stranded knitting

Stranded knitting is a technique where two or more colors of yarn are worked across the same row, carrying the unused yarn behind the work. This method allows for the creation of intricate color patterns and images within the fabric, often seen in traditional Fair Isle or Nordic designs. The key is managing the tension of the carried yarn to prevent puckering, and the colors are alternated as needed to produce the desired pattern. Stranded knitting requires careful planning and even tension control but results in durable, colorful, and detailed textiles.