Colorwork worked flat
Pieces worked separately: back/front, cardigan, blanket, scarf.
How to do it
- Read RS rows (1, 3, 5…) from right to left and knit them.
- Read WS rows (2, 4, 6…) from left to right and purl the stitches in the same color as on the chart.
- On WS rows, hold both yarns in front of the work: then the floats stay on the wrong side.
- At the edge, twist the yarns around each other so the unused color does not sag.
- Work the edge stitch with both yarns together or in the main color.
Tip
If WS rows are difficult, consider knitting a cardigan in the round with a steek.
Common mistake
Reading a WS row from right to left mirrors the motif.