Knitting Patterns can be found on Etsy, Lovecrafts and Ravelry
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There are five adult sizes in the knitting pattern for this hat. It's knit with DK/3 weight yarn and features a tubular cast on, a Latvian braid and stranded colorwork.
The knitting pattern for this hat offers four adult sizes. It can be knit in two or more colors using DK/3 weight yarn. Techniques include a tubular cast on and stranded colorwork.
This hat features a folded brim knit in 1x1 ribbing. Because of this, it can accommodate more head sizes. It's knit in DK/3 weight yarn and features a tubular cast on and stranded colorwork. Soon to be published.
This is a hat for horse lovers. It's knit in DK/3 weight yarn and begins with a tubular cast on followed by a Latvian braid. It can be knit in two or more colors. Soon to be published.
Here you can find links to knitting techniques found in my knitting patterns. There are additional links to YouTube videos where you can learn more about the inspiration behind the designs like Lithuanian folk art and textiles, culture, history, landscape and cuisine.
Latvian Braid
This hat features a Latvian braid. Click here to connect to Suzanne Bryan's demonstration on YouTube.
Tubular Cast On
Many of my hats feature a tubular cast on. Click here to connect to Knit Picks' YouTube demonstration.
Catching Floats
Sometimes in stranded colorwork you need to catch floats. Click here to watch Suzanne Bryan demonstrate catching long floats.
Crosses and Crossroads
Before the 20th century, crosses dotted the countryside. Click on this link to learn more about this Folk Art.