Three 3 Ways to Change Yarn Color When Knitting in the Round

To avoid the appearance of a jog when knitting stripes, one of three methods can be used. These simple techniques allow you to change yarn colors neatly when knitting stripes and prevent a visible step at the color transition. As a result, the fabric looks smoother and more professional.

Three Change Yarn Color

First Method

1. Knit one round using the contrasting color.
2. At the beginning of the second round, connect the first stitch with the stitch from the previous round. To do this, pick up the strand of the stitch from the previous round located below the stitch on the left needle and place it onto the left needle.
3. Knit the stitch together with the picked-up strand.
4. Continue knitting the round in pattern.

Second Method

1. Knit a round with the contrasting color up to the last stitch.
2. Work the last stitch together with the strand from the stitch of the previous round, as described in the first method.
3. Knit the stitch and the picked-up strand together knitwise.
4. Knit the next round according to the pattern.

Third Method

Knit one round using the contrasting color.

At the beginning of the second round, slip the first stitch without knitting it, keeping the yarn at the back.

Continue knitting the round with the contrasting yarn.

Conclusion

Choose the method that seems most convenient for you and use it when knitting garments with stripes or color transitions.

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