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How to Change Colors in Crochet

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December 26, 2016 Ashlea 10 Comments

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Wanting to learn how to change colors in crochet? Changing colors can be a daunting and intimidating task but it does not have to be!  With one simple technique the process is simple and as painless and as beautiful as possible.

How to Change Colors in Crochet

When I was brand new to crochet, I planned my projects around one skein of yarn.  As in: if it takes more than one skein, I’m not doing it. It worked well until I moved on from scarves and dish cloths to more exciting projects like gloves and amigurumi.  Now changing colors (or even adding a new skein of the same color) is a breeze – and I’ll show you how!

How to Change Colors in Crochet

How to Change Colors in Crochet

The method for changing colors is the same no matter what stitch you’re using; single crochet, double crochet, half double or the triple crochet stitch. Any crochet stitch, really.  The trick? Always change your yarn color on the LAST pull through of the LAST stitch of that color.  Let’s say that again.

How to Change Colors in Crochet

When completing a crochet stitch, you will have two loops on your hook (or three when working half double).  Instead of finishing that stitch with the first color, you’re going to pull through and complete that stitch using the NEW yarn color.  Want to see a video of it in action? Let’s do it!

Easy peasy, right? Use the same method when adding a new skein of yarn (even in the same color) if you’re making a large project and you’ll never go back to a simple knot again. Of course, you may have some extra ends to weave in, so you’ll want to make sure you’re getting them woven in correctly. We’ve got a tutorial for that as well!

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  1. Katie Owen says

    January 24, 2019 at 11:09 am

    Thanks for the clear instructions!
    Reply
  2. Janeece B Cook says

    December 19, 2018 at 8:34 pm

    I'm trying to figure out how to crochet the grinch eyes, can you help please!
    Reply
  3. Summer L. says

    September 28, 2017 at 6:00 am

    This is exactly what I do and it's perfect!
    Reply
    • Anne says

      June 24, 2018 at 12:28 am

      How to you change colours when increasing a Corner to corner Afghan - some people finish off the last stitch Or join at the beginning of the new row
      Reply
  4. Glenda says

    May 26, 2017 at 11:19 am

    Thank you I just found your site very helpful
    Reply
  5. Anonymous says

    April 5, 2017 at 7:44 am

    Thank you enjoyed the tutorial and will use the skill
    Reply
  6. Lori says

    December 31, 2016 at 10:40 am

    Thank you so much for your tutorial on changing colors. It is so much easier and cleaner than knotting the two colors together!!
    Reply

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