The New York State

Dutchess County Fairgrounds • Rhinebeck, NY

October 17-18, 2026

NYS Sheep & Wool Workshop

Registration Opens Sunday, July 26th, 12:00 PM EDT
Introduction to Twined Knitting (Tvåändstickning)
Date: Saturday (10/17)
Time: 10:00 AM-
1:00 PM
Fee: $75.00
Duration: Half Day
Skill Level: Intermediate
Category: Knitting
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Twined (or 2-end) knitting is a traditional Scandinavian technique dating back to 17th century Sweden. Twined knitting uses both ends of the same ball of yarn, alternating between the two strands. The “”twining”” of the strands adds an additional layer of thickness, creating a durable, firm and flexible fabric. You will knit a pair of wrist warmers as you learn a 2-color cast on, twined knit and purls, crook, chain, braids stitches. As a bonus you will receive a pattern for a pair of mittens.

Introduction to Twined Knitting (Tvåändstickning)
Donna Kay
Donna
Kay

Donna Kay is a knitting instructor and designer as well as an accomplished hand spinner. Known for her patient teaching manner, she delights in sharing her knowledge and passion with her students. Donna has taught or designed for Interweave Knits, Harrisville Designs, John C Campbell Folk School, Rhinebeck, PLY, Spin Off, Northeast Handspinners.. She resides on a small farm in New Hampshire. You may find her on Ravelry as treeoflife and on Instagram as treeoflifeknitter.

Email Donna at treeoflife@metrocast.net

All Workshops By This Instructor

Workshop TitleCategoryDateStart TimeFeeDetails
Spinning Low Twist SinglesSpinningThu (10/15)9:00 AM$150.00
Introduction to Estonian LaceKnittingFri (10/16)9:00 AM$150.00
Introduction to Twined Knitting (Tvåändstickning)KnittingSat (10/17)10:00 AM$75.00
Fleece Lined (Thrummed) MittensKnittingSat (10/17)2:00 PM$75.00
Beginning HandspindleSpinningSun (10/18)10:00 AM$75.00
Material fee
$15
fee includes
Wristwarmer knit (Norwegian yarn), folder, handouts, pattern for adult mitten.
Payment instructions
Cash or Venmo day of
prerequisites
Student must be comfortable using double-pointed needles (or magic loop).
Homework
None
Items to bring
A set of US #4 (3.5mm) needles and basic knitting supplies.

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