Skein and Tell

• Explore the Bold Beauty of Modern Nordic Colorwork: Inside the Dorthea Knit Collection

  On this episode of Skein and Tell Gea is diving into the bold, beautiful world of colorwork with the Dorthea Knit Collection from Copenhagen Fibers.Named after the street where our Hobbii HQ lives, Dorthea is all about honoring tradition while giving it a fresh, modern twist. Four free patterns: a pair of mittens, a cowl, a statement sweater, and the crown jewel yoke sweater, all show off Scandinavian style in every stitch.In this episode, we’ll unravel it all:Why colorwork feels like magic (and why it’s addictive once you start)How the yarns (Natural Wool, Brushed Alpaca, Baby Alpaca Blend, and Silk Mohair) combine to create texture, softness, and depthGea's top tips for floats, color dominance, and choosing palettes you’ll loveA quick trip through colorwork history, from Egyptian socks to Selbu stars to modern Scandi chicThe difference between traditional motifs and today’s bold, graphic designsAll the Dorthea patterns are free on hobbii.com, and you can see all the photos, yarn pairings, and color inspiration on the blog:http://hobbii.com/blogs/news/dorthea-pattern-collectionWhen you cast on your Dorthea, don’t forget to share it with us on Instagram, tag @hobbii_yarn and @copenhagenfibers, and use the hashtags #hobbiidorthea and #CopenhagenFibersByHobbii.Because these aren’t just knits you tuck away in a drawer, they’re knits you’ll wear, love, and show off.Because Copenhagen Fibers is Made to Notice.

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• Make Your Motifs Pop: Mastering Color Dominance in Stranded Knitting

  In this episode ofSkein and Tell we’re unraveling one of the most powerful secrets in colorwork: color dominance.It’s a tiny detail, the way you hold your yarns, but it completely transforms your knitting. Get it right, and your motifs are bold, sharp, and professional. Get it wrong, and they blur into the background.In this episode, Gea will walk you through:What color dominance is (and why it matters so much)How to hold your yarns for consistent, crisp motifsThe connection between floats and dominance (and how not to mix them up!)Gea's best tips and tricks for practicing dominance with the Dorthea CollectionA little history lesson, from Selbu mittens to Fair Isle sweaters, on how knitters have used dominance for centuriesWant to see it in action? You can find free Dorthea patterns on hobbii.com and read the full blog post here:http://hobbii.com/blogs/news/color-dominance-in-stranded-knittingAnd don’t forget to share your colorwork with us on Instagram, so tag @hobbii_yarn and @copenhagenfibers with #hobbiidorthea and #CopenhagenFibersByHobbii.Because when it comes to colorwork, it’s not just about the colors you choose, it’s about how you make them shine.

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• Discover The Stripes That Never Go Out of Style: Inside The Thekla Knit Collection

  In this episode Gea takes a deep dive into the Thekla Knit Collection, four modern patterns designed for Copenhagen Fibers that celebrate stripes, structure, and Scandinavian simplicity.From the chic Thekla Polo to the oversized Thekla Sweater, the soothing ribbed scarf to the playful striped hat, this collection reimagines timeless stripes with a fresh Nordic edge.Gea will take you through every detail: the clever constructions, the merino yarns that make stripes pop, and my favorite tips for choosing the perfect stripe colors (plus a little history of stripes you’ll never forget!).All the Thekla patterns are free on hobbii.com, and you can see all the photos, yarn pairings, and color inspiration on the blog:http://hobbii.com/blogs/news/thekla-pattern-collectionWhen you cast on your Thekla, don’t forget to share it with us on Instagram, tag @hobbii_yarn and @copenhagenfibers, and use the hashtags #hobbiithekla and #CopenhagenFibersByHobbii.We can’t wait to see your stripes come to life!Because some knits are just too good not to share and Copenhagen Fibers is Made to Notice.

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• Mastering the Mystery of Colorwork Floats: Your Guide to Stranded Knitting Confidence

  Hey yarn bestie! Gea from Hobbii here, and today on Skein and Tell we’re pulling back the curtain on one of knitting’s greatest mysteries: floats in stranded colorwork.Those little strands running behind your stitches can make or break your project... Too tight and your fabric puckers, too loose and it snags. But once you learn how to manage them, floats turn into pure magic: smooth fabric, bold motifs, and colorwork you’ll be proud to show off.In this episode, we’ll unravel it all:What floats are and why they matterHow to keep them neat, stretchy, and snag-freePro tips for catching floats, controlling tension, and using the “inside-out” trickThe hidden history of floats (and the surprising secrets they reveal about knitters past and present)How to practice with the beginner-friendly Dorthea Mittens, then build confidence with the Cowl, Sweater, and Yoke SweaterReady to conquer colorwork? Download the free Dorthea patterns on hobbii.com, read the full blog guide here:http://hobbii.com/blogs/news/how-to-work-with-floats-in-stranded-knittingAnd don't forget to share your projects with us on Instagram, so tag @hobbii_yarn and @copenhagenfibers with #hobbiidorthea and #CopenhagenFibersByHobbii.Because floats aren’t just the hidden side of your knitting, they’re the secret that makes colorwork shine.

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• The Story Behind Copenhagen Fibers, The Yarn for Makers Who Can’t Wait to Share

  In this episode we’re unraveling the story of Copenhagen Fibers, a brand-new yarn collection that’s more than just skeins. It’s a mood, a city, and a love letter to makers who just can’t wait to share their projects before the last stitch is even cast off.In this episode, I’ll take you on a yarn-voyage! From the inspiration pulled straight from the heartbeat of Copenhagen, to the six dreamy yarns crafted from natural fibers, to the exclusive patterns that make stripes feel fresh and colorwork feel fashion-forward.So whether you’re here for the alpaca halo, the crisp merino stitch definition, or just the joy of trying on your sweater mid-row, this is one episode you don’t want to miss.Copenhagen Fibers is yarn Made to Notice!And I can’t wait to share it with you!Check everything out in our blog post:http://hobbi.com/blogs/news/copenhagen-fibers

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