{"id":31243,"date":"2020-04-14T17:44:07","date_gmt":"2020-04-14T15:44:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/colourspun.co.za\/shop\/?p=31243"},"modified":"2026-07-09T14:54:17","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T12:54:17","slug":"colourspun-in-stitches-knit-ombre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/colourspun.com\/shop\/colourspun-in-stitches-knit-ombre\/","title":{"rendered":"Knit Ombre"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Knit Ombre \u2013 There are many ways to produce ombr\u00e9 or gradient knitting. You could purchase specially dyed balls of yarn which slowly change colour as you work through them \u2013\u00a0Ombre Wheels.<\/a>\u00a0Using these yarns means the colour changes gradually as you work through the ball without you having to think about it, so they are great for both mindless knitting, when you don\u2019t want to have to think at all and for complicated stitch patterns when the stitches need your full attention. They are perfect for small projects or where you are not too worried about where the colour changes.<\/p>\n

If you want more control over the colour change, there are ways to produce the ombr\u00e9 effect using separate balls of yarn in a range of colours from light to dark, for this we have\u00a0Ombre Stacks.<\/a>\u00a0This means that you could knit a garment where the hem starts with a dark yarn and the colour gradually changes, getting lighter and lighter as you work up to ending the neckline with the lightest yarn.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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ColourSpun yarn of your choice<\/p>\n

If you want a very smooth transition in your knit ombre, choose your range of colours in a yarn half the weight (thickness) that your pattern calls for and use it double. You will need at least 3 different colours; from dark through medium to light.<\/p>\n

Needles to suit your yarn (doubled).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Instructions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Cast on the number of stitches you require and work in you chosen stitch pattern.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Start with 2 strands of the darkest colour (or lightest, depending on your preference)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Work a number of rows \u2013 you will have to work out how many according to the number of rows in your pattern and the number of different colours in your range<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Cut one strand of the starting yarn and join one strand of the next colour, work a number of rows<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Repeat \u201c3\u201d to end.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Repeat step 3 to end.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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The swatch here was worked in stocking stitch as follows:<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Cast on 20 stitches using 2 strands of light yarn, work 5 rows (light + light)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Remove 1 strand and join 1 strand of medium yarn, work 5 rows (light + medium)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Break off light yarn and join 2nd strand of medium, work 5 rows (medium + medium)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Take out 1 strand of medium and join 1 strand of dark, work 5 rows (medium + dark)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Break off medium yarn and join 2nd strand of dark, work 5 rows (dark + dark)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Because you chose Knit Ombre, we have added links below to a few more Stitches you may like<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Because you chose\u00a0Knit Ombre, we have added links below to ColourSpun products you may like<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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What is knit ombre?<\/strong>
Knit ombre is a technique that creates a gradual colour gradient in knitting, moving from light to dark or dark to light. Because there are several ways to achieve this effect, it suits both mindless knitting and more complex stitch patterns.<\/p>

What is the easiest way to knit an ombre effect?<\/strong>
The easiest approach is to use a specially dyed ombre yarn, since the colour changes gradually as you work through the ball without any extra effort. ColourSpun Ombre Wheels<\/a> are designed specifically for this purpose and are ideal for smaller projects.<\/p>

How do I get more control over the colour change in ombre knitting?<\/strong>
For more control, use separate balls of yarn in a range of colours from light to dark. ColourSpun Ombre Stacks<\/a> are curated for this purpose, so you can plan exactly where each colour transition falls in your project.<\/p>

How do I create a smooth ombre transition using separate yarns?<\/strong>
Choose a yarn that is half the weight your pattern calls for and use it doubled. Because you work with two strands at once, you can gradually swap one strand at a time to create a smooth, blended transition between colours rather than a hard stripe.<\/p>

How many colours do I need for knit ombre?<\/strong>
You need at least three colours, moving from dark through medium to light, or light through medium to dark. However, using more colours creates a longer, more gradual gradient.<\/p>

Can I use any stitch pattern for knit ombre?<\/strong>
Yes. Although the sample here is worked in stocking stitch, the ombre technique works with any stitch pattern since it simply involves changing the yarn rather than the stitch itself.<\/p>

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