presented by Beth Brown-Reinsel at the 2019 Knitting Retreat, September 13-15.
A Study of Latvian Mitten Cuff Techniques and Multiple-Color Knitting
Course Description: Some of the beautiful knitting methods of Latvia will be studied in this class. Knit one of a pair of fingerless mitts to learn the following techniques which can be applied to mitten cuffs, sock tops or sleeves: a scalloped cuff, the herringbone braid, and the half-braid and many of its subtle and beautiful variations. A choice of two-, three-, or four-color traditional motifs is incorporated in the main part of the mitt, as well as the gussetless thumb, and a picot edge at the end. Additional techniques to be discussed include yarn dominance, knitting with two yarns in the right hand, two yarns in the left hand, or a yarn in each hand, as well as knitting with three or four colors. The class handout has directions for a medium hand and a large hand.
Student Level: Intermediate (must be proficient with double-pointed needles, magic loop, or two circulars)
Class duration: two 3-hour sessions
Homework: No knitting to be done in advance. See materials list.
Handout: 15-page color handout, included.
Materials List: Please bring the following materials to the retreat:
- 1.75 oz. each of 5 colors of sport or DK yarn. For best results, choose a solid-colored, smooth textured, crisp yarn.
- one set of size 4 (3.5mm) double-pointed needles. If you are proficient in magic loop or working with two circulars, bring the appropriate needles if you prefer.
- Tapestry needle, stitch markers, sticky notes, or magnetic board to aid in reading the text or chart.
Instructor: Beth Brown-Reinsel has been passionately teaching historic knitting workshops nationally, as well as internationally, for 30 years. Her book, Knitting Ganseys, has been deemed a classic. The 25th anniversary edition was released July 2018. She has completed three DVDs: Knitting Ganseys with Beth Brown-Reinsel, Color Stranded Knitting Techniques, and Sanquhar Gloves. She has a Craftsy (now Bluprint) class on Swedish twined knitting. She loves to prowl the storage section of museums around the world to look at old knitted things for inspiration for her patterns and classes, which are well known for her tiny sampler sweater projects that teach technique within the context of a garment. Her articles and designs have appeared in all the major knitting magazines. She continues to design for her own pattern line. Beth’s website, blog, and eNewsletter can be found at www.knittingtraditions.com. She lives in Vermont and loves New England winters!
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This class is limited to 20 students.