Class Date and Time: Thursday February 5, 2026 at 10:30-12:30 (One Session)
Learn how to create a decorative Latvian braid. These braids make beautiful additions to edges of work or as a little extra flair for a project. This class will use the Watkins hat pattern to learn the braid. The hat itself is a quick knit and topped with a fluffy pom pom.
Skills Covered:
- Latvian Braid
Pre-Requisites Skills Needed: knit, purl, cast on, knitting in the round
Class limited to 8 participants
Instructor: Aimee Alexander
Class pattern (included): Mt. Watkins by Aimee Alexander
Needed Yarns: 60 - 110 yards of bulky weight yarn for main color, 11 yards of a bulky contrast color (PDS Big Sky Bulky is recommended)
- Yarns are available for purchase in store for 10% off for class participants.
- Please arrive early or come in prior to classes to choose your colors.
You will need to bring: 16" US 9 (5.5mm) AND US 10.5 (6.5mm) circular needles, US 10.5 double point needles, and 1 stitch marker (also available for discounted pricing)
Location: Polka Dot Sheep, 14 Lupfer Ave, Whitefish, MT
Class Registration & Cancellation Policy
- Payment is required at the time of registration to secure your spot.
- Cancellations made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled class will receive a full refund.
- Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the class are non-refundable as instructors are contracted and paid in advance.
- If we must cancel a class due to insufficient enrollment, all registered students will receive a full refund.
- Refunds are issued to the original form of payment.