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S3 E4 Aleks Byrd on Estonian Knitting, Heritage, and Teaching the World

S3 E4 Aleks Byrd on Estonian Knitting, Heritage, and Teaching the World27 jul1 u 09 min

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 ...