Variegated Yarn Granite Stitch

When using two colors it creates a houndstooth pattern.

Variegated yarn granite stitch.

These colorful yarns include heathered rainbow stripes ombré gradient speckled marled self patterning dappled and hand dyed. Look for simple stitches hat patterns like this one that are primarily in stockinette stitch are a great match for variegated yarn designs that are simple or that don t have much variation in texture work well with variegated yarns because the yarn itself can really shine through instead of making the fabric look cluttered. It obscures the obvious pattern of rows when using one color of yarn or a variegated yarn. Thepolkadotgiraffe made smart color choices on this v stitch crochet blanket.

Slip stitch mosaic knitting can be used in several ways to add interest to knitting done with variegated yarns. If you haven amp 39 t quite mastered the art of changing colors in crochet then don amp 39 t worry. The moss stitch is sometimes called the granite stitch or seed stitch. Here s a link to the pattern for the slip one skip two socks with photos in two different variegated yarns and a slip stitch cardigan pattern that uses a slightly simpler slip stitch version.

To modify this knitting stitch for a flat piece just replace k with p in odd numbered rows after the setup row. How to crochet the moss stitch. A simple slip 1 k1 mosaic stitch combined with a plain coloured yarn creates dramatic dotted stripes. This is my green v stitch crochet blanket which is a chunky blanket worked with 3 strands held together.

Linen stitch adds textural interest and lessens the problem of colour pooling. I decided the break up the moss stitch tutorial into 2 parts. Browse our selection of variegated and multi color yarn for knitting and crochet. It s a combination of universal classic worsted yarn and pacific cascade variegated yarn all in different shades of green.