How To Join A Contrast Color In Knitting
Laura from Jimmy Beans Wool explains the knitting technique for incorporating a contrasting color. Jimmy Beans Wool is your LYS online! Then join and work two rows of your contrasting color. To change colors in order to knit the next two rows in your first color, hold your work so that the right side of the work is facing you.
A step by step tutorial on the twist and weave yarn joining method. A super neat way to change colors in knitting without a knot. Adding more colors to your knitted goods is a great way to add contrast, complements, interest, and personality to your work.
How to change colors in knitting - 6 easy methods you need to know
The same technique is used to change colors and join yarns-when you add yarn from a new ball when you're running. The new and old colors are twisted together and the join is made more robust by weaving the tail of the new color into the next stitch. For both pieces of knitting: the join has been tightened up once and no ends have been sewn in at the back.
It's not just for new colors I use this join almost every time I change to a new yarn. By mastering these 10 techniques, you can blend colors in your knitting and crochet projects like a pro. Whether you are looking for subtle gradients, bold contrasts or intricate patterns, these strategies will help you create stunning and unique pieces.
Join a new color with the weave in and twist - best for intarsia knitting
In this video, I am going to show you how to add a contrast band to the neckline or a cuff. We hope you enjoy! I'm doing this on my Vanilla Sweater but it works for any pattern where you'd like to. A step-by-step tutorial on how to switch colors in knitting no matter which yarn or technique (intarsia, fair isle, stripes) you are using.
Of course with yarn colors you often can't match the yarn shade exactly with what you see on the color wheel but you just look for what you feel matches the closest. So in this case, I felt that the main color I had picked fell in the red/orange family and so picking a contrasting color that was in the red/violet family would provide that subtle, harmonious contrast.
