Name
Roosimine: Estonian Inlay Knitting (NEW!)
Date
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Time
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Session Type:
2-Hour Class
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Teacher
Aleks Byrd
Category
Color, Knitting, Tips & Techniques, World Traditions
Class Details:
Roosimine is an Estonian inlay technique that creates the appearance of embroidery with 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. Knitters will learn the basics making a Roosimine swatch.
Technique Requirements: knit/purl, cast on/bind off, working in the round, chart reading, easy colorwork, basic finishing techniques
Homework:
None
Supplies to Bring:
4mm / US6 needles for knitting a small circumference; either double pointed needles or 60cm/ 24” circular needle for magic loop method. Stitch markers. 3 colors of DK weight yarn in contrasting colors, approx. 20g of each color.