Knit your own Lopapeysa with Auður Björt Skúladóttir
Teacher: Auður Björt Skúladóttir
Language: English
In this class, you will learn to knit a small version of the traditional Icelandic sweater Lopapeysa. On the first day you will cast on and start knitting the sleeves and body. The second day you will join all together, knit the stranded pattern and finish the sweater. Also, you will learn to knit both sleeves at the same time. We will cover stranded colorwork, grafting, knitting a sweater bottom up and knitting two sleeves together on one needle.
Time: Friday 14:30 - 17:30, 24 April 2020
and Sunday 14:30 - 17:30, 26 April 2020Class length: 2 x 3 hours, 6 hours in all.
Number of participants: 10
Place: Near Iðnó in downtown Reykjavík. Participants will get an email with details in time before class starts.
Skill Level: Advanced
Homework Before Class: No homework before class, but some homework between the sessions.
Supplies to bring: 80cm (32 inch) Circular Needle 3,5mm (4US) and 4,5cm (7US).
Materials Fee: Materials included in price.
Price: 24.900 ISK
Auður Björt Skúladóttir
Alongside teaching textiles at elementary school I am working on a masters degree in textile education at the University of Iceland. I have been knitting ever since I can remember. During the last years I have designed knitting patterns and published them. I have organised a few KAL‘s and taught many workshops. I am the author of the book Lopapeysuprjón (2016), also available in English under the name Create your own Lopapeysa. What appeals to me the most is to design garments that look the same from both sides, whether it is a shawl, a hat or a cardigan. I´m Audurbjort on ravelry.