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Traditions Class Catalog

Beth Brown-Reinsel PO Box 124 Putney, VT 05346 USA

(+001) 410-652-1238

Email: [email protected] Web: www.KnittingTraditions.com

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Beth’s Bio / Table of Contents 3 hour classes

Beth Brown-Reinsel has been Last, the wonderful Braided Cast-on from Finland will teaching historic knitting be taught in 3 colors! In workshops for over 25 years addition, a couple bind-offs both in the and will be covered as well for abroad. Her love of tradi- you to practice on as you tional methods and her skill bind off your swatches. in imparting that information Level: All to others is well known. She shares her passion through her traditional patterns, work- Introduction to Twined shops, and Knit-Along (KAL) Knitting classes. Her workshops are Curious about the 400 known for the little which are the class samplers. year-old Swedish tech- These small garments teach construction techniques in nique of Twined Knit- context rather than through meaningless swatches. Beth ting? In this three hour wrote the classic book Knitting Ganseys and has pro- class, knit one of a pair of duced three DVDs. Her warm and supportive teaching wristers while learning a style and her generous and thorough handouts have made traditional cast-on, how her a favorite with guilds, shops, and all the national to read a twined knitting conferences. chart, twined knitting, twined purling, and patterning (the “O” stitch, the Crook stitch, the Chain Path, and half TABLE OF CONTENTS braids). The Norwegians believe if one keeps their Beth’s Bio Page 1 pulse warm, one’s entire body will be warmer. Must 3-Hour Classes Page 1-2 be comfortable with double pointed needles or working 6-Hour Classes Page 2-6 with two circulars. 12-Hour Classes Page 6-8 Level: Intermediate 18-Hour Classes Page 8 5-Day Class Page 9 LYS Knit-Alongs Page 9 THE NORWEGIAN PURL General Information Page 10 The Norwegian Available Products Page 10 Purl, a variation of the conventional Continental purl, is noted for its superior tension TRADITIONAL BEGINNINGS control, and ease of Learn eight of the most beautiful, and practical, cast-ons execution. The in our knitting history. From the UK, we will cover the always stays behind the work, making a breeze Channel Island Cast-on, the Knotted Cast-on, and the and two-color textured purling a pleasure. A swatch Multi-Strand Cast- will be worked in class to practice this technique and its on. Included are two applications: Garter stitch in purl, one-color ribbing or basic go –to cast- seed stitch, the Scandinavian method of working with ons, the LongTail two in the left hand (knitting, purling, and weav- and Old Norwegian ing) on the right side and the wrong side of the work and cast-ons, that are the Corrugated Ribbing on the right side and wrong side of basis for two decora- the work. tive cast-ons from the Level: All Twined Knitting tradition in Sweden.

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LATVIAN WRISTERS (3 hours) The Norwegians believe if one keeps their pulse Cowichan pullovers warm, one’s entire body will be warmer. Using wris- On Vancouver Island in British Columbia, the ters as a template, learn the following Latvian tech- Coast Salish niques which people de- can be applied veloped this to mitten cuffs, V-necked, tops or shawl-col- sleeves: a scal- lared gar- loped cuff, the ment after herringbone learning braid and many of knitting subtle and beau- through tiful variations Europeans. of the half-braid. A choice of traditional motifs is The Salish preferred motifs that reflected the natu- incorporated in the main part of the wrister, as well ral world (whales, birds, etc.) as well as geometric as a picot edge at the end. Additional techniques: motifs. The sweaters, still handspun by some people, knitting with two yarns in the right hand, two yarns are knitted on double-pointed needles, with thick in the left hand, or a yarn in each hand, as well as singles yarns in 2 or 3 colors. This class will cover knitting with three colors. working with colors, , reading a chart, a tra- Level: Intermediate (must be proficient with dp ditional shoulder join, creating a shawl collar shaped needles) with short rows, knitting sleeves from the top down while shaping the cap. Level: Intermediate

TOP DOWN ARAN CARDIGANS (6 hours) TAMS This unusual type of Aran construction is contro- This Fair Isle class is for knitters who would like versial as to its historic authenticity. Nevertheless, to venture into it is a fascinating concept, which results in a stun- two-color knitting ning garment but haven’t had the that is fun to chance. A small tam knit. While on double pointed knitting a needles and/or two small sam- circular needles will pler be worked. Knit- from the neck ting with a color in down, tradi- each hand, weaving tional pattern yarns to reduce snag- motifs will be worked , including bobbles, traveling ging, reading tam charts, knitting traditional peerie, stitches, knit/purl motifs, baby cables, background border, and star patterns, and shaping of the tam will stitches, and more! The neckline studied will be all be covered. The class will end with a discussion shaped for a comfortable fit by utilizing increases of tam structure and the wonderful variety of color and extra stitches. combinations chosen by the students. Level: Intermediate to advanced Level: Advanced Beginner to Intermediate

© 2017 Knitting Traditions, LLC [email protected] (+001) 410-652-1238 Page 3 6 hour classes 6 hour classes GANSEY TECHNIQUES LATVIAN FINGERLESS MITTS Students will learn how to construct a Gansey, a Some of the beautiful knitting methods of Latvia sweater form prevalent in the 19th and early 20th will be studied in this class. Knit one of a pair of centuries among the fishermen of the British Isles. fingerless mitts to A small scale sweater learn the following will be knitted us- techniques which can ing traditional con- be applied to mit- struction techniques ten cuffs, sock tops including the classic or sleeves: a scalloped Channel Island Cast- cuff, the herringbone on, split welts, seam braid and some subtle stitches, traditional and beautiful varia- knit/purl patterns, the tions of the half-braid. underarm gusset, shoulder straps with perpendicular A choice of two-, three-, or four-color traditional joining, and picked-up sleeves. Alternative methods motifs is incorporated in the main part of the mitt as to these techniques will also be explored. Due to the well as the gussetless thumb and a picot edge at the amount of knitting in this class, it is suggested for end. Additional techniques to be discussed include students who can knit quickly. The two-day version knitting with two yarns in the right hand, two yarns of this workshop is better suited for a wider variety in the left hand, or a yarn in each hand, as well as of skill levels. knitting with three or four colors. Intermediate level. SAAMI MITTENS Learn the special details of mitten construction of LATVIAN MITTENS the nomadic Saami peoples, by knitting a mitten in The beautiful mittens of Latvia will be studied in multiple colors, circularly on double pointed needles. this class and an adult mitten will be knitted to learn Make a three color braided cast-on, create the classic the following techniques: A fringed and scalloped afterthought thumb cuff, the herringbone braid and subtle, beautiful vari- (without a gusset) ations of the half-braid, the waste-yarn thumb, and and work different pointed-tip shaping. bands of pattern- A variety of tradi- ing for the front and tional motifs (choice palm, and the point- of two or three ed tip shaping at the colors in a round) end of the mitten. are incorporated in Some of the motifs the main body of the will require three mitten, and reading yarns to be worked from the chart will within one round. A be covered. Addi- simple finger braid- tional techniques to ing technique will be discussed include be demonstrated for knitting with two the traditional cord. Handling multiple yarns and yarns in the right hand, two yarns in the left hand, or designing will be discussed. a yarn in each hand and working with three yarns in Intermediate to advanced level. a round. Intermediate level.

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SPRING LATVIAN FINGERLESS MITTS MAINE THRUMMED MITTENS Some of the beautiful knitting methods of Latvia Students will learn how to knit a mitten while will be studied in this class. Knit one of a pair of incorporating thrums which fingerless mitts to are pieces of fleece which create learn the following a soft and warm lining. These techniques which can adult sized Maine mittens are be applied to mitten constructed by knitting circu- cuffs, sock tops or larly on double pointed needles. sleeves: a scalloped (If you prefer, you can use the cuff, the Herring- magic loop or two circulars if bone Braid or a lovely you are proficient with those variation (the Split methods.) Techniques Herringbone Braid), include increases, develop- a choice of two-, ing the thumb gusset, and three-, or four-color decreasing for the top of the traditional motifs, the mitten. The cuff should be gussetless thumb, and a picot edge at the end. Ad- completed before class. ditional techniques to be discussed include knitting Intermediate level. with two yarns in the right hand, two yarns in the left hand, or a yarn in each hand, as well as knitting with three or four colors and yarn dominance. Intermediate level.

MAINE MITTENS Students will learn about Maine mitten construc- NORWEGIAN MITTENS tion by knitting a child-sized mitten in two colors, Students will learn Norwegian mitten construc- circularly on double-pointed needles. (If you prefer, tion by knitting a mitten you can use the magic loop or in two colors, circularly on two circulars.) Techniques to double pointed needles. be covered include working Techniques to be covered with two colors, yarn domi- include the striped, ribbed nance, developing the thumb cuff, the Norwegian thumb gusset by increasing in full gusset, seam stitches, differ- pattern multiples, traditional ent patterning for the front motifs used in Maine mittens, and palm, and the pointed and tip shaping at the end of tip shaping at the end of the the mitten which maintains mitten. Designing will be the patterning. The focus of discussed as well as several options in thumb con- the class will center on read- struction. ing the knitting and anticipating which color to use Intermediate level. in the motif. Intermediate level.

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COLOR TWINED FINGERLESS MITTS Right Side, Wrong Side, Left, Students will learn color techniques of tvåändsstickning, RIght, Two-Handed! By knitting a mall or twined knitting, a technique developed in Sweden in pillow in class, students will learn how to knit on the the 1600s, which creates a denser, warmer fabric structure right side (and purl on the than stranded wrong side) with 2 yarns in knitting. By the right hand, a yarn in each knitting one of hand, and two yarns in the a pair of Fin- left hand, as well as weaving gerless Mittens, the student will in each of the three styles gain knowledge on both the right and wrong and experience sides of the work. Reading in the basics of charts and working corrugat- twined knitting, ed ribbing in all three styles while advanc- on the right side and wrong side will also be covered. ing to the three main two-color techniques: working with Intermediate to advanced level. two and three yarns for color, and a modified technique as well as yarn management, twined knitting, TWINED MITTENS twined purling, herringbone braid, and reading twined Learn the Swedish technique of tvåändsstickning, or knitting charts. Intermediate level. twined knitting, by knitting a child’s mitten using wor- sted weight yarn, or an adult mit- ten using bulky weight yarn. The COLOR TWINED MITTENS mitten is worked circularly on In 17th century Sweden a form of knitting was practiced double-pointed needles and includes called Tvåändsstickning, or two-end knitting. Using a many techniques: a twined knit- strand from each end of a center pull ball of yarn, wound ting cast-on, reading and working of either one or two colors of yarn, the created fabric from a chart, the “O” stitch, Chain has great warmth, strength, and durability as well as Path, Purl Deep Stitch, increasing firm elasticity. This in Twined Knitting, increasing in technique takes some Twined Knitting, an asymmetrical patience and effort to thumb gusset, traditional motifs, and two options for master, but will soon shaping the tip. Intermediate level. reward the tena- cious knitter with TWINED TEXTURED FINGERLESS MITTS ease, moderate speed, Learn the Swedish technique of tvåändsstickning, or and lovely garments. twined knitting, by knitting a fingerless mitten using The classic Morning worsted weight yarn. The mitt Glory motif in these is worked circularly on double- mittens was knitted pointed needles and includes in garments for both many techniques: a twined knit- men and women in the area of Hälsingland. One mitten ting cast-on, reading and work- will be knitted in class to learn and understand a twined ing from a chart, the “O” stitch, knitting cast-on, yarn management, twined knitting, Chain Path, Purl Deep Stitch, an twined purling for a half-braid, working the chart, creat- asymmetrical thumb gusset, and ing a thumb gusset, shaping the mitten tip, and complet- traditional motifs. The Herring- ing the thumb. Intermediate level. bone Braid is an optional addi- tion. This class can be offered in six or nine hours. Intermediate level. © 2017 Knitting Traditions, LLC [email protected] (+001) 410-652-1238 Page 6 6 hour classes 12 hour classes

TWINED TEXTURED THE DANISH NATTRØJE Students will learn the Swedish technique of tvåän- The lovely women’s “blouses” from 19th century dsstickning, or twined knitting, by knitting a small Denmark, called “Nattrøjer”, or nightshirts, were sock, using worsted weight yarn. Twined knitting knitted of one color in knit/purl motifs. In this is worked with class, a small two yarns of sweater will the same color, be knitted twined around circularly each other, and compiling creates a warm- a variety of er, denser fabric construction than conven- techniques: tional stranded Split bottom knitting. The sock is worked circularly on double welts, overlapping welts at the join, the half gusset pointed needles and includes many techniques: as part of the sleeve, “seam” stitches, transposing the three twined knitting cast-ons, reading and working pattern chart to change from circular to , from a chart, the “O” stitch, Chain Path, a traditional as well as the classic knit/purl pattern motif that motif for the leg, shaping the toe, and working an was a part of so many of these garments. A discus- unusual method for an afterthought heel. sion on designing and a brief slide show is included. Intermediate level. Intermediate level.

THE SWEDISH NORTH HALLAND THE DANISH SKRÅ-TRØJE PULLOVER This remarkable Danish garment was created at the The lovely Swedish red and black man’s pullover end of the 1800s. It is unusual in that most Danish sweater from the Halland region can be dated back knitting at that to the late 1800s. In this class, a sampler will be time was of one knitted circu- color, while this larly compil- skrå-trøje was ing a variety knitted in navy of Swedish and white. A construction sampler will be techniques: knitted circu- the tradi- larly to explore: tional twisted working from a cast-on and chart, working with two different sizes of yarn, seam patterned ribbing, seam stitches, the Diamonds and stitches, the main motif, the underarm half gusset, Crosshatching motif, an initial box, centering shoul- working with a yarn in each hand or with 2 yarns in der motifs, working with a yarn in each hand, and the left hand, purling in pattern with two yarns on purling with 2 yarns in the back of the work will also the wrong side of the garment, creating a front slit be covered. Due to the amount of knitting in this and shaped facings, a twined knitting braid on the class, it is suggested for advanced level students. The cuff, an overlapped cuff slit, and assembly. Designing two-day version of this workshop is better suited for will also be covered. a wider variety of skill levels. Intermediate to advanced level.

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TRADITIONAL CONSTRUCTION THE SCOTTISH FAIR ISLE CARDIGAN TECHNIQUES FOR GANSEYS The classic details and traditional construction of Learn how to construct a Gansey, a sweater form the Fair Isle sweaters will be taught in this two-day prevalent in the 19th century and early part of the workshop 20th century through the among the fisher- circular knit- men of the Brit- ting of a small ish Isles. A small cardigan. scale sweater will Techniques to be knitted using be learned in- traditional con- clude choices struction tech- of different niques including the classic Channel Island Cast- corrugated ribbings, shaped and unshaped knitted on, split welts, seam stitches, traditional knit/purl steeks for two different armholes (shaped and drop patterns, the underarm gusset, shoulder straps with shoulder), stranding and weaving, cutting steeks, perpendicular joining, picked-up sleeves, and neck picking up stitches for sleeves two different ways, gussets. Alternative methods to these techniques underarm gussets, buttonbands, and finishing steeks. will also be explored, as well as designing a gansey, Discussion will include different pattern families and discussing variations of the gusset, cast-ons, and (seeding, peerie, border, OXO, stars, and all-over pat- shoulder treatments. terns), and designing a Fair Isle. Intermediate level. Intermediate level.

SCOTTISH SANQUHAR GLOVES THE NORWEGIAN FANA CARDIGAN The intricately patterned gloves from 19th century The classic details and traditional construction of the Scotland are a joy and a challenge to knit. Full of Norwegian Fana Cardigan sweaters will be taught small geometric patterns and tiny gussets around the in this two-day workshop through the knitting of a fingers and thumb, they are small sweater. made on double-pointed Techniques to needles. Explore the many be learned in- pattern options of both the clude circularly ribbing and glove body and knitted body discuss designing possibili- and sleeves, ties while knitting a full- square and drop sized glove. Learn about shoulder arm- yarn dominance and how to holes, cut-and- manage two yarns at a time, sew armholes in three different knitting and front, knitted self -facings, buttonbands, and styles as well as reading your 2-color star, band, and checkerboard patterns. De- knitting, rather than a pattern, to create these mar- signing one’s own Fana cardigan will be discussed. velous gloves. Intermediate level.

Advanced level. This class can also be taught as a three day class for intermediate knitters.

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THE NORWEGIAN SETESDAL THE COWICHAN CARDIGAN–NEW! LUSEKOFTE On Vancouver Island in British Columbia, the The beautiful, classic Setesdal Lusekofte, or lice Coast Salish people developed this V-necked, shawl- jacket, emerged during the early 19th century. This collared garment after learning of knitting through garment is characterized by white ribbing and Europeans. The Salish lower body, preferred motifs that turning reflected the natural into black world (whales, birds, background etc.) as well as geomet- on the up- ric motifs. The sweat- per body ers, still handspun by with white some people, are knit- patterning ted flat on double-pointed needles, with thick singles called lus yarns in 2 or 3 colors. This class will cover working (lice) for the little white stitches which stand alone. with 2 colors and weaving on both sides of the work, A small sweater will be knitted in class, circularly, reading a chart, knitting in pockets, a traditional utilizing several 2-color traditional motifs. The drop shoulder join, creating a shawl collar shaped with shoulder armholes and the front neck will be sewn short rows, knitting sleeves from the top down while and cut. Fabric will be traditionally embroidered by short-row shaping the cap, and sewing in a zipper. the student and applied to the neck and cuffs. Other Intermediate to advanced level. techniques to be learned include knitting with a yarn in each hand, the Norwegian purl, weaving, stranded knitting, and knitting self -facings. Intermediate 18 hour classes level. Some sewing skills are helpful. DESIGNING ARANS Arans are the well-loved sweaters from Ireland THE SWEDISH NORTH HALLAND which are characterized by creamy white yarn, cables, PULLOVER bobbles and other deeply textured patterns. In The lovely red and black Swedish sweater from the the first day of class, Halland region can be dated back to the late 1800s. students will knit a In this class, a mini-sweater in class small sweater will to learn to work from be knitted circu- a chart while creating larly compiling a different traditional variety of Swed- patterns (bobbles, trav- ish construction eling stitches, cables). techniques: three Choose form either the different cast- seamless Aran or the ons, a choice of Top-Down Aran class. patterned or corrugated ribbing, 2 color geometric Emphasis is placed pattern knitting, “seam” stitches, the traditional neck on the saddle shoulder construction and front slit, purling on the wrong side style of Aran. The fol- Photo: Gale Zucker with 2 colors, the Norwegian purl, 2 shoulder joins, lowing two days will be spent designing, swatching, 2 types of sleeve construction, plus a discussion on laying out, and charting the students’ own designs. designing. Intermediate level. Intermediate to advanced level.

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DESIGNING GANSEYS A ten-week Knit-Along course has been developed Students will learn how to construct a Gansey, a sweater for yarn shops form prevalent in the 19th century and early part of the based on 20th century among the fishermen of the British Isles. A the Gansey, small scale sweater will be knit- the British ted using traditional construction fisherman’s techniques including the classic sweater of the Channel Island Cast-on, split 1800s. This is welts, seam stitches, traditional knit/purl patterns, the under- a rugged and arm gusset, shoulder straps with handsome perpendicular joining, picked-up garment that sleeves, and triangular neck gus- is comprised sets. Once the sweater is completed, students will then of many inter- explore alternative construction methods and apply all the esting tech- techniques by planning and designing their own garment. niques. Beth This is an intermediate to advanced level knitting class. will Skype in twice during the course to encourage your students and to answer questions. 5 day classes Knit Beth’s gansey design The Big Easy, along with a mittens around the world detailed syllabus and her DVD which demonstrates the different techniques necessary to complete a gansey. The Big Easy is a pullover knitted at four stitches per inch for a quicker knit than with tradi- tional gansey yarn. This sweater can be knitted in an oversized style or as a more fitted garment. There are three options for the neck. The Big Easy can be knitted with or without the underarm gusset. This is an in-depth class which covers five different mit- tens (we’ll knit one per day) from several countries. The As a shop owner, you will receive: following four are suggested, though other mittens from • One pattern for each student this catalog may be added/ substituted to create a custom • One DVD for the class. 5 day learning experience. The Latvian Fingerless Mitt • An invitation to email to your customer list de- introduces a scalloped edging, knitted braids with varia- scribing the skills required for class, techniques to be tions, and working with several colors. The Maine (US) learned during the course, and the supplies needed. mitten involves two-color motifs and unusual shaping • A Measurements worksheet and Swatching work- techniques for maintaining the pattern repeats. The Nor- sheet for the students wegian (Selbu) mitten is made working with two yarns at • A detailed syllabus outlining the weekly objectives a time, a variety of motifs, traditional thumb with gusset and DVD the chapters to be shown that week. and tip construction, as well as variations. The Swedish twined mitts are made of a special knitting technique • Optional extra materials for Cable Splay, Gusset which is hundreds of years old. Using two yarns of the Chart, and optional Rolled Collar instructions same color, a very warm and dense mitten can be made, • A participant survey for your optional use at the by spiraling the yarns around each other. Traditional end to measure the success of your efforts shaping, motifs, and cast-ons will also be taught. Level: Intermediate to advanced (must be proficient with dp Check for other KALs being developed in the fu- needles) ture. © 2017 Knitting Traditions, LLC [email protected] (+001) 410-652-1238 Page 10 general information Available products

CLASSES The following products are available wholesale If you decide to hold a workshop, contact Beth with through: the dates and classes you have chosen. An agree- Knitting Traditions ment will be sent for you to sign and mail back with PO Box 124 a deposit of USD$400. (This deposit is deducted Putney, VT 05346 from the final bill.) Class information will also be Website: www.KnittingTraditions.com provided: Class description and length, appropri- Email: [email protected] ate student level, student supplies, teaching supplies Phone: 410-652-1238 which need to be provided by the shop and class- room set-up. PATTERNS

A Beth Brown-Reinsel Design In most instances, a sampler of the class project Latvian Fingerless Mitts More than 50 designs are

his circularly knitted project is the result of can be lent for you to utilize in marketing the class. my classes in Latvian mitten techniques. The available, based in tradi- methodsT used in the cuff can be applied to sleeve cuffs and sock tops as well! In the main part of the hand, you can practice working with two, three, or four colors in a round, if you like. The open hand is Beth’s teaching schedule, which is updated once or finished off with a picot , which is seen in some tional knitting methods, Lativan mitten cuffs. The thumb hole is created using the classic “Afterthought” method used in Latvian mittens. Enjoy! twice a month, is available for viewing at: www.knit- Materials from sweaters to vests, • Brown Sheep Nature Spun, 100% wool yarn, sport-weight (worsted-weight), 1 (1/2) skein each of Instructions #200 Bordeaux (MC), #307 Lullaby (yellow) (CC1), Cast-On Method: Slingshot/ Longtail-Method- #522 Nervous Green OR #144 Limestone (CC2), With-Short-Tails. Note: You can view a video of #117S Winter Blue (CC3), #N17 French Clay socks, mittens, and acces- tingtraditions.com/workshops/calendar/Open dates this cast-on at http://tinyurl.com/845hodh for Con- (CC4) tinental knitters, or http://tinyurl.com/7scu245 for English knitters. • One set of four US size 4/3.5 mm (US size 6/4.0 mm) double-pointed needles 1. Make a slip knot with the two yarns, allowing • Stitch marker, smooth contrasting waste yarn, sories. Beth participates in are indicated, but other dates may also be available. 4" for the short tails, and place the knot on your tapestry needle, needle. (Position MC over your index finger and CC2 over your thumb.) Finished Sizes 2. Insert the right needle from front to back into the Women’s Medium (Large): loop made by the thumb. 7"/17.8 cm (8"/20.3 cm) hand circumference ’s LYS pattern sales. Please ask if there is a time frame you desire. 3. Reach back with the right needle to go over, be- 7 1/2"/19 cm (8.5"/21.6 cm) long hind, and under the back yarn. 4. Bring the right needle and the newly caught yarn back through the thumb loop. Women's Medium: 27 sts and 27 rounds = 4"/10 cm 5. Withdraw your left thumb from the loop, pull the in two-color St st with sport-weight yarn Her patterns can be found yarn taut and resume the position in step 1 again. Women's Large: 24 sts and 24 rounds = 4"/10 cm in Repeat steps 2-4 until all sts are cast on. (Do not two-color St st with worsted-weight yarn count slip knot as a cast-on stitch–it will be dropped Beth is now booking dates for 2019 and 2020. from the needle after the cast-on is complete.) here. Please respect the time and effort spent to create this design and pattern by honoring the copyright. This pattern first appeared in the magazine Knitting Traditions published by Interweave Press, Winter 2011. HMS 514 © Beth Brown-Reinsel 2012. This design may not be knitted for resale. Thank you.

m m m m • Teaching fees (minimum of 2 days teaching): Knitting Traditions PO Box 124 Putney, VT 05346 [email protected] www.knittingtraditions.com USD$900/day, lecture fees: USD$200 for 1 to 1½ hours. Transportation, hotel, meals and printing BOOKS cost of handouts are in addition to the teaching fee. Internet access is appreciated. If meals are not pro- The revised and up- vided, a per diem of USD$50 per 6 hours of teach- dated edition of Beth’s ing is requested. classic book Knit- ting Ganseys will be • Transportation may include round-trip airfare available in July 2018. (coach rate), train fare, ferry, taxi or car rental fees, Wholesale orders and airport parking. If Beth drives (the radius is may be made through usually limited to a 3 to 5-hour drive) round-trip F&W Media. reimbursement will be calculated at the Federal rate at the time. • A class size of 20 is preferred for optimum at- tention to each student; if a waiting list develops, DVDs contact Beth. For some classes, extra students can be added on a pro rata basis. Contact Beth for more in- formation. There is no limit of attendees for lectures. • A classroom style layout is preferred, with room to move around behind each student. One to two extra tables for displaying Beth’s samples are needed. A viewing screen or blank wall for showing slides and video is also necessary.

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