Intarsia or Stranding?

[gnomenapper]

I came across the Checkerboard slipper pattern on Ravelry and just *have* to make it. I have fond memories of wearing these slippers as a kid, and would be great to make batches of them for my family members. They're just oddles of retro goodness.
My problem is the colour changes. I've watched videos on youtube and knittinghelp.com and have the gist

Comments

[emmacrew]

"K6, pull other yarn across and K6" suggests it's intended to be done stranded, but pulled tightly rather than the usual way of keeping the loops loose. The pulling it is what causes the fabric to buckle into those lengthwise ridges (and would shorten up the loops).

ETA If you look at this photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/14554979@N05/1488088778 you can see the strands inside the lower slipper.

[gnomenapper]

Oo that helps a lot! Thank-you. Is there any particular trick/method for stopping the yarn from tangling and getting all criss crossed while you work?

[emmacrew]

When I'm doing two-color knitting, I usually put one color on my left and one on my right. Not sure how much of a difference it will make for this project, but it's worth a try.

[redheadforever]

First: Google "Argyle socks" for info on the technique and history.

Then get some plastic perm rods, the self-fastening kind, short and amaller are better for small projects.

Or bobbins. But my expert bobbin knitter mother loved my idea and we both used it to great success.

But your easier thing is best for you, have fun!

[tephralynn]

Perm rods for bobbins... that is brilliant!

*wonders where she put her perm rods*

[girl_with_wand]

You could always line them if you don't like yarn+toes.