how do i change colors while knitting?

Answer 1

Don't Knot! Knots always end up looking funky.

Just drop color A at the end of a row & start knitting with color B. When you cut the yarn, leave a tail or about 12" or so hanging. After you're done knitting, you can go back & weave in the tails for a neat-looking finish. Make sure you weave back into the same color block (i.e., don't weave the dark end into the light-colored fabric) or it won't be invisible.

Answer 2

If you are knitting in strips when you get to the end of the line you can break off one colour and join on the other. Making sure that you always finish the colour at the end of the line so that the knot cannot be seen. If you are changing colour in the middle of the knitting you attach the next colour to the one you have been using and carry on. Then when you want that colour again you can just move the first colour to where you want it, you can do this with as many colours as you want.

Answer 3

One thing absolutely NOT to do is knot the yarn. it is never necessary or desirable. You simply lay the new color of yarn next to the first one, going the opposite direction AS IF it was connected , there will be 2 "tails " but don't worry about it, knit for 3 or 4 stitches both yarns together, after a good join is made you can trim if necessary and work in ,with a crochet hook the ends inconspicuously. It makes a smooth join and no bumps or ugly knots. It is virtually invisible in the finished product . You can do it at the beginning of a row or anywhere in between. Remember, even if you are just joining a new ball of yarn NEVER KNOT .

Answer 4

just drop and cut your old color and take your new one, just start it off like you would if you were picking up stitches and to prevent your work from getting all loose tie a temporary loose knot. If your doing stripes in an even number (2 or 4) don't cut your old yarn, instead just carry it up the sides if your knitting by droppin it (not cutting) and picking up the other knit your 2 or 4 rows and just continue in the mannor (it gives a nice edging too!). Anyhow I hope this helps you, good luck with the knitting!

Answer 5

Oh, for pity's sake, people! If you don't know the answer, go answer someone else's question!

Ok, now that that's out of my system, I can tell you. I change colors an unconventional way, but I'm self-taught and it works fine for me. If you're talking about changing for blocks of color (not just carrying the yarn over behind your work for 2-3 stitches) I recommend bringing the new color (yarn B) up to the needle next to the old color (yarn A) and then tying a discreet knot. Work your new yarn just as you did the old one. If you've changed colors in the middle of your piece and need to change back as you pass that same spot, when you come back to this spot, wrap yarn B around yarn A and keep going with yarn A. It sounds tricky but you'll have it fine after a couple of passes. If you're just stacking the colors in wide stripes, tie the new one onto the old one at the edge of your piece. Cut the old one off, leaving a tail of 3"- 4" (about 8 -10 cm works fine, too) so you can weave it into the edge seam (or just the edge if there's no seam) when you're finished.

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Answer 6

using a different colour of wool what help

Answer 7

Hold your breath.