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Knitting tours in 2011
After our first successful summer of knitting tours we can’t wait to offer more to wonderful knitters that want to come and join us! The following tours all happening in 2011:
Knit to the music
Want to knit during the day and listen to pop/rock/indie bands all night long!! If the answer is yes you should definitely join us for the knitterly musical tour of the year organized in conjunction with the popular Iceland Airwaves music festival. You will stay downtown Reykjavík where all the good stuff is happening this time of year. You will learn to knit a classic Icelandic Lopapeysa (lopi sweater), get a one-of-a-kind photography for knitters class, indulge in copious amounts of fantastic fibers and you will enjoy yummy local food. All in the good company of fellow knitters and a true knitting rockstar tutor… Click here for more info.
Dates: October 11-17 2011
Price: including flights from Europe or N-America, from 1750 USD
Guest tutor: our favorite virtual sheep owner Franklin Habit
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The South coast and Faroe Islands
We probably don’t need to say much to convince knitters that this is a good idea. Combining the experience of Icelandic and Faeroese knitting. The tour takes us along the South coast of Iceland past black desert sands and glacial lagoons. On the way east we will experience Icelandic knitting and wool in museums, farms and meet local knitters. We sail over the oceans South East to the Faroe Islands where we will dive into the heritage and wonderfulness of the local knitting world. Some days later we will return to Reykjavík by flight and explore the knitterly wonders of the Northernmost capital in the world.
Dates: 29. August – 7. September 2011
Price: from USD 4313 including airfare
Guest tutor: the lovely and super talented Veronik Avery and our favorite Faroese designer Katrína í Geil
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Knit, knit, walk in the West
The West fjords of Iceland offers spectacular settings for hiking and true inspiration for knitters. The magnificent steep mountains and deep fjords are truly unique and the untouched nature provides the perfect setting for an unforgettable experience.
Dates: 25-30 July 2011
Price: 1740 USD (excluding international airfare)
Guest tutor: one of knitlands fastest rising star Stephen West (Westknits)
Knitters and their kids
A unique tour that allows knitters to bring their kids to Iceland for a quality time in beautiful settings in the North of Iceland. Horses, hens, ocean view, geothermal heated pool, baby sitters and an adventurous program for kids.
Dates: July 9-16 2011
Price: from 2600 for 1 adult + 1 child (excluding intl. airfare)
Guest tutor: The mistress of stitchery Teva Durham (Loop-d-loop) and her daughter Olivia
Knit, run, knit Do you run… or do you knit, or maybe both? Or maybe you want to bring your non-knitting-but-running companion to this tour organized around the same time as the Reykjavík Marathon AND the Reykjavík Culture Night. Some of us enjoy running, many of us definitely enjoy knitting and all of us are fans of culture in all it’s diversity. So this tour brings a variety of activities and fun to the table.
Dates: 18-22 August 2010
Price: announced soon, promise!