The Coast Salish people created and still produce the wonderful Cowichan sweater. It is a sturdy garment, knitted in one piece, similar to the construction of a gansey. Although these sweaters were originally pullovers, cardigans were added to the Salish repertoire as demand increased. The Salish sometimes still spin their yarn from the natural shades of […]
Tag: Coast Salish
The Cowichan-Inspired Pullover (1 day)
Class Description: On Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada, the Coast Salish people developed this V-necked, shawl-collared garment after learning of knitting through Europeans who visited their area. The Salish prefer motifs that reflect the natural world (whales, birds, etc.) as well as geometric motifs. These pullover sweaters, still handspun by some people, are knitted in the round on […]
The Cowichan-Inspired Cardigan (2 days)
Length: 12 hours (2 days) Level: Intermediate to advanced- must be experienced at reading charts and using double-pointed needles. Class Description: On Vancouver Island in British Columbia, the Coast Salish people developed this V-necked, shawl-collared garment after learning of knitting through Europeans who visited their area. The Salish prefer motifs that reflect the natural world (whales, birds, […]
