Easy Stranded Colorwork Project

If you’re considering trying your first stranded colorwork project, Ellie Crawford-Cripps’ Norwegian-Inspired Headband is a great place to start. Not only is the pattern perfect for beginners – with no long floats to worry about – but it knits up quickly and the results are stunning.

Generous Use of Stitch Markers

To help me stay on track and make it easier to catch and fix mistakes, I placed stitch markers between each repeat of the 16 stitch pattern. Using leftover yarn in high contrast, solid colors from my stash really helped show off the design. The short floats also kept the wrong side of the knitting neat and organized.

Preventing Yarn Tangles

Once you get more comfortable with stranded colorwork, you may find it easier to hold one color in each hand to prevent tangles and speed up the process. However, if you’re not quite there yet, don’t worry. It’s not a requirement – just make sure you take breaks to untangle the yarn as needed.

Ultimately, it’s important to remember to relax and enjoy the process. Be kind to yourself and remember that you’re learning – perfection is not the goal, it’s handmade!

Game Changing Knitting App

If you’re not already using Knit Companion, I highly recommend checking it out. There are both free and paid versions available, and Very Pink Knits has some excellent tutorials to help you get started. This tool is especially useful for colorwork patterns, as it helps you keep your place in the pattern and ensures that you don’t lose track of where you are. Personally, I found that using the Knit Companion app was a game changer and I couldn’t imagine knitting without it now. So if you’re looking for a tool to help you streamline your knitting process, give Knit Companion a try – you won’t be disappointed!