Intarsia: Basics & Beyond
Knit custom colorwork with images you adore for impressive results that are unmistakably yours. Learn intarsia to bring meaningful images to life on…
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Knit custom colorwork with images you adore for impressive results that are unmistakably yours. Learn intarsia to bring meaningful images to life on garments and more.
Introduction
Meet your instructor, Sally Melville, and learn more about the intarsia techniques covered as well as the argyle pillow pattern that comes with your class.
Managing the Challenges of Intarsia
Sally goes over some of the challenges particular to this style of knitting, including keeping track of your place on charts, managing your yarn and weaving in tails.
Creating the Basic Color Cross
Get started knitting with a simple swatch that incorporates the basic color cross that is integral to intarsia. You’ll knit along with Sally step by step!
Using Intarsia With Other Knitting Techniques
Intarsia plays well with other knitting techniques, allowing you to mix and match looks! Sally discusses how to carry your colors with combining intarsia with Fair Isle, different stitch types and duplicate stitch.
Choosing Your Intarsia Pattern
Using lots of colors means lots of balls of yarn to wrangle. Sally gives you some techniques for preventing a tangled mess.
Creating Your Own Intarsia Art
Inspiration is everywhere! Once you’ve mastered intarsia knitting, you can create your own designs based on whatever delights you, whether it’s your children’s artwork, a magazine spread or an abundant garden.
Knitter’s Graph Paper
With the help of knitter’s graph paper provided with your class, you’ll be able to map out a chart and turn your dream designs into reality. Sally shows you how!
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