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Step into the rich world of Latvian knitting! In this video, we explore Latvia’s incredible knitting traditions, from the symbolic mittens passed down through generations to the modern knitwear designers keeping these techniques alive today.
Latvian mittens are more than just warm accessories—they carry deep symbolism, with each motif representing protection, luck, and love. We’ll explore geometric colorwork, regional knitting styles, and even a few crochet designs from Latvia’s top fiber artists.
I hope you enjoy! Best wishes, Annika
💫 What You’ll Discover:
🧤 The history and meaning behind traditional Latvian mitten patterns
🧶 Stunning knitting patterns from talented Latvian designers
📖 Books & resources to knit like a Latvian
🎁 A knitting pattern giveaway – enter for a chance to win!
🎁 Giveaway details:
You can win a knitting pattern of your choice from Inese Sang. In order to be able to receive the pattern, you have to have an account on Ravelry.com (this is a free platform).
To enter the giveaway, all you have to do is leave a comment answering the following question: Which knitting pattern from Inese Sang would you like to knit?
The winner will be drawn on February 17, 2025.
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🎥 Timestamps:
00:00 Discover Latvian Knitting Intro
00:16 Latvian mittens tradition
03:05 Inese Sang
03:25 Sarma mittens
04:40 Smilga shawl
06:05 Giveaway
07:45 Inese Iris Liepina
08:24 Austra's Wrist Warmers
09:30 Ieva Ozolina
09:35 The Big Book of Latvian Mittens
09:46 Knit Like a Latvian
10:20 Winter Holiday Mittens
10:55 Yellow lace socks
11:35 Linda Skuja
12:18 Sivu Sweater
13:16 Online Learning Community & Crochet Sweater Class
14:42 Liedags (Seashore) Sweater
16:25 Starlit Elegance socks
17:30 Victorian Beaded Cuffs
19:30 Zanete Knits
19:59 Do Ewe Yoke? #1 Sweater
21:30 Kristine Cardigan
22:30 Knitting around the World Series
🔗 Links to patterns, books & designers:
My Latvian knitting patterns bundle: https://www.ravelry.com/bundles/latvian-knitting-patterns
Sarma by Inese Sang: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sarma-2
Sarma Hat by Inese Sang: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sarma-hat
Smilga by Inese Sang: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/smilga
Austra's Wrist Warmers by Inese Iris Liepina: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/austras-wrist-warmers
Austra's Boot Cuffs by Inese Iris Liepina: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/austras-boot-cuffs
The Big Book of Latvian Mittens by Ieva Ozolina*: https://amzn.to/3CpV581
Knit Like a Latvian by Ieva Ozolina (about mitten knitting patterns)*: https://amzn.to/42Is2qY
Knit Like a Latvian 2 by Ieva Ozolina (about sock knitting patterns)*: https://amzn.to/4hIRtwF
Winter Holiday Mittens by Ieva Ozolina: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/winter-holiday-mittens
Yellow lace by Ieva Ozolina: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/yellow-lace
Crochet Sweaters with a Textured Twist by Linda Skuja*: https://amzn.to/4goUO2T
Sivu Sweater by Linda Skuja: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sivu
Liedags (Seashore) Sweater by Linda Skuja: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/liedags-seashore-sweater
Crochet Sweater Class on Skillshare that I mention in the video: https://www.skillshare.com/en/classes/beginner-guide-to-crocheting-your-first-sweater-easy-step-by-step-class/1589684210
This video is sponsored by Skillshare.
Starlit Elegance by Linda Gga via Etsy*: https://tidd.ly/3WIcHTi
Victorian Beaded Cuffs by Galina Zapletnuka: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/victorian-beaded-cuffs
Do Ewe Yoke? #1 by Zanete Knits: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/do-ewe-yoke-1
Kristine Cardigan by Zanete Knits: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kristine-cardigan
Fruity Knitting Podcast, Episode 150: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijcuaAuG90o&t=960s
Dog Snood knitting patterns by Spīgana Spektore: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/spigana-spektore
🌍🧶 Want to learn more about knitting traditions worldwide? Check out my Knitting Around the World series! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcebS7aDmELnpP9g9RkIkGBxzd-uN4dgL
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image credits:
Pictures of Latvian mittens: https://www.latvia.eu/arts-culture/traditions/latvian-mittens/ with kind permission from Latvia.travel, Investment and Development Agency of Latvia, and Mission Latvia
The rights to the pictures of the knitting patterns shown in this video belong to the designers.
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