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Roosimine - Estonian Inlay Knitting at Jyväskylä Knit Festival
Roosimine is an Estonian inlay technique that creates the appearance of embroidery through intentional floats in contrasting yarn on the right side of your knitting.
It’s the perfect technique to add some embellishment to your knitting that is easier than intarsia. The name Roosimine translates to “decorating with roses”, which comes from a style of short stitch embroidery done on the Estonian island of Muhu.
Estonian Braids workshop at Jyväskylä Knit Festival
Knitted braids are the perfect embellishment for any project to make it just a little more special. Braids are used an embellishment that serves as decoration as well as practical use of preventing curled edges and transitioning between stitch patterns.
In Estonia, there are many different styles of braids that have add interesting details to mittens, gloves, socks, and sweaters. In this workshop, we will learn 5 styles of knitted braids from the Estonian islands of Kihnu and Ruhnu. They vary from a braid cast-on, a 3 colour twisted Ruhnu braid, 2 colour twisted stitch Ruhnu vits braid, Kihnu vits braid and a braided bind-off.
Introduction to Estonian Knitting at Yarn Trader, Port Adelaide, Australia
Get a taste of Estonian knitting making a wristlet showcasing four traditional techniques. This workshop is an introduction to Estonian knitting exploring knit fringe, knit braids, bobbles, and roosimine inlay knitting. We will travel across Estonia learning these different techniques that are much easier than they look. A great way to get to grips with many of the techniques covered in Aleks Byrd’s book Traditions Revisited – Modern Estonian Knits.
Vikkel Twisted Stitches & Braid at Yarn Trader, Port Adelaide, Australia
A vikkel is a twisted or traveling stitch pattern used in Estonian knitting that creates a narrow cable pattern without the use of a cable needle. These patterns create beautiful patterns and even braids that add dimension to your knitting.
Ladderback Jacquard workshop at Yarn Trader, Port Adelaide, Australia
Create beautiful stranded colourwork, not just from the right side but also the wrong side with this game changing float management skill. Ladderback jacquard will help you manage floats by keeping them short to avoid any snagging, while also opening up the possibility of knitting patterns which require longer gaps between colours.
Roosimine - Estonian Inlay Knitting at Sunspun, Canterbury, Australia
Roosimine is an Estonian inlay technique that creates the appearance of embroidery through intentional floats in contrasting yarn on the right side of your knitting.
It’s the perfect technique to add some embellishment to your knitting that is easier than intarsia. The name Roosimine translates to “decorating with roses”, which comes from a style of short stitch embroidery done on the Estonian island of Muhu.
Lace Overlay at Sunspun, Canterbury, Australia
Explore lace knitting in a new graphic way. Aleks Byrd has given lace a new look by layering lace patterns made from yarn overs and decrease stitches seamlessly over top stockinette stitch. We will create a small lace overlay swatch to learn some lace knitting basics and how to seamlessly attach lace panels onto a planned Stockinette swatch.
Steeking in Style workshop at Sunspun, Victoria, Australia
Tackle the scary steek and open a whole new world of possibilities with your knitting! Together we will explore two different styles of steek edges from the fun of a knotted fringe steek great for a shawl and the all round great reinforcement method with crochet. We will finish off with the perfect and super neat steek sandwich band that makes a great finishing touch hiding your steek on a cardigan.
Ruhnu Estonian Braids at Sunspun, Canterbury, Australia
Knitted braids are the perfect embellishment for any project to make it just a little more special. In Estonian knitting, braids are used to embellish hems and cuffs for added interest as well as preventing curled edges. There are many different regional styles of braids in Estonian knitting to explore. We will delve into the special braids from the small Estonian island of Ruhnu, knitting 4 different braids. We will explore a braid cast-on, a 3 colour twisted Ruhnu braid, 2 colour twisted stitch Ruhnu vits braid and a braided bind-off. Each knitted braid creating some unique with just the use of knit and purl stitches.
Ladderback Jacquard workshop at Sunspun, Canterbury, Australia
Create beautiful stranded colourwork, not just from the right side but also the wrong side with this game changing float management skill. Ladderback jacquard will help you manage floats by keeping them short to avoid any snagging, while also opening up the possibility of knitting patterns which require longer gaps between colours.
Faux Entrelac at Sunspun, Canterbury, Australia
Make a plain rib cuff way more exciting by blending ribbing with entrelac for a faux entrelac cuff or hem! Cleverly combining decreases, increases and colour changes to create a slanting faux rib entrelac pattern that is ridiculously easy to knit but looks super impressive. We will work slants to the left and right in the round as well as stacking both slanting directions for working flat or a small section in the round.
Introduction to Estonian Knitting at Bombed Yarns, North Hobart, Australia
Get a taste of Estonian knitting making a wristlet showcasing four traditional techniques. This workshop is an introduction to Estonian knitting exploring knit fringe, knit braids, bobbles, and roosimine inlay knitting. We will travel across Estonia learning these different techniques that are much easier than they look. A great way to get to grips with many of the techniques covered in Aleks Byrd’s book Traditions Revisited – Modern Estonian Knits.
Ladderback Jacquard workshop at Bombed Yarns, North Hobart, Australia
Create beautiful stranded colourwork, not just from the right side but also the wrong side with this game changing float management skill. Ladderback jacquard will help you manage floats by keeping them short to avoid any snagging, while also opening up the possibility of knitting patterns which require longer gaps between colours.
Faux Entrelac at Bombed Yarns, North Hobart, Australia
Make a plain rib cuff way more exciting by blending ribbing with entrelac for a faux entrelac cuff or hem! Cleverly combining decreases, increases and colour changes to create a slanting faux rib entrelac pattern that is ridiculously easy to knit but looks super impressive. We will work slants to the left and right in the round as well as stacking both slanting directions for working flat or a small section in the round.
Roosimine - Estonian Inlay Knitting at Morris & Sons Melbourne, Australia
Roosimine is an Estonian inlay technique that creates the appearance of embroidery through intentional floats in contrasting yarn on the right side of your knitting.
It’s the perfect technique to add some embellishment to your knitting that is easier than intarsia. The name Roosimine translates to “decorating with roses”, which comes from a style of short stitch embroidery done on the Estonian island of Muhu.
Baltic Braids workshop at Morris & Sons Melbourne, Australia
Knitted braids are the perfect embellishment for any project! The Baltic countries of Latvia and Estonia have many different styles of braids that have added interesting details to mittens, gloves, socks, and sweaters. Learn the about three styles of braids, the basic foundation, and experiment with color combinations and directionality.
Introduction to Estonian Knitting at Morris & Sons Melbourne, Australia
Get a taste of Estonian knitting making a wristlet showcasing four traditional techniques. This workshop is an introduction to Estonian knitting exploring knit fringe, knit braids, bobbles, and roosimine inlay knitting. We will travel across Estonia learning these different techniques that are much easier than they look. A great way to get to grips with many of the techniques covered in Aleks Byrd’s book Traditions Revisited – Modern Estonian Knits.
Mini Troi Vest at Grumpy Ginger Yarn Co., Wyong, Australia
Knit a cute mini troi vest and learn about this unique Estonian fisherman colourwork sweater from the island of Kihnu. You’ll learn lots of skills in this workshop from Kihnu vits knitted braids and the use of steeks for seamless in the round construction. We will even cut 3 mini steeks used for the armholes and neck with the help of crochet reinforcement. This is the perfect workshop if you’ve had the Saar vest or Troi sweater patterns are you knit list.
Lace Overlay at Grumpy Ginger Yarn Co., Wyong, Australia
Explore lace knitting in a new graphic way. Aleks Byrd has given lace a new look by layering lace patterns made from yarn overs and decrease stitches seamlessly over top stockinette stitch. We will create a small lace overlay swatch to learn some lace knitting basics and how to seamlessly attach lace panels onto a planned Stockinette swatch.
Steeking in Style workshop at Grumpy Ginger Yarn Co., Wyong, Australia
Tackle the scary steek and open a whole new world of possibilities with your knitting! Together we will explore two different styles of steek edges from the fun of a knotted fringe steek great for a shawl and the all round great reinforcement method with crochet. We will finish off with the perfect and super neat steek sandwich band that makes a great finishing touch hiding your steek on a cardigan.
Faux Entrelac at Grumpy Ginger Yarn Co., Wyong, Australia
Make a plain rib cuff way more exciting by blending ribbing with entrelac for a faux entrelac cuff or hem! Cleverly combining decreases, increases and colour changes to create a slanting faux rib entrelac pattern that is ridiculously easy to knit but looks super impressive. We will work slants to the left and right in the round as well as stacking both slanting directions for working flat or a small section in the round.
Ladderback Jacquard workshop at Grumpy Ginger Yarn Co., Wyong, Australia
Create beautiful stranded colourwork, not just from the right side but also the wrong side with this game changing float management skill. Ladderback jacquard will help you manage floats by keeping them short to avoid any snagging, while also opening up the possibility of knitting patterns which require longer gaps between colours.
Introduction to Estonian Knitting at The Yarn Bowl, Banyo, Australia
Get a taste of Estonian knitting making a wristlet showcasing four traditional techniques. This workshop is an introduction to Estonian knitting exploring knit fringe, knit braids, bobbles, and roosimine inlay knitting. We will travel across Estonia learning these different techniques that are much easier than they look. A great way to get to grips with many of the techniques covered in Aleks Byrd’s book Traditions Revisited – Modern Estonian Knits.
Vikkel Twisted Stitches & Braid at The Yarn Bowl, Banyo, Australia
A vikkel is a twisted or traveling stitch pattern used in Estonian knitting that creates a narrow cable pattern without the use of a cable needle. These patterns create beautiful patterns and even braids that add dimension to your knitting.
Roosimine - Estonian Inlay Knitting at The Yarn Bowl, Banyo, Australia
Roosimine is an Estonian inlay technique that creates the appearance of embroidery through intentional floats in contrasting yarn on the right side of your knitting.
It’s the perfect technique to add some embellishment to your knitting that is easier than intarsia. The name Roosimine translates to “decorating with roses”, which comes from a style of short stitch embroidery done on the Estonian island of Muhu.
Roosimine - Estonian Inlay Knitting at Morris & Sons Sydney, Australia
Roosimine is an Estonian inlay technique that creates the appearance of embroidery through intentional floats in contrasting yarn on the right side of your knitting.
It’s the perfect technique to add some embellishment to your knitting that is easier than intarsia. The name Roosimine translates to “decorating with roses”, which comes from a style of short stitch embroidery done on the Estonian island of Muhu.
Baltic Braids workshop at Morris & Sons Sydney, Australia
Knitted braids are the perfect embellishment for any project! The Baltic countries of Latvia and Estonia have many different styles of braids that have added interesting details to mittens, gloves, socks, and sweaters. Learn the about three styles of braids, the basic foundation, and experiment with color combinations and directionality.
Introduction to Estonian Knitting at Morris & Sons Sydney, Australia
Get a taste of Estonian knitting making a wristlet showcasing four traditional techniques. This workshop is an introduction to Estonian knitting exploring knit fringe, knit braids, bobbles, and roosimine inlay knitting. We will travel across Estonia learning these different techniques that are much easier than they look. A great way to get to grips with many of the techniques covered in Aleks Byrd’s book Traditions Revisited – Modern Estonian Knits.
Ladderback Jacquard workshop at Swiss Yarn Festival
Create beautiful stranded colourwork, not just from the right side but also the wrong side with this game changing float management skill. Ladderback jacquard will help you manage floats by keeping them short to avoid any snagging, while also opening up the possibility of knitting patterns which require longer gaps between colours.
Roosimine - Estonian Inlay Knitting at Swiss Yarn Festival
Roosimine is an Estonian inlay technique that creates the appearance of embroidery through intentional floats in contrasting yarn on the right side of your knitting.
It’s the perfect technique to add some embellishment to your knitting that is easier than intarsia. The name Roosimine translates to “decorating with roses”, which comes from a style of short stitch embroidery done on the Estonian island of Muhu.
Steeking in Style workshop at Swiss Yarn Festival
Tackle the scary steek and open a whole new world of possibilities with your knitting! Together we will explore two different styles of steek edges from the fun of a knotted fringe steek great for a shawl and the all round great reinforcement method with crochet. We will finish off with the perfect and super neat steek sandwich band that makes a great finishing touch hiding your steek on a cardigan.
Baltic Braids workshop at Swiss Yarn Festival
Knitted braids are the perfect embellishment for any project! The Baltic countries of Latvia and Estonia have many different styles of braids that have added interesting details to mittens, gloves, socks, and sweaters. Learn the about three styles of braids, the basic foundation, and experiment with color combinations and directionality.
Steeking in Style workshop at Literaat, Tallinn, Estonia (delivered in Estonian / Eesti keeles)
Tackle the scary steek and open a whole new world of possibilities with your knitting! Together we will explore two different styles of steek edges from the fun of a knotted fringe steek great for a shawl and the all round great reinforcement method with crochet. We will finish off with the perfect and super neat steek sandwich band that makes a great finishing touch hiding your steek on a cardigan.
Vikkel Twisted Stitches & Braid at Vogue Knitting Live New York
A vikkel is a twisted or traveling stitch pattern used in Estonian knitting that creates a narrow cable pattern without the use of a cable needle. These patterns create beautiful patterns and even braids that add dimension to your knitting.
Ruhnu Estonian Braids at Vogue Knitting Live New York
Knitted braids are the perfect embellishment for any project to make it just a little more special. In Estonian knitting, braids are used to embellish hems and cuffs for added interest as well as preventing curled edges. There are many different regional styles of braids in Estonian knitting to explore. We will delve into the special braids from the small Estonian island of Ruhnu, knitting 4 different braids. We will explore a braid cast-on, a 3 colour twisted Ruhnu braid, 2 colour twisted stitch Ruhnu vits braid and a braided bind-off. Each knitted braid creating some unique with just the use of knit and purl stitches.
Steeking in Style workshop at Vogue Knitting Live New York
Tackle the scary steek and open a whole new world of possibilities with your knitting! Together we will explore two different styles of steek edges from the fun of a knotted fringe steek great for a shawl and the all round great reinforcement method with crochet. We will finish off with the perfect and super neat steek sandwich band that makes a great finishing touch hiding your steek on a cardigan.
Roosimine - Estonian Inlay Knitting at Vogue Knitting Live New York
Roosimine is an Estonian inlay technique that creates the appearance of embroidery through intentional floats in contrasting yarn on the right side of your knitting.
It’s the perfect technique to add some embellishment to your knitting that is easier than intarsia. The name Roosimine translates to “decorating with roses”, which comes from a style of short stitch embroidery done on the Estonian island of Muhu.
Faux Entrelac at Forever Yarn
Make a plain rib cuff way more exciting by blending ribbing with entrelac for a faux entrelac cuff or hem! Cleverly combining decreases, increases and colour changes to create a slanting faux rib entrelac pattern that is ridiculously easy to knit but looks super impressive. We will work slants to the left and right in the round as well as stacking both slanting directions for working flat or a small section in the round.
Ladderback Jacquard workshop at Forever Yarn
Create beautiful stranded colourwork, not just from the right side but also the wrong side with this game changing float management skill. Ladderback jacquard will help you manage floats by keeping them short to avoid any snagging, while also opening up the possibility of knitting patterns which require longer gaps between colours.
Vikkel Twisted Stitches & Braid at Munich Knits
A vikkel is a twisted or traveling stitch pattern used in Estonian knitting that creates a narrow cable pattern without the use of a cable needle. These patterns create beautiful patterns and even braids that add dimension to your knitting.
Roosimine - Estonian Inlay Knitting at Munich Knits
Roosimine is an Estonian inlay technique that creates the appearance of embroidery through intentional floats in contrasting yarn on the right side of your knitting.
It’s the perfect technique to add some embellishment to your knitting that is easier than intarsia. The name Roosimine translates to “decorating with roses”, which comes from a style of short stitch embroidery done on the Estonian island of Muhu.
Steeking in Style workshop at Munich Knits
Tackle the scary steek and open a whole new world of possibilities with your knitting! Together we will explore two different styles of steek edges from the fun of a knotted fringe steek great for a shawl and the all round great reinforcement method with crochet. We will finish off with the perfect and super neat steek sandwich band that makes a great finishing touch hiding your steek on a cardigan.
Steeking in Style workshop at Knit With Me - London, UK
Tackle the scary steek and open a whole new world of possibilities with your knitting! Together we will explore two different styles of steek edges from the fun of a knotted fringe steek great for a shawl and the all round great reinforcement method with crochet. We will finish off with the perfect and super neat steek sandwich band that makes a great finishing touch hiding your steek on a cardigan.
Baltic Braids workshop at Suomen Kädentaidot
Knitted braids are the perfect embellishment for any project! The Baltic countries of Latvia and Estonia have many different styles of braids that have added interesting details to mittens, gloves, socks, and sweaters. Learn the about three styles of braids, the basic foundation, and experiment with color combinations and directionality.
Roosimine - Estonian Inlay Knitting at Suomen Kädentaidot
Roosimine is an Estonian inlay technique that creates the appearance of embroidery through intentional floats in contrasting yarn on the right side of your knitting.
It’s the perfect technique to add some embellishment to your knitting that is easier than intarsia. The name Roosimine translates to “decorating with roses”, which comes from a style of short stitch embroidery done on the Estonian island of Muhu.
Steeking in Style workshop at Knit City Vancouver
Tackle the scary steek and open a whole new world of possibilities with your knitting! Together we will explore two different styles of steek edges from the fun of a knotted fringe steek great for a shawl and the all round great reinforcement method with crochet. We will finish off with the perfect and super neat steek sandwich band that makes a great finishing touch hiding your steek on a cardigan.
Baltic Braids workshop at Knit City Vancouver
Knitted braids are the perfect embellishment for any project! The Baltic countries of Latvia and Estonia have many different styles of braids that have added interesting details to mittens, gloves, socks, and sweaters. Learn the about three styles of braids, the basic foundation, and experiment with color combinations and directionality.
Roosimine - Estonian Inlay Knitting at Knit City Vancouver
Roosimine is an Estonian inlay technique that creates the appearance of embroidery through intentional floats in contrasting yarn on the right side of your knitting.
It’s the perfect technique to add some embellishment to your knitting that is easier than intarsia. The name Roosimine translates to “decorating with roses”, which comes from a style of short stitch embroidery done on the Estonian island of Muhu.
Ladderback Jacquard workshop at Ritual Dyes, Portland
Create beautiful stranded colourwork, not just from the right side but also the wrong side with this game changing float management skill. Ladderback jacquard will help you manage floats by keeping them short to avoid any snagging, while also opening up the possibility of knitting patterns which require longer gaps between colours.
Roosimine - Estonian Inlay Knitting at Ritual Dyes, Portland
Roosimine is an Estonian inlay technique that creates the appearance of embroidery through intentional floats in contrasting yarn on the right side of your knitting.
It’s the perfect technique to add some embellishment to your knitting that is easier than intarsia. The name Roosimine translates to “decorating with roses”, which comes from a style of short stitch embroidery done on the Estonian island of Muhu.
Steeking in Style workshop at Ritual Dyes, Portland
Tackle the scary steek and open a whole new world of possibilities with your knitting! Together we will explore two different styles of steek edges from the fun of a knotted fringe steek great for a shawl and the all round great reinforcement method with crochet. We will finish off with the perfect and super neat steek sandwich band that makes a great finishing touch hiding your steek on a cardigan.
Roosimine - Estonian Inlay Knitting at PortFiber
Roosimine is an Estonian inlay technique that creates the appearance of embroidery through intentional floats in contrasting yarn on the right side of your knitting.
It’s the perfect technique to add some embellishment to your knitting that is easier than intarsia. The name Roosimine translates to “decorating with roses”, which comes from a style of short stitch embroidery done on the Estonian island of Muhu.
Ladderback Jacquard workshop at Flock Fibre Festival
Create beautiful stranded colourwork, not just from the right side but also the wrong side with this game changing float management skill. Ladderback jacquard will help you manage floats by keeping them short to avoid any snagging, while also opening up the possibility of knitting patterns which require longer gaps between colours.
Baltic Braids workshop at Flock Fibre Festival
Knitted braids are the perfect embellishment for any project! The Baltic countries of Latvia and Estonia have many different styles of braids that have added interesting details to mittens, gloves, socks, and sweaters. Learn the about three styles of braids, the basic foundation, and experiment with color combinations and directionality.
Roosimine - Estonian Inlay Knitting at Flock Fibre Festival
Roosimine is an Estonian inlay technique that creates the appearance of embroidery through intentional floats in contrasting yarn on the right side of your knitting.
It’s the perfect technique to add some embellishment to your knitting that is easier than intarsia. The name Roosimine translates to “decorating with roses”, which comes from a style of short stitch embroidery done on the Estonian island of Muhu.
Ladderback Jacquard workshop at Flock Fibre Festival
Create beautiful stranded colourwork, not just from the right side but also the wrong side with this game changing float management skill. Ladderback jacquard will help you manage floats by keeping them short to avoid any snagging, while also opening up the possibility of knitting patterns which require longer gaps between colours.
Virtual Roosimine Estonian Inlay Knitting Zoom Workshop
In this 2 hour LIVE zoom workshop, you will learn the basics behind this addictive technique on a simple swatch knit in the round.
Saturday April 12 4-6pm GMT ( 11am -1pm EST / 5-7pm UTC)
Roosimine is an Estonian inlay technique that creates the appearance of embroidery through intentional floats in contrasting yarn on the right side of your knitting.
It’s the perfect technique to add some embellishment to your knitting that is easier than intarsia. The name Roosimine translates to “decorating with roses”, which comes from a style of short stitch embroidery done on the Estonian island of Muhu.
Baltic Braids Zoom Workshop
Knitted braids are the perfect embellishment for any project! The Baltic countries of Latvia and Estonia have many different styles of braids that have added interesting details to mittens, gloves, socks, and sweaters. Learn the about three styles of braids, the basic foundation, and experiment with color combinations and directionality.