A vikkel is a twisted or traveling stitch pattern used in Estonian knitting that creates a narrow cable pattern without the use of a cable needle. These patterns create beautiful patterns and even braids that add dimension to your knitting. Join this workshop with designer Aleks Byrd and learn how to create these stitches!
Students will knit a small swatch.
Homework:
Students will be given instructions to have their swatch cast-on to continue knitting in the workshop
Skill level:
advanced beginner / intermediate knitter; students should be comfortable to knit and purl in the round, cast-on, bind -off, and reading from charts
Materials:
- US 6 / 4 mm needles for knitting small circumference (Double pointed needles or circular needles for magic loop)
- Stitch markers
- DK-weight yarn in a light solid color – approx. 20g
About Aleks Byrd:
Aleks Byrd is a knitwear designer with roots in Estonia, Canada, and the USA. Aleks’ passion is creating modern patterns with a connection to the past using little-known traditional techniques for unique wearable designs that are fun and rewarding to knit for all levels of knitters. Her portfolio of designs includes individual patterns as well as those published in The Knitter magazine and Laine Magazine. Her latest book Traditions Revisited – Modern Estonian Knits brings together her designs and teaching as an introduction to Estonian knitting, both traditional and traditional-inspired.
