Intro to Estonian Kitting with Aleks Byrd
Get a taste of Estonian knitting by 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
Date: Saturday, 29 August, 2026
Time: 9:30am
Class duration: 6 hours in person taught in two 3 hour sessions with 1 hour break between session (lunch is not included in the price)
- Needles: 4 mm for knitting small circumference (DPNs or circular needles for magic loop is also an option)
- stitch markers
- scissors
- Knit Fringe Tool (available from Aleks Byrd) or a flat stick /card approx. 1.5cm wide for wrapping fringe yarn loops
- Yarn: DK yarn (preferably nothing slippery - think yarn you would use for colourwork) in three contrasting colours. MC1 (Main colour) 20g, CC1 (contrast colour 1) 10g, CC2 (contrast colour 2) 10g
Skill Level
Intermediate knitter: students should be comfortable to knit and purl in the round with two colours at a time (easy colourwork), reading from charts, cart on, and bind off
Homework preparation
Students will be provided instructions to have their swatch cast on to continue knitting in the workshop
Terms and conditions: Classes can be booked online. There is a limited number of spaces in the class but we can add your name to a waiting list if a cancellation becomes available. Full payment is required when booking to confirm your space.
Minimum numbers: All classes require a minimum of eight people in order for it to go ahead. If your class does not have the minimum number of students, the class will be cancelled and you will be notified within two days of the class date of the cancellation. We are not liable for any additional costs incurred if your class is cancelled. If your class is cancelled you can either transfer the amount paid to another class or be issued a full refund. If you need to cancel, swap or postpone your attendance at a class, you can do so up to 7 days prior to the scheduled class date to receive a full refund. Less than 7 days notice, we cannot guarantee a full refund unless another booking fills your space. Once a class has started, we cannot provide a refund.