Introduction to Stranded Knitting
Kyle Kunnecke
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- In-depth Instruction; over 85 mins
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Introduction
0:30
In this course, you'll learn the all techniques you need to knit stranded colorwork. Review color theory, cover chart reading, knit with two yarns at once, and master the useful technique of locking your floats.
Color Theory
10:16
Learn basic color theory principles that will help you choose the best yarn for your stranded knitting projects. Or for any color project, for that matter.
Stranding Basics
20:22
In this lesson, learn the basics of managing two yarns at once, maintaining good tension and how to swatch stranded knitting flat and in the round.
Reading a Chart
15:58
How do these squares with colors, symbols, and red rectangles around them become a beautiful knitted garment? Grab your chart from the Materials tab and find out!
Locked Floats Intro
0:47
In traditional stranded knitting such as Fair Isle, the yarn not being used "floats" at the back of your fabric. What is the benefit to locking these floats? How does the finished fabric differ from traditional stranded knitting? Learn all about this nifty technique here.
Right Side: Locking CC
8:42
Locked Floats Technique 1: knitting on the right side, locking the contrast color.
Wrong Side: Locking CC
8:27
Locked Floats Technique 2: purling on the wrong side, locking the contrast color.
Right Side: Locking MC
4:40
Locked Floats Technique 3: knitting on the right side, locking the main color.
Wrong Side: Locking MC & Conclusion
14:49
Locked Floats Technique 4: purling on the wrong side, locking the main color.
Are you left stranded looking for the perfect way to learn colorwork knitting? This class from our partners at Interweave unlocks the secrets of stranded knitting, sharing the ins and out of colorwork with designer, author and instructor Kyle Kunnecke. You’ll get an overview of color theory (including tips for choosing the best color combos), the basic techniques for stranded knitting, tips on how to easily read charts, and an overview of locked floats so there are no more loose strands to catch on the back of your fabric!
Kyle Kunnecke
San Francisco-based designer Kyle Kunnecke has a not-so-secret passion for colorwork. Through his fiber workshops, he provides inspiration to his students, exploring the skills necessary to continue their personal knitting journeys. His patterns are published in numerous knitting books and magazines, by yarn companies, and under his label, Kyle William.
Bonus materials available after purchase