Knitting Help - My Favorite Fair Isle Techniques

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VeryPink Knits

VeryPink Knits

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All of my favorite fair isle techniques in one place. Fair isle is one of my favorite things to knit, and after lotsa years of knitting and tweaking, these are my faves.
The hat pattern I use for demonstration is my Learn to Knit Fair Isle pattern/tutorial:
verypink.com/2011/01/13/learn-...
The yarn I used for demonstration is Berroco Vintage Worsted.
The needles I use are Knitter's Pride Dreamz.
My nail polish is by Gelish, color “Mauve Your Feet”.

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@meldeblaecker4929
@meldeblaecker4929 4 жыл бұрын
You say at the end that you've given away all your secrets, but I for one am so very grateful. I am a newbie knitter and without your help I probably would be curled in the foetal position, crying by now. Thank you times a million x
@betsybuehrig2720
@betsybuehrig2720 5 ай бұрын
Omg!!!!!! That “securing the long float” tip is game changing for me. I knew you would have a great solution. Thank you
@montanafamilytrails
@montanafamilytrails 3 жыл бұрын
Can I just take a moment and comment on how beautiful your nails are? Perfect color... perfect length. Just beautiful!!
@lisat7208
@lisat7208 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! After years of 'making it up as I go along' you have just improved my fairisle technique 100%!
@puppylove369
@puppylove369 6 жыл бұрын
Oh wow! This couldn’t have come at a better time!! I’ve been searching for fair isle knitting tips these last few days Bc I‘m about to start a project and I want to be as prepared as possible. Thank you for all you do. I’ve learned so much about knitting from you. I’m a new-ish knitter and your videos have been such a great help. Much love ❤️
@rebeccajones7393
@rebeccajones7393 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your insightful videos! It's always good to have reminders of techniques. Fair isle knitting scared me for quite some time, but after watching your simple explanation throughout some of your older videos it became a joy. I love how you combined a couple of the older instructional videos. Keep up the marvelous work!
@carolyngethings
@carolyngethings 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial. My late mother used to knit fair isle and it was beautiful. I've never tried it but you've just inspired me. Thank you
@jeanjones8801
@jeanjones8801 6 жыл бұрын
I always hold the yarn(s) in both hands, it's easier for me to work with. Love how you secure the 'long' floats. Now I just need to practice 'pulling' my yarn forward and back. Bookmarking this video because I know I'll forget how you do it. Thanks Staci!
@Kissy2006
@Kissy2006 5 жыл бұрын
I really really really appreciate that you have these helpful hint videos. I've just started knitting and I'm working on a fair isle stocking and every time I watch a video of yours I learn a new amazing technique that helps me sooooo much! Thank you thank you thank you!!!!
@toomiepal
@toomiepal 3 жыл бұрын
I'm knitting my first ever sweater and it has stranded color work. Your tips are fantastic! Thanks!
@belbubs
@belbubs 6 жыл бұрын
You're my number one gal for knitting help videos here on KZfaq! I know your channel like the back of my hand lol.... Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making me a more confident knitter. Also, you make hump days more bearable 😉
@Jessica-bt6rw
@Jessica-bt6rw 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! I’ve been wanting to try fair isle. I’ve mastered stripe hats already, so I should keep moving forward! 🌝
@MarinaMandarinaWoolyWorld
@MarinaMandarinaWoolyWorld Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! After 30 years of knitting I finally brave enough to try fair isle 😄 you tips are very useful and give me some hope 💖
@lynnechinnock4020
@lynnechinnock4020 2 жыл бұрын
Ohhhh thank you so much, I’m just beginning Fair isle knitting, this has come at the right time for me, your such a star 🌟
@YhukiTakahashy
@YhukiTakahashy 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tip on how to secure the thread! I've being going crazy with too long stitches in the fair isle for quite some time and with this , my work will look much better!!
@winstonchaychel
@winstonchaychel 6 жыл бұрын
I like doing it this way (but continental) because then each yarn color has its own tension 😁💖. I make the needles twist the yarn to trap floats, kind of like the way you can cast on with a two color "braided" look, if that makes sense? I'll trap the float every third stitch to make the floats shorter, esp on mittens lol my fingers get stuck in everything!
@jerriecook6908
@jerriecook6908 6 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to finish my current project. A large diagonal shawl! I've been slacking on my fair isle hat because I dislike long floats! Ready to try your method! Thanks for the awesome videos!
@sabrinawright7639
@sabrinawright7639 6 жыл бұрын
I’ve been so frustrated with fair isle in the past, but this video has given me new motivation to try again! Thanks!!
@juliehertel21
@juliehertel21 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Staci. This was a great tutorial. And as a continental knitter, I would never make fun of your right finger distance... After all, most of us can only knit one way. I've tried English style - i always look as if i I wouilkd soon need surgery! I am truly grateful that you learned to be knitting ambidextrous, as it makes learning from the videos so much easier. Thank youj.
@stitchy_linn
@stitchy_linn 2 жыл бұрын
Two tips you give in this video are P-R-I-C-E-L-E-S-S, middle and last, especially the last as I detest having to stop, twist my non-working yarn around the working and get going again! You are the BEST, Staci! Tyvm for this video. Saved to my Staci VPK playlist. 🥰
@mariecouture7591
@mariecouture7591 2 жыл бұрын
You are by far my favourite teacher on knitting.
@Foxy807
@Foxy807 2 жыл бұрын
How to fix the floats with continental knitting in one hand ! 🤯🤩. What a game changer thank you so much
@mslaceyrose413
@mslaceyrose413 6 жыл бұрын
I'm just now beginning to think about trying colorwork so this is great! I never really understood exactly what floats were. Now I know, and also how to keep them loose AND secure the extra long ones. I'll be buying this pattern. Thanks Staci!
@lolafabulous7
@lolafabulous7 5 жыл бұрын
I've been avoiding all of the color work patterns because I was so intimidated. It looks so complicated and s-l-o-w. I have ADD and it almost scares me away from knitting the really beautiful patterns. I knit the Ingalls (my very first knit sweater) and went with a striped yolk so that , at least, I could feel like I made something pretty! and it is! But after watching your tutorial, I see that I can get my feet wet with color work with something smaller (hat, mittens or a cowl) and use it as practice and still have something pretty come of my efforts. I look forward to this weekend as I will have lots of yarn time! Thank you, again!
@jenxer608
@jenxer608 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I will definitely try these tips as I'm getting ready to knit a sweater that has the yoke all in fair isle...especially separating the stitches on the right needle because I tend to be tight with my tension when knitting. =)
@creampeonies2417
@creampeonies2417 2 жыл бұрын
I love your nail polish 😍 thank you for sharing your secrets 😊
@Annie.C.61
@Annie.C.61 3 жыл бұрын
I love this video. In a few weeks I'm going to attempt a jumper for my grandson with some pattern work in it so this video is and will be invaluable (as so many of your videos are). I'm going to practice plenty before I start the real thing!!! :D Thank you so much for this one :D
@RawrLiger
@RawrLiger 6 жыл бұрын
This is great, thank you! I've attempted fair isle only once and it came out *okay,* but securing the floats was a mystery. Time for me to tackle the hat pattern I've been sitting on for a few years. 😀
@alisonwelch8465
@alisonwelch8465 5 ай бұрын
Your videos are absolutely brilliant. Cannot thank you enough
@nanita_nana
@nanita_nana 6 жыл бұрын
I love your knitting secrets!!
@marinaweber1194
@marinaweber1194 Жыл бұрын
I adore your secrets! :D. Thank you. You are always a great source of inspiration and tips.
@maryannbergeron9531
@maryannbergeron9531 3 ай бұрын
I am working on the Alpine Bloom sweater and this video is very timely as I am approaching longer floats. Thank you so much for this informative and excellent video. ❤
@stephaniesnelten5330
@stephaniesnelten5330 6 жыл бұрын
I'm wondering if you have a tutorial on how to weave in ends when doing fair isle? Or if you haven't done such a video, could I make a request for one? I LOVE your videos - they are my go-to when I need to try a new technique!
@knitwit014
@knitwit014 7 ай бұрын
I just found your videos. I'm going to try this exact pattern on a headband as my first fair isle project. Thank you for the tips!
@ApBarr345
@ApBarr345 6 жыл бұрын
Love your project tutorials/ playlists and hope you have some new ones coming up soon. :D
@verypinkknits
@verypinkknits 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you, new video every week!
@vont8332
@vont8332 2 жыл бұрын
Securing the floats tip is great thanks. ... no more twisted yarns to unravel at the end of every row 👍👍👍
@lacathaucoin
@lacathaucoin 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video which is very clear and easy to understand. For your 2nd technique, you show how to secure the floats every few stitches when knitting, is there a similar technique when purling ? Thank you very much in advance for your answer.
@sairsteele150
@sairsteele150 4 жыл бұрын
This is just what I was looking for. Thank you so much ❤.
@jimnelson5736
@jimnelson5736 Жыл бұрын
I should have watched this video before I started my first hat! Great info thanks. Love your videos.
@xxmissnyyxx
@xxmissnyyxx 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I am a flicker. I can't wait to try this technique.
@sarahcann5811
@sarahcann5811 2 жыл бұрын
Fabulous tips! Thanks for sharing!
@mcvalhalla1914
@mcvalhalla1914 6 жыл бұрын
thank you for your secrets :) I appreciate at immensely.. All Best to you !
@ramansandhu2380
@ramansandhu2380 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you I will try these tips. Please tell me about double cloud broche stich knitting edges
@sandraoakman6934
@sandraoakman6934 6 жыл бұрын
I think that either would be a great addition to a knitters tools.
@denisebriese6414
@denisebriese6414 6 жыл бұрын
OOO your hair looks good it looks so much better shorter! Makes me want to cut mine! I love your techniques thanks for sharing I have made this had many times I love it. My daughter hates the ribbing she says its not tight enough for her it loosens up.
@ruth8268
@ruth8268 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Thank you for sharing your secrets!
@meanerina
@meanerina 6 жыл бұрын
Great kit for fair isle
@lornsdemers
@lornsdemers 6 жыл бұрын
Will be practicing! thank you!
@catlovett4395
@catlovett4395 5 жыл бұрын
This is so helpful! I rack up so many hours watching you as I knit through the winter, it’s ridiculous. Your videos are amazing - clear, succinct, and funny! Do you have any tips for keeping the floats loose when switching sides in magic loop? Mine are way too tight no matter what I do! I’m making fair isle Christmas stockings (toe up with GSR toes & heels, thanks to you!) for all my siblings’ kids this year 🎄
@verypinkknits
@verypinkknits 5 жыл бұрын
I don't have a special trick to share...just make sure the floats are matching those where you don't have a magic loop "break". It takes practice, for sure. I personally don't like working fair isle on magic loop for this exact reason. I prefer short circulars, where it's easier to keep good tension on the floats.
@pragtiraaj3844
@pragtiraaj3844 6 жыл бұрын
Hi stacy ! Can Fair isle be knitted in the magic loop ? If yes..can you make a video please. Thank you :-)
@pfarmer7589
@pfarmer7589 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. So clearly explained.
@diannariley8430
@diannariley8430 6 жыл бұрын
That's a great technique! For some reason, Fair Isle scares me off! I'm new to knitting and started for people like myself whose suffering with cancer having to deal with hair loss! I'd live it if I could learn how to knit more than a basic ribbed and stocking net hat!
@carolynhannah8757
@carolynhannah8757 6 жыл бұрын
I always have trouble with the 2 yarns twisting when switching colours. I usually have to stop every so often to untwist the two balls. It looks as if this twisting issue doesn't occur with your method of securing the yarn. Is that correct?
@rumination608
@rumination608 3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful! Thank you! ❤️
@ShaunaJenkins
@ShaunaJenkins 4 жыл бұрын
So helpful, thank you!
@emikomay
@emikomay 2 жыл бұрын
this is so helpful omg thank you!!
@shreeyanshsingh6585
@shreeyanshsingh6585 6 жыл бұрын
This is really gonna help me 😀
@RosaGonzalez-uc1ip
@RosaGonzalez-uc1ip 6 жыл бұрын
Me encanta lo bien qué lo hacéis y lo veo un saludó desde España
@tlneill
@tlneill 3 ай бұрын
Thank you, for such a great video! So if I'm understanding correctly, you keep the contrasting color dominant? I thought the color that you see most is thought of as the dominant color (background and most of the time the brim color too?) Or should I just remember my usual finger I hold my yarn on should have the contrasting color? I'm an English flicker like you except I wrap the yarn on that finger the opposite direction. I started doing it very naturally after being taught English method because I didn't want to drop my yarn.
@maschenmanie470
@maschenmanie470 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! And how do you secure the other strand? You cant change sides because that would affect the dominance?
@gardenglory6624
@gardenglory6624 Жыл бұрын
always good instruction
@lynnesullivan4424
@lynnesullivan4424 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Great info!
@ApoptosisNecrosis
@ApoptosisNecrosis 6 жыл бұрын
ive only really tried fair isle once and my floats were soo tight the hat was nearly unwearable. hopefully next time i try will be better lmao
@marietanguy6445
@marietanguy6445 3 ай бұрын
Thank you, it helps a lot.
@caressegarcia
@caressegarcia 6 жыл бұрын
Not related to the topic but i have a question. What material has the best result for knitting socks outside of animal fibers?
@monalawhorn707
@monalawhorn707 Жыл бұрын
Thank you and God bless I don't know if your mother but yeah I'm sure you have one happy mother's day and may you have a blessed one
@kilodeltawhisky1504
@kilodeltawhisky1504 2 жыл бұрын
Crikey! I've just gone from English style to continental, which I'm liking, and now it looks like to do color work I'm gonna have to use both hands, both styles... 😳... Maybe the color work can wait. I have so much to learn before I get too fancy. I figure my next swatch will be ribbed... Heh..
@breannatate2313
@breannatate2313 3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video thank you!
@becci8099
@becci8099 Жыл бұрын
Thank for all your tips! Do you have any suggestions other on getting the getting the tension just right. I’ve tried and practiced so many times, but the motifs always come out wanky 😢
@mariarogel2006
@mariarogel2006 5 жыл бұрын
Cool tips. Thanks
@cigdemcayoglu7002
@cigdemcayoglu7002 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@shannelmerkley8674
@shannelmerkley8674 6 жыл бұрын
I hold a color in each hand. Generally the pattern I knit Continental, the main color I knit normal
@helenmorrisey4298
@helenmorrisey4298 6 жыл бұрын
Shannel Merkley How to do a
@enaamzenaldeen1737
@enaamzenaldeen1737 10 ай бұрын
شغل حلو والله يعتكي العافيه
@suebrown8207
@suebrown8207 4 жыл бұрын
I always come to your tutorials if I am stuck on anything. I have just completed my first fairisle sweater in the round but got lost at the top. The raglan decreases aren't flat and look a little pointed. Have you done a tutorial on finishing a knitting project? I think that the sweater would look better if I press it but I am not confident that I am doing the right thing.
@verypinkknits
@verypinkknits 4 жыл бұрын
You usually want to follow the yarn label for care instructions, and a wool fair isle sweater will need to be washed with wool soap an laid out flat to dry.
@jacqusprat
@jacqusprat 2 жыл бұрын
I find you videos very helpful. Do you have any on knitting Fair Isle flat? I am having problems with end of row. mine are messy where I am changing colours. The garment is knitted in blocks of 4 rows, 2 colours each row then both colours are changed for the next block of 4. I have looked and looked in books and video's but no one seems to cover this issue. Many thanks Jacquie
@mariaap6645
@mariaap6645 2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful Thank you 😊💓
@fschneider926
@fschneider926 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Staci. Thanks for the great tutorials! I'm knitting my first Fair Isle hat in the round. There are a few times in the pattern where an entire row is in one color. Should I still carry the 2nd color of yarn or can I just pick it up at the beginning of the next round? Thanks in advance, Felicia
@verypinkknits
@verypinkknits 2 жыл бұрын
If the color isn't. used in that round, don't bother carrying it. Just leave it at the beginning of the round for the next one!
@queeng508
@queeng508 11 ай бұрын
if what you’re knitting isn’t circular but maybe a scarf or a granny square, how do you manage floats? and are there ways to make them not visible?
@ddatx
@ddatx Жыл бұрын
What do you think of the no float technique on stranded knitting?
@320ljohnson
@320ljohnson 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@adelitanelson1819
@adelitanelson1819 3 ай бұрын
I need a video that shows how it knit increases in a chart for a sleeve.
@mixedandknot5911
@mixedandknot5911 6 жыл бұрын
I knit continental so I am going to practice this technique until I can master it.
@jeanetteferguson7079
@jeanetteferguson7079 3 жыл бұрын
Can you give a easy way of following a fairile pattern. Thank you.
@moominkraft6427
@moominkraft6427 Жыл бұрын
Isn't the working yarn supposed to go OVER the other yarn all the time (to prevent holes when changing colours)?
@thebanjolady
@thebanjolady 3 жыл бұрын
I don't end up with the floats too tight, but sometimes they are too loose. How to I overcome this problem?
@Maktumaktub
@Maktumaktub 11 ай бұрын
uuuy tengo Toc ,no soporto los hilos flotantes por detras, es un desorden y no es prolijo.Pero me gusta como explicas , yo al menos logre tejer a la inglesa y continental ,dos madejas en cada mano bloqueando los hilos por detras
@TLGMama
@TLGMama 11 ай бұрын
I’ve been knitting for 30+ years and I never strand more than two stitches. I always wind my yarn in the back so that the yarn doesn’t get pulled by the wearer.
@jullydc6580
@jullydc6580 3 жыл бұрын
♥️
@AwakeLazarus
@AwakeLazarus 6 жыл бұрын
Can I secure the floats on every stitch, or will it affect the way the front looks?
@verypinkknits
@verypinkknits 6 жыл бұрын
There is no need to secure the float that often. It depends on your gauge, but every 4-5 stitches is a good rule of thumb.
@AwakeLazarus
@AwakeLazarus 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you, my goal for this year is to branch out my knitting more. Started when I was 3, now 45 I will be giving cables and the more decorative stuff a go. Last year I learned socks and now make them 2 at a time on circular needles, toe up 🤓
@shereeestes9768
@shereeestes9768 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@fzthreadthreadandcrochet6732
@fzthreadthreadandcrochet6732 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome mam thanks
@shymoment
@shymoment 6 жыл бұрын
I thought most people knit fair isle with both hands and secured their floats like this. This is how I have always done it.
@Jess-ix8do
@Jess-ix8do 6 жыл бұрын
I'm trying desperately to learn fair isle but it is quite a challenge for some reason. I've been knitting for years but decided to challenge myself to learn something new every year. I am trying to knit with one color in each hand but I am an English knitter and somehow my floats keep turning out too tight. When I try to consciously knit them looser then my tension on my stitches is off. Can you help me please?
@verypinkknits
@verypinkknits 6 жыл бұрын
I think the best help I can give you is this - schedule a private lesson at your local yarn shop. The knitting teacher there can give you help that a book or video can't...she'll watch your fingers, and likely instantly give you tips that will move you in the right direction. Do it! :)
@Jess-ix8do
@Jess-ix8do 6 жыл бұрын
VeryPink Knits thank you! I really want to. It is one of the main reasons I started knitting. I figure if i can conquer lacework i can do this too :)
@christinelowery2415
@christinelowery2415 4 жыл бұрын
I am working the color my cowl, but I am getting jogs, as this is my first fair isle project, how can I get rid of that? Is that something you can show us?
@verypinkknits
@verypinkknits 4 жыл бұрын
Here is a technique in correcting the jog - you can use it in fair isle, too. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oNiGg5RjnqjSgps.html
@lumiwang955
@lumiwang955 4 жыл бұрын
Can you please do a tutorial about avoiding jogs in pattern?
@verypinkknits
@verypinkknits 4 жыл бұрын
Here you go: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oNiGg5RjnqjSgps.html
@gothic_angel
@gothic_angel 4 жыл бұрын
How is this helpful to start half way into it. How do you first add the pattern?
@verypinkknits
@verypinkknits 4 жыл бұрын
These are advanced techniques, and they are helpful to people who are familiar with fair isle knitting and looking to improve. If you are looking for a beginner's fair isle tutorial, I have a video for that: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iLSkobeUqp21mqc.html Rude comment, btw.
@blueturtle21
@blueturtle21 2 жыл бұрын
Securing floats: 5:28 (just a timestamp for myself)
@winningnumbers
@winningnumbers 4 жыл бұрын
I want to label or like a price tag my swatches so I know what stitch pattern it is. What are them things called that you can add to the bottom of your swatch sort of hang at the bottom of the swatch and then you write what stitch you used for that pattern. What is the correct term for that please. i hope you understand what I mean and that I have explained it properly. thanks in advance
@verypinkknits
@verypinkknits 4 жыл бұрын
Sorry, I've never seen such a thing, I don't know what the name is.
@winningnumbers
@winningnumbers 4 жыл бұрын
@@verypinkknits when & if I find out, I'll let you know lol. I have seen someone with one on the bottom of their swatch. Thanks for the reply anyway, take care, stay safe
@winningnumbers
@winningnumbers 4 жыл бұрын
@@verypinkknits Hi, I found out. It's called a price tag. Stitch it into 1st stitch or so.
@emanmohamad5218
@emanmohamad5218 3 жыл бұрын
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Застрял в КУБЕ😱
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Koko Nicole
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Это самый лучший подарок в ее жизни!
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