Feeling intimidated by color work? Let me help! Once you know the basics, you will feel comfortable doing all sorts of crochet color work projects. You can even use easy software to make your own graphs!
First stop on your crochet color work exploration is learning the difference between fair isle and tapestry crochet.
Fair isle and tapestry crochet are similar ways of doing color work, but have a slight difference when carrying the yarn. The video explains the differences, as well as teaches you how to read a graph!
Graphs are great way to make so many designs come to life. You can even make your own with easy online software.
My favorite is Stitch Fiddle.
Learning to read them is your first step to a wild world of color work.
Watch the video below to learn how to read graphs and how to work both tapestry crochet and fair isle crochet.
HOW TO READ A GRAPH + COLOR WORK BASICS
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CROCHET TAPESTRY VS FAIR ISLE – LEARN THE HYBRID METHOD!
Now that you know the difference, you can learn my favorite method: a hybrid technique that uses the best of fair isle and tapestry.
Watch the video below to learn how.
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You’re tired of sifting through complicated tutorials and patterns that leave you feeling overwhelmed.
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HOW TO KEEP YOUR YARNS FROM TANGLING
Another worry with color work is the dreaded yarn tangles. Watch the video below to see an easy tip to keep your yarn tangles from overwhelming you.
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Ready to give it a try? I’ve got a large collection of color work patterns! Browse them below.
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