Sewing a Kihnu knitting bag 

The knitting bag has been a practical companion for Kihnu women throughout the ages. The knitting bag is used to store unfinished knitting and the balls of yarn needed for the work. In the old days, a Kihnu woman would not go anywhere without her knitting bag. At any free moment, she would take her knitting out of the bag and let her fingers do their work quickly.

A beautiful and practical drawstring bag is still a good helper today. Store your yarn balls or embroidery floss there, pick apples or chestnuts there. Children will quickly find many ways to put things in the bag. If you embroider a name on the bag, it is also suitable as a slipper bag for a child. A bag sewn by yourself from beautiful colorful fabrics is a lovely gift and definitely a necessary companion for those wearing traditional costumes.

We will meet twice to sew the knitting bag. The first time we will choose and match fabrics and design the bag; cut out the details and sew the sides in patchwork. The second time we will finish the bag with the lining and weave a ribbon into the yarn tunnel.

All training participants will receive a written guide with photos and drawings on how to sew a knitting bag.

Those registered for the course will receive more detailed information about the required materials via email.

The course consists of 8 academic hours (two meetings, 4 academic hours each). 

Instructor: Aivi Tamm.