Name
Baltic Braids
Date
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Time
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Session Type:
2-Hour Class
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Teacher
Aleks Byrd
Category
Knitting, Tips & Techniques
Class Details:

Knitted braids are the perfect embellishment for any project! The Baltic countries of Latvia and Estonia have many different styles of braids that have added interesting details to mittens, gloves, socks, and sweaters. Learn about three styles of braids, the basic foundation, and experiment with color combinations and directionality.

Technique Requirements: knit/purl, cast on/bind off, working in the round, easy colorwork

Homework:

Using one color (which will be the main color) and US 6 / 4mm needles, cast on 42 sts. Join in the round and place marker for BOR (beginning of round).

Rnds 1–2: Work 1x1 rib as follows: [k1, p1], repeat [-] to end.
Rnds 3–4: K to end.

k: knit
p: purl
rnd(s): round(s)

[-]: repeat everything between [ ]

Supplies for Class:

• 4mm / US 6 needles for knitting small circumference (double-pointed needles or circular needles for magic loop)
• Stitch markers
• DK-weight yarn in 2 contrasting colors, approx. 20g of each color

 

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