Please note that events / lectures / workshops are all located in Blönduós, with workshops held either in various rooms in Kvennaskólinn, the TextileLab on Þverbraut 1, or the Community Center. The Knit Market at the Blönduós Sport Center - heart of Prjónagleði - will be open every day (see more info below).
In addition, the Textile Museum in Blönduós will be open all weekend from 10:00 - 17:00. Permanent exhibitions & summer exhibition 2022, "Þráðlag" by Ragnheiður Björk Þórsdóttir. Admission fee: 1200 kr for KnitFest weekend pass holders.
Friday, June 10
13:00 & 13.30 Ístex wool washery - guided tour
Where? Efstubraut 2 in Blönduós - no registration needed! Free of charge.
14:00 Gallerí Hún - Exhibition
Exhibition opening with Reynir Katrínar in Húnabúð/Bæjarblómið, Norðurlandsveg 4 in Blönduós.
16:00 - 19.00 Knit Market
The heart of the Icelandic Knit Fest! No admission fee.
20:00 Welcome & "Knit Stories from Copenhagen" - lecture
SATURDAY, JUNE 11
9:00 - 12:00 Knit workshops
When and where? We'll post all the details on June 8. Buy workshop tickets here.
11:00 - 18.00 Knit Market
12:00 - 18:00 Exhibition: Thelma Steimann
Works by Thelma Steimann in the Blönduós Community Center (entrance area).
12:30 - 13:30 ,,Umhverfis prjónaheiminn" - lecture
Árný Björg Ósvaldsdóttir @viralknit - lecture in Icelandic, Community Center. Admission for weekend pass holders only.
13:45 - 16:45 Knit Workshops
When and where? We'll post all the details on June 8. Buy workshop tickets here.
14:00 - 15:30 Short lectures and presentations
In the Sports Center meeting room (Norðursal) - no admission fee.
15.30 - 16:00 Design and Knit competition 2022: Presentation
Introducing the contenders! Where? The Knit Market, Blönduós Sports Center.
17:00 - 18:00 "Beautiful stitch patterns and how to make them work for you" - lecture
Where? Blönduós Community Center. The lecture presented by Chantal Belisle is about using stitch patterns, and overview of different stitch patterns and what they lend themselves the best to, ie. Lace, brioche, tuck stitches, intarsia, fair isle etc. and how to work them into a garment. Admission for weekend pass holders only.
19:00 - 24:00 KnitNight
Where? Blönduós Community Center. The house opens at 19:00, snacks and open bar. Music and Linda Björk Ævarsdóttir will teach you a thing or two about Salsa dancing!
Admission fee: 3.900 kr. Please buy your ticket on Facebook (Prjónagleði), via email: hafagaman15@gmail.com or phone: 6634789 (Kristín)
20:00 - 23:00 KnitPub
Where? Eyvindarstofa, B&S Restaurant in Blönduós. Let's meet at the bar, clink glasses and knit!
Sunday, June 12
9:00 - 12:00 Knit Workshops
When and where? We'll post all the details on June 8. Buy workshop tickets here.
9:15 KnitWalk to Blönduós Church
We'll meet in front of Kvennaskólinn on Árbraut 31 and walk to Blönduós Church, knitting! Church service starts at 10:00.
10:00 Knit Church Service
Where? Blönduós Church. Pastor: Edda Hlíf Hlífarsdóttir. Everyone's welcome, feel free to knit!
11:00 - 18.00 Knit Market
12:15-12:45 ,,Af hverju ættu allir að prjóna?" - lecture
Where? Blönduós Community Center. Lecture in Icelandic with Helga Thoroddsen. Admission for weekend pass holders only.
13:00 - 16:00 Knit Workshops
When and where? We'll post all the details on June 8. Buy workshop tickets here.
13:30 - 15:00 Wool working in progress at the Knit Market
Where? Blönduós Sports Center, wool processing corner!