Name
Baltic Braids (NEW!)
Date
Sunday, February 12, 2023
Time
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Session Type:
3-Hour Class
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Teacher
Aleks Byrd
Category
Knitting, Tips & Techniques, World Traditions
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 the 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, chart reading, easy colorwork, basic finishing techniques

Homework:

Using 4mm/US 6 needles with main color, cast on 40 sts. Join in the round and place a marker for beginning of round.
Rnds 1–2: Work 1x1 rib as follows: [k1, p1] repeat [-] to end.
Rnds 3–4: K to end.
Rnd 5: [K1 with main color, k1 with contrast color], repeat from [ to ] to end.

Supplies for Class:

4mm / US6 needles for knitting a small circumference; either double pointed needles or 60cm/ 24” circular needle for magic loop method. 2 colors of DK-weight yarn in contrasting colors, approx. 20g of each color.

Materials Fee (to Be Paid Directly to the Teacher):
$0
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