Contrasting color (CC) is the secondary or accent yarn used in multi-color knitting and crochet patterns. It stands out against the main color to form motifs, stripes, or borders. Patterns often designate multiple contrasting colors as CC1, CC2, and so forth to manage complex colorwork charts.
Heard on the job
Knit four rows in MC, then switch to CC for the stranded motif.
Also heard as
- contrasting color
Related terms
MC
The primary yarn color used for the background or majority of a multi-colored knitting or crochet project.
Fair Isle
A traditional stranded knitting technique used to create complex, multi-colored geometric patterns.
Intarsia
A colorwork knitting technique used to create large, distinct blocks of color.