We’ll delve into the world of Latvian mitten construction, techniques, and design in this workshop. These wonderful mittens use a fingering-weight yarn, double point steel needles, and are worked up at 8-10sts/inch on #1, #0, or #00 needles. They wear like iron and get smoother and better with age! In this workshop we’ll knit a Child’s Mitten where you’ll learn the techniques to make fringe and braid and how to pick up the thumb stitches so they mirror the palm-side of the mitten when turned down toward the cuff.
This is a two session workshop - 6 hours total - 3 hours Friday 9am-noon then 3 hours Sat 2pm-5pm with homework to be done overnight.
Level: Advanced - students should be very comfortable using double point needles, working with a small gauge (9 st/inch) and two-color knitting techniques
Ages: 16+
Materials Fee: $25.00 Material fee is part of class cost and includes Child’s Mitten Pattern, Latvian Mitten How-To Booklet, and kit of TINES yarn to make a pair of Child’s Mittens.
Please Bring: One set of 8" double pointed steel or metal needle size 0, 1 or 2, magnet board with magnetic ruler or stickie notes to use to follow charted pattern.
To Do BEFORE Class: nothing
_____________
This Class will be held in Building 1 (Classroom Building)
In Classroom Area: 6
Date/Time: Fri April 25 9am - noon & Sat April 26 2pm-5pm (split sessions)
Please arrive at Class Check-In (at the entrance to the Class Building) at least 10 minutes early to receive your Nametag and find your class area.
_____________
Latvian Mitten Knitting with Lisa Sewell (Fri AM & Sat PM)
Instructor Bio
Lisa Sewell’s fascination and passion with knitting began 40 years ago, and a day rarely goes by that she’s not knitting, studying the craft or doggedly mastering a technique.
She has been teaching in the Salt Lake City, Utah area for 35 years. A technician at heart, her workshops and classes focus on the critical fundamentals of knitting. Lisa offers a variety of classes that give her students the skills and confidence to become proficient knitters and expert finishers.Cancellation / Refund Policy
In the unfortunate event you need to cancel your registration, please contact the Great Basin Fiber Arts Fair team at greatbasinfiberartsfair@gmail.com or by calling 385-429-3201.
Please note: Refunds are available until March 31, 2025. After March 31st, we will refund 50% of the class fee, and after April 12, 2025, refunds are no longer available.
Transfers to other classes will be approved on an individual basis.