2025-12-04 – Knitting Historical Norwegian Mittens (Online)
Schedule:
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.
Additional Supplies:
Students will need to provide a computer, laptop, or tablet with a camera and mic as well as a fast, reliable internet connection.
Special Instructions:
When registering for the class, please make sure to use the mailing and email addresses you'd like the Zoom meeting invitations sent to. You will receive links to the Zoom sessions by email sometime during the week prior to the class. If this class is a gift, please sign up with the recipient's mailing and email addresses or be prepared to forward the kit and all communications.
Enrollment Deadline:
November 21, 2025
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.