Aleks Byrd - Vikkel
Fri 18 Jun 2021 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM IST
Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire
Description
Create faux cables without a cable needle! Vikkels are faux cable stitch patterns created from carefully placed stitched stitches used in Estonian knitting. They add a nice textured detail to any knit and are easy to do.
Students will learn:
• How to read vikkel pattern charts
• Placement of twisted stitches to create the faux cable
• How to knit twisted stitches or 1/1 cable stitches without a cable needle
SKILL LEVEL:
Intermediate
Students should be comfortable knitting in the round and reading from charts
MATERIALS:
4mm / US 6 needles for knitting small circumference (Double pointed needles or circular needles for magic loop)
Stitch markers
approx. 20g of DK weight yarn in a solid or semi-solid colour
*2020 WORKSHOP TICKET PRICES*
3 Hour Workshop, plus Two-Day Marketplace Access: €90
3 Hour Workshop, plus Same Day Marketplace Access: €85
3 Hour Workshop only: €75 (if Marketplace Access has already been purchased with another ticket.)
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