LEARN TO KNIT THRUMMED MITTENS, Sunday Nov 3rd and 10th, materials included
Sunday November 3rd 10am - 12pm and
Sunday November 10th 10am - 12pm
Learn to knit the Briggs and Little Family Thrummed Mittens pattern by Catherine Vardy. This class is perfect for those who have never knit mittens and for those who would like to add to their mitten knitting skills.
Thrummed mittens are a cozy, traditional Newfoundland mitten designed for extra warmth. They are knitted with pieces of wool or fleece called "thrums," which are worked into the fabric of the mitten. These thrums create a soft, fluffy layer of insulation on the inside of the mitten while looking like tiny, decorative bumps or patterns on the outside.
The thrums are typically made from unspun wool, and as you wear the mittens, the thrums felt together inside, making them even warmer. Thrummed mittens are especially popular in cold climates because they trap heat effectively, making them perfect for keeping your hands warm in freezing weather.
Skills Required
- Intermediate. You must be able to cast on, knit, purl, and knit in the round.
- Previous mitten knitting experience is not required.
Materials: choose from
- 4 or 5 double pointed needles in sizes 3.5 and 4mm - for knitting in the round on double pointed needles
- or 3.5 and 4.0mm circular needles in 32" or 40" lengths - for knitting in the round using the magic loop method
- or 2 x 3.5mm, 14" circular and 2 x 4.0mm, 14" circular needles for knitting in the round with 2 circular needles
included in your class registration is
- a copy of the Briggs and Little Family Thrummed Mittens
- a skien of Briggs and Little Heritage 100% wool yarn
- 100% merino wool for thrumming
-> you will be able to choose your yarn and thrum colours, or choose a yarn substitution should you wish.
*important* please come to the shop or contact us ahead of the class date to choose colours so that we can have your yarn wound into a ball and ready to start knitting when class begins.
Duration & Format
- 4 hours in total
Sunday November 3rd 10am - 12pm and
Sunday November 10th 10am - 12pm
- in person workshop at HW Studio - the WoolWorks, 92 Keddy Bridge Rd, Mahone Bay , NS
- instructor: Heidi Wulfraat
Additional Information
- please choose pick-up when purchasing this class online
- In the case of rescheduling or cancellation you will be contacted by email 4 days before class (weather related cancellations may be one day in advance).
- the email that you provide will be used as your contact in the event that a class is cancelled etc.
Reminder
- all students receive a 10% discount on yarns, fabrics and fibres purchased on the day of class
