Description ~ Picture your Knits (Intarsia)

Welcome to Intarsia, Intarsia is the art of changing colors within your knitting to create a picture without adding to the thickness of the knitting. In true intarsia, the colors are never carried. Yes, there are a lot of tails, don't worry - we will talk about how to deal with the shag on the back and the finished product will be worth the extra effort! We will be working small samples in this class to explore changing colors in straight lines, diagonals, rounded edges and florals to create pictures within your knitting. You do not need to be an expert knitter to work intarsia, you just have to be willing! You can use intarsia to add a picture into any kind of project to add a very personal touch.

Materials Needed ~ Picture your Knits (Intarsia)

Needed: Materials needed: smooth textured, worsted weight yarns in solid or tonal colors. 5 or 6 different choices, small amounts of each (less than 50g of each). US #8 needles of your choice (type does not matter). Tapestry needle with a large eye and a sharp point. Scissors. Favorite chart keeping method (If you would like the charts to use in Knit Companion or other chart keeping software I can arrange for them to be sent ahead).

Homework ~ Picture your Knits (Intarsia)

None