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How to knit with two colors: Tweed stitch
In this tutorial, I’m showing how to knit with two colors, while teaching the Tweed stitch. Honestly, it’s so easy, that you don’t even have to purl! Actually, the two-color Tweed stitch is a four-row repeat pattern, two of which are plain knit rows… it couldn’t be easier. It’s a stitch pattern ideal for beginners; no previous experience in knitting with colors will be needed, you’ll see! However, if you are a beginner in the colorwork technique, I’d suggest you keep reading 😉 How to knit with two colors: Helpful Tips I will not tire of repeating… First of all, use contrasting colors; it’ll help you to “read” your knitting…
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Tweed Stitch: A famous knitting pattern + video
In today’s tutorial, you’ll learn a classic knitting pattern: The Tweed stitch. It’s a two-row repeat pattern, that combines knitting, purling, and slipping stitches. The Tweed stitch looks like a factory-made fabric when finished: It lays flat, it has an adorable texture to it, great for knitting something special…maybe a Chanel-style jacket, a kilt for that Scotsman in your life, or even a fancy scarf? I love both sides of the fabric, so to me, it’s more a reversible stitch, and also it’s unisex, it works for both women’s and men’s garments. This is one side of the work: Abbreviations CO: Cast on st: Stitch K: knit P: Purl wyif:…
