Two day Knitting Workshop for advanced knitters
About The Two Day Knitting Workshop
This advanced level two-day workshop is designed for individuals wanting to expand their knitting skills. Knitting time is daily from 9:00 am. until 5:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to continue knitting after 5:00 pm. or can choose to visit areas of interest.
Among participants, the most popular options to knit on a two-day workshop are a children size Icelandic sweater, a shawl, two-color mittens, two-color pair of socks, a cape, a yoke. These are just examples so it is really what you wish to do during the workshop days. You will learn a lot of things guaranteed :)
During the knitting workshop, you will also learn about Icelandic wool and the knitting culture that has developed since the time of the settlement. You will learn about the history of Icelandic knitting (íslenskt prjón) and its cultural importance tied to the differing patterns of the traditional Icelandic sweater (íslensk lopapeysa), widely known and has become a part of the Icelandic heritage despite it is only about sixty years old!
Availability
Starting every Tuesday, two consecutive days from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm
Flexible starting day available for groups of 3 people or more. Please contact me
Price
ISK 59,900 per person
Skill level
The workshop is designed for experienced knitters. Knitting in the Continental way.
Included
Icelandic “light wool” (léttlopi), circular knitting needles and pattern
Soup for lunch all days
About the host
I´m an experienced knitter with over 40 years of experience. I am a qualified crafts teacher who enjoys teaching people new skills. I am also skilled in herbal dyeing, spinning yarn and basically anything and everything to do with wool.
My grandmother taught me sewing and embroidery when I was young and taught me to knit when I was 6 years old.
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Booking
This experience is booked on request. We will let you know within 72 hours whether your booking request has been accepted or not. No payment will be requested until the booking is confirmed.
Why booking with us
No booking fees or any hidden cost
Best price guarantee
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Good to know
Skill level
The workshop is designed for advanced knitters
Amenities
Free parking nearby
Recommendations
Comfortable shoes are recommended, a scarf might be handy and a raincoat is safer than an umbrella.
Optional
Accommodation at Hotel Laxnes in Mosfellsbaer
Language
English
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Meeting at/location
Mosfellsbaer, 15 minute drive from downtown Reykjavik. Public bus available to get to the location. Address details will be provided after booking.
