Intarsia Knitwear: Create Unique Patterns
Intarsia
A course by Anna Husemann , Textile Designer
About the video: Intarsia
Overview
“Now I will introduce you to the technique of inlays. I'll show you some examples and how to knit intarsia and for practice we'll knit a sample in garter stitch. ”
In this video lesson Anna Husemann addresses the topic: Intarsia, which is part of the Domestika online course: Intarsia Knitwear: Create Unique Patterns. Learn to design knitting patterns with graphic elements and experiment with colors, shapes, and materials to reinterpret a traditional craft.
Partial transcription of the video
“marquetry What does the knitting technique intarsia look like? Why are we using this technique? and not another multi-colored knitting technique such as Norwegian pattern? The difference is in the motive. Norwegian pattern or Fair Isle pattern consist of small elements which are repeated, i.e. repeatedly put together. Usually two or three colors are knitted at the same time, which alternate after a few stitches. Tension threads are created on the back, because the colors are taken to the next stitch. The intarsia knitting technique is used for large, pictorial motifs used. Inlays are most c...”
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Course summary for: Intarsia Knitwear: Create Unique Patterns
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Knitting, Textile Design

Anna Husemann
A course by Anna Husemann
Anna Husemann is a textile designer from Hamburg, Germany, who discovered her passion for collage and bold, colorful patterns while studying for a master's degree in Textile Design at HAW Hamburg. Over time, she developed her personal style through a blend of abstract, organic shapes and sustainable materials.
After finishing her studies, Anna set up the studio of her newly created brand Plysh in her own home. Her pieces have been featured internationally, for example in the Pom Pom Quarterly magazine and in an exhibition by art collective 8B in Denmark. She also shares all her knowledge in knitting manuals, as well as in courses on knitting, crochet, and textile dyeing that she teaches regularly.
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