Beginner's Guide to Crochet - UK (2019-10)

CROCHET WITH COLOUR

W

hen working in the round, you

can create amazing colour

effects by working different

rounds in different shades – traditional

granny squares are a great example of how

this can work to eye-popping effect.

When you’re working with rounds, it’s

often better to fasten off each round and

then join the new yarn colour by using the

slipknot technique (shown below). This

method is also handy when you’re working

lacy motifs.

There are some other ways to change

yarn colour when you’re working in the

round. You can also use the slip stitch

technique (shown opposite at the bottom of

the page). Each method creates a different

look, so try them out and choose the one

you think works best for each project you

work on.

In both methods, we’ve stated where to

cut the old yarn, but if you’re not sure, wait

until you’re sure you’ve done the technique

correctly before cutting.

COLOURFUL

ROUNDS

Change yarn in the round for colourful effects

RIGHT-HAND

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Now work a slip stitch, placing yrh...

4

...and pull yarn through the chain space

and the slipknot. Make the turning chain for

the new round and work the stitches in the new

colour for the new round.

1

Fasten off the previous round in the old yarn

colour and cut the old yarn, leaving a 10cm-

long tail. Make a slipknot in the new yarn colour

and place on your hook.

2

Insert the hook into the place where you

want to join the yarn. Hold the working yarn

and tail end at the back of the work (to help

keep the slipknot at the back).

If you’re right-handed, follow these steps to change round colours...