Nordic Knitting Series with Birger Berge

Schedule:

Steeking Knitted Garments - REGISTER

Thursday, September 14, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$85/Members; $90/Non-Members

Knitting Colorwork - REGISTER

Friday, September 15, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$85/Members; $90/Non-Members

Knitting Entrelac - REGISTER

Saturday, September 16, 10:00 am- 5:00 pm
$150/Members; $165/Non-Members

Norwegian Mini Mittens - REGISTER

Sunday, September 17, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
$150/Members; $165/Non-Members

Class details and supplies:

Steeking Knitted Garments

REGISTER
Thursday, September 14
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$85/Members; $90/Non-Members
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate

A course about steeking knitted garments. This course will teach the participants everything they need to know about how to steek (cut) a knitted garment. They will learn how to prep a pattern for doing a steek, if it is not mentioned in the pattern. They will also learn how different yarn types will affect the outcome, and learn different techniques that can be used to secure the stitches that are to be cut open. The participants will also learn how to get a nice edging and a good final result.

Participants will need:

• Knitting needles
• Yarn that goes with the needles. For this course, it will need to be a 100 % wool
• Suggested needle size/ yarn weight: US 2-4/ sock, fingering or sport
• Small scissors

Participants will receive:

• A simple colorwork pattern to be knitted during the class, with precise instructions for steeking

Knitting Colorwork

REGISTER
Friday, September 15
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$85/Members; $90/Non-Members
Skill Level: Beginner

A course about knitting colorwork. This class will teach the participants the basics of doing colorwork. This will be a perfect class for those who have never tried their hands on colorwork before and want to learn. At this class, you’ll learn things to consider when choosing yarn, needle sizes and patterns. It will also teach you how to hold the yarn and needles for the best result. The class will also teach you some great tips and troubleshooting in order for you to reach a proficient level of colorwork.

Participants will need:

• Knitting needles
• Yarn that goes with the needles
• Suggested needle size/ yarn weight: US 2-4/ sock, fingering or sport

Participants will receive:

• A simple colorwork pattern to be knitted during the class, to be finished during the course or own your own after class

Knitting Entrelac

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Saturday, September 16
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
$150/Members; $165/Non-Members
Skill Level: Intermediate/advanced, with knowledge of stitches (knit/purl) cast on and cast off, increasing and decreasing

A class on the knitting technique entrelac, that can be used for decorative and flexible garments such as socks, wrist warmers, mittens etc.. This technique has a long history in Norway, especially in the border region between Norway and Sweden. This course will teach you everything you need to know to do entrelac. We will focus on knitting a simple garment - wrist warmers - that will allow all the participants to start working at the course and finish the pair by themselves. The course will include a small lecture on the technique at the start of the course, showcasing the usage of the technique both in traditional and contemporary knitting.

Participants will need:

• Knitting needles
• Yarn that goes with the needles
• Suggested needle size/ yarn weight: US 2-4/ sock, fingering or sport

Participants will receive:

• A simple entrelac pattern to be knitted during the class, to be finished during the course or own your own after class.
• Written instructions and source sheet for doing entrelac

Norwegian Mini Mittens

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Sunday, September 17
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
$150/Members; $165/Non-Members
Skill Level: Intermediate

A class on knitting mini mittens. This course will take you through all the steps needed to knit a small traditional Norwegian mitten. The final result can be used as a Christmas ornament, or perhaps for a little child. In this course you’ll learn all the things needed to knit colorwork, doing increases for a thumb gusset, the usage of an auxiliary thread to fit in the thumb later, decreases and shaping of the mitten, etc. A pattern will be provided, and Birger will take you through all the steps. There will also be examples of the finished garment available for you to look at.

Participants will need:

• Knitting needles
• Yarn that goes with the needles
• Suggested needle size/ yarn weight: US 2-4/ sock, fingering or sport

Participants will receive:

• A mini mitten pattern to be knitted during the class, to be finished during the course