Crochet Basics: Changing Colors

Blossom Lady
Sep 16, 2020 12:53 AM
Crochet Basics: Changing Colors

Using different colors is one of the fun things about crochet. For the beginner changing colors may seem like a daunting task, but it is very easy. A new color will usually be added at the end of a row or in the middle, for a neat, seamless join. Mostly, you will use yarns of the same weight and fiber content to ensure a uniform finish and the same cleaning instructions.

There are a few tricks you can use to take care of those pesky tails so that you don’t have a bunch of them to weave in at the end. You can capture the tails of the yarn under the new stitches. To do this make sure your hook goes under both the new color and the old color’s tails and capture them into your stitches until you reach the end of the tails. Another technique is to take the tails and weave them in and out of the stitches of the previous row and then crochet making sure you place the hook under the tails. This is a very good way to secure your tails and avoid having to weave in a bunch of them when you’re done.

Check the pictures below and follow the simple steps.

Crochet Basics: Changing Colors

With your current yarn, insert your hook into the last stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have two loops on your hook. Drop the yarn you’re working with and pick up the new color. Pull the new color through like you’re finishing the single crochet. Pull down each end to make sure it’s secure. Chain 1 and turn your work. Work a single crochet into the very first stitch and continue down the row as normal.
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And what about the middle of the row?

Crochet Basics: Changing Colors

If you need to change colors in mid-row you can use the exact same technique. Work the last stitch of the old color until you have two loops on your hook, grab the new color and pull it through. Work a few of the next stitches and then pull the colors snug. Don’t pull them too tightly or you will pucker your fabric. Leave a six-inch tail to weave in later.
Get started on your next two-color crochet project by following these steps! Let me know if you have any questions!
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Bessie L Gillard
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Sep 17, 2020 10:23 AM

I would love to see some of your work done in a video!

Blossom Lady Bessie L Gillardreplied to
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Sep 19, 2020 02:12 AM

I would love to see some of your work done in a video!

Hi Bessie! That's a great idea, thank you! It takes time, but I hope I'll make some in future!🌹

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Sep 23, 2020 09:34 PM

I am glad for this tutorial, I have been doing wrong and my projects look bad. 

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Sep 24, 2020 03:30 AM

I am glad for this tutorial, I have been doing wrong and my projects look bad. 

I'm happy it was helpful! Thank you for being here!🌹

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Apr 12, 2021 11:14 AM

You have very helpful tips on crochet; however, I’m a visual learner and would love it if you can demonstrate your techniques in a video clip. 

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Jun 28, 2021 10:29 AM

Hi I already know how to change different colors with crocheting yarn

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Jul 01, 2021 12:54 PM

Hi I already know how to change different colors with crocheting yarn

Hi! Great! Was it hard for you to learn how to change yarn?

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Jul 02, 2021 03:28 PM

Thank you sooooooooooooo much for explaining this. I have tied my yarn to the last loop of the color I was changing. No one could make me understand how to do it until YOU DID! Nice linguistic abilities and thanks soooo much again. Big Hugs, Tami H nightstarz5555@yahoo.com