LOVE KNITTING 39Intarsia feature
From picture jumpers to quirky motifs, intarsia is a great way
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Intarsia colourwork
Ballsofyarnareattachedat
eachendofthemotifand
pickedupwhereneededasyou
move across the front section
Twistingyarnstogether
givesyoua nice,neatedge
where the colours change...
...butforgettingtotwist
youryarnsleavesan
uneven messy edge
Thissweetjumperand
adorablepiratepants
both use intarsia
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Written by Rosee Woodland