Alternating skeins in the round ("yarn forward" method)

In this video I show you a method you can use for alternating hand-dyed skeins when working in stockinette stitch in the round. Just to differentiate it from other methods, I call it the "yarn forward" method in this video.
The other method I like for alternating skeins is the "carrying up" method (which I reference in this video) - here is my video tutorial for that method: • Alternating Skeins Usi...
In addition, I mention in this video how you can easily close up the initial hole/looseness when you join the new skein of yarn - here is my video where I show you how this is done: • Weaving in ends in a S...

[@scrapperchris6461]

I’m SO happy to have found this method. I didnt love the ‘scar’ strand that traveled up on the inside. This solves that problem especially if you make this transition happen in an area of the garment thats not as visible such as under the arm. Thank you!

[@kimsechrest2202]

Great explanation. I use this method all the time and was glad to find out I was indeed doing it right.

[@dustytoes100]

I just used this method to knit a sweater alternating skeins for no pooling, and I love it! The fabric looks perfect on both sides and it's easy to do. Thanks!

[@rachelmitchell2144]

Wow! This was SO clear! Thank you!!

[@LottaSocks]

Wow! I like this technique! My first thought was that you were going to work this with a helical technique. I prefer working in the round on most things (sweaters, socks) so this is a Great Tip! I enjoy your vids, patterns and tips/techniques - Thank You!

[@AmberSoleil1]

Well, it sounded a whole lot more complicated when it was recommended to me at my local yarn store! I’m so relieved! 😅

[@carlinianam0s]

I'm very new to knitting and I recently started a cowl with a hand dyed yarn. I've gotten an inch or two into the cowl and I was pretty disappointed to see some unpleasant color pooling. I figured that was just one of those "oh well, no way to fix it" kinds of things but I happened by chance upon this method and it's so easy (especially after you showed me how!) that even as a new knitter I know how to do it. Hooray!!! They've thought of everything with knitting 😂😄

[@knittingknut]

This is essentially helical knitting but in this instance you were knitting right up to the color change. Most people knit up to about 3-5 stitches before the color change, drop the yarn and then slip those 3-5 stitches in the new color before working the next row in that new color. It works beautifully to blend in colors that are very similar but not quite the same.

[@wendygreidanus8391]

Thanks for this video! It's exactly what I've been looking for.

[@postulatedspace]

It is the best method ever. Thank you.

[@user-in1fu1cq2f]

When I tried this, I was left with a subtle “spine” in my project. Maybe I didn’t adjust tension at the switch yarn point correctly?

[@ElizabethSmithKnits]

Hi! Yes, I wonder if your tension may have been a little tighter in that transition spot. I would try to be as loose as possible and then see if that helps to fix the problem.

[@marleybee9930]

I absolutely love this!!😀
I am currently working on a top down raglan pullover knitted in the round where every sixth row of the pattern is a purl row. Would this method work in this case or not? Thanks!!

[@ElizabethSmithKnits]

It could, but I wonder if on those purl rounds you may just need to need to do the carry-up method - I haven't experimented with this technique while working purlwise so I don't have a 'for sure' answer for you but I think it's worth experimenting with!