Learn the art of Estonian Inlay, or Roosimine in this hat workshop! Originating from Tõstamaa, this stranding technique has been used for centuries to embellish knitting. Sharing similar characteristics of stranded colorwork, intarsia, and embroidery, this beautiful technique adds texture and color to your knits. You’ll have the option to make a 2-colored hat, or a 3-colored hat with 2-colored Vikkle Braids. We will also cover twisted ribbing, blocking and finishing techniques, and knit a hat pattern in DK weight yarn!

Date/Time: Saturday, September 30, 2023 9:00 am-noon

Supplies:

• 1 Hank Emma’s Yarn Simply Spectacular DK (3.5oz/100g ea approx. 255yds/233m, 100% superwash merino, 25% nylon) OR equivalent DK weight yarn
• 2 Minis each Emma’s Yarn Simply Spectacular Smalls (.7oz/20g ea approx. 50yds/46m, 100% superwash merino, 25% nylon) OR equivalent DK weight yarn (NOTE: 2 Colored hat needs 1 hank of the MC and 1 DK mini. 3 Colored hat needs 1 hank of the MC and 2 DK minis)
• US 6 (4mm) 16” Circular Knitting Needle
• US 7 (4.5mm) 16” Circular Knitting Needle
• US 7 (4.5mm) DPNs
• Tapestry Needle
• Stitch Markers
• Post-It Notes
• Copy of A Short Reprise hat pattern (found on Ravelry or at TanisKnits.com)

• With smaller circular needle using the Longtail CO technique, CO 100 sts in MC (off-white in project picture). Join into round being careful not to twist, pm for bor.
• Rnds 1-10: [k1tbl, p1] to end of rnd.
• Switch to larger circular needles.
• Next Rnd: [K10, M1L] to end of rnd – 110 sts.

Skill Level: Advanced Intermediate, previous colorwork experience not necessary.  Must be comfortable knitting in the round.

Tanis Gray