11. Color change

Gründl Knitting School - Your First Scarf

Learn to Knit: Changing Colors and Yarn (Cutting the Yarn)

Learn to knit: changing colors and yarn (cutting the yarn)

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What does changing yarn mean and when is it used?

Changing yarn – as in our case – is not only necessary when a new color is introduced into the knitted piece; it is also needed when a ball of yarn runs out or an unwanted knot has crept into the ball.

What are the different ways to change yarn?

The world of knitting is diverse. Therefore, there are also various ways to change yarn. But how do you start a new thread? How do I change yarn when knitting? And how do you continue knitting with a new thread?

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Knit the last row of the first color of your scarf, then cut the yarn. How long should the yarn be when changing yarn? We recommend leaving about 20 cm hanging, as you will need this piece of yarn later to weave in the ends.

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Now grab the second color – the dark blue – of your scarf. Hold it in your left hand in the usual yarn position and place it behind the first stitch on your left needle. You can secure it with the middle finger of your left hand. Please note that you should also leave about 20 cm of yarn hanging here.

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Download knitting pattern and order yarn online

You can download the free pattern here and at the same time order the matching yarn in the colors of your choice.