Knitting Festival

Kihnu Knitting festival – women’s socks

20.-22. June 2018

Metsamaa culture farm

3 days of knitting and fun activities await in Kihnu right before St John’s day! The best knitters of the island will come to guide you through the magical world of Kihnu-style knitting. Gloves, mittens, socks, sweaters, hats – you name it. This year’s camp is dedicated to Kihnu puõlsukad – white women’s socks with red and textured pattern.

While you’re resting your knitting needles, you can enjoy a guided tour of the island with visits to the lighthouse and museum, traditional dance workshop and an evening with legendary, 90-year old songmaster Kihnu Virve.

Participation fee is 150 € + 20 % sales tax (includes accommodation in Metsamaa farm, food, knitting workshops, knitting supplies and free time activities). 130 € + 20 % sales tax withou accommodation.

Information and registration:

www.kultuuriruum.ee

mariamichelson@gmail.com

Timetable:

20. June 2018
10.00 Gathering in Metsamaa farm, introdution, coffee break.
11.00 Knitting workshop
14.00 Lunch
14.30 Guided tour of Kihnu
17.00 Knitting workshop. Introduction to knitting Kihnu-styled socks and stockings.
19.00 Dinner
20.00 Introduction of Kihnu wedding customs – screening of M.Muhu documentary Kihnu Wedding (2009).

21. June 2018
9.00 Breakfast
10.00 Knitting workshop. Introduction to knitting Kihnu troi – men’s sweater.
14.00 Lunch
15.00 Knitting workshop. Introduction to knitting Kihnu-styled gloves and mittens.
19.00 Dinner
20.00 Dance workshop with Kihnu students, meeting Kihnu Virve.

22. June 2018
9.00 Breakfast
10.00 Knitting workshop.
14.00 Lunch
15.00 Putting up the exhibition
18.00 End of festival, opening of the exhibition
19.00 Kihnu Heritage Days: concert night at Metsamaa

See you in Kihnu!