Diamond Head

Intarsia is like a jigsaw puzzle for knitters. It is knitting formed from blocks of color, each knit with separate strands of yarn. Most intarsia patterns are for kids. But sometimes grownups want an intarsia project for themselves—one that doesn’t involve duckies or airplanes. Here it is.

It’s a simple process to knit using an intarsia pattern, but many knitters have not done it before, and on the surface it can look intimidating. This pattern goes through the process step by step, gives lots of tips for making it easier, and explains how to get a great look.