Twined Knitting
Beth Brown-Reinsel
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- In-depth Instruction; over 124 mins
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- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Introduction & History
19:50
Meet Beth Brown-Reinsel, your guide to the 400-year-old Swedish technique known as twined knitting. Learn the fascinating history behind the technique and let Beth teach you how to identify it in knits. Then watch an overview of the mitten project that runs throughout the class.
Setup & Getting Started
12:20
Start your mitten by learning a variety of techniques, including how to create a center-pull ball of yarn. Beth introduces the nostepinne, a traditional Scandinavian ball winder, and the half-hitch knot. She also shows you how to cast on to create the twined stitch in both the English and Continental methods.
Basic Stitches
19:38
With a new technique comes a lot of basics. Beth walks through each step of how to create twined stitches, including how to hold the yarn. You'll also learn how the combination of deep knit and regular knit creates the visually interesting effect known as faux ribbing.
Pattern Stitches
15:52
Now that you know the basic stitches, it's time to learn how to combine them to create decorative motifs. Beth introduces the chain path, crook stitch and "O" stitch, elements of which are used throughout the mitten, including the cuff.
More Pattern Stitches
19:07
With the cuff complete, it's time to move on to the hand. Beth enlivens the transition with the herringbone braid, with mirrored patterns for the left and right mittens. Next she prepares you for the wider part of the mitten by teaching twine increases and the deep purl stitch.
Thumb Gusset
15:13
Beth goes over two different types of thumb gusset options before focusing on the technique used for this mitten: the crooked thumb gusset. Also, learn how to keep your stitches safe until they're needed as Beth works with both a holder and waste yarn.
Finishing & Blocking
21:21
A braided decrease creates the stair-step shape that forms the mitten's tip. Watch as Beth completes those and other final touches, including completing the thumb. Blocking rounds out the lesson and the class itself, an introduction to a technique applicable to any knitting project!
Description
Did you know you that stranding can give your knitting projects more than just a good look? Join regional knitting expert Beth Brown-Reinsel and learn techniques that pair decorative stitching with unparalleled warmth and durability. In this class, you’ll learn new skills you can take into any twined project to create a cozy, captivating pair of stranded mittens. Along the way, you’ll tackle a variety of twined stitches, from basic to decorative, including crook stitch, “O” stitch and chain path. You’ll also discover how to create decorative motifs, Latvian braids, twined increases and decreases, and multiple thumb-gusset styles. Plus, Beth will teach you how to block your beautiful new mittens and finish them like a pro!
Beth Brown-Reinsel
By immersing herself in the 19th century stitches of Northern Europe, Beth Brown-Reinsel has turned her connection to knitting into a connection to history. Beth shares this passion for traditional knitting through pattern design, historical workshops, knit-alongs and conferences. You can find Beths work in her book, Knitting Ganseys, and her DVD, Knitting Ganseys with Beth Brown-Reinsel.
Bonus materials available after purchase