Colorwork

What exactly is color work? Multi-colored knitting that’s done by carrying two or more colors at a time across a row. I love colorwork, it is one of my favorite things to knit. I feel it goes faster than other projects, maybe because you are watching a picture and pattern come to life! I love coming up with color combos and putting them into order. It truly is a work of art! It is also much easier than it looks, too! The first time I ever practiced colorwork, I did it in the car on a small road trip. The FO was a just a small fair isle mug cozy, it only took me a few hours or so to do. It was a free beginners pattern, and you can really see your tension on. After that, I was hooked and moved on to other projects, hats, cowls, etc. 

Don't let the look intimidate you! Download that mug cozy today, and give it a try! When you're done with that, here are some of my favorite colorwork patterns to do next! Enjoy! 

The Kodikas Shawl by Boyland Knitworks knit out of Madelinetosh DK

Prism Hat by Tin Can Knits in Malabrigo Rios

TPHPE- The Prettiest Hot Pad Ever

Varia Hat knit out of Malabrigo Worsted

#YarnsByDesign

When you walk out of our boutique with your bag of yarn, what will become of it? Lets face it, some of it may end up in an endless stash, we all have them! BUT some of it ends up in a beautiful finished project or FO (finished object)! We want to see that FO, so please be sure to share it with us any way you can! We love to see your FO's, your WIP's, and even your endless stash! There are so many ways to share your projects with us, and we are here today to tell you how!

If you follow us on Instagram or Facebook, tag us in your image or #YarnsByDesign. Are you on Ravelry? Join our Yarns By Design group and leave it on our FO forum! And lastly, bring it in for us to photograph on one of our forms! We love seeing you and your FO's in person! 

We want to see your FO's and your YBD images, so keep them coming! Here are some customer pictures that we love! Enjoy! 

@Cuppa.Nigh

@bookscatsyarn

@rutheh

@themidnightweaver

@busyhookhappyheart

@Flower_hill_fleeces

Tree of Life project

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In the aftermath of the horrors at Tree of Life synagogue in Squirrel Hill, many of you are wondering how you can help. We have collaborated with our instructor Vanessa on the Tree of Life afghan project. 

Over the next several weeks, we will be knitting/crocheting and collecting squares to assemble into an afghan (or 2, or 20) to give to the Tree of Life Synagogue. If you would like to contribute and are in need of a pattern, please visit the boutique, or email  info@yarnsbydesignpa.com with the pattern request.

Sampled above: Nicky Epstein’s Tree of Life (intermediate skill-level)

We have 3 knit patterns to choose from; Tree of Life, Star of David, or plain. And, are in the process of putting together a crochet pattern(s). 


DETAILS:

• PATTERN: any and all designs and skill-levels are welcome. eg. Star of David, trees, hearts, doves, plain, etc
• SIZE: 9" horizontally by 8.5" vertically with a 5 row seed stitch edging
• YARN: Dk or sport weight (3 on the standard scale), super wash wool or other washable fibers only. Please make sure your yarn won't felt! 
• GAUGE: 6 stitches/in stockinette
• NEEDLE: size 5-7, or whatever you need to get gauge
• STYLE: knit or crochet

For more information, visit our Ravelry group under the forum Tree of Life. 

All samples can be dropped off at the YBD boutique by December 1st, 

or mailed to us at:

Yarns By Design

622 Allegheny River Blvd

Oakmont PA 15139

(NOTE: Please include your name & email with your square donation)