Learn To Knit Intarsia
This winter Carol explores the basics of Intarsia and building blocks of colour into your knitting.
In this digital club, you will knit the Portcoon Drawstring Bag and Scarf, both designed by Carol Feller. These patterns use the stunning colour combination of Semilla yarn.
Each project will introduce a few other techniques, as well as intarsia:
- On the bag you will also learn how to join two flat pieces together using a sewn border to join them.
- For the scarf, we will introduce some German Short Rows to create a lovely curve to the edge.
What Will You Knit?
The Portcoon Bag
This drawstring Intarsia bag is a great way to learn and perfect your Intarsia techniques on a small template.
You will work each Intarsia panel separately and then join them together while working garter stitch side panels back and forth in rows.
It’s all finished off with a handy little drawstring in I-Cord at the top!
The Portcoon Scarf
This short, curved scarf is designed to wrap snuggly around your neck and fit inside your sweater.
The perfect way to learn Intarsia and German short rows, each wedge includes both Intarsia colour blocks and builds on the previous one.
The background of this scarf is all worked in garter stitch and the Intarsia blocks are all worked in stockinette stitch.
Reviews
Thank goodness for the Teachable lessons. It is so obvious when Carol demonstrates, and I am sure I could work it out for myself, but it does take the stress out of getting it wrong.
Val J – Seasons Club Member
Participated in 4 Seasons so far. I love being able to refer to the videos when needed and work at my own pace. Suitable for all levels of knitters. I have learned a lot and really enjoy the experience.
Heidi - Seasons Club Member
Find Out More...
Press play on this video to find out more from Carol as she
talks you through the 24-25 Winter Seasons Club:
Digital Course Curriculum
- Portcoon Bag | Intarsia Introduction (4:57)
- Portcoon Bag | Casting On (3:42)
- Portcoon Bag | Bobbin Suggestions
- Portcoon Bag | Locking your Colours Together on Knit Stitches. (2:33)
- Portcoon Bag | Locking Your Colours Together on Purl Stitches. (1:11)
- Portcoon Bag | Yarn Organisation and Weaving in New Colours (3:56)
- Portcoon Bag | Reading your Work and Using Bobbins (5:06)
- Portcoon Bag | Making Bobbins and Starting Upper Colouru Blocks (4:52)
- Portcoon Bag | Using Bobbins and Troubleshooting (3:46)
- Portcoon Bag | Working Bind Off with Colour Changes (1:43)
- Portcoon Bag | Joining Intarsia Panels with Garter Edging (5:56)
- Portcoon Bag | Working Top Garter Stitch Casing (4:41)
- Portcoon Bag | Working I-Cord Drawstring (3:47)
- Portcoon Scarf | Setup (4:53)
- Portcoon Scarf | Starting Short Row Right Wedge (5:41)
- Portcoon Scarf | Short Row Right Wedge Row 12 & 13 (3:55)
- Portcoon Scarf | Row 14 Moving Between Knit and Purl Colour Blocks (3:29)
- Portcoon Scarf | Overview of Right Side Wedges (4:20)
- Portcoon Scarf | Starting Short Row Left Wedges (4:06)
- Portcoon Scarf | Overview of Left Wedges and Row 16 (4:47)
- Portcoon Scarf | Decrease Section (4:20)
- Portcoon Scarf | Finishing Your Scarf (2:33)
When can I join the club?
Our Full Winter Seasons Club is now closed for 24-25, but there’s still time to join us!
The Digital Club is open and ready to welcome you.
Our Digital Club includes:
- Knitting pattern designed by Carol Feller.
- Video workshops.
- Exclusive KnitHub forum.
- Zoom launch party.
It's the perfect way to dip your toe into our clubs or use our club's patterns to knit down your yarn stash.
Workshops & Support
The highlight of our clubs are the accompanying workshops and support from both ourselves and our wider community. Many choose our clubs to try their hand at a new-to-them technique.
Never knit intarsia? Or short rows?
You won’t be alone. This is the beauty of learning with others. If you get stuck, we are right there to help you along as we work on the same projects as you!
Our workshops are recorded in English and have accompanying subtitles and an interactive comments section.
Meet Your Teacher
Carol Feller trained initially as a textile artist and then as a structural engineer. While both backgrounds are very different, the influences can be seen in her design work, which is well-shaped, flattering to wear and enjoyable to knit.
Carol has been widely published in books and magazine and travels the world teaching in yarn shops and fibre festivals. The classes she teaches cover a wide range of subjects, from cables and chart reading, through garment shaping and customisation right through to short rows and colourwork. In her classes, you'll move from learning the basics to refining your knitting skills and fixing problems.
Looking for More?
Browse our other knitting clubs below. Each one offers different tips and techniques for you to learn,
from brioche to cables, you'll find something new in each course.
