Elsebeth Lavold Workshops March 2013
February 15, 2013 in Elsebeth Lavold, miscellaneous
Knitwear designer Elsebeth Lavold will be doing a short tour in Minnesota and Wisconsin in March.
Elsebeth is best known for her fabulous cable designs, many of which are based on Viking Age artifacts she has studied.
In her first book, “Viking Patterns for Knitting,” she explains the process she went through to interpret the designs on armor and stones into knitting patterns. In addition to several patterns, the book is full of interesting cables.
Since then she has designed 25 more pattern book for all seasons full of lovely designs that incorporate cables, lace, and plainer elements.
And that isn’t even mentioning her many lovely yarns!
She doesn’t visit the states very often, so if you are in the area of one of these events and you like knitting cables you should totally look into attending.
Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minnesota Knitter’s Guild March 4th
Basic Viking Knits
The focus is on the basic techniques needed to knit the wonderful Viking Patterns. Join Elsebeth as she focuses on the technical aspects of knitting Viking patterns and leads you to understand the grammar of cable patterns. How to read and understand charts. Learn how to cable without a cable needle. Analyze Viking Interlace ornamentation and start designing your own cable patterns
Design with Cables
How to use the Viking Patterns in your own projects – designing with cables. Basic garments shapes and calculation, cable and motif placement. Details such as cuffs and collars and some finishing techniques will be discussed.
Hekla sweater from Knitting Along the Viking Trail Exhibit. Pattern in The Second Viking Knits Collection
Mendota Heights, Minnesota
3kittensneedlearts March 6th
Village at Mendota Heights
750 Main Street Suite 112
Mendota Heights, MN 55118
Knitting Viking Patterns
Join Elsebeth as she focuses on the technical aspects of knitting Viking patterns and leads you to understand the grammar of cable patterns and into the adventure of designing your own cable patterns. How to read and understand charts. Learn how to cable without a cable needle.
Runes
In Viking times, runes were associated with magic and special powers. Get started on knitting your own power emblem – select a short word from a list. We touch on choosing runes with the correct sound value, spacing and placement on your project.
Sigtuna hat from Knitting Along the Viking Trail Exhibit
Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin
Madison Knitter’s Guild
Knit-In March 8 – 9th, Lecture and workshops
Happy Home Pillow from Knitting Along the Viking Trail Exhibit
Horicon, Wisconsin
The Knitty Gritty Shop March 10th
Oak Grove Homestead Farms, LLC
W5346 State Road 33
Horicon, WI 53032
Book Signing
Basic Viking Knits
The focus is on the basic techniques needed to knit the wonderful Viking Patterns. Join Elsebeth as she focuses on the technical aspects of knitting Viking patterns and leads you to understand the grammar of cable patterns. How to read and understand charts. Learn how to cable without a cable needle. Analyze Viking Interlace ornamentation and start designing your own cable patterns.
Happiness Sign or St. John’s Cross, blanket detail
Verona, Wisconsin
The Sow’s Ear, Verona March 11th
125 S. Main St., Verona, WI 53593
Design with Cables
How to use the Viking Patterns in your own projects – designing with cables. Basic garments shapes and calculation, cable and motif placement. Details such as cuffs and collars and some finishing techniques will be discussed.
Hope you can make it to one or more of these rare events!
