Knitted with three color yarn in traditional Estonian fair-isle style. This pattern comes from Irboska area in Setoland, Estonia.
Tightly knitted using 0-size needles and DK weight yarn. The turquoise and navy yarns are hand dyed, 100% wool from Estonia. The off-white yarns are natural sheep color from Estonia. They are perfect to block wind and wear in winter. Beautiful lacy ribbing is very elegant, like a bracelet around your wrist.
The gloves are color-worked all the way to the fingertips, which makes them warmer than average thin one-layer gloves. The yarn being rather thin makes them very comfortable to wear and they fit like a second skin.
Women's size, approximately 8.
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Knitted with three color yarn in traditional Estonian fair-isle style. This pattern comes from Vilo area in Setoland, Estonia. Tightly knitted using 0-size needles and DK weight yarn. The green and pink yarns are hand dyed, 100% wool from Estonia. The natural grey is sheep color. They are perfect to block wind and wear in winter. Beautiful lacy ribbing is very elegant, like a bracelet around your wrist. The gloves are color-worked all the way to the fingertips, which makes them warmer than average thin one-layer gloves. The yarn being rather thin makes them very comfortable to wear and they fit like a second skin. Women's size, approximately 7-7.5 -
Knitted with two colored yarn in traditional Estonian fair-isle style. The pattern is an ancient Estonian pattern depicting the powerful and protective 8-pointed star and a snake pattern. It is called a Pessutulba Pattern and it translates as a Beating Stock. It is used to protect yourself against evil: you can take it to court with you if needed and keep it close if you are going to have an important argument.
Tightly knitted using 0-size needles and DK weight yarn. All the yarns are hand dyed, 100% wool from Estonia. They are perfect to block wind and wear in winter. Beautiful triangular ribbing is very elegant, like a bracelet around your wrist. The gloves are colorworked all the way to the fingertips, which makes them warmer than average thin one-layer gloves. The yarn being rather thin makes them very comfortable to wear and they fit like a second skin. Women's size, approximately 8. -
Knitted with three colored yarn in traditional Estonian fair-isle style. The pattern is an ancient Seto pattern depicting some waves and swirls. Tightly knitted using 0-size needles and DK weight yarn. All the yarns are hand dyed, 100% wool from Estonia. They are perfect to block wind and wear in winter. Beautiful triangular ribbing is very elegant, like a bracelet around your wrist. The gloves are colorworked all the way to the fingertips, which makes them warmer than average thin one-layer gloves. The yarn being rather thin makes them very comfortable to wear and they fit like a second skin. Women's size, approximately 8. -
Knitted with three color yarn in traditional Estonian fair-isle style. This pattern comes from Võnnu area in Tartu County, Estonia. Tightly knitted using 0-size needles and DK weight yarn. The read and blue yarns are hand dyed, 100% wool from Estonia. The off-white yarn is natural sheep color. They are perfect to block wind and wear in winter. Beautiful lacy ribbing is very elegant, like a bracelet around your wrist. The gloves are color-worked all the way to the fingertips, which makes them warmer than average thin one-layer gloves. The yarn being rather thin makes them very comfortable to wear and they fit like a second skin. Women's size, approximately 7.5 -
Knitted with four colored yarn in traditional Estonian fair-isle style. The pattern comes from Panjavitsa area in Setoland, ESTONIA. It is an simple ancient motif, depicting the tree ... where the bird laid the egg and the world started. Tightly knitted using 0-size needles and DK weight yarn. The yellow and orange yarns are hand dyed, 100% wool from Estonia. They are perfect to block wind and wear in winter. Beautiful lacy ribbing is very elegant, like a bracelet around your wrist. The gloves are color-worked all the way to the fingertips, which makes them warmer than average thin one-layer gloves. The yarn being rather thin makes them very comfortable to wear and they fit like a second skin. Setos are an ethnic and linguistic minority living in an area covering South-East Estonia and West of Pskov Region in Russia. Setumaa will appeal to anybody interested in different cultures, religion and traditions - with its beautiful nature Setumaa is well worth a visit. Please see more at http://www.visitestonia.com/en/holiday-destinations/cultural-treasures/setomaa Women's size, approximately 8. -
Knitted with mostly three colored yarn in traditional Estonian fair-isle style. The pattern comes from Võnnu area in Põlva County, ESTONIA. It is an old pattern depicting stars or crosses. Tightly knitted using 0-size needles and DK weight yarn. All the colored yarns are hand dyed, 100% wool from Estonia. The off-white is natural sheep color. They are perfect to block wind and wear in winter. Beautiful lacy ribbing is very elegant, like a bracelet around your wrist. The gloves are color-worked all the way to the fingertips, which makes them warmer than average thin one-layer gloves. The yarn being rather thin makes them very comfortable to wear and they fit like a second skin. Women's size, approximately 8. -
Knitted mostly with three colored yarn in traditional Estonian fair-isle style. The wrists are knitted in the entralac technique using matching shades and some turquoise. It is an ancient geometrical pattern from Räpina area in Old Võro, nowadays Põlva County. It depicts snow flakes, that is also how the patter is called - a Snow Flake Pattern. Tightly knitted using 0-size needles and DK weight yarn. The pink and blue yarns are hand dyed, 100% wool from Estonia. The off-white is natural sheep color. They are perfect to block wind and wear in winter. The gloves are color-worked all the way to the fingertips, which makes them warmer than average thin one-layer gloves. The yarn being rather thin makes them very comfortable to wear and they fit like a second skin. Women's size. -
Knitted mostly with four colored yarn in traditional Estonian fair-isle style. The wrists are knitted in the entralac technique. The pattern comes from Irboska area in Setoland, Estonia. It is an intricate round motif, depicting waves and circles and crosses. One might see even roses there. Women in older days were very eager to accommodate new motifs which warriors brought home from far away lands or exotic merchants were selling in towns. This motif is most probably of Roman origin. Tightly knitted using 0-size needles and DK weight yarn. The colorful yarns are hand dyed, 100% wool from Estonia. The grey is natural sheep color. They are perfect to block wind and wear in winter. The gloves are color-worked all the way to the fingertips, which makes them warmer than average thin one-layer gloves. The yarn being rather thin makes them very comfortable to wear and they fit like a second skin. Women's size, approximately 7-7,5. -
Knitted mostly with two colored yarn in traditional Estonian fair-isle style. The wrists are knitted in the entralac technique using matching shades. The pattern comes from Obinitsa area in Setoland, Estonia. It is an intricate leaf motif. Women in older days were very eager to accommodate new motifs which warriors brought home from far away lands or exotic merchants were selling in towns. This motif is most probably of medieval origin. Tightly knitted using 0-size needles and DK weight yarn. The colorful yarns are hand dyed, 100% wool from Estonia. They are perfect to block wind and wear in winter. The gloves are color-worked all the way to the fingertips, which makes them warmer than average thin one-layer gloves. The yarn being rather thin makes them very comfortable to wear and they fit like a second skin. Women's size, approximately 7-7,5. -
Setoland is famous for its beautiful nature, unique culture and extraordinary hospitality. Seto peoples’ handicraft is quite distinct compared to the rest of Estonia. During the tour you will relax in Värska SPA Hotel, enjoy guided handicrafting and great local food in Setoland.The price is 1440 euros, and it includes: • 6 workshops in different Setoland location by the best handicraft masters, includes all materials and tools (for example, knitting, lace crocheting, embroidery, different belt making, wood stamping, cheese making, etc). • 4 nights in Värska SPA Hotel double room with breakfasts and dinners. • lunches in local gourmet restaurants in Setoland. • Visiting Seto Farm Museum and Kriisa Talo Handicraft Farm. • Ticket and transport to Seto Kingdom Day. • Unlimited usage of saunas, pools and gym during opening hours. • Bus transportation Tallinn – Setoland – Tallinn.PayPal payments will have an extra EUR 80 charge, so your total is 1520. If you pay via bank transfer, please make it FULL AMOUNT TO BENEFICIARY! Your total will be 1440 euros, we will send you an invoice.Info and reservations: Külli Jacobson + 372 50 343 86 info@nordicknitters.com http://nordicknitters.com/handicraft-tours/ www.facebook.com/EstonianMittensCANCELLATION POLICY: If cancelled before Feb 3, 2024 you will receive 90% of your payment (minus PayPal or bank fees) back. If cancelled before Mar 3, 2024 you will receive 60% of your payment (minus PayPal or bank fees) back. If cancelled before Apr 3, 2024 you will receive 30% of your payment (minus PayPal or bank fees) back. -
Setoland is famous for its beautiful nature, unique culture and extraordinary hospitality. Seto peoples’ handicraft is quite distinct compared to the rest of Estonia. During the tour you will relax in Värska SPA Hotel, enjoy guided handicrafting and great local food in Setoland.The price is 1640 euros, and it includes: • 6 workshops in different Setoland location by the best handicraft masters, includes all materials and tools (for example, knitting, lace crocheting, embroidery, different belt making, wood stamping, cheese making, etc). • 4 nights in Värska SPA Hotel single room with breakfasts and dinners. • lunches in local gourmet restaurants in Setoland. • Visiting Seto Farm Museum and Kriisa Talo Handicraft Farm. • Ticket and transport to Seto Kingdom Day. • Unlimited usage of saunas, pools and gym during opening hours. • Bus transportation Tallinn – Setoland – Tallinn.PayPal payments will have an extra EUR 80 charge, so your total is 1720. If you pay via bank transfer, please make it FULL AMOUNT TO BENEFICIARY! Your total will be 1640 euros, we will send you an invoice.Info and reservations: Külli Jacobson + 372 50 343 86 info@nordicknitters.com http://nordicknitters.com/handicraft-tours/ www.facebook.com/EstonianMittensCANCELLATION POLICY: If cancelled before Feb 3, 2024 you will receive 90% of your payment (minus PayPal or bank fees) back. If cancelled before Mar 3, 2024 you will receive 60% of your payment (minus PayPal or bank fees) back. If cancelled before Apr 3, 2024 you will receive 30% of your payment (minus PayPal or bank fees) back.