New looks with latvian braids

Brioche notes: Each round is worked in two parts: part A, using yarn A (1A, 2A etc) and then part B, using yarn B (1B, 2B etc). When working repeats, remember to work both parts of each round. CHART A

Make a slip knot. Insert right‑hand needle into the stitch as if to knit. Wrap the yarn around the point and pull through, slipping the stitch on to the left‑hand needle. Push the point of the right‑h

INSPIRED BY a summer garden, these socks have delicate flower-like motifs connected by lines of twisted stitches. The floral motifs are created by working knot stitches and yarnovers, and the pattern

Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 114 (126:138: 150:158:170:182:194:206) sts. Row 1 (RS): K2, *P2, K2; rep from * to end. Row 2: P2, *K2, P2; rep from * to end. These 2 rows form rib. Work in rib for a fu

Notes If you tend to have a tight cast on, use the larger size needles to cast on before switching to the smaller size to work the rib stitch. Rnds 1 to 4 Using Yarn B *K3, sl2, K3; rep from * to end.

Note When working in patt, if there are insufficient sts to work Cr3R, Cr3L at beg and end of rows, work these sts in st st. Cast on 102 (114: 126: 136: 148: 158: 170: 180: 192) sts using 4.5mm needle