Stranded Colourwork Knitting Box
$79.00 CAD
Learn to knit Stranded Colourwork
Stranded knitting uses two or more colors in each row to create colourful patterns on the fabric. “Floats” of yarn need to be carried across the back of the work. Once you get the hang of it, you’ll be saying “just one more row.”
If you'd like to learn to knit stranded colourwork, this Skill Builder Box is just for you! We've collaborated with with Faye Kennington (aka UkeeKnits), who created the Toqueflake hat pattern specifically for learning colourwork. The hat pattern begins with an easy chevron stripe, followed by a snowflake-inspired motif.
Your Stranded Colourwork box will include two packets:
- Part 1 will include enough pre-wound yarn to jump in and start knitting some practice swatches right away, and links to the photo and video tutorials to guide you in your explorations.
- Part 2 will include the link to download the Toqueflake pattern by Faye Kennington, and two skeins of our Winfield worsted weight hand-dyed yarn (enough to knit two hats).
Debbie and Elizabeth will be your guides as you explore stranded knitting, and you'll be invited to join our private online discussion group where you can ask any questions you might have and share photos of your project!
Skills Covered
The PDF and video tutorials included with this box contain:
- An intro to stranded colourwork knitting
- How to swatch in the round
- How to read stranded colourwork charts
- Demos of three ways to hold your yarn for stranded knitting
- How to catch your floats
- Info about colour dominance and blocking
- A walk-through of the Toqueflake pattern including a demos of joining in the round, the backwards loop increase, and basic decreases that are used to shape the crown of the hat
Pattern Info
Sizes
The pattern includes instructions for three sizes with finished measurements of 18¾ (20¾, 22¾)"/ 47.5 (52.5, 58) cm around and 8 (8¾, 9½)"/ 20.5 (22, 24) cm deep. To fit with 0-1"/ 0-2.5 cm negative ease.
Yarn
Worsted weight yarn:
94 (114, 127) yds / 86 (104, 116)m in main colour (MC)
49 (58, 63) yds / 45 (53, 58)m in contrast colour (CC)
Sample shown in Sweet Paprika Winfield (100% Canadian wool; 110g /4 oz; approx 224m/245 yds), 1 skein each in Orchid (MC) and Shiitake (CC).
There is enough yarn in the box to knit two hats.
Needles and notions
US 7 (4.5 mm) 16"/40cm circular US 6 (4mm) 16"/40cm circular needles and double-pointed needles, stitch marker, tapestry needle.
Gauge
23 sts and 24 rnds = 4" (10cm) with larger needles in stranded stockinette in the round, after blocking
