Uploaded July 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
This video shows you how to work both one- and two-colour Vikkel braids. These are a great way to frame a stitch pattern and add interest to your knitted fabric.
This video is part of our Confident Knitting series. The pattern featured in this video is the Burnished Mittens by @lilykatemakes and they can be found, along with in-depth photo tutorials, in our book, Confident Knitting. You can purchase Confident Knitting at:
UK retailers: actechniques.co.uk/retailers
Modern Daily Knitting (USA): moderndailyknitting.com/shop/confident-knitting
Strickmich (EU): strickmich-shop.de/en/Books/?manufacturer=bb92ee57ee5f4b9b8dfb06e1129cb884&order=topseller&p=1
0:00 Introduction
0:25 What is a Vikkel Braid?
1:42 Cable Cast On to Set Up Vikkel Braid
2:09 Working a One-Colour Vikkel Braid
4:29 Finishing the Vikkel Braid
5:48 Weaving In the End
6:55 Working a Two-Colour Vikkel Braid
9:25 Finishing a Two-Colour Vikkel Braid
This video shows you how to work both one- and two-colour Vikkel braids. These are a great way to frame a stitch pattern and add interest to your knitted fabric.
This video is part of our Confident Knitting series. The pattern featured in this video is the Burnished Mittens by @lilykatemakes and they can be found, along with in-depth photo tutorials, in our book, Confident Knitting. You can purchase Confident Knitting at:
UK retailers: actechniques.co.uk/retailers
Modern Daily Knitting (USA): moderndailyknitting.com/shop/confident-knitting
Strickmich (EU): strickmich-shop.de/en/Books/?manufacturer=bb92ee57ee5f4b9b8dfb06e1129cb884&order=topseller&p=1
0:00 Introduction
0:25 What is a Vikkel Braid?
1:42 Cable Cast On to Set Up Vikkel Braid
2:09 Working a One-Colour Vikkel Braid
4:29 Finishing the Vikkel Braid
5:48 Weaving In the End
6:55 Working a Two-Colour Vikkel Braid
9:25 Finishing a Two-Colour Vikkel Braid
