INSTRUCTOR: Jennifer Daley
CATEGORY: Knitting
SKILL LEVEL: All
PREREQUISITE: All knitters and skill levels are welcome in this class! Learn to knit Icelandic Lopi Wool stranded colorwork, or improve your existing colorwork technique.
MATERIAL FEES: NA
STUDENTS TO BRING: Students are required to purchase one Icelandic Lopi Wool knitting pattern of their choice at www.knittingjenny.com, which they will be knitting during the class. Bring your Knitting Jenny pattern, yarn, and needles to class, and we will knit our way through the day!
DESCRIPTION: Join us for a special day of Icelandic Lopi knitting!
Learn Icelandic Lopi knitting with Jennifer Daley, textile historian and knitwear designer.
Icelandic Lopi knitting includes stranded colorwork techniques (like traditional Fair Isle) yet Lopi is knitted with a much larger needle (generally 5.0mm or US size 8) whereas traditional Fair Isle is knitted with a much smaller needle.
The workshop includes:
- All Lopi knitting instruction delivered in person by Jennifer Daley
- Lopi knitting tips, tricks, and techniques
- An overview of the special qualities of Icelandic sheep and wool
- A presentation of Icelandic textile history, including traditional Lopi ski sweaters with the distinctive yoke
- A guided exploration of traditional Lopi patterns and motifs
- A discussion of Icelandic Lopi knitwear design, including color dominance and color theory
- A Lopi knitted hat-blocking explanation
- A steeking discussion on how and why to safely cut your knitting
Join Jennifer Daley for a fun and informative day of Icelandic Lopi knitting!
For more information regarding this workshop, contact:
Jennifer Daley | jenny@knittingjenny.com
