
← Yarn Library27 jul · 1 u 09 min
S3 E4 Aleks Byrd on Estonian Knitting, Heritage, and Teaching the World
S3 E4 Aleks Byrd on Estonian Knitting, Heritage, and Teaching the World
In this episode of Yarn Library, I’m joined by Aleks Byrd, a designer, teacher and author known for her work with traditional Estonian knitting techniques. Aleks taught me Estonian inlay a few years ago in New York, and I later used that technique on my heavy metal jumper, so this was a particularly lovely conversation to have. We talk about what it’s like to teach knitters all over the world, from adapting Estonian braids for Portuguese style knitters to preparing for a packed teaching tour ...