Guides
Learn colourwork knitting
From your first colour change to your own chart. Practical guides to knitting charts, gauge and classic colourwork traditions.
13 November 2026 · 7 min read
Christmas knitting patterns – reindeer, stars and hearts for Christmas
Christmas knitting patterns: motifs, project ideas and a timeline for hats, mittens, stockings and sweaters – plus tips for designing your own Christmas sweater.
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Colourwork knitting for beginners – getting started with two colours
Stranded colourwork for beginners: choosing yarn, holding two colours, managing floats and getting even tension. Tips for your first project.
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Design your own knitting chart – from idea to colourwork chart
How to create your own colourwork knitting chart: repeat, stitch count, colours, floats and proportions. Step by step, free in your browser.
Read the guide →13 November 2026 · 7 min read
Fair Isle and Nordic knitting patterns – traditions, motifs and technique
What is Fair Isle, and how does it differ from Nordic colourwork? About Selbu roses, the lusekofte, Bohus knitting and how to knit the patterns yourself.
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How to calculate knitting gauge – swatching, stitches per 10 cm and adjusting a pattern
How to knit and measure a gauge swatch, work out stitches per 10 cm and recalculate a pattern when your gauge doesn’t match. With worked examples.
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How to read a knitting chart: a step-by-step guide
Learn how to read knitting charts: reading direction, repeats, symbols and colour squares, in the round and flat. With tips that make it easy.
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