Color Play, the Westknits Way!
| Instructor: Stephen West | Class Capacity: 25 | |||
| Class Level: Intermediate |
Description ~ Color Play, the Westknits Way!
This class is all about showing off beautiful yarns with simple techniques combined in clever ways. Techniques like stripes, slipped stitches, cabling, and intarsia will be explored and combined to create bold architectural fabrics. We will thoroughly discuss how drastically different fabric characteristics are achieved with fiber content and color choice.
The Little Lopapeysa
| Instructor: Ragga Eiriksdottir | Class Capacity: 25 | |||
| Class Level: Beginner to intermediate |
Description ~ The Little Lopapeysa
The class consists of practical information about lopi knitting and the knitting of a tiny classic Lopapeysa containing all the elements of a full sized one. Through knitting the miniature version participants will learn techniques necessary to knit a Lopapeysa of any size. Participants receive written instructions containing a pattern for a tiny Lopapeysa and various tips and tricks about Lopi knitting.
In this class Ragga shares her knowledge about the Icelandic wool and the classic and popular patterned yoke sweater that symbolizes Icelandic knitting in many knitters' mind, the Lopapeysa
Top Down Shawl Workshop
| Instructor: Stephen West | Class Capacity: 25 | |||
| Class Level: Intermediate |
Description ~ Top Down Shawl Workshop
In this workshop Stephen West uses his popular shawl designs to talk about shape, construction, and drape. Students will knit a small triangular swatch while topics such as cast ons, increases, bind offs, and blocking are discussed. Special emphasis will be focused on different shaping techniques. You will also learn some of Stephen's favorite tips and tricks!
Steeking and knitting in the round
| Instructor: Ragga Eiriksdottir | Class Capacity: 25 | |||
| Class Level: Beginner to intermediate |
Description ~ Steeking and knitting in the round
The rumors are true - Icelanders knit everything in the round and they fearlessly steek their cardigans but cringe at the mere thought of knitting a whole garment back and forth. The class covers the principles behind knitting in the round both using DPNs and the magic loop method. Two methods of steeking are covered, the conventional one using a sewing machine (demonstration with a ready sewn sample) and the increasingly popular crochet method. Examples and tips on finishing are included.
The North Icelandic Rose Mitten
| Instructor: Ragga Eiriksdottir | Class Capacity: 25 | |||
| Class Level: Beginner to intermediate |
Description ~ The North Icelandic Rose Mitten
These simple mittens decorated with intricate and colorful cross-stitch were especially popular in Skagafjörður, North Iceland, and in Icelandic heritage museums many beautiful examples exist.
Students will start by knitting a baby sized mitten that will be the canvas for the traditional embroidery inspired by the Icelandic Sjónabók (Ornaments and Patterns found in Iceland, 2009). The history of these mittens and many examples (pictures) will be presented during the class.
Iceland upside down
| Instructor: Ragga Eiriksdottir | Class Capacity: 25 | |||
| Class Level: Beginner to intermediate |
Description ~ Iceland upside down
Traditionally the Icelandic patterned yoke sweaters are knit bottom up - but Ragga has developed top down knitting techniques for this popular symbol of the Icelandic knitting heritage. Participants will knit a tiny Lopi sweater containing all the elements and techniques needed to invert any pre existing bottom up pattern to a top down one.
Ways to shape
| Instructor: Stephen West | Class Capacity: 25 | |||
| Class Level: Intermediate | Class Fees Included: Yes |
Description ~ Ways to shape
Stephen discusses different ways to shape cool and beautiful fabrics. By learning new methods to manipulate your knitted fabric you'll gain a new perspective on possibilities to create unique and customized knitted fabrics for accessories, garments, galore! Get ready to lose your knitting inhibitions and explore new grounds and territories.