MDK Field Guide No. 16: Painterly

For knitters used to working only stranded colorwork, an introduction to rhythmic, geometric intarsia with five fabulous designs from Kaffe Fassett featuring Rowan Felted Tweed.

Kaffe Fassett to the rescue! Just when we need him most, the beloved master of color and pattern gives us a new collection of 5 designs to dazzle and amuse us.

The Designs

Kites Throw: The longer you gaze at it, the more subtleties you discover. The Kites Throw is a stunning project—simple triangles that tumble and turn for a dazzling effect. It comes together quickly because the triangles are large and rhythmic to knit.

Cushions: The perfect canvas for trying out Kaffe’s geometric patterns. Complete knitting and finishing instructions included.

Watercolor Cowl: A simple rectangle of vibrant color becomes a cowl with one short seam. Kaffe shows it in two colorways—change the two background colors, and the effect is totally different.

Cityscape Scarf: Squares combine to form a gorgeous abstract skyline. The large blocks of color make this a perfect starting point for working intarsia.