Fiber Art
Knitting the Night Sky: The Borealis Hat
Course Overview
Let the colors of the Northern Aurora Borealis sky inspire this delightful winter hat, knit with traditional Icelandic wool. You will learn the foundations of traditional Scandinavian stranded knitting, Latvian braid, and corrugated rib. Your hat will be as unique and magical as the winter night sky.
Knitters should be able to cast on, knit, and purl easily. The pattern cost of $5 will be paid to the instructor at the beginning of class. Materials will cost an additional $15-25 for students purchasing yarn and needles from the instructor.
Youth are welcome to register with a full paying adult. A 25% tuition discount applies to the youth registrant when registering with a full paying adult; call to register.
Required Tools
- Students may choose to bring their own 4-6 colors of your own Lettlopi or worsted weight yarn (4.5 st/inch). Or, the instructor will have a variety of colors available for purchase. Many colors of amounts needed will be available for purchase from the instructor.
- US size 6 and 7 16" circular and double point needles. These can also be purchased from the instructor if needed.
Dates
Course Details
Required
You will need the following tools for this class:
Students may choose to bring their own 4-6 colors of your own Lettlopi or worsted weight yarn (4.5 st/inch). Or, the instructor will have a variety of colors available for purchase. Many colors of amounts needed will be available for purchase from the instructor.
US size 7 and 8 16" circular and double point needles. These can also be purchased from the instructor.
Optional Tools
Feel free to bring your favorite tools and whatever materials you might feel appropriate for this course.
More Information
Once registered, students will receive a confirmation email with further class information. Please call us if you haven't received it within 24 hours.