A simple fix for uneven intarsia
I've never liked the uneven stitches that tend to occur around color changes in intarsia knitting. So, this month, I finally worked out what causes them and, more importantly, how to fix them!
New and Discontinued Yarns
New yarn : Ibis by Quince&Co Image © Quince&Co.
New
Adriafil
EtaBeta
– Super Bulky
– 50% Superwash Wool, 30% Acrylic, 20% Viscose
– Thick and thin
– Multicolored
Austermann
Mystica Color
– Heavy Worsted
– 92% Cotton, 8% Nylon
– Chained
– Multicolored
Borgo de'Pazzi Firenze
Bulky
– Super Bulky
– 100% Wool
– Single wrapped with thread
– Solid colors, Self-striping (gradient), Undyed
Brooklyn Tweed
Plains
– Lace
– 100% Rambouillet Wool
– 2 plies
– Solid colors
Classic Elite Yarns
Calista
– DK
– 100% Mercerized Cotton
– Chained
– Solid colors
Cloudborn (by Craftsy)
Alpaca, Wool and Silk DK
– DK
– 45% Alpaca, 25% Merino Wool, 30% Silk
– 2 plies
– Solid colors, Heathers
Alpaca, Wool and Silk Fingering
– Fingering
– 45% Alpaca, 25% Merino Wool, 30% Silk
– Single ply
– Solid colors, Heathers
Wool Bulky Twist
– Bulky
– 100% Peruvian Highland Wool
– Plied
– Solid colors
Wool Fingering Twist
– Fingering
– 100% Peruvian Highland Wool
– Plied
– Solid colors, Heathers
Wool Worsted Twist
– Worsted
– 100% Peruvian Highland Wool
– Plied
– Solid colors, Heathers
Diamond
Luxury Collection Lambswool & Cotton
– Aran
– 55% Wool, 45% Cotton
– Plied
– Solid colors
Luxury Collection Simpatico
– Aran
– 51% Merino Wool, 49% Cotton
– 2 plies
– Multicolored marls
Ella Rae
Chunky Merino Superwash
– Bulky
– 100% Merino Superwash Wool
– Plied
– Solid colors
GGH
Calypso
– Worsted
– 100% Cotton
– Crepe
– Self-striping (gradient)
Reva
– Worsted
– 100% Cotton
– Tweedy
– Semi-solid colors
Isager Strik
Kvartet
– Fingering
– 45% Cotton, 28% Linen, 15% Silk, 12% Nettle Fiber
– Tweedy
– Semi-solid colors, Multi-colored
Juniper Moon Farm
Cumulus
– Aran
– 94% Cotton, 6% Nylon
– Chained
– Solid colors
Zooey Aran
– Aran
– 60% Cotton, 40% Linen
– Tweedy
– Solid colors
Järbo Garn
Rio
– DK
– 69% Acrylic, 25% Cotton, 6% Wool
– Plied
– Multicolored
Katia
Cablè 5
– Light Fingering
– 100% Mercerized Cotton
– Crepe
– Solid colors
Chromatic
– Worsted
– 100% Cotton
– Crepe
– Self-striping
Cotton Cashmere
– Sport
– 90% Cotton, 10% Cashmere
– S on S plied
– Semi-solid colors
Ibis
– DK
– 46% Cotton, 34% Polyester, 20% Acrylic
– Fiber core wrapped
– Solid metallic colors
Lunis
– DK
– 54% Cotton, 46% Nylon
– Chained
– Solid colors with glossy sections
Menfis
– Sport
– 100% Cotton
– Tightly plied
– Solid colors
Missouri
– DK
– 60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic
– Plied
– Solid colors
King Cole
Authentic Chunky
– Bulky
– 50% Acrylic, 50% Cotton
– S on S plied
– Marled colors
Knit Picks
Alpaca Cloud Fingering
– Fingering
– 100% Baby Alpaca
– Plied
– Solid colors, Heathers
Mrs Crosby
Reticule
– Lace
– 100% Merino Superwash Wool
– 2 plies
– Tonal colors, Multicolored
Nako
Fiore
– Sport
– 40% Bamboo Viscose, 35% Cotton, 25% Linen
– Crepe
– Solid colors
Novita
Aalto
– Worsted
– 50% Cotton, 50% Acrylic
– Plied
– Self-striping
Eco Cotton
– Heavy Worsted
– 80% Cotton, 20% Polyester
– Loosely plied
– Solid colors, Heathers
Niitty
– DK
– 70% Acrylic, 30% Nylon
– Plied
– Self-striping (fair-isle effect)
Plymouth Yarn
Cashmere de Cotone
– Worsted
– 90% Cotton, 10% Cashmere
– Crepe
– Semi-solid colors
Queensland Collection
Cairns
– Aran
– 60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic
– Plied
– Multi-colored
Sunshine Coast
– DK
– 70% Wool, 30% Bamboo Viscose
– Single ply
– Self-striping (gradient)
Quince and Co
Ibis
– Super Bulky
– 50% Superkid Mohair, 50% Merino Wool
– Plied with a soft haze
– Solid colors
Rowan
Softyak DK
– DK
– 76% Cotton, 15% Yak, 9% Nylon
– Chained
– Solid colors
Summerlite DK
– DK
– 100% Cotton
– Plied
– Solid colors
Schachenmayr Original
Arizona Fashion
– Aran
– 100% Cotton
– Tape
– Multi-colored
Baby Smiles Cotton
– Fingering
– 100% Cotton
– Plied
– Solid colors
Schoeller + Stahl
Josy
– Aran
– 55% Cotton, 45% Acrylic
– Plied
– Solid colors
Lollypop
– Bulky
– 54% Viscose, 24% Cotton, 22% Acrylic
– Tape
– Multicolored
Satin Cotton
– Worsted
– 100% Mercerized Cotton
– Chained
– Solid colors, Semi-solid colors
Schulana
Marionet
– Bulky
– 100% Superwash Wool
– Single ply
– Self-striping
Shibui Knits
Rain
– DK
– 100% Mercerized Cotton
– Chained
– Solid colors
Sirdar
Amalfi DK
– DK
– 75% Cotton, 25% Viscose
– Plied
– Marled
Snuggly Jolly
– DK
– 51% Bamboo Viscose, 37% Acrylic, 12% Nylon
– Tweedy
– Multi-colored marls
Stylecraft
Sundae DK
– DK
– 50% Cotton, 50% Acrylic
– Plied
– Self-striping
Sublime Yarns
Evie
– Aran
– 94% Cotton, 6% Nylon
– Tweedy
– Solid colors
Sophia
– DK
– 39% Bamboo Viscose, 31% Merino Wool, 30% Silk
– Single ply
– Tonal colors, Multicolored
Tahki Stacy Charles
Alicia
– DK
– 100% Linen
– Plied
– Solid colors
Norah
– Bulky
– 50% Linen, 50% Silk
– Tape
– Solid colors
The Fibre Company
Cumbria Fingering
– Fingering
– 90% Wool, 10% Mohair
– Plied with a soft haze
– Solid colors,
Three Irish Girls
Adorn Luxe
– Fingering
– 85% Merino Superwash Wool, 15% Nylon
– Tightly plied
– Solid colors, Tonal colors, Multicolored
Ennis
– Fingering
– 70% Merino Superwash Wool, 20% Cashmere, 10% Nylon
– 2 plies
– Solid colors, Tonal colors, Multicolored
Discontinued
Bendigo Woollen Mills
Murano
– DK
– 100% Wool
– Single ply
– Self-striping (gradient)
Lion Brand
Nature's Choice Organic Cotton
– Aran
– 100% Organic Cotton
– Single wrapped with thread
Malabrigo Yarn
Aquarella
– Super Bulky
– 100% Wool
– Thick and thin
Gruesa
– Super Bulky
– 100% Wool
– Thick and thin
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