Knitted with three color yarn in traditional Estonian fair-isle style. This pattern comes from Värska area in Setoland, Estonia. 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 twisty 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
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Knitted with two colored yarn in traditional Estonian fair-isle style. The pattern is an ancient Estonian pattern depicting crosses and stars. It comes from Halliste area in historic Mulgi region, nowadays in Viljandi County, ESTONIA. It is called a Cross Pattern, ristikiri. Tightly knitted using 0-size needles and DK weight yarn. The red yarn is hand dyed, 100% wool from Estonia. The brown is sheep color yarn from Kihnu island. 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 colorworked all the way to the fingertips, which makes them warmer than average thin one-leyer gloves. The yarn being rather thin makes them very comfortable to wear and they fit like a second skin. Women's size. -
Knitted with a lot of diferent colored yarn in traditional Estonian fair-isle style. The pattern comes from Halliste area in historic Mulgi Region, nowadays Viljandi County, ESTONIA. It is a large ancient motif, depicting the powerful 8-pointed star and the snake pattern. The star, with its 8 corners unites heaven and hell, good and bad, light and dark. It protects you from all the evil. This PESSUTULBA KIRI pattern was worn going to court to get justice. 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 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 8-8,5.
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Knitted with three color yarn in traditional Estonian fair-isle style. This pattern comes from Lüganuse area in Ida-Viru County, Estonia. 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 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 three color yarn in traditional Estonian fair-isle style. This pattern comes from Tori area in Pärnu County, Estonia. Tightly knitted using 0-size needles and DK weight yarn. The green yarn is hand dyed, 100% wool from Estonia. The grey and brown yarns are natural sheep color from Kihnu Island in 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 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 8-8.5 -
Knitted with three color yarn in traditional Estonian fair-isle style. This pattern is very widely spread throughout Estonia. Tightly knitted using 0-size needles and DK weight yarn. The yellow and green 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 three color yarn in traditional Estonian fair-isle style. This pattern is called a Butterfly Pattern and collected from Viru-Jaagupi in Lääne Viru County, Estonia. 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 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 7.5-8 -
Knitted with four color yarn in traditional Estonian fair-isle style. This is an ancient pattern collected from Türi area in Järva County, Estonia. Tightly knitted using 0-size needles and DK weight yarn. All the pink 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 triangular 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 7.5-8 -
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. -
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 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 with four color yarn in traditional Estonian fair-isle style. This pattern comes from Räpina area in Tartu County, Estonia. It is called a Swirling Pattern. 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 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 burgundy. It is an ancient geometrical pattern from Rapla area in Southern Harju County, nowadays Rapla County. It depicts bean leaves, that is also how the patter is called - a Bean Leaf Pattern. Tightly knitted using 0-size needles and DK weight yarn. The pink 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, approximately 7,5-8. -
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 1650 euros, and it includes:- 6 workshops in different Setoland location by the best handicraft masters, includes all materials and tools.
- 5 nights in Värska SPA Hotel double room with breakfasts.
- Lunches and dinners in local gourmet restaurants in Setoland.
- Sightseeing tours throughout Setoland and vicinity.
- Visiting The Estonian National Museum in Tartu.
- Visiting Seto Farm Museum and Kriisa Talo Handicraft Farm.
- Morning swimming and gym during opening hours.
- Bus transportation Tallinn – Setoland – Tallinn.
PayPal payments will have an extra EUR 100 charge, so your total is 1750. If you pay via bank transfer, please make it FULL AMOUNT TO BENEFICIARY! Your total will be 1650 euros. Please place the order and we will send you an invoice.Info and reservations: Külli Jacobson + 372 50 343 86 info@nordicknitters.com www.facebook.com/EstonianMittensCANCELLATION POLICY: If cancelled before Dec 1, 2024 you will receive 90% of your payment (minus PayPal or bank fees) back. If cancelled before Jan 15, 2025 you will receive 60% of your payment (minus PayPal or bank fees) back. If cancelled before Mar 1, 2025 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 1800 euros, and it includes:
- 6 workshops in different Setoland location by the best handicraft masters, includes all materials and tools.
- 5 nights in Värska SPA Hotel single room with breakfasts.
- Lunches and dinners in local gourmet restaurants in Setoland.
- Sightseeing tours throughout Setoland and vicinity.
- Visiting The Estonian National Museum in Tartu.
- Visiting Seto Farm Museum and Kriisa Talo Handicraft Farm.
- Morning swimming and gym during opening hours.
- Bus transportation Tallinn – Setoland – Tallinn.
PayPal payments will have an extra EUR 100 charge, so your total is 1900. If you pay via bank transfer, please make it FULL AMOUNT TO BENEFICIARY! Your total will be 1800 euros. Please place the order and we will send you an invoice.Info and reservations: Külli Jacobson + 372 50 343 86 info@nordicknitters.com www.facebook.com/EstonianMittensCANCELLATION POLICY: If cancelled before Dec 1, 2024 you will receive 90% of your payment (minus PayPal or bank fees) back. If cancelled before Jan 15, 2025 you will receive 60% of your payment (minus PayPal or bank fees) back. If cancelled before Mar 1, 2025 you will receive 30% of your payment (minus PayPal or bank fees) back. -
Would you like to learn how to knit like a pro? Please join us in this week long Glove Knitting Retreat in Tartu, Estonia and learn glove making in the traditional Estonian round knitting style. Knitting instructions from a master knitter, stay in a luxurious SOHO hotel in old town Tartu, Estonia. The tour starts and ends in Tallinn. The price is 1850 euros and it includes: • 7 workshops by a skillful glove knitting master, including yarns and needles. • 6 nights in a luxurious hotel in Tartu, double-room with breakfasts. • lunches and dinners in local gourmet restaurants. • a day trip to Viljandi and Heimtali Museum. • a walking tour in Tartu. • an evening boat tour on River Emajõgi. • visiting Estonian National Museum in Tartu. • bus transportation Tallinn – Tartu – Tallinn. PayPal payments will have an extra EUR 100 charge, so your total is 1950. If you pay via bank transfer, please make it FULL AMOUNT TO BENEFICIARY! Your total will be 1850 euros. Please place the order and we will send you an invoice. Info and reservations: Külli Jacobson + 372 50 343 86 info@nordicknitters.com www.facebook.com/EstonianMittens CANCELLATION POLICY: If cancelled before Jan 3, 2025 you will receive 90% of your payment (minus PayPal or bank fees) back. If cancelled before Feb 17, 2025 you will receive 60% of your payment (minus PayPal or bank fees) back. If cancelled before Apr 3, 2025 you will receive 30% of your payment (minus PayPal or bank fees) back. -
Would you like to learn how to knit like a pro? Please join us in this week long Glove Knitting Retreat in Tartu, Estonia and learn glove making in the traditional Estonian round knitting style. Knitting instructions from a master knitter, stay in a luxurious SOHO hotel in old town Tartu, Estonia. The tour starts and ends in Tallinn. The price is 2050 euros and it includes: • 7 workshops by a skillful glove knitting master, including yarns and needles. • 6 nights in a luxurious hotel in Tartu, single-room with breakfasts. • lunches and dinners in local gourmet restaurants. • a day trip to Viljandi and Heimtali Museum. • a walking tour in Tartu. • an evening boat tour on River Emajõgi. • visiting Estonian National Museum in Tartu. • bus transportation Tallinn – Tartu – Tallinn. PayPal payments will have an extra EUR 110 charge, so your total is 2160. If you pay via bank transfer, please make it FULL AMOUNT TO BENEFICIARY! Your total will be 2050 euros. Please place the order and we will send you an invoice. Info and reservations: Külli Jacobson + 372 50 343 86 info@nordicknitters.com www.facebook.com/EstonianMittens CANCELLATION POLICY: If cancelled before Jan 3, 2025 you will receive 90% of your payment (minus PayPal or bank fees) back. If cancelled before Feb 17, 2025 you will receive 60% of your payment (minus PayPal or bank fees) back. If cancelled before Apr 3, 2025 you will receive 30% of your payment (minus PayPal or bank fees) back.
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Haapsalu Lacy Shawl is world famous. We are organizing this tour in August, because as always in August there will be the Haapsalu Lace Festival. Participants will be able to attend the festival on Sunday, August 10th, filled with marvelous activities, knitting competition, exhibitions and much more. Western Estonia is rich in beautiful handicraft techniques. During three days we will learn to knit the Haapsalu Lace Shawl instructed by the best local master Siiri Reimann. We will also learn the Lihula flower embroidery, which is very famous in Estonia. There will be a day-trip to Hiiumaa Island, see their sights, nature and crafts. During the tour you will relax in Fra Mare SPA Hotel in Haapsalu and will have lunches in local gourmet restaurants. The price is 1990 euros and it includes: • 4 workshops in lace knitting and 2 in embroidery by the best handicraft masters, includes all materials and tools; • 7 nights in Fra Mare SPA Hotel double-room with buffet breakfasts and buffet dinners! • lunches in local gourmet restaurants in Haapsalu and Hiiumaa; • Haapsalu city tour and tour in the newly renovated Haapsalu Castle; • a day trip to Hiiumaa Island with a surprise workshop; • Unlimited usage of saunas and spa during opening hours; • Bus transportation between Tallinn and Haapsalu. PayPal payments will have an extra EUR 120 charge, so your total is 2110. If you pay via bank transfer, please make it FULL AMOUNT TO BENEFICIARY! Your total will be 1990 euros. Please place the order and we will send you an invoice. Info and reservations: Külli Jacobson + 372 50 343 86 info@nordicknitters.com www.facebook.com/EstonianMittens CANCELLATION POLICY: If cancelled before Feb 3, 2025 you will receive 90% of your payment (minus PayPal or bank fees) back. If cancelled before Mar 13, 2025 you will receive 60% of your payment (minus PayPal or bank fees) back. If cancelled before Apr 23, 2025 you will receive 30% of your payment (minus PayPal or bank fees) back. -
Haapsalu Lacy Shawl is world famous. We are organizing this tour in August, because as always in August there will be the Haapsalu Lace Festival. Participants will be able to attend the festival on Sunday, August 10th, filled with marvelous activities, knitting competition, exhibitions and much more. Western Estonia is rich in beautiful handicraft techniques. During three days we will learn to knit the Haapsalu Lace Shawl instructed by the best local master Siiri Reimann. We will also learn the Lihula flower embroidery, which is very famous in Estonia. There will be a day-trip to Hiiumaa Island, see their sights, nature and crafts. During the tour you will relax in Fra Mare SPA Hotel in Haapsalu and will have lunches in local gourmet restaurants. The price is 2240 euros and it includes: • 4 workshops in lace knitting and 2 in embroidery by the best handicraft masters, includes all materials and tools; • 7 nights in Fra Mare SPA Hotel single-room with buffet breakfasts and buffet dinners! • lunches in local gourmet restaurants in Haapsalu and Hiiumaa; • Haapsalu city tour and tour in the newly renovated Haapsalu Castle; • a day trip to Hiiumaa Island with a surprise workshop; • Unlimited usage of saunas and spa during opening hours; • Bus transportation between Tallinn and Haapsalu. PayPal payments will have an extra EUR 120 charge, so your total is 2360. If you pay via bank transfer, please make it FULL AMOUNT TO BENEFICIARY! Your total will be 2240 euros. Please place the order and we will send you an invoice. Info and reservations: Külli Jacobson + 372 50 343 86 info@nordicknitters.com www.facebook.com/EstonianMittens CANCELLATION POLICY: If cancelled before Feb 3, 2025 you will receive 90% of your payment (minus PayPal or bank fees) back. If cancelled before Mar 13, 2025 you will receive 60% of your payment (minus PayPal or bank fees) back. If cancelled before Apr 23, 2025 you will receive 30% of your payment (minus PayPal or bank fees) back.
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The fourth biggest lake in Europe is Lake Peipus in Estonia. Standing on its shore it feels like you are near a sea. Not too far from the lake is a wonderful handicraft and wellness farm called Turgi Talu. Turgi farm hostess Veinika Västrik is an experienced weaving teacher and author of several handbooks for weavers. During our tour we will enjoy lunches by Turgi farm host Ergo, who is a passionate cook and will serve us delicious meals without gluten, lactose nor added sugars. Estonia is rich in beautiful handicraft techniques. Weaving fabrics on a loom is a widely spread skill. Woven belts called kirivöö were very popular over several centuries and doing their renaissance right now. There are hidden stories woven into belts, we will have a chance to discover some of it with the help of handicraft master Piia Rand. Also, there will be a day of natural yarn dying using local plants. Our guide on this journey will be handicraft master Õnne Uus. During the tour we will relax and dine in Kadrina Manor Hotel. The price is 1890 euros and it includes: • 3 full days of weaving, including all materials and tools. • 1 full day of woven belt kirivöö making, including all materials and tools. • a workshops on natural dying with plants and block printing in Peipsimaa Heritage Center. • 6 nights in Kadrina Manor double-room with breakfasts. • healthy lunches in Turgi farm by Ergo; • dinners at local restaurants; • 2 days of touring in beautiful places in Estonia. • Bus transportation between Tallinn and lake Peipus. PayPal payments will have an extra EUR 100 charge, so your total is 1990. If you pay via bank transfer, please make it FULL AMOUNT TO BENEFICIARY! Your total will be 1890 euros. Please place the order and we will send you an invoice. Info and reservations: Külli Kõppo-Jacobson + 372 50 343 86 info@nordicknitters.com www.facebook.com/EstonianMittens CANCELLATION POLICY: If cancelled before February 3, 2025 you will receive 90% of your payment (minus PayPal or bank fees) back. If cancelled before March 3, 2025 you will receive 60% of your payment (minus PayPal or bank fees) back. If cancelled before April 3, 2024 you will receive 30% of your payment (minus PayPal or bank fees) back. -
The fourth biggest lake in Europe is Lake Peipus in Estonia. Standing on its shore it feels like you are near a sea. Not too far from the lake is a wonderful handicraft and wellness farm called Turgi Talu. Turgi farm hostess Veinika Västrik is an experienced weaving teacher and author of several handbooks for weavers. During our tour we will enjoy lunches by Turgi farm host Ergo, who is a passionate cook and will serve us delicious meals without gluten, lactose nor added sugars. Estonia is rich in beautiful handicraft techniques. Weaving fabrics on a loom is a widely spread skill. Woven belts called kirivöö were very popular over several centuries and doing their renaissance right now. There are hidden stories woven into belts, we will have a chance to discover some of it with the help of handicraft master Piia Rand. Also, there will be a day of natural yarn dying using local plants. Our guide on this journey will be handicraft master Õnne Uus. During the tour we will relax and dine in Kadrina Manor Hotel. The price is 2090 euros and it includes: • 3 full days of weaving, including all materials and tools. • 1 full day of woven belt kirivöö making, including all materials and tools. • a workshops on natural dying with plants and block printing in Peipsimaa Heritage Center. • 6 nights in Kadrina Manor single room with breakfasts. • healthy lunches in Turgi farm by Ergo; • dinners at local restaurants; • 2 days of touring in beautiful places in Estonia. • Bus transportation between Tallinn and lake Peipus. PayPal payments will have an extra EUR 100 charge, so your total is 2190. If you pay via bank transfer, please make it FULL AMOUNT TO BENEFICIARY! Your total will be 2090 euros. Please place the order and we will send you an invoice. Info and reservations: Külli Kõppo-Jacobson + 372 50 343 86 info@nordicknitters.com www.facebook.com/EstonianMittens CANCELLATION POLICY: If cancelled before February 3, 2025 you will receive 90% of your payment (minus PayPal or bank fees) back. If cancelled before March 3, 2025 you will receive 60% of your payment (minus PayPal or bank fees) back. If cancelled before April 3, 2024 you will receive 30% of your payment (minus PayPal or bank fees) back.