Newfoundland is an island that is situated off the north eastern coast of Canada.  On its western border is the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and on the eastern border is the Atlantic Ocean. The knitters of Newfoundland were somewhat isolated from much of the European knitting influences. The knitting traditions that did develop here were based on practicality, the need for hard wearing garments. The mittens or “cuffs” were more subdued in color, the yarns were thicker and coarser, and the designs generally simpler than the European designs. In this class we will explore the differences that make Newfoundland mittens so intriguing and special. Learning to make these mittens will be well suited for our cold winter climate. 

Students should have experience knitting with at least two colors of yarn and working in the round on double point, short circular, or magic loop needles. The materials fee includes the yarn and pattern needed for the mittens.

Youth ages 16+ may attend if accompanied by an adult. Adult/child pairs will complete one project and pay one materials fee. A 25% tuition discount applies to the youth registrant when registering with a full paying adult; call to register. 

Required Tools

• Needles to knit in the round (ie double points, 12 or 16 inch circular needle or magic loop needle) to match gauge of yarn using (sport weight yarn needles 5-7) 
• Basic knitting tools (scissors, markers, ruler etc) and eyewear if needed.