{"product_id":"2027-03-04-nordic-colorwork-basics-a-beginner-s-introduction-to-norwegian-two-stranded-knitting-online","title":"2027-03-04 Nordic Colorwork Basics: A Beginner’s Introduction to Norwegian Two-Stranded Knitting (Online)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eClass Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thursday, March 4 (6:00–8:00 pm CT)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an online class hosted on Zoom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(44, 187, 191); text-decoration: underline;\" title=\"INSTRUCTOR NAME\" href=\"https:\/\/vesterheim.org\/exhibit\/maree-hampton\/?_gl=1*zmmkua*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..\u0026amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwy5rUBhB5EiwAIoAtCqP4h72YQgCpKK0ER5gKFMEr6KmkgPr5G4hD8XcSpKZPbQoMXVOtQBoC1PgQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMaree Hampton\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel of Instruction: \u003c\/strong\u003eAdvanced\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eBeginner\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurious about beautiful Scandinavian colorwork knitting? In this beginner-friendly workshop, students will learn the foundations of Norwegian two-stranded knitting (also called stranded colorwork knitting). This 2-hour class introduces the essential techniques needed to knit with two colors at once while creating traditional Nordic-inspired patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will practice reading simple color charts, carrying floats, managing yarn tension, and knitting in the round using two colors. By the end of class, participants will complete a small sampler swatch and leave with the confidence to continue exploring Norwegian-style colorwork projects at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will learn:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Norwegian two-stranded knitting works\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolding and managing two yarn colors at once\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReading basic stranded knitting charts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnitting in the round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManaging yarn tension evenly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatching and carrying floats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitching colors smoothly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating simple Nordic motifs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips for avoiding puckering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishing and blocking colorwork swatches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents should already know:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic knit stitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic purl stitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCasting on and binding off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(No stranded knitting experience required.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA complete kit of materials including practice yarn in two colors, printed chart handouts, beginner colorwork pattern, stitch marker, mini-tapestry needle and a sweet treat from Vesterheim (a $45 value) is included in the cost of registration and \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ewill be shipped to your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents need to supply:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS 6 or 7 circular needle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you are registering for this class in a location outside the United States, you will need to provide your own supplies. Please contact \u003ca href=\"mailto:folkartschool@vesterheim.org\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efolkartschool@vesterheim.org\u003c\/a\u003e when you register for more information about what materials are required for this class. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAdditional Supplies\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will need to provide a computer, laptop, or tablet with a camera and mic as well as a fast, reliable internet connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecial Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEnrollment Deadline\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFebruary 11, 2027\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(44, 187, 191); text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Cancellation Policy\" href=\"https:\/\/vesterheim.org\/folk-art-school\/#cancellation-policy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Cancellation Policy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(44, 187, 191); text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Scholarships and Discounts\" href=\"https:\/\/vesterheim.org\/exhibit\/scholarships-discounts\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn about Scholarships and Discounts.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(44, 187, 191); text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Folk Art School Current Courses\" href=\"https:\/\/store.vesterheim.org\/pages\/folk-art-courses\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eReturn to Current Course Offerings.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vesterheim Folk Art School","offers":[{"title":"Non-Member Tuition","offer_id":43868893020234,"sku":"OL.2027.Q1.17","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Member Tuition","offer_id":43868893053002,"sku":"OL.2027.Q1.17.MT","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/4712\/0202\/files\/Image8-18-26at6.32PM_1.jpg?v=1787159798","url":"https:\/\/store.vesterheim.org\/products\/2027-03-04-nordic-colorwork-basics-a-beginner-s-introduction-to-norwegian-two-stranded-knitting-online","provider":"Vesterheim Museum Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}