Raven Mitts (Intermediate Nordic Knitting) – Saturday, September 6, 2025

Registration for this class opens to MMFS members on August 5th, and then to the general public on August 7th.

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Working in the round with two colors at a time you will use the Nordic stranding technique, often called “peasant knitting,” to create your choice of charming fingerless or full mittens. You will learn Latvian braid, securing floats in both background and pattern colors, thumb gussets, and more.

Class size will be small and the atmosphere will be relaxed and friendly. Learning new knitting techniques requires learning new motor skills, so be prepared to be gentle and patient with yourself as you learn, and be ready to ask for help when you need it. Your questions are expected and welcomed!

Skill Level
Students should know how to cast on, be comfortable with knit and purl stitches, knitting in the round using either double pointed needles or magic loop technique, and should be familiar with symmetrical increases like make one right and make one left. It is helpful, but not necessary, to know how to knit in both continental and English styles.

Students Should Bring To Class
One set of US Size 2 [2.75 mm] double pointed needles (or circular needle for magic loop), several stitch markers, tapestry needle, downloaded and printed mitten pattern. 

Location Details
Marine Mills Folk School
550 Pine St.
Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047

Cost Details
Tuition: $65
Material Kit Fee: $12
Total: $77

** Instructor will provide a materials kit that includes a sufficient amount of lovely wool to complete the project. After students register for class, the instructor will contact them via email with a link to download the pattern separately. Pattern is $6.00. Please purchase beforehand, download, and print it so you can bring it to class with you.

NOTE: Be aware we may cancel the class if a minimum number of registrations is not reached. We work to balance teachers’ need to plan for a class with students’ busy schedules — not an easy task. Please register as early as possible!

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