Uploaded June 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
When starting a new color, that first stitch can be loose leading it to be larger than the rest. Kyle Kunnecke shared how he handles starting a new color and it’s an “AHA!” moment. Kyle shared this tip with us between sessions of his stranded colorwork Master Class at Yarn Fest Loveland 2023.
Anchoring the new tail of yarn, similar to a basting stitch, in the fabric secures the yarn and keeps it from pulling out of the work. This isn’t permanent. It’s easy to pull out the yarn and weave in the end as you normally would.
More Yarn Fest Instructor Colorwork Tips: interweave.com/article/knitting/instructors-colorwork-tips-stranded-mosaic-intarsia
When starting a new color, that first stitch can be loose leading it to be larger than the rest. Kyle Kunnecke shared how he handles starting a new color and it’s an “AHA!” moment. Kyle shared this tip with us between sessions of his stranded colorwork Master Class at Yarn Fest Loveland 2023.
Anchoring the new tail of yarn, similar to a basting stitch, in the fabric secures the yarn and keeps it from pulling out of the work. This isn’t permanent. It’s easy to pull out the yarn and weave in the end as you normally would.
More Yarn Fest Instructor Colorwork Tips: interweave.com/article/knitting/instructors-colorwork-tips-stranded-mosaic-intarsia
