A sampler of some of my favourite nought and cross and peerie patterns allow the colours to shine in a subtly shaded pattern, although two colours would be equally effective. Stranded colour work in Aran weight creates a fabulously warm fabric with plenty of body that means the loose cowl can stand up to protect your nose from the wind or be pulled down into attractive gathers. Pyukkleen is an excellent first stranded colour work pattern with its geometric patterns, short floats and lack of steeking.
Pyukkleen_v1.2.pdf
Aran weight yarn
Shown in Jamieson of Shetland’s Shetland Heather Aran (100% Shetland wool, 101 yds / 92m, 1.76oz / 50g)
C1 — 692 Oceanic
C2 — 998 Autumn
C3 — 101 Natural Black
C4 — 107 Mogit
C5 — 1060 Cedar
C6 — 1070 Woodnymph
C1: 95 yds / 87m
C2: 80 yds / 73m
C3 – C6: 50 yds / 45m
Stitch marker, darning needle, scrap yarn and crochet hook for provisional cast on.
Technique Thursday - Colour dominance
Technique Thursday - Crochet provisional cast on
Technique Thursday - Choosing colours
20 sts and 20 rounds = 4" / 10cm in stranded colourwork in the round
The Stranded Colourwork Basics course is a 4 week self-guided online knitting course, with continued access to the course so that you can return to each chapter for a refresher, again and again, whenever you need. The course is comprised of short, easy to digest videos and photo tutorials as well as a discussion group to ask questions and share your achievements with other knitters. Includes a complimentary copy of the Tyrie Hat pattern
Aran weight yarn
Shown in Jamieson of Shetland's Shetland Heather Aran
Size 9 US / 5.5mm 24" / 60cm circular