How to Knit Intarsia Knitting Part 1 – k1p1 TV

Hand knitting designer, author and lecturer Ruth Herring demonstrates how to knit Intarsia colour work. In part 1, learn how to twist the colours and how to produce an even tension throughout. Part 2 will show you how to darn in the tail ends to neaten the back of your work. Ruth is the designer/author of best selling knitting books Knitting Wildlife and Knitting Masterpieces, which both feature Intarsia knits. Watch the YouTube tutorial and then try out your newly found skills by knitting some bunting for someone special.

“This is a wonderful video!!! So clear.  When I change colors, I hear myself say, “needle in and then sort out your colors”, although without the lovely accent! Thanks!”

“I must say that I’ve always been scared of intarsia and you make it look so easy.”

“This was gorgeous work, and the best I have found on youtube so far!  Thank you SO much!”

“Thank you so so much for such a fantastically easy tutorial !!
I’m certainly going to try this, and you’ve made it so that I’m not even worried.
Really appreciate this. Thanks again !”

Happy knitting!

How to Knit Cables Part 1- k1p1 TV

Hand knitting designer, author and lecturer Ruth Herring demonstrates how to knit different Cable stitches. In part 1, learn how to Cable to the Right (C6B or 6-st RC) and Cable to the Left (C6F or 6-st LC) using a cable needle. Both cables are featured in the Cabled Hat and Arm Warmers Set and the Cabled Short Ankle Socks.