I have a question regarding stranded colorwork terminology. While reviewing the instructions for this pattern, I want to confirm that I’m interpreting the terms correctly. My understanding is that the contrast color refers to the dominant color, while the main color refers to the background color. I knit with one color held in each hand, so following that logic, the main/background color would be held in my right hand and the contrast/dominant color in my left. However, I had previously understood “dominant” and “background” to be synonymous, which is causing some confusion. I’d appreciate clarification.

I have a question regarding stranded colorwork terminology. While reviewing the instructions for this pattern, I want to confirm that I’m interpreting the terms correctly. My understanding is that the contrast color refers to the dominant color, while the main color refers to the background color. I knit with one color held in each hand, so following that logic, the main/background color would be held in my right hand and the contrast/dominant color in my left. However, I had previously understood “dominant” and “background” to be synonymous, which is causing some confusion. I’d appreciate clarification.

Would this color combination work?

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