fair-isle technique + scarf pattern

[wrabbit]

ETA: This is a scarf so geeky that I might actually find the patience for it: Emission Spectra scarves. You can browse the emission/absorbtion spectra of the elements using this (Java).

Does anyone have any favorite colorwork/fair-isle techniques or hints? For my first colorwork project I used Philosopher's Wool's Two-Handed Fair Isle technique for weaving the floats into the back of the work. Someone at my knitting circle linked it to me. I'm a Continental knitter and it requires you to able to knit English with the dominant color, but it was invaluable on the longer carries.

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[pensnest]

I've always held the yarn in my right hand—possibly I'm as thoroughly British in my knitting as in everything else—but this looks quite fascinating. I'm going to have to give it a try.