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Roosimine - Estonian Inlay Knitting at Forever Yarn, Doylestown, Pennsylvania
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 Forever Yarn, Doylestown, Pennsylvania
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 Vogue Knitting Live, NYC
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.
Entrelac in the Round at Vogue Knitting Live, NYC
Get locked into entrelac in the round! Create woven like patchwork patterns using this fun knitting technique to add some detail to a cuff of a sweater, mitten, sock or hat. Entrelac is a great technique to use small leftovers or mini skeins in your stash to make what looks like slanting knit patches. Working this in the round is a much easier method than knitting it flat – plus who doesn’t like working seamlessly in the round!
Faux Entrelac at Vogue Knitting Live, NYC
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.
Ruhnu Estonian Braids at Vogue Knitting Live, NYC
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.
Mini Troi Vest at Vogue Knitting Live, NYC
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.
Steeking in Style workshop in Bath, 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.
Roosimine - Estonian Inlay Knitting in Bath, UK
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 in Bath, UK
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 in Bath, 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.
Steeking in Style workshop at Cross & Woods
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.
Introduction to Estonian Knitting at Cross & Woods, the Netherlands
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.
Estonian Knitting: Traditional and Traditional Inspired Lecture at Cross & Woods, the Netherlands
Knitting has a very strong tradition in Estonia and is an important part of Estonian culture and identity. Every parish in the country has its own colour palette, stranded colourwork knitting pattern (for mittens, socks, and gloves), as well as unique knitting techniques. In Estonia, there are master knitters who keep the traditional ways of knitting these techniques and patterns alive with their intricate knits which are knit in the way they have been knitted for generations. Alongside the beautiful traditional works of the master knitters are modern traditional inspired knits inspiring new generations of knitters in Estonia and around the world. Discover the stories of some of Estonia’s master knitters, unique Estonian knitting techniques and how those have inspired modern traditional inspired designs by Aleks Byrd.
Vikkel Twisted Stitches & Braid workshop at Cross & Woods, the Netherlands
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 stitches create beautiful patterns and even braids that add dimension to your knitting. Students will knit a small swatch learning how to create four types of twists over knit and purl stitches along with a knitted braid.
Entrelac in the Round at Cross & Woods, the Netherlands
Get locked into entrelac in the round! Create woven like patchwork patterns using this fun knitting technique to add some detail to a cuff of a sweater, mitten, sock or hat. Entrelac is a great technique to use small leftovers or mini skeins in your stash to make what looks like slanting knit patches. Working this in the round is a much easier method than knitting it flat – plus who doesn’t like working seamlessly in the round!
Mini Gnome Workshop
Knit an adorable mini gnome, perfect for holiday decor or gifting while mastering fun knitting techniques. Together with Aleks Byrd, you’ll learn all the techniques used commonly across her family of festive knitted gnome patterns.
Baltic Braids workshop at Munich Knits
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 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.
Introduction to Estonian Knitting at Magpie Fibres, Frederick, USA
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.
Entrelac in the Round at Magpie Fibres, Frederick, USA
Get locked into entrelac in the round! Create woven like patchwork patterns using this fun knitting technique to add some detail to a cuff of a sweater, mitten, sock or hat. Entrelac is a great technique to use small leftovers or mini skeins in your stash to make what looks like slanting knit patches. Working this in the round is a much easier method than knitting it flat – plus who doesn’t like working seamlessly in the round!
Steeking in Style workshop at Magpie Fibres, Frederick, USA
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.
Mini Troi Vest at Fibre Space, Alexandria, VA
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.
Vikkel Twisted Stitches & Braid at Fibre Space, Alexandria, VA
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 Fibre Space, Alexandria, Virgina
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 Knitting: Traditional and Traditional Inspired Lecture at Fibre Space, Alexandria, VA
Knitting has a very strong tradition in Estonia and is an important part of Estonian culture and identity. Every parish in the country has its own colour palette, stranded colourwork knitting pattern (for mittens, socks, and gloves), as well as unique knitting techniques. In Estonia, there are master knitters who keep the traditional ways of knitting these techniques and patterns alive with their intricate knits which are knit in the way they have been knitted for generations. Alongside the beautiful traditional works of the master knitters are modern traditional inspired knits inspiring new generations of knitters in Estonia and around the world. Discover the stories of some of Estonia’s master knitters, unique Estonian knitting techniques and how those have inspired modern traditional inspired designs by Aleks Byrd.
Steeking in Style workshop at Fibrespace, Alexandria, Virginia
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 Brooklyn General Store
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 Brooklyn General Store
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 Koigu Farm - Chatsworth, Ontario Canada
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 Calgary - Calgary, Canada
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.
Introduction to Estonian Knitting at Knit City Calgary - Calgary, Canada
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.
Roosimine - Estonian Inlay Knitting at Knit City Calgary - Calgary, Canada
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 Flock Fiber Festival - Seattle, USA
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 Flock Fiber Festival - Seattle, USA
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.
Colour Play- Selecting Shades Without Knitting a Stitch at virtual John Arbon Textiles Mill Open Weekend
Need help picking the perfect colour combo for your next colourwork project? Take the fear out of choosing shades, without knitting a single stitch with expert, Aleks Byrd. Discover Aleks’ top tips and tricks to make this process fun, and find your next favourite colour combo using only basic tools such as colouring pencils, paper, yarn, scissors and a phone – no swatching required! Learn different ways to test out colour combos and make charts to match your yarn.
You’ll also discover the many different techniques to test your new colour-skills in the wider knitting world. As well as stranded colourwork and fair isle knitting, you’ll also explore Roosimine, Estonian inlay, corrugated rib, and slip stitch mosaic to name just a few. It’s the perfect way to spend more time knitting and less time agonising over which shades work best together.
Steeking in Style workshop at John Arbon Textiles Mill Open Weekend - Devon, 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.
Roosimine - Estonian Inlay Knitting at Knit with Me - London
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 virtual workshop
Tackle the scary steek and open a whole new world of possibilities with your knitting! Steeking allows you to cut open knitwear knit in the round to make openings for cardigans, armholes and more. This makes knitting a colourwork cardigan or sweater much easier to knit in the round than flat. 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 perfect for the Saar vest and cardigans.
Roosimine - Estonian Inlay Knitting at Rowan Connect (virtual)
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 with Me
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 Vogue Knitting Live NYC
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 NYC
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.
Introduction to Estonian Knitting at Vogue Knitting Live NYC
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.
Estonian Fringe workshop at Vogue Knitting Live NYC
Add a bit of fun to your knits with fringe! Fringe can be added to your knitting either sewn on afterwards or while knitting. In this workshop we will explore both methods from traditional Estonian mitten knitting with a fun small swatch.
Baltic Braids workshop at Vogue Knitting Live NYC
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.