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Knitspiration
Arbotante by Fran López (via PDXKnitterati)
🇱🇻 What is a Latvian braid?
During one of our previous Colorwork Knitting Weekends, many people were blown away by the Latvian braid.
The technique is often found as a design detail on Latvian mittens and hats, but it can be applied to any project.
It uses a clever combination of twisting yarns to create a horizontal *braid* that looks like arrows pointing left or right (depending on how it's made).
Erika at Don't Be Such A Square does a great job of explaining how this delightful decoration can be added to your knitting.
When I look at old patterns it's fascinating to see how things are described. I had never heard of crepe wool before. Turns out it's a super tightly twisted yarn which is perfect for todays pattern...
Deal of the Day
The Knitter's Handy Book of Top-Down Sweaters by Ann Budd (56% Off)
Instructions for knitting four basic sweater types from the top down: circular yoke, raglan, set-in sleeve, and saddle shoulder. Patterns are offered in multiple sizes and yarn gauges.
*It's funny because it says I ♥️ Latvia with the Estonian flag colors on a map of Lithuania
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