New looks with latvian braids

alt alternate approx approximately beg beginning ch chain cn cable needle cont continue dc double crochet (US single crochet) dec decrease (work two stitches together) DK double knitting DPN double-po

The chart rows are numbered 1A, 1B, 3A, 3B etc. and are worked right to left. Each row is worked twice (by sliding the work to the other end of the needle so it can be worked again), once in yarn A (t

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

The scarf is comprised of blocks of squares of various sizes, all knitted in the round from the outside edge to the centre. After the initial square has been completed, subsequent squares start with s

About our expert Jen Bartlett is the technical editor of The Knitter and Simply Knitting. She loves to explore techniques for more efficient, beautiful knitting. NUPPS ARE a lovely way to add texture

YOU WILL NEED ■ King Cole Pricewise DK (100% acrylic, 100g/282m) 2 balls of Yarn A Black (048) ■ King Cole Bramble DK (100% acrylic, 100g/290m) 1 ball of Yarn B Loganberry (4486) ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook