In this tutorial Aleks Byrd will show you how to sew fringe onto your knitting. This is an excellent technique to add a bit of detail to the edge of any project like cuffs on a sleeve.
In this tutorial Aleks Byrd will show you how to work the rib steek sandwich. This is an excellent finishing technique for a steeked cardigan to create a clean finish and sturdy bands for buttonholes and buttons.
This elevated version of a long tail cast-on creates the look of a knitted braid by working your long tail cast-on alternating colours. It adds a nice edge to a project like Aleks Byrd’s Elupuu hat that uses this cast-on – a great first project!
In this video Aleks will show you how to knit the Vikkel braid with one colour, in the round with a jogless join using the Continental knitting style.
In this video Aleks will show you how to knit the Vikkel braid with one colour, in the round with a jogless join using the English throwing knitting style.
The Kihnu Vits or Kihnu Braid is a simple Estonian knitted braid from the island of Kihnu. It's the perfect embellishment for your next knitting project. In this video Aleks will show you how to knit a traditional Kihnu vits braid combined a the modern style of jogless knitting using the Continental knitting style.
The Kihnu Vits or Kihnu Braid is a simple Estonian knitted braid from the island of Kihnu. It's the perfect embellishment for your next knitting project. In this video Aleks will show you how to knit a traditional Kihnu vits braid combined a the modern style of jogless knitting using the English Throwing knitting style.
Vikkel stitches or twisted traveling stitches are used in Estonian knitting to create patterns that look like narrow cable patterns without the use of a cable needle. In this video, you'll learn how to create the left purl twist- twisting 2 stitches to create a left leaning knit stitch with a purl stitch on the right continental style.
Vikkel stitches or twisted traveling stitches are used in Estonian knitting to create patterns that look like narrow cable patterns without the use of a cable needle. In this video, you'll learn how to create the left purl twist- twisting 2 stitches to create a left leaning knit stitch with a purl stitch on the right English throwing style.
Vikkel stitches or twisted traveling stitches are used in Estonian knitting to create patterns that look like narrow cable patterns without the use of a cable needle. In this video, you'll learn how to create the left purl twist- twisting 2 stitches to create a right leaning knit stitch with a purl stitch on the left continental style.
Vikkel stitches or twisted traveling stitches are used in Estonian knitting to create patterns that look like narrow cable patterns without the use of a cable needle. In this video, you'll learn how to create the left purl twist- twisting 2 stitches to create a right leaning knit stitch with a purl stitch on the left English throwing style.
The Vikkel braid or Estonian Lateral braid is a great little braid to add a bit of interest to your next project. This braid is quite simple to knit with all the magic happening in just one round of knitting.
The Vikkel braid or Estonian Lateral braid is a great little braid to add a bit of interest to your next project. This braid is quite simple to knit with all the magic happening in just one row of knitting.
In this tutorial Aleks Byrd will show you how a large bobble stitch in a contrast colour used as a nose for the Gnomad gnome.
In this tutorial Aleks Byrd will show you how work a modified Pärnumaa knit fringe alternating colours every stitch.
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.
Vikkel stitches or twisted traveling stitches are used in Estonian knitting to create patterns that look like narrow cable patterns without the use of a cable needle. In this video, you'll learn how to create the knit twists- twisting 2 knit stitches to create left and right leaning twisted stitches both continental and english throwing styles.
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.
Knitted fringe is a fun technique that adds a bit of interesting texture to a knit project. This tutorial shows how to create a style of Estonian knit fringe worked from the right side of knitting using a style of fringe from Pärnumaa in south western Estonia.
The Kihnu Vits or Kihnu Braid is a simple Estonian knitted braid from the island of Kihnu. It's the perfect embellishment for your next knitting project.
Probably the most well known Estonian stitch is the Nupp bobble stitch. This bobble style is traditionally used in lace patterns for Estonian lace shawls from Haapsalu but also provides a nice bit of texture when combined with other stitch patterns for a modern look.
A knotted steek is perfect for adding that bit of fringe edging to a stetted project.
This video covers how to cut and finish your fringe edge.
Tutorial video going over how to work the knotted steek of the Halliste shawl by Aleks Byrd featured in 52 Weeks of Shawls from Laine Magazine
