{"product_id":"workshop-1-mini-troi-vest-21st-august","title":"Mini Troi Vest with Aleks Byrd - 21st August 2026","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"235\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"235\"\u003eKihnu Troi Vest Workshop – Estonian Colourwork \u0026amp; Steeking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"368\"\u003eLearn to knit a charming mini Troi vest while exploring the rich tradition of Estonian fisherman sweaters from the island of Kihnu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"699\"\u003eIn this hands-on workshop, you’ll build confidence with a range of traditional techniques, including \u003cstrong data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"502\"\u003eKihnu vits (knitted braids)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"558\"\u003esteeking for seamless in-the-round construction\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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