Color Theory Basics: Part I
The art and science of color is a complicated field, but here’s an introduction to color theory. This article introduces some basic terminology and concepts, including the color wheel; primary,...
View ArticleColor Theory Basics: Part II
Color Relationships In Color Theory Part I we introduced some basic color terminology and the color wheel. Now the fun part, color relationships. This article introduces some basic concepts in how to...
View ArticleKnitting Techniques: Slip Stitch Colorwork Part I
Let’s talk about slip stitches. You might have noticed them in the Henning Cowl, Minno Cowl, Minno Hat, Arbutus Jacket, England Avenue Cardigan, or the Ferguson Cowl. It looks like I’m a little...
View ArticleKnitting Techniques: Slip Stitch Colorwork Part II
In Slip Stitches Part I, I showed the basic technique of joining a contrast colour, and alternating knitted stitches in the contrast colour with slipped stitches of the main colour to get coloured dots...
View ArticleKnitting Techniques: Stranded Colorwork
Have you noticed a lot more people knit holding the yarn in their left hand? So many people have found the advantage of Continental knitting for stockinette in the round. It’s very fast. I’m an English...
View ArticleTips to Stranded Color Knitting
Stranded color knitting (often called Fair Isle knitting, although to be precise, while Fair Isle color knitting is stranded, not all stranded color knitting is Fair Isle) is gorgeous to look at, but...
View ArticleColor dominance in stranded color knitting
In stranded color knitting (often called Fair Isle knitting), two or more colors are used on each row. If you’re new to stranded color knitting, I recommend not worrying about yarn dominance for a...
View ArticleStash busting chevron-style
I’m feeling determined to make some kind of dent in the stash. So many beautiful skeins and partial skeins, languishing in the cupboard. I love the idea of a patchwork blanket, but… let’s be honest. A...
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