Cast on your preferred number of stitches in the first color.

How to change color when knitting. Basically you want to hold your new contrasting color (cc) of yarn the same way you would your main color (mc) of working yarn and work. To change colors, start knitting with the new yarn. When the old pattern is complete, and you’re ready to add a different color, start knitting with new yarn.

Let’s start with my little pink knitted swatch that’s ready to change color. If you're knitting in stockinette stitch. Learn how to change colors in the middle of a row while knitting technique.you can view more instructional videos at:

The pattern requires 3 more colors (mostly in the yoke). When you're ready to start working the second color, simply drop the first color and pick up the yarn for the. I'm my stash i have yarn from 22 sts to 26.

Give the new tail a good tug to pull down the loop around your knitting needle and create a stitch. Keep repeating the process to get the cast on ready. Remove your thumb and tighten it up.

Pull the new color through the stitch. Put the needle under and 5. This will make the color change crisp and straight rather than dotted.

Make a little loop hook with your fresh yarn to start. When you pull through both colors will be loose. In the image below you can see how the yarn twists.