CHECKERBOARD PATTERN STITCH- 2 colors

An up close demonstration of how to knit a checkerboard pattern stitch by Judy Graham, Knitter to the Stars who's knits have appeared in movies, TV, and concerts for over 30 years and who has been hand knitting for over 50 years. Check out my web-site for other video demonstrations, more knitting tips, and about what it's like to make knits for the movies and fun celebrity stories. DVD'S FOR SALE ON WEB-SITE http://www.knittingtipsbyjudy.com
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[theanimallover383]

if you want to do a full checkerboard pattern how do you start do you just start with the knit stitch???

[knittingtipsbyjudy]

@theanimallover383

yes, start with the knit stitch and change colors as I do on the video. please keep watching and look for me on facebook too.

[purplemuse48]

Judy

I'm trying to use two colors to make large blocks and via you, learned how not to have holes between the colors. What I'm confused about is how to "carry the yarn not in use behind every 3rd or so stitch". Thus far I haven't found a video demonsrtating how to do that - just often instructed to do so.

Thanks for all your hard work. You are a marvelous teacher and your teaching pace and tone instill a "can do" feeling, and am much happier and (more productive!) knitter.

[knittingtipsbyjudy]

@purplemuse48

it's basically a fair isle technique. watch one of my fair isle videos to see how I do it. don't carry the yarn in back for more than 3 or 4 stitches or it will pull too tight.

[knittingtipsbyjudy]

@purplemuse48

HAVE you watched my fair isle videos? they may help you. thanks for your kind words.

[Deathenally]

how did u do that on the blue? i thought if u did that it wouldve shown on the side?

[knittingtipsbyjudy]

@Deathenally

keep watching and do it just like I do and you'll be fine.

[mangakitten1]

@mangakitten1 Oops my comment went on twice i think i shall try this for a scarf with a light and dark green

[mangakitten1]

ooh i think i may have to try this after i've finished my latch hook pillow cover :)