
This tutorial covers the main 2 techniques used in the Brackel shawl pattern by Aleks Byrd published in the book Kindred Knits: Patterns from My Estonian Family Archives. You will learn how to knit Roosimine Estonian inlay flat in the shawl with a ladderback jacquard stitch used at the central spine.
The Brackel shawl is only available in Kindred Knits: Patterns from My Estonian Family Archives hardcover book or e-book from Laine Publishing

In this tutorial Aleks Byrd will show you how work Roosimine Estonian inlay knitting worked flat over stockinette stitch for an elevated colourwork pattern that looks like weaving. This modern use of this traditional Estonian knitting technique has been used on beautiful patterns such as Aleks Byrd's Tilluke shawl.

In this tutorial Aleks Byrd will show you how work Roosimine Estonian inlay knitting repeated in the round for an elevated colourwork pattern that looks like weaving.

Roosimine is an Estonian inlay knitting technique that creates the appearance of embroidery with intentional contrasting color floats. It is a cross between stranded colourwork and intarsia knitting that is much easier than it looks.

Taking your Roosimine knitting to the next step by adding multiple colours - it's a lot easier than you might think!
Roosimine is an Estonian inlay knitting technique that creates the appearance of embroidery with intentional contrasting color floats.

Finish your Roosimine project with ease. In this tutorial Aleks Byrd will show you how to secure the ends of your contrast colours used in Roosimine Estonian inlay knitting for a neat and secure finish.
The demo swatch shown is for the Kilp sweater featured in Aleks Byrd's book Traditions Revisited: Modern Estonian Knits.