intarsia

Faded Flare Wrap in Zen Yarn Garden’s New Impressionist Collection

May 9, 2019 4 Comments

Check out the new Faded Flare Wrap, Part of Zen Yarn Garden’s Impressionist Collection (2019). Read about the artistic inspiration behind the design and learn where to find the knitting pattern, and enter to win a Faded Flare kit!

More Intarsia Mountain Color Palettes!

October 22, 2018 Leave a Comment

If you want to knit Intarsia Mountain, but aren’t sure how to select 9 colors that will coordinate to make the finished afghan work, check out these five color palettes curated by the designer herself.

Weaving in Intarsia Ends & Tips for Finishing

October 9, 2018 Leave a Comment

Many people find weaving in ends to be one of the most frustrating parts of intarsia knitting. Click through for a video tutorial that walks you through how to weave in all of those pesky ends, specifically for intarsia colorwork.

Advanced Intarsia Knitting Tips

October 4, 2018 Leave a Comment

For your best intarsia results ever, you’ve got to visualize the process of knitting your pattern. Check out this post for some of the best tips and tricks to level up your intarsia knitting.

How to Knit Intarsia Without Bobbins or Butterflies

September 25, 2018 1 Comment

Learn how to knit intarsia patterns without using bobbins or butterflies, and check out the case for disorganized intarsia knitting with two great video tutorials.

How to Estimate & Manage Yarn Tails in Intarsia Knitting

September 10, 2018 Leave a Comment

Learn how to estimate lengths of color for intarsia knitting, as well as how to make intarsia bobbins and intarsia butterflies to manage your ends as you knit.

Intarsia 101

September 4, 2018 2 Comments

Get an overview of intarsia knitting: what it is and why it’s worth learning, including an in-depth video tutorial on how to knit basic intarsia.

Arizona Afghan in I Like Knitting magazine

September 5, 2017 Leave a Comment

The Arizona Afghan is a single panel blanket inspired by iconic woven blankets of the American Southwest. The bold, graphic design of this throw is accomplished through a combination of linen stitch, stranded colorwork, slipped stitches and a dash of intarsia. Get the pattern in I Like Knitting magazine, October 2017.