Skill Builder: Fairisle Live Archive

The first time every machine knitter attempts stranded knitting they are amazed. No matter if you are using a manual or automatic patterning machine, knitting 2 colors to create a decorative stitch pattern seems magical. Let's review some of the pitfalls and considerations when knitting fairisle your machine. From tension to floats to stitch pattern design, there are a lot of thing to consider for success with this technique.