Playing with Icelandic unspun wool – Plötulopi with Ástþrúður Sif Sveinsdóttir
Teacher: Ástþrúður Sif Sveinsdóttir
Language: English
In this course I will tell you a little bit about the story behind the unspun Icelandic plötulopi. It’s a magical material but fragile to work with, but as soon as you get to know it, I’m sure you will fall in love with it. You can play with it in a lot of different ways and I will have a little show and tell, and bring some samples. We will knit 3 swatches with single, double and triple threads and I will teach you tricks for combining colors together. If we have time, you can make a lopi tassel for your knitting bag.
Time: Saturday 14:30-17:30, 25 April 2020
Class length: 3 hours.
Number of participants: 12
Place: Near Iðnó in downtown Reykjavík. Participants will get an email with details in time before class starts.
Skill Level: All levels welcome from beginner. We will be using a Long tail cast on, knitting, purling and joining colors together.
Homework Before Class: None.
Supplies to bring: Knitting needles 3.5, 4.5 and 6mm (US4, 7 and 10).
Materials Fee (to Be Paid Directly to the Teacher): 1000 kr.
Included: Wool for swatches.
Price: 14.900 ISK
Ástþrúður Sif Sveinsdóttir
Ásta, as she is called, is a prolific knitter who learned at a very young age from her mother. In her spare time, she designs and travels the world for knitting, wool and dying experience. She loves to take long walks with her family in the Icelandic nature where she seeks inspiration. Ásta likes to use the Icelandic wool lopi, as its colors capture the Icelandic nature. She enjoys to meet up with her knitting groups and get encouragement and inspiration from all her great knitting friends. On Ravelry as astas and instagram @astthrudursif