Baltic Style Beaded Wristwarmers REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Learn the techniques to knit exquisite beaded wrist warmers. Add distinction to your wardrobe, stay warm, and what a gift!
Time & Location
Sep 13, 2024, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Pictou County Wellness Centre, 2-2756 Westville Rd, Westville Road, NS B2H 5C6, Canada
About The Event
Instructor: Laura MacEachern
The knitted beaded wristwarmers are a part of cultural heritage of the Baltic nations, especially Lithuania, where they are a part of traditional Lithuanian national costume.
Knit from a very thin wool and adorned with beads that are knit-in according to the chosen pattern, wristwarmers are both highly decorative and functional - keeping your wrists warm helps to keep your whole body warmer.
In this workshop participants will learn the technique of knitting these beautiful pieces of clothing, that add distinction to your knitted wardrobe and make exquisite gifts.
To make the most of this workshop, you need to be able to knit with very thin needles (1.25 - 1.5mm) at a tight gauge, knitting with a very fine yarn. And you should know the long tail cast-on method.
Additional fee of $39 for kit. Includes Addi knitting nedles, Czech glass beads, beading needle, Italian Merino Wool…
Tickets
Beaded Wrist warmers
$50.00
+$7.50 HST
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