Weaving In

In part one we examined the technique known as stranding, where each colour is carried across the back of the stitches until it is next required. However, when the blocks of colour span more than five stitches the floats become loopy and can snag, so we use the weaving method. This is where the float is looped under the working yarn to hold it close to the fabric.

Step 1

Wrapping the float yarn around the needle After three or four stitches of a long block of colour (red) have been worked, insert the RH needle into the next stitch, pass the float yarn (yellow) over the working yarn, and around the tip of the RH needle from top to bottom, right to left.
Step 2

Knitting the stitch with the working yarn Wrap the working yarn around the tip of the RH needle as if to knit. Knit the stitch by holding the working yarn on the needle close to the base of the stitch and at the same time unwrapping the float yarn by passing the tip of the RH needle under the strand. The working yarn holds the float yarn close to the fabric and knits the stitch. You may find it easier to use the LH needle to lift up the yellow strand to help the RH needle pass underneath. Make sure that the float yarn is not visible on the RS of the work. Continue to work, strand and weave around the round.

Why not give one of these patterns a go?

Sirdar Chunky Shawl Chart Issue 203
Children’s Polar Bear Mittens Knitting Pattern

Difficulty
- US 5 / 3.75mm
  Needle Sizes
- DK / 8 ply
  Yarn Type
- Straight
  Needle Type
- Stocking Stitch
  Stitch Techniques
Easy Men’s Hat and Fingerless Mittens Knitting Pattern

Difficulty
- US 3 / 3.25mm
  Needle Sizes
- 4 ply / Fingering / Sock / Sport
  Yarn Type
- Double-pointed
  Needle Type
- Reverse Stockinette
  Stitch Techniques
- Stocking Stitch
  Stitch Techniques
Cafetiere Cover and Mug Cosy Knitting Patterns

Difficulty
- US 6 / 4.0mm
  Needle Sizes
- 2.0mm
  Hook Size
- DK / 8 ply
  Yarn Type
- Straight
  Needle Type
- Crochet Hook
  Needle Type
- Moss
  Stitch Techniques
- Slip Stitch
  Stitch Techniques
Beginner’s Baby Earflap Hat Knitting Pattern

Difficulty
- US 3 / 3.25mm
  Needle Sizes
- US 6 / 4.0mm
  Needle Sizes
- DK / 8 ply
  Yarn Type
- Straight
  Needle Type
- Garter
  Stitch Techniques
- Stocking Stitch
  Stitch Techniques
MacTavish Highland Cow Knitting Pattern

Difficulty
- US 6 / 4.0mm
  Needle Sizes
- US 8 / 5.0mm
  Needle Sizes
- DK / 8 ply
  Yarn Type
- Straight
  Needle Type
- Stocking Stitch
  Stitch Techniques
12 Days of Christmas Blanket Knitalong: Part Twelve

Difficulty
- US 4 / 3.5mm
  Needle Sizes
- US 6 / 4.0mm
  Needle Sizes
- DK / 8 ply
  Yarn Type
- Straight
  Needle Type
- Circular
  Needle Type
- Intarsia
  Stitch Techniques
- Moss
  Stitch Techniques
Classic Santa Claus (Father Christmas) Toy Knitting Pattern

Difficulty
- US 6 / 4.0mm
  Needle Sizes
- DK / 8 ply
  Yarn Type
- Straight
  Needle Type
- Stocking Stitch
  Stitch Techniques