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What does it mean to "catch floats"?

Let's start with the basics. A "float" is the length of un-knit yarn that goes along the back of your work when you are alternating between different skeins of yarn. So if you have 1 stitch in black yarn, then 5 stitches in white yarn, then another stitch in black - the black yarn will have "floated" behind those 5 white stitches.

"Catching" the float is any method of securing part of that float to the back of your knitting, so that it is not just hanging there. There are simple methods, and complex methods (like ladder-back jacquard), but this post is going to focus on the simple methods.

When (and why) to catch floats:

There are two main reasons why it is helpful to catch floats. Firstly, it keeps the back of the work tidy and organized. If there are lots of long, loose floats, you run the risk of those lengths of yarn snagging on things and getting pulled. Second, it helps maintain an even tension if you are securing long floats rather than just letting them hang loose.

Every knitter is different, but most people prefer to catch any float that is longer than 5-7 stitches.

Doodle Patterns that use this technique:

Not every Doodle Chart will require you to catch your floats. Many of the charts, especially in the Core Doodle Decks (https://pacificknitco.com/collections..., are made to have floats that are short enough that you don't have to do anything special! But larger and more complex charts, sometimes you'll have to pay a little extra attention to your floats while knitting.

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