The program thus far - more information and updates coming soon!
Friday, June 12th
9:00 - 12:00 Drop spindle spinning - Deborah Grey
Workshop taught in English.
9:00 - 12:00 How to knit - Anna Margrét Valgeirsdóttir
Workshop taught in both Icelandic and English.
20:30 - 22:00 Swim Knit - Helga Jóna Þórunnardóttir
Workshop taught in the Blönduós pool. Please note that the workshop is taught in Icelandic. Pool admission fee is included.
Saturday June 13th
9:00 - 12:00 Mastering Moebius - Deborah Grey
Workshop taught in English.
9:00 - 12:00 Knitting a traditional Icelandic sweater, part 1 - Anna Margrét Valgeirsdóttir
Blönduós local Anna Margrét Valgeirsdóttir will teach you how to knit a traditional Icelandic sweater. The workshop is taught in two parts, session one on Saturday morning, and session two on Sunday morning. The class will be taught in both Icelandic and English.
9:00 - 12:00 Möguleikar og skilvirkni peysuformsins - Ýr Jóhannsdóttir
Workshop taught in Icelandic. The same workshop, "Practicalities and possibilities of the sweater", is also taught in English on Sunday.
9:00 - 12:00 Knit for not-so-experienced knitters - Helga Isager
Workshop taught in English.
9:00 - 12:00 Kantar og hnappagöt - Helga Jóna Þórunnardóttir
"Edges and buttonholes" - workshop taught in Icelandic.
9:00 - 12:00 Prjónaðu þitt eigið sjal - Hildur Ýr Ísberg
Workshop taught in Icelandic. Please note that the same workshop, "How to knit your own shawl", will be taught in English on Sunday.
10:00 - 18:00 Fiber, Craft and Farmers Market
Location to be announced! The marketplace hosts a variety of vendors with all sorts of goodies for every type of crafter, along with produce from local farmers, beautiful handcrafts, food, cakes and more. The marketplace is open to the public and has free entry!
13:45 - 16:45 Knitting socks two at the same time and toe up - Deborah Grey
Workshop taught in English.
13:45 - 16:45 Furðuflíkur og flækjur: Tilraunasmiðja! - Ýr Jóhannsdóttir
"Funny frocks" - experimental workshop taught in Icelandic.
13:45 - 16:45 Knitting and embroidery - Helga Isager
Workshop taught in English.
13:45 - 16:45 Tvílitt klukkuprjón - Helga Jóna Þórunnardóttir
Workshop taught in Icelandic.
13:45 - 16:45 Vettlingar í öfuga átt - Hildur Ýr Ísberg
"Gloves in the wrong direction" - workshop taught in Icelandic.
13:45 - 16:45 Uppfit, kantar og affellingar - Auður Björt Skúladóttir
"Cast on, cast off and edges" - workshop taught in Icelandic.
SUNNUDAGUR 14. JÚNÍ
9:00 - 12:00 Knitted secrets, illusions and code - Deborah Grey
Workshop taught in English.
9:00 - 12:00 Practicality and possibilities of the sweater form - Ýr Jóhannsdóttir
Workshop taught in English.
9:00 - 12:00 Knitting a traditional Icelandic sweater, part 2 - Anna Margrét Valgeirsdóttir
Session two of the "How to knit an Icelandic sweater" workshop with Anna Margrét Valgeirsdóttir.
9:00 - 12:00 Finish and fine details - Helga Isager
Workshop taught in English.
9:00 - 12:00 Prjónanörðanámskeið - Helga Jóna Þórunnardóttir
"Knitting for nerds" - workshop taught in Icelandic.
9:00 - 12:00 Knit your own shawl - Hildur Ýr Ísberg
Workshop taught in English. The same workshop is also taught in Icelandic on Saturday.
11:00 - 17:00 Fiber, Craft and Farmers Market
The marketplace hosts a variety of vendors with all sorts of goodies on offer for every type of crafter along with product produce from local farmers. Open to the public and free entry!
13:45 - 16:45 Solar dyeing with local plants - Deborah Grey
Workshop taught in English.
13:45 - 16:45 Kaðlabútateppi - Auður Björt Skúladóttir
"Cable square blanket" workshop taught in Icelandic.