Color Kaleidoscope Poncho Knit-Along - Unlocking Stranded Colorwork Brilliance || Week 2 of 4

Welcome back to the Color Kaleidoscope Poncho Knit-Along, where the journey to vibrant knitting continues! In this second video of our four-part series, we're delving deep into the enchanting world of colorwork. Get ready to unlock your inner artist as we explore essential techniques for creating your Color Kaleidoscope Poncho.
What You'll Learn:
•Dive into the art of reading a colorwork chart.
•Discover valuable tips for keeping track of colors in each row or round.
•Understand the importance of color dominance and float placement (top or bottom).
•Master the technique of holding yarn in both hands for seamless colorwork or dropping a color each time you switch.
•Learn how to change colors seamlessly.
•Tackle the art of weaving in yarn tails or burying yarn ends.
•Recognize the significance of stitch markers and lifelines in your knitting journey.
🚨This video is a treasure trove of information, perfect for advanced beginners looking to start their colorwork adventure and experienced knitters seeking a refresher.
Release Date:
Set your alarms for September 28, 2023, when this video premieres. Subscribe and hit that notification bell to ensure you're in the front row for all the colorwork magic!
Join the Colorful Community:
Remember, this knit-along is made possible by Yarnspirations, and we'd love to see your progress. Share your journey on Instagram by tagging @themarlybird and using hashtags #MarlyBird, #MMMDI, and #ColorKaleidoscopeKAL.
Free Pattern & Homework:
Don't forget, this is a free pattern! Each section of the pattern aligns with our video releases, so complete your homework before the next chapter unfolds. If you're still pondering the perfect yarn colors for your poncho, be sure to watch Marly Bird's special video on how to choose colors-it's a helpful guide to finding your color muse.
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Prepare for a colorwork adventure like no other, and let's dive back into the Color Kaleidoscope Poncho Knit-Along together. See you soon! 🌈🧶
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[@MarlyBird]

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[@bobbierebman9640]

Hi y’all ! So excited for the 2nd lesson! Baby’s napping so I can watch right now!!!

[@MarlyBird]

Hope you like it!

[@sandrasilvestri1418]

I guess I missed the first video. I will check out color choosing and I think I will make for my granddaughter. Maybe done by Christmas 😂

[@barbheggen7434]

Wow thank. How beautiful. I learned something new. Thank you.

[@MarlyBird]

So glad!

[@jsrmusic1]

I’ve been knitting for 50 years and I’m still working on improving my technique. I’ve learned a new way to weave in and bury ends. Woo hoo!

[@lisajastemski9311]

❤❤❤❤❤❤ good after noon loving this poncho ❤❤❤❤

[@MarlyBird]

Thank you

[@lorijohnson5468]

I am really enjoying this pattern. Thank you so much.

[@MarlyBird]

You are so welcome!

[@Mary-qu6cy]

Marly thank you so much. You have taught me so much. Love you Lady😊.

[@ginette2100]

Hi Marly I follow you for years this is my first KAL and I appreciate your help 😊

[@MarlyBird]

You are so welcome!

[@bearitraeb]

35:00 exact answers my query I was trying to figure out on my first piece … the warm hearts cowl by mountain meadow wool. My learning piece and it’s coming along beautifully

[@MarlyBird]

Awesome!

[@KiSaralise]

Love that Pillow behind you! 😊

[@MarlyBird]

Thank you!! 😊

[@bobbierebman9640]

I love 2 handed color work!!!

[@angelapa9513]

Love it

[@KnitsHooksandNeedle]

Sorry I missed the live! My apartment complex is having inspections and I got distracted with deep cleaning. They're super picky (more than they should be) and I'd rather be crafting.

[@sandrinem.5777]

Merci bcp pour votre partage très instructif Marly 👌

[@sandrinem.5777]

J'ai appris à tricoter de la main droite puis changé de méthode en tricotant de la main gauche pour gagner en vitesse, j'ai hâte d'essayer cette nouvelle façon avec les 2😁

[@MarlyBird]

Yay!

[@lenaraullo5263]

Watching replay as still on Holiday in Crete. Once back home, hope the ordered yarn is delivered. Very thorough instructions and your Tutorial is SUPERB even for Adventurous Beginner Knitters❤❤❤❤

[@MarlyBird]

Wonderful! Thank you for the compliment.

[@helennorris1888]

Wish me luck. I'm a newbie!

[@user-wl8rr7wb4y]

Good luck 🤞 😊.

[@imirma1137]

my starting point is disastrous with all the loose ends/beginnings. Watching where you used the teal & sea foam colours, looks like you have woven in the previous ends/beginnings already. HOW else does one keep from getting a big hole in the back? I understand you said by weaving in the ends, it will close but somehow I got baggy stitches there that I don't get when I don't have loose ends. Maybe this is all beyond my capability?? @Marly Bird. Bless you thought. 🙂

[@denisestalnaker5662]

Mine too. A big mess!

[@KiSaralise]

How many colors would you use for a Monochromatic version of this Poncho??? I was thinking Teals and Greens? 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@MarlyBird]

That would be beautiful. Check out the choosing colors post and video for some help. :) link in video description.

[@pameladenton3008]

Sure wish you would knit the exact colors in your video as we are working with. It gets very confusing

[@napuaoney8593]

Thank you for doing these vids but is there some where that we can get the graphs printed like you have them in the vids….I was gonna write them out because that works better for me but OY that’s a lot of writing.

[@BrendaKeith-os3vs]

Love the design but is there a shawl using this pattern

[@MarlyBird]

No, sorry

[@andreabush1742]

Is there a video for fixing an error in short-row shaping? I had to frog my neckline ribbing after making an error in short rows and didn't know how to fix it. UGHHH

[@MarlyBird]

No. Frogging is really the best way I’ve found.

[@andreabush1742]

@@MarlyBird thank you

[@bobbierebman9640]

I would start over, I did twice until I got it right, it will be worth the extra time

[@kensilvestri9900]

I put a lifeline in after the ribbing so I only had to frog to that after messing up the short rows. Also added one before starting chart 1 colorway. Then will only have to frog the colorway if I need to. Hope that helps!😊

[@vicentacastillo363]

🧶😍🥰👏👏👏👍❤️😘

[@stephaniegonzales5530]

I'm getting big holes when I change colors what am I doing wrong

[@MarlyBird]

Nothing. Once you weave in your tails the holes will close.

[@stephaniegonzales5530]

My holes are very big where were changing color yarn what am I doing wrong

[@MarlyBird]

You’re doing anything wrong. Once you weave in the ends like I show you in the video the hole should be closed.

[@KiSaralise]

Cant you carry it up the work???

[@MarlyBird]

I do not recommend that and explain why in the video.

[@LPrice-xn4bz]

Why is it that 60 years ago, when I learned to knit, yarn companies had the technology to let you find the end easily from within a skein of yarn, but now none of them seem to have the technology to do this? I just spent 2 1/2 hours trying to untangle a skein of Paton’s yarn? What the heck!

[@MarlyBird]

Not sure. Yarn barf doesn’t bother me that much 🤷🏼‍♀️