Join local knitter and passionate textile lover Christine Flynn for this 2 session workshop featuring traditional Icelandic knitting. Whether you’re an advanced beginner or an eager intermediate, stretch your skills in a supportive environment and meet new friends along the way. Learn how to read a colourwork chart, manage multiple colourways, and create an heirloom garment for a loved one.
Please note, the Kastali pattern also comes in multiple adult sizes, and includes a cropped version - if you’re feeling ambitious, you are more than welcome to select the Kastali pattern of your choosing for this class.
Skills Covered:
Long-tail cast-on
Bottom up construction
Knitting in the round
Yoke shaping
Colourwork
Collar variations
Skills Required
Knitters interested in this class must be comfortable with the basics. You need to be able to cast on & bind off, knit & purl, work in the round, work k2tog & ssk decreases, and work kfb increases.
You will be asked to do some knitting outside the class to complete the project within the four week timeframe.
Materials and Notions:
Ribbing Needles: 3.5 mm (US 4), 40 and 60-80 cm circular needles or size required to achieve gauge
Main Needles: 4.5 mm (US 7), 40 and 60-80 cm circular needles or size required to achieve gauge
A copy of Children’s Kastali* pattern available on lopidesign.is
Stitch markers, stitch holders, waste yarn
Enough yarn to complete your project - we recommend Estelle Highland Alapaca Worsted
A pen/pencil for taking notes
Duration & Format
3 hours for 2 sessions
in person workshop at HW Studio - the WoolWorks, 92 Keddy Bridge Rd, Mahone Bay , NS
instructor: Christine Flynn
Additional Information
please choose pick-up when purchasing this class online
In the case of rescheduling or cancellation you will be contacted by email 4 days before class (weather related cancellations may be one day in advance).
the email that you provide will be used as your contact in the event that a class is cancelled etc.
Reminder
all students receive a 10% discount on yarns, fabrics and fibres purchased on the day of class
Cost
$115 plus HST and materials required to complete your project