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For knitters with at least half a year of knitting experience!
The course consists of two classes (Twined Knitting Basic and Advanced Techniques). If you only want to learn the basic techniques you can choose to participate in Twined Knitting Basic Techniques only. In order to enter for Twined Knitting Advanced Techniques you must have done the Basic Techniques first (or after having consulted Carla if you think you have sufficient experience in Twined Knitting).
Twined Knitting is a traditional Scandinavian knitting technique that was used very regularly in the 17th century in Sweden. Two strands are used that are constantly twined at the back of the work. This ensures a more firm, stronger and especially warmer knitwear than can be achieved with the usual knitting techniques. By purling the stitches with one or both strands you can make beautiful patterns. By the way, using one colour gives a very different effect from using two colours.
In this course you will learn the basic principles and stitches used in Twined Knitting. We will discuss the specific characteristics of working with one or two colours.
In the class Twined Knitting Day 1 you will learn the basic principles used in Twined Knitting. After a three-colour cast-on you will learn the basic stitches and several decorative stitches. We will discuss the specific characteristics of working with one or two colours. Special attention will be paid to the position of the hands during knitting. Furthermore we will try sock needles as well as circular needles.
We will make a start by knitting a nicely decorated purse for, for example, your mobile phone.Pace of the classes is dependent on the skills and speed of the participants. The class will be given by two teachers, which makes it possible to anticipate the individual differences in pace and specific questions.
The classes are given in Dutch but it is possible for English-speaking knitters to participate in the class.
Please read the terms for participation before entering.
Previous classes were a big success.
You can read an extensive account and see pictures on Life 'n Knitting.
Check the Agenda for places and dates of this course and enter by phone at the location of your choice.