Name
Lithuanian Beaded Riešinės
Teacher
André de Castro
Class Description
Learn how to knit a little-known Lithuanian accessory, the beautiful beaded wrist warmers known as riešinės.
Following in the nineteenth- and twentieth-century tradition of knitting wrist warmers for warmth, the Lithuanians also made intricately beaded warmers to wear on festive occasions. André introduces this special tradition as you learn:
• suitable materials for this type of work
• different techniques for stringing beads
• how to read the traditional riešinės charts
• how to knit with beads, with one or more colors
• finishing (seaming, borders, etc.).
Technique Requirements: The students need to know the basics (knit, purl) and be willing to work with very fine needles and yarn.
Following in the nineteenth- and twentieth-century tradition of knitting wrist warmers for warmth, the Lithuanians also made intricately beaded warmers to wear on festive occasions. André introduces this special tradition as you learn:
• suitable materials for this type of work
• different techniques for stringing beads
• how to read the traditional riešinės charts
• how to knit with beads, with one or more colors
• finishing (seaming, borders, etc.).
Technique Requirements: The students need to know the basics (knit, purl) and be willing to work with very fine needles and yarn.
