Knitting Historical Norwegian Mittens (Online)
Schedule – Enrollment for this class has closed:
Three Thursdays, December 4-18 (6:00-7:30 pm CT)
Instructor:
Steph Anderson
Location:
This is an online class hosted on Zoom.
Join us for a special knitting class inspired by the work of Norwegian immigrant Albertina Dickson, a skilled tailor and beloved community member known as “Granny.” In the 1940s, Albertina hand-knitted a beautiful mitten that now resides in the Pope County Museum in Minnesota, preserving the rich Norwegian traditions she brought to her new home.
In this class, you’ll knit a pair of mittens inspired by Albertina’s original design, learning traditional techniques passed down through generations. Celebrate her life, heritage, and craftsmanship while creating your own timeless piece of Norwegian-American history.
Level of Instruction:
This class is designed for experienced knitters who are interested in gaining additional skills with stranded colorwork.
Supplies:
A complete kit of materials ($45 value!) will be sent to your home and is included in the registration fee. Supplies in the kit include knitting needles, black and white skiens of Rauma 3-Ply Strikkegarn, a tapestry needle, and stitch markers.
If you are registering for this class in a location outside the United States, you will need to provide your own supplies. Please contact folkartschool@vesterheim.org when you register for more information about what materials are required for this class.
Enrollment Deadline:
Enrollment for this class has closed.
Click here to learn more about instructor Steph Anderson.
Vesterheim’s 2025 online programming is supported in part by a generous gift to the Vesterheim Annual Fund from Sons of Norway - Noreg Lodge 3-466.