Ladder Back Jacquard

A technique for catching floats in the same place on multiple consecutive rounds.

[@debweiss470]

I’ve watched several videos over the years, never fully grasping how ladder-back jacquard is done. Finally you showed it so clearly!! I will definitely try this in the future!!

[@unwind_knitwear]

Thank you! I'm glad it was helpful.

[@lizmullaney305]

Wow! This is so different than I pictured it in my head. Thank you for such a clear video.

[@unwind_knitwear]

Thank you! I'm glad it was useful for you.

[@krissmith833]

This makes it so easy! Thank you. Working on my Run Sweater and really needed this!!

[@unwind_knitwear]

Glad it helped! I wouldn't have designed Run with so much space between the motifs if it wasn't for this technique. It's been a real game changer!

[@liannotti2]

Thanks for making this so easy to understand! I realize now it’s basically a double-knit with the backside fabric being only a stitch wide! Always wondered why it was referred to as a jacquard and now that makes sense. I think if one were working with very slippery yarn you could even make this ladder two or three stitches wide to really secure the floats.

[@unwind_knitwear]

You're welcome! I'm glad it was helpful.

[@natalieorner532]

Thank you for this! I've always wanted to try this technique, but assumed it would be too complex. Your explanation was straightforward and easy to follow along. Will definitely be using this in my next color work project 🥰

[@unwind_knitwear]

Thank you so much! I'm happy to hear the video was helpful ❤

[@mrsmacpittman]

Great video! Thanks for making. ❤

[@unwind_knitwear]

You're welcome!

[@phyllisalberici2193]

That is brilliant in its simplicity!

[@unwind_knitwear]

Agreed!

[@evafrostlassen8954]

Thank you for a very good guide how to knit the tecnic❤

[@unwind_knitwear]

You're welcome!

[@user-rd2br7em4e]

Благодарю вас за такой чудесный урок. ❤

[@unwind_knitwear]

Пожалуйста!

[@caterwauller]

Mind blown! Can’t wait to try this!

[@unwind_knitwear]

😂that's how I felt when I first came across this too!

[@amandabroad6139]

Ooh, I like this!! Xx

[@unwind_knitwear]

Thank you!

[@morrismann6920]

YES! I tried it with the other way of beginning and it was a shocker...and I was told to constantly change the position of the ladder which was also looking like a shocker with always having to restart the the noticeable way. Your way I should be able to keep my ladder from the get go and nothing visible...yes? So excited to try this now and I'm hoping I'll be able to join in with this pretty when it's ready for testing so checking out my 10ply stash.(I spied it on your Insta earlier today when I had a peek) 😉

[@unwind_knitwear]

I hope this way works out for you! This design is already in testing - sorry you've missed out this time. It will release at the end of the month ❤

[@morrismann6920]

@@unwind_knitwear oh poopty. Oh well, something to look forward to then. 😘

[@fairfeatherfiend]

Question, how do you make your colorwork so neat? even without blocking? Do you use wood needles? Thanks.

[@unwind_knitwear]

Thank you! I do use wooden needles. I used to prefer metal needles but I found my gauge was very loose with metal and the switch to wood has brought my gauge closer to what is the "average". However with colourwork I find that erring on the side of working slightly loosely does help to avoid any puckering and once blocked the stitches seem to work out just right. I have a video showing my colourwork tension here if you haven't already seen it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnPQmpSbqcSqjLM Other than that, I guess it's just a case of practice makes perfect! And I do a LOT of colourwork 😂

[@fairfeatherfiend]

@@unwind_knitwear Thank you so much for your response! That was very helpful. I will check out your other videos.

[@sexyeyes82jsd]

Can you use this technique for the main color being used as the back "fabric" sometimes you need long floats of main color too

[@unwind_knitwear]

Absolutely! The technique would be exactly the same, but with the colours switched over.

[@coledevilliers283]

Hi, would this disturb the colour dominance though? As i knotice you're holding your cc to the right in the same position as the mc?

[@unwind_knitwear]

Yes - strangely, for me, I get the best result in my colourwork with the CC held in my right hand, which I believe goes against the general consensus of colour dominance in colourwork. However, you could absolutely use the same technique demonstrated above whilst holding the yarns the other way round. The important thing is to bring the MC strand at the front of your work before you knit each Ladder Back Jacquard stitch.

[@leighdonevan8402]

Could you do this with stripes?

[@unwind_knitwear]

If you had stripes running vertically through your work you could definitely use the ladder back jacquard to catch floats between the stripes.

[@satsumamoon]

what are the Beautiful yarns and pattern please?

[@unwind_knitwear]

This is Shake a Tail Feather and the yarns are John Arbon Textile's Yarnadelic Worsted. It's a gorgeous base to work with!