Also, I don't know if lots of people know about this, but I noticed that stitch patterns look just like video game sprites. So if you're having trouble finding a knit pattern for a kid or someone who just really loves video games too, you can search on google for the name of the character you want with the word Sprites and you might find their tiny characters. Use a paint program to zoom in, add a grid (with the View dropdown) and there you have your pattern. Avoid .jpg tho. They're too fuzzy.
I'm just starting my very first project (a scarf of course! ;) and you made this look so easy that I'm putting a few 'fair isle' snowflakes into it. Thank you!
I have tried doing Fair Isle on my own using books and gave up because of the confusion. You have been of great help. Just one question what do we do with the ends of the contrasting yarn? Your instructions great but like many others leave things in the air like this. Thank you for your help.
@cathy47h Hi Cathy - you can weave in the contrasting yarn just like the main color yarn. Watch my video "Knitting Help - Weaving in Ends" (sorry, YouTube won't let me give you a direct link, but you can search for it on my channel page. This video will show you how to weave in ends that don't show through on the front of the work. :)
@soostark they look like 16 inches to me. It may sound long, but its really not. They *may* be 12 inches, but those are a little hard to find. I've done a baby hat on 16's before and it was short enough.
PS: thank you! :-)
mhorsesbiz 1 week ago
I found it, thinks this is what I was looking for, running bunnies %-)
mhorsesbiz 1 week ago
I have done a couple of fair isle hats such as this one and I always have an issue with my floats showing a bit when the hat is put on. Any advice?
Alvll3ER 1 month ago
This video was great, answered the exact question I had about how to work the floats so as to not make the work bunch up. Thanks!
sor0bet 3 months ago
Also, I don't know if lots of people know about this, but I noticed that stitch patterns look just like video game sprites. So if you're having trouble finding a knit pattern for a kid or someone who just really loves video games too, you can search on google for the name of the character you want with the word Sprites and you might find their tiny characters. Use a paint program to zoom in, add a grid (with the View dropdown) and there you have your pattern. Avoid .jpg tho. They're too fuzzy.
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I'm just starting my very first project (a scarf of course! ;) and you made this look so easy that I'm putting a few 'fair isle' snowflakes into it. Thank you!
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psykojinx 3 months ago
I have tried doing Fair Isle on my own using books and gave up because of the confusion. You have been of great help. Just one question what do we do with the ends of the contrasting yarn? Your instructions great but like many others leave things in the air like this. Thank you for your help.
cathy47h 4 months ago
@cathy47h Hi Cathy - you can weave in the contrasting yarn just like the main color yarn. Watch my video "Knitting Help - Weaving in Ends" (sorry, YouTube won't let me give you a direct link, but you can search for it on my channel page. This video will show you how to weave in ends that don't show through on the front of the work. :)
verypinkknits 4 months ago
I ♥ u
JayneFaire 4 months ago
I could not have begun my faire isle project without this video. You are a Godsend, thank you so much for such a clear video.
faemprs 5 months ago
@faemprs Awesome. :) I'm so glad my videos are helping you. Thank you for taking the time to write such a nice comment.
verypinkknits 5 months ago
hi there
can you tell me what size length the cable is on the needles you are using, i dont seem to be able to find any that small
many thanks
soostark 11 months ago
@soostark they look like 16 inches to me. It may sound long, but its really not. They *may* be 12 inches, but those are a little hard to find. I've done a baby hat on 16's before and it was short enough.
rommie557 10 months ago
@rommie557 Or you could save on buying all different lengths and learn magic loop!! :D
KnittyGrittyNatch 4 months ago
Great video, very clear.
thezivmaster 1 year ago
Thank you so much!!! I've just gotten back into knitting and can't wait to try this.
mom2bsa 1 year ago