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.
Fiber Finds
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Knit Like a Latvian by Ieva Ozolina
Book | 50 mitten patterns
A beautiful collection of 50 modern mitten patterns inspired by traditional Latvian designs. Includes fingerless and wrist warmer options as well!
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Folly Skirt by Espace Tricot
Pattern
This stunning skirt is a celebration of traditional folk dresses worn in certain regions of Latvia.
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