Description

Learn the art of Estonian Inlay, or Roosimine in this hat workshop! Originating from Tõstamaa, this stranding technique has been used for centuries to embellish knitting. Sharing similar characteristics of stranded colorwork, intarsia, and embroidery, this beautiful technique adds texture and color to your knits. You’ll have the option to make a 2-colored hat, or a 3-colored hat with 2-colored Vikkle Braids. We will also cover twisted ribbing, blocking and finishing techniques, and knit the A Short Reprise hat pattern in DK weight yarn!

Skills Learned: Estonian Inlay, Vikkle Braid, twisted ribbing, blocking and finishing.

Skills Needed: Knitting in the round, some previous colorwork experience is helpful but not required.

Bring with you:

• 1 Hank Emma’s Yarn Simply Spectacular DK (3.5oz/100g ea approx. 255yds/233m, 100% superwash merino, 25% nylon) OR equivalent DK weight yarn
• 2 Minis each Emma’s Yarn Simply Spectacular Smalls (.7oz/20g ea approx. 50yds/46m, 100% superwash merino, 25% nylon) OR equivalent DK weight yarn (NOTE: 2 Colored hat needs 1 hank of the MC and 1 DK mini. 3 Colored hat needs 1 hank of the MC and 2 DK minis)
• Size US 6 (4mm) 16” Circular Knitting Needle
• Size US 7 (4.5mm) 16” Circular Knitting Needle
• Size US 7 (4.5mm) DPNs
• Tapestry Needle
• Stitch Markers
• Post-It Notes
• Pattern provided in class

Homework:

1. With smaller circular needle using the Longtail CO technique, CO 100 sts in MC (off-white in project picture). Join into round being careful not to twist, pm for bor.
2. Rnds 1-10: [k1tbl, p1] to end of rnd.
3. Switch to larger circular needles.
4. Next Rnd: [K10, M1L] to end of rnd – 110 sts.

Class size limit: 25
Cost: $50