Steeking and finishing with Arnþrúður Ösp Karlsdóttir

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Teacher: Arnþrúður Ösp Karlsdóttir 

Language: English


In Iceland, we knit sweaters in the round then steek them, that is cut them open to transform them into cardigans.
Is the idea making you cringe? Or are you ok with steeking but then don’t know how to make a nice clean finish?
I will guide you through the entire process, from steeking to putting on a zipper, knitting button bands and more.

During the class, I will demonstrate on a real sweater while you will complete a little project to remind you to not fear steeking again.

  • Time: Sunday 9:00 to 12:00, 26 April 2020  

  • Class length: 3 hours. 

  • Number of participants: 10

  • Place: Near Iðnó in downtown Reykjavík. Participants will get an email with details in time before class starts.

  • Skill Level: All levels are welcome. 

  • Homework Before Class: knit a 100% wool tube (no superwash or cotton blend): with Aran weight wool yarn, cast on approx. 60-80 sts on size 4,5 mm / US 7 circular needle; join in the round and knit in Stocking stitch for approx. 25-30 cm /10-11” ; bind off.

  • Supplies to bring : participants should bring their homework, knitting needles 4 mm /US 6, a crochet 4 mm (G), thread and sewing needle and scissors. Yarn and other materials needed for the course are included in the class fee.

  • Materials Fee: Materials included in price.

  • Price: 14.900 ISK 

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Arnþrúður Ösp Karlsdóttir

Arnþrúður Ösp is a textile artist, book artist and art teacher. She graduated from the department of textile at The Icelandic School of Arts and Crafts and as teacher from Håndarbejdet Fremmes Seminarium in Copenhagen. She works with textile and book art, along with teaching, and has held exhibitions in Iceland and abroad. She lives and works in Reykjavík.
In her art making she works with thread and traditional textile and fiber techniques including knitting, crochet and embroidery using traditionally spun wool or linen thread that she hand dyes, she also works with alternative materials such as paper and plastic as thread and yarn, adding to the depth of both her traditional and contemporary artistry. www.karlsdottir.is

Sunday / SunnudagReykjavik KnittingKnitting, Arnþrúður Ösp Karlsdóttir, Steeking