VIKKEL 

TWISTED STITCHES & BRAIDS 

A vikkel is a twisted or traveling stitch pattern  used in Estonian knitting that creates a  narrow cable pattern without the use of a  cable needle. These patterns create beautiful  patterns and even braids that add dimension  to your knitting. Students will knit a small  swatch. 

Students will learn: 

• Left & right knit twists 
• Left & right purl twists 
• Vikkel lateral braid 

SKILL LEVEL: advanced beginner /  intermediate knitter; students should be  comfortable to knit and purl in the round, cast on, bind -off, and reading from charts

LENGTH : 3 hours in person 

MATERIALS NEEDED: 

• 4mm / US 6 needles for knitting small  circumference (Double pointed needles or  circular needles for magic loop) 
• Stitch markers 
• DK-weight yarn in a light solid colour approx. 20g

Yarns we would recommend for this class are The Croft DK, Brooklyn Tweed Arbour and South Australian Nomad Yarns

HOMEWORK:
Using 4mm / US 6 needles, CO 40
sts. Join in the rnd and PM for BOR.
Rnds 1 – 2: Work 1×1 rib as follows: [k1, p1],
repeat [-] to end.
Rnd 3: K to end.

ABBREVIATIONS
BOR – beginning of round
CO – cast-on
k – knit
p – purl
PM – place marker
rnd(s) – round(s)
[-] – repeat everything between [ ]

Our store will be open 15 minutes before class commences to purchase materials and wind yarn into a cake as required. Instruction booklets will be provided.

The class will run from 10am-1pm. Tea and Coffee will be provided .

All class attendees with receive a 10% discount on all in-store purchases* on the day. This is also extended to any class materials purchased in store in advance.

*excludes gift vouchers

About the Designer 

Aleks Byrd is a knitwear designer with roots in Estonia,  Canada, and the USA. She creates modern patterns with  a connection to the past using little-known traditional  techniques with a fresh twist on them for unique wearable  designs that are fun and rewarding to knit for all levels of  knitters. In addition to knitwear design, she works as an  illustrator and teaches Estonian knitting techniques around  the world. Her latest book Traditions Revisited – Modern  Estonian Knits brings together her designs and teaching  as introduction to Estonian knitting, both traditional and  traditional-inspired.

Refunds and Attendance

You are able to cancel or change dates up to 10 days prior to the workshop or class to receive a full refund. This ensures your spot can be made available for another interested student. Less than 10 days prior to the workshop or class we will be unable to reschedule or refund the cost. You may however transfer your booking to a friend. We ask that in all cases you contact Yarn Trader if you will not be attending.

If for any reason Yarn Trader must cancel a workshop or class for any other reason a full refund will be given or by agreement your booking may be transferred to another class.