Add braids to your knitting repertoire with Ann Weaver!

In this workshop, participants will learn how to work Latvian braids and multiple variations using the technique: braids with long floats, clumps of braids, multiple-color braids, dense layers of braids, and a twisted two-color cast-on. Students will leave the workshop with a host of techniques and inspiration for braiding!

The workshop is based on Ann’s Braid-o-Rama Cowl pattern. Pick out your five colors, and get ready for braids, braids, BRAIDS!!!

Skills needed: Knitting, purling, knitting in the round on a circular needle, basic stranded knitting (knitting with two colors per round).

Sunday, May 17, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Coffee and light snacks will be provided. Please feel free to bring additional drink or snack.

Cost: $150.00 per student, 9 student capacity*

Yarn: Worsted-weight yarn in five colors, approximately 100 yards of each. Students are welcome to bring stash yarn/scraps from home. A wide variety of worsted weight yarns are also available to purchase at Sister-Arts. We recommend Big Bad Wool Weepaca, Ístex Lettlopi, or Blue Sky Woolstok 50. You can mix and match different worsted-weight yarns if you like!

Materials: US size 6 x 24" circular needles, stitch marker, darning needle.

Pattern: Purchase Braid-o-Rama by Ann Weaver on Ravelry. Bring a printed copy or a tablet you’re comfortable working on to class.

About Ann: When she is not traveling to teach or exploring thrift stores and estate sales, you will find Ann Weaver in West Baltimore, where she works as a freelance editor and writer and runs Plied Yarns. Ann has been studying and applying color theory and fiber arts techniques for decades, beginning with a studio art degree and continuing through over 15 years of designing, writing, and teaching in the fiber industry. Knitting, mending, dyeing, sewing, and piecing—she uses all her skills to inspire her students in her laid-back workshops and presentations.

*Class fee for this event is non-refundable. We reserve the right to cancel or substitute a class with low registration numbers.