern included in class handout.

Homework ~ Estonian Inlay Hat

• With smaller circular needle using the Longtail CO technique, CO 100 sts in MC. Join into round being careful not to twist, pm for bor.
• Rnds 1-10: [k1tbl, p1] to end of rnd.
• Switch to larger circular needles.
• Next Rnd: [K10, M1L] to end of rnd - 110 sts.