Name
Estonian Vikkel Twisted Stitches & Braid (NEW!)
Date
Sunday, April 23, 2023
Time
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Session Type:
2-Hour Class
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Teacher
Aleks Byrd
Category
Knitting, Tips & Techniques
Class Details:

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.

Technique Requirements: knit/purl, cast on/bind off, working in the round, chart reading

Homework:

Using US 6 / 4mm needles, cast on 42 sts. Join in the round and place marker for BOR (beginning of round).

Rnds 1–2: Work 1x1 rib as follows: [k1, p1], repeat [-] to end.
Rnds 3–4: K to end.

k: knit
p: purl
rnd(s): round(s)

[-]: repeat everything between [ ]

Supplies for Class:

• 4mm / US 6 needles for knitting small circumference (double-pointed needles or circular needles for magic loop)
• Stitch markers
• Approx 20g of a DK-weight yarn in a light solid color (no speckles or variegation)

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