[jaymonkey]

Iv got something working! I think this is fairisle! K1r p1r! Is this fairisle?

 

[jadancey]

I think so. Whatever it is, it's pretty.

 

[Casey47]

I tried it but had big gaps between colors. Kind of gave up on it.

 

[joanh8060]

You have mastered the principal...now look what a great new world of design you can swim in. Joan 8060

 

[joanh8060]

Sounds like you have not done the twist between colors that is necessary to create "fabric" vs netting. Joan 8060

I tried it but had big gaps between colors. Kind of gave up on it.

 

[jaymonkey]

I just picked up unused color from underneath took it up to stitch and knitted/purled. Row 1 k r2 purl. 2red2blue to last 2 stdls red

 

[Casey47]

Sounds like you have not done the twist between colors that is necessary to create "fabric" vs netting. Joan 8060

Well I sure did something wrong. I hope to take a class for this eventually.

 

[kiwiannie]

In a way yes,keep trying your stitches,find a very easy fairisle pattern and away you go.Happy knitting.

 

[run4fittness]

You are making a great start! Keep up the good work.

 

[bobctwn65]

what is the name of the book you are using?

 

[mopgenorth]

I tried it but had big gaps between colors. Kind of gave up on it.

Take a look at this wonderful video by our own KP'er, Deb Tomasello -

She breaks it down and teaches you how easy it really is add colorwork to your knitting.

If you have any questions, be sure to send her a PM. Her KP user name is "Deborah Tomasello" or she gives other ways to get a hold of her at the end of the video.

She is a sweetheart, but she also really knows her stuff!

 

[Cyber Granny]

Well done, now keep on practicing

 

[Patsy Ruth]

Take a look at this wonderful video by our own KP'er, Deb Tomasello -

She breaks it down and teaches you how easy it really is add colorwork to your knitting.

If you have any questions, be sure to send her a PM. Her KP user name is "Deborah Tomasello" or she gives other ways to get a hold of her at the end of the video.

She is a sweetheart, but she also really knows her stuff!

Debi is also doing A KAL here on KP at this time for her Solang tunic
http://www.knittingparadise.com/t-253485-32.html#5456580

 

[MASHEPP]

You did it!!! A whole new world has opened up. Be sure and make your yarn carries on the back loose enough so it will lay flat and not pull. I made that mistake when I made my first all over fair aisle design sweater 50 years ago. Great start

 

[Aimee'smom]

jaymonkey - you do have it!! To make it more simple, put a color ball on each side of you. Now, always carry one color on top and always carry one color under.

I thought for years that I had to twist the yarns to keep from getting that loose stitch. Not when you do it this way (learned on KP) and it is easier to keep your tension consistent and there are no tangles. If you do need to tighten that first stitch, pull gently on the second stitch of that color. Remember you need to have that carry yarn loose so it does not pull out of shape.

I just finished doing sleeve cuffs on dps with two color cables instead of ribbing. Little tight but very nice with no
big stitches.

 

[AmyKnits]

It appears that you are doing two color knitting which is a great "introduction" to fair isle. You have learned to knit with two strands of yarn and that is a great foundation for learning to do fair isle work.

Here is a video demonstrating fair isle knitting....

There are also lots of great books with fair isle patterns from beginner all the way to experienced to help you learn.

Have fun! Fair isle is addicting... Anything else just seems a bit boring in comparison.

 

[JTM]

Very good...but now you have to try to keep your yarn that is carried across the "other" color from being too tight... so your fabric is not pulled in too tight in the two color area.
Jane

 

[GroodleMom]

Take a look at this wonderful video by our own KP'er, Deb Tomasello -

She breaks it down and teaches you how easy it really is add colorwork to your knitting.

If you have any questions, be sure to send her a PM. Her KP user name is "Deborah Tomasello" or she gives other ways to get a hold of her at the end of the video.

She is a sweetheart, but she also really knows her stuff!

You are so right! Thank you!
I watched the video you linked and then several more. She's great.

 

[KnitterNatalie]

:thumbup: :thumbup:

 

[martyr]

Here's another trick for fair isle. when you are knitting a chart with long floats. Try this: pick up the float on the next row- it is both easier and neater when you do this. I am doing this on my son's "Dude" sweater, and I really found this tip useful. I wish i could remember where I read or heard it, in order to give that person a credit . :idea: :lol: