Knitting Traditions Class Catalog Beth Brown-Reinsel PO Box 124 Putney, VT 05346 USA (+001) 410-652-1238 Email: [email protected] Web: www.KnittingTraditions.com Learn more about Traditional Knitting in my Patreon Project: www.patreon.com/BethBrownReinsel Page 1 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 United States 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 sweaters 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 yarn in our knitting history. From the UK, we will cover the always stays behind the work, making ribbing 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 yarns 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. © 2017 Knitting Traditions, LLC [email protected] (+001) 410-652-1238 Page 2 3 hour/ 6 hour classes 6 hour classes 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, sock 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, weaving, 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) FAIR ISLE 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 sweater 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 casting on 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. © 2017 Knitting Traditions, LLC [email protected] (+001) 410-652-1238 Page 4 6 hour classes 6 hour classes 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.