MDK Field Guide No. 29 : Mosaic

NEW!! MDK Field Guide No. 29 : Mosaic!
From the incomparable Amy Christoffers, a collection of five brand-new designs that explore the color, texture, and fascinating possibilities of mosaic knitting—the simple technique that creates beautiful colorwork via slipping stitches.

Waffle Pullover
The Waffle Pullover is a hug in sweater form, with texture as the star. Worked in the round, from the top down, with raglan sleeves, this is an ideal canvas for the cushy texture of mosaic. And color can become a big factor—the two colors you choose can be either subtle or vibrant, as you like.

Floating Squares Wrap
This Floating Squares Wrap takes mosaic to an exquisite mood. It’s a lush swath of mohair and silk—ethereal and light. It’s hard to believe that the simple slip stitch technique can create a fabric so airy. The result is soft and kind of blurry in the best impressionistic way.

Ocean Waves Cowl
Things get very quiltlike with the Ocean Waves Cowl. We love seeing an ombré yarn used in this way—it adds surprise to the knitting. Amy’s pattern allows you to watch an ombré and a semi-solid yarn shift and play, and it’s the best fun. The triangular motif is an ode to the classic ocean waves quilt pattern.

Ocean Waves Mitts and Wristwarmers
We love a small project when trying a new technique, and Amy’s Ocean Waves Mitts & Wristwarmers fit the bill. These little toasty tubes are artfully designed, and we see them as a great idea either with or without the thumbholes.

Windowpane Cowl
It’s a great entry point to this new world. The Windowpane Cowl is clean and classic, and lets you ease into the rhythm of slipping stitches. This two-color mosaic pattern is made while holding a strand of wool and two strands of mohair/silk together.

Click here to learn more about the patterns in Field Guide 29 via Ravelry!

📸 photo credits : Modern Daily Knitting