03 Mar Bi-Color Brioche and Double Knitting
We recently had a very interesting first time instructor here, Christa Knidt Newhouse, who taught a weekend class of Bi-Color Brioche Knitting. She also brought with her some amazing double knitted garments that she had designed herself. One particularly impressive piece was a long, knit sweater with an intricate scene of Chicago, which took Christa five months to complete. Christa is a self-taught double knitter, who quickly picked up the process after seeing it in a book. Double knitting produces two layers and a reversible pattern using circular needles and two balls of yarn.
Christa and her husband, Shelby, hailing from Michigan, were delightful to visit with, and were very enthusiastic about their time at the Folk School. Christa’s enthusiasm for her craft was also evident, which provided great inspiration and instruction for her students.
Double knit vest commemorating September 11 by Christa Newhouse
Colorful double knit scarf, mittens, and socks by Christa Newhouse
Doris Dippel
Posted at 21:37h, 16 MayI am working on a scarf design that I want to work in double knitting so no loops of yarn when I change color will show on a ‘wrong side.’ How may I contact Christa to find out where to get a book with the technique?
Anna Shearouse, Marketing Assistant
Posted at 08:49h, 17 MayHi Doris,
I will refer you to Christa’s website, which is http://www.yarndreamer.com. This lists a contact phone number as 1-888-634-7393. Good luck with your project!