Latvian Braids (3 hour lesson)

$75.00
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Join us for an afternoon learning the Latvian or herringbone braid. This textured technique adds interest and contrast to your beanie, socks, mitts, necks, hems and sleeves of garments. It’s a great way to put attractive edgings on your projects and a smooth way to transition from one stitch type to another. (We will work on using the sample we start so it can be continued as a pair of wristlets with the option of some Fair Isle after the braids).

In this workshop, participants will learn:

- Latvian braids for the hem of garments (we will start a pair of wristlets)

- Making a braid anywhere in any project

– which side to start the braid on (yes, it matters)

- How to knit the braid on straight or circular needles. (We will use the circular needle technique as it’s the one that requires a little more guidance, but all the instructions for straight knitting will be discussed, instructions given and the results demonstrated).

- how to choose colours that will work well together

(In the pattern you receive, there’s an option for colourwork or plain knitting for the body of the wristlet.)

Cost: $75 per person (this include two 50g balls of Bellissimo 8 yarn)

You also receive a 10% discount on any purchases made in store on the day.

Maximum number of attendees – 8

Date: Saturday, August 28, 2021

Time: 1.30 – 4.30

Please arrive 15 mins before class to organise the collection of your yarn.

You will need to bring a 4mm circular needle suitable for small circumference knitting, i.e. either a long circular for the Magic Loop method or a 9"/23cm circular needle.

PLEASE NOTE

Participants must be able to:

- knit and purl comfortably

-be competent in working the Long Tail Cast On (or your own stretchy cast on such as the Chinese Waitress, etc)

This is Suzanne Bryan's video tutorial for the Long Tail Cast On.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8y6Q55xJ6s

Terms and conditions: Classes can be booked online or in-store. There is a limited number of spaces in the class but we can add your name to a waiting list if a cancellation becomes available. Full payment is required when booking to confirm your space.

Minimum numbers: All classes require a minimum of four people in order for it to go ahead. If your class does not have the minimum number of students, the class will be postponed and you will be notified within two days of the class date of the cancellation or change of date. We are not liable for any additional costs incurred if your class is postponed or cancelled. If your class is postponed or cancelled you can either transfer the amount paid to another class, use as a store credit or be issued a full refund. If you need to cancel, swap or postpone your attendance at a class, you can do so up to 7 days prior to the scheduled class date to receive a full refund. Less than 7 days notice, we cannot guarantee a full refund unless another booking fills your space. Once a class has started, we cannot provide a refund.