An Icelandic Sweater with a modern twist with Helga Thoroddsen

Teacher: Helga Thoroddsen 

Language: English 

This class is based on a design idea derived from an old Icelandic sweater from ca. 1920. The design of the sweater has been updated and adapted to modern knitting techniques and trends that have been developing in the past years. Through the choice of materials and colors participants will be able to put their own spin on the sweater design. A ready-made pattern by Helga will be used. We will cover traditional knitting techniques, top down knitting, multicolor knitting, short rows, increases, color play and knitting an I-Cord. Emphasis on professional knitting techniques and finishes.

• Time: Friday 9:00 - 12:00, 24 April 2020
  and Sunday 9:00 - 12:00, 26 April 2020

• Class 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: Experienced 

• Homework Before Class:  None.

• Supplies to bring: Traditional knitting tools, scissors, measuring tape, sewing needles, etc. A good choice of quality knitting needles in common sizes (3 – 6 mm) is necessary.

• Materials Fee: Materials (yarn for sweater) is not included in the class fee. The teacher will get in touch before the class with information and suggestions for choosing yarns.

• Price: 24.900 ISK

Helga Thoroddsen

I am a passionate knitwear designer as well an enthusiast about everything and anything that has to do with creating beautiful and unique textiles. I have a M.Sc. degree in textile science from Colorado State University (1988) as well as a bachelor’s degree from Iceland University of Education with emphasis on textiles and crafts. Sweater design holds a special passion for me as well as sampling and figuring out the most stubborn knitting patterns to the point of losing sleep when things do not work out. I see knitting as a miracle to ease the mind, forget time and place, challenge the brain, create harmony and flow as well as unique one of a kind garments that make me happy. My other passions are horses, family, friends, cooking and keeping my vegetable garden and green house at my small farm Straumar in Ölfus. www.prjon.is