#Flat Stranded Colorwork Techniques

Was brave and finally steeked my #majacardigan (without reinforcing 😅) Steeking is a technique to knit something in the round (creating a tube) and then cutting it to have a flat piece of fabric. It’s usually used for stranded colorwork or #fairisle which is easier to knit in the round than flat. It is a traditional technique used for generations in Shetland and Scandinavia. The reason why it does not unravel is mainly the wool, which (when not superwash treated) has a nice grip and slightly felts together. Also usually an extra number of stitches is cast on left and right from the cutting line and there are techniques to reinforce the fabric before cutting. A lot more can be found by searching for the term on Google or YouTube. Happy knitting 🤗 #steeking #knitting #colorwork #steekedcardigan #sweaterknitting #lopapeysa #handknitcardigan #yokesweater

I’d you don’t like purling - this video is for you! Or maybe you don’t like turning your work for a specific project, like a stranded colorwork piece that is knit flat. Knitting backwards can actually make those types of projects quicker to work once you get the hang of it. Now I actually LIKE purling, but I also like having different knitting techniques in my toolkit, which led me to learn how to knit backwards. Here’s how you do it: 1. Knit your RS row as normal, but do not turn at the end. Keep your yarn at the back of your work. 2. Insert your left needle into the back of the first stitch on your right needle, from left to right. 3. Wrap your working yarn counter clockwise over your left needle. In the video I used my hand to wrap the yarn but you can also use the “flick” method with your needle if that is comfortable to you. 4. Pass the stitch over the working yarn you just wrapped around the needle using the right needle, and drop the stitch off the left needle. Repeat steps 2-4 across the row. It takes a bit of practice to get your tension even, but doesn’t everything in knitting? Needles: @knitterspride Mindful Collection Yarn: @malabrigoyarn . . . #knittingtechniques #knitspo #knittersofinstagram #knit #knitting #backwardsknitting #stockinette #howiknit #learntoknit #chunkyyarn #malabrigorasta #malabrigo #ourmakerlife #crafty #craftsposure

• How to • Catch floats of the ‘non dominant’ colour when working stranded colourwork. Like & save for later! 🥰♥️ I’m currently working on my #adorable_wintersoulsweater aka my first colourwork garment design, and I’m loving every single stitch! I thought it would be helpful to show you how I catch my floats 😇 (FYI: I’ve already shared another video last year which shows you how to catch floats of the dominant colour 😉). Pattern: #adorable_wintersoulsweater | coming later this year! Yarn || ad - gifted: ‘Puno Fine’ in soft grey & midnight from @majogarn ♥️ #adorable_knits #knittersofinstagram #knittingismyyoga #nevernotknitting #contemporaryknitwear #instaknit #knitweardesigner #strandedcolorwork #knittingtutorial

There are 100 ways to knit colourwork (fair isle) - and this is how *I* do it, as an English style knitter. I’d like to try one in each hand - mixing continental and English. How do you do it? Same as me? #knitting #knittersofinstagram #knittingtutorial #handknit #learntoknit #colourwork #strandedcolorwork

🧶 Knit your first colourwork chart! 👩‍🏫 I’ve had so many messages recently asking for videos on how to start your very first piece of colourwork. So- here is what I hope will be the first in a series of videos on getting into colourwork knitting. This video focuses on how to read a chart and add in a second yarn colour. It’s for knitting flat - colourwork in the round is the same principle but no purling, and you read the chart right to left throughout. Are there any other tutorials you’d like to see? Please drop suggestions below and save for later!! Colorwork knitting Knitting tutorial How to knit Pattern designer

How to catch your contrast color floats in stranded colorwork knitting. For full tutorials, head to Pacificknitco.com.

Ever wish your colorwork looked just as beautiful on the inside as it does on the outside? 👀 Here’s a little peek at the ladderback jacquard (LBJ) technique in action! Karel Chan @kcknittingco is back on the schedule this Fall for her popular LBJ class and beginning colorwork workshop. Perfect for starting your colorwork journey and refining your skills. Beginning Colorwork: September 13th at 10am Ladderback Jacquard: October 12th at 10am Sign up on our website hookandneedlefiber.com or via the link in our bio. While you’re there, don’t forget to sign up for our email newsletter so you’re the first to know about class openings, shop happenings, and all the yarnie things. #strandedknitting #ladderbackjacquard #learntoknit #localyarnshop #pnwknitters #colorworkknitting #knittingclasses #handknitlove

Hey fellow doodlers! 🧶 If you’re as mad about doodling with yarn as we are, here’s a little nugget of wisdom for you. Stranded Colourwork might sound a bit tricky, but don’t let it spook you! 👻 Try holding a colour in each hand – one in English style and the other in Continental. It keeps things neat and flowing, perfect for those multi-colour doodle patterns! 🎨✨ This is just a taste of what you’ll learn in our My First Colourwork Follow Along – it’s all about giving you the confidence to tackle colourwork with ease. Ready to give it a go? Drop your thoughts below! 👇 #askthisisknit #beginnerknitter #knittinghacks #howtoknit #knittingtips #thisisknit #knitwithTIK #dublinyarnshop

More stranded colorwork tips for beginner knitters on the way 🙂 #colorpeaksbeanie

👇 THE COLORWORK HACK YOU DIDN’T SEE COMING It looks like stranded knitting. But it’s not. You’re just slipping stitches, and somehow, it turns into magic. Here’s how simple it really is 👇 On the first row of the new color, work: [k1, wyif sl1p] across the row. That’s all it takes to create those crisp little color bridges that look like complex colorwork while you’re only ever holding one strand. If you’ve ever wanted to try colorwork but felt intimidated by floats or tension, this one’s for you. It’s calm, rhythmic, and so satisfying to watch the texture appear. No charts. No tangles. Just one color at a time and a result that looks more advanced than it feels. Because sometimes, the most impressive stitches are the simplest ones. The kind that make you fall in love with your needles all over again. 💬 Just comment CHEATSHEET below and I’ll DM you my free Yarn Jargon Cheatsheets so you know exactly what abbreviations like “wyif” actually mean. (Make sure you’re following first so you receive my message.) 💫 Save this post so you can try it on your next swatch. You’ll want to come back to this one. #knitting #knitstitch #knittingpattern #knitpattern #knittingtips #knittingtutorial #howtoknit #knittingaddict #loveknitting #knitlife #knittersgonnaknit

📌Don’t forget to save this colorwork tip! Here’s how I switch colors while knitting a colorwork pattern: 1️⃣ Work the needed number of stitches in the first color 2️⃣ Change to the second color when ready 3️⃣ On the wrong side, carry the unused yarn (float it!) 4️⃣ If the color change spans too many stitches — just cut and reattach ✅ The result? Smooth transitions and a neat finish on the front! #ColorworkKnitting #KnittingTips #StrandedKnitting #FairIsleKnitting #KnitWithMe #YarnLovers #KnittersOfInstagram #KnittingHack #WoolAddict #KnitwearDetails #TheWoolcatcher #HowToKnit #CraftingMagic #KnittingInspiration

🧶 Explaining yarn dominance 🧶 I hope this makes sense! It’s a really helpful thing to get your head around as it can make a huge difference to how your colourwork looks! . What other tips would you like videos of? . . . #knittingtips #knittinghelp #knitstagram #knittingaddict #knitdesigner #peacebypieceblanket #colorwork #strandedcolorwork #intarsia .