Knitting: Patterns with Travelling Stitches from Ruhnu Island **

​​Teacher: Riina Tomberg

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Riina Tomberg has been immersed in the world of textiles since her youth. She graduated from the Estonian Academy of Arts, specializing in textile design. Her passion for traditional Estonian crafts led her to participate in expeditions to Finno-Ugric peoples, where she gained invaluable insights into ancient textile techniques.

Today, Riina is a renowned textile artist and educator. She runs her own studio, Ruut & Triip, in Kuressaare, Saaremaa, where she creates stunning textiles inspired by Estonian heritage. As a lecturer at Viljandi Culture Academy, she shares her knowledge and passion with the next generation of textile artists.

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Riina’s work embodies the spirit of tradition, innovation, and sustainability. Her designs are both timeless and contemporary, reflecting the enduring beauty of Estonian folk art.

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Dive into the intricate world of Ruhnu knitting! This workshop will explore the beautiful patterns of Ruhnu gloves and half-mittens, often worn as part of Sunday best. We'll focus on techniques like traveling stitches, yarnovers, and decreases to recreate these stunning designs.

You'll knit a cozy wrist warmer using 10/2 yarn and 1.5-2.0 mm needles. All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer. Let's celebrate the unique heritage of Ruhnu knitting together!

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