Farm & Fiber Knits · Pattern
| Type | Pattern |
|---|---|
| From | Farm & Fiber Knits |
| Author | Meg Swansen |
| Published | September 9, 2025 |
| Format |
These practice caps introduce the Swedish two-end knitting technique, letting you explore both striking two-color designs and richly textured single-color patterns with added strength and warmth.
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Two-end knitting is, indeed, a fascinating technique with beautiful results that seems to predate color-pattern knitting in Sweden as a means to achieve extra strength and warmth in a garment.
The two yarns needed for two-end knitting can be the same color or different colors. The two strands are always worked alternately, and this method can be used to create color patterns or texture patterns. The first of the Practice Caps allows you to explore two-color patterns, while the second cap uses the same techniques to create bold texture in one color.
YARN Filature Lemieux Québécoise (100% wool; 210 yd [192 m]/3½ oz [100 g]; DK weight): #92 Natural White (A) and #42 Denim Blue (B), 1 skein each.
NEEDLES Size 5 (3.75 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS Markers (m); tapestry needle.
GAUGE 24 sts and 26 rnds = about 4" (10 cm) in patt, blocked.
FINISHED SIZE 20" (51 cm) circumference and 9" (23 cm) tall.
YARN Briggs & Little Regal (100% wool; 272 yd [249 m]/4 oz [113.5 g]; DK weight): #13 Pale Gray, 1 skein.
NEEDLES Size 5 (3.75 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS Markers (m); tapestry needle.
GAUGE 219 sts and 25 rnds = about 4" (10 cm) in Diamond patt, blocked. 21½ sts and 22½ rnds = 4" (10 cm) in St st.
FINISHED SIZE 20" (51 cm) circumference and 10" (25.5 cm) tall.
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