Knitting jogless stripes in the round - 4 easy methods for beginners
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- Опубліковано 16 лип 2024
- A step-by-step tutorial on how to knit jogless stripes in the round
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When you are knitting stripes in the round, you are always facing one problem: Whenever you change colors you are creating a little jog right at the start of every stripe. So, in this video, I will show you 4 very easy methods to avoid this.
0:00 Introduction
0:44 Why do you get jogs when knitting in the round
1:44 Avoiding the jog with lifted stitches
3:27 Helix knitting (invisible 1-row stripes)
6:36 Picture framing
7:33 Traveling jogless stripes
9:37 Comparing the different methods
Here's the transcript:
First of all, why do you get these jogs when knitting stripes in the rounds? It’s quite easy: You are actually knitting in an upward spiral and not each round separately as you do when you are knitting flat. So, when you change colors, you break the continuous spiral, and then you have to bridge the gap between two rounds and this gap becomes visible. Here’s how to avoid that.
The first technique to knit jogless stripes is my personal favorite. It only has one drawback. You need stripes that are at least two, but better three rounds high. What you are basically doing is knitting a k1tog RL into the first stitch of the second row. Here's how to do that: nimble-needles.com/stitches/k...
Step 1: change colors as normal and then knit one full round. No magic here, just one normal round of knit stitches.
Step 2: Now, before you start the second round, you lift the right loop of the stitch one round below the first stitch of the second round onto your left needle. ( It should be in the old color)
Step 3: And then you knit these first two stitches, this is the original first stitch and this the lifted stitch, you knit these together.
And that’s already it.
And from here you proceed knitting in the new color for however many rounds you like. After you knit the first round in the next color, you do a k1tog rl into the first stitch of the second round again. And that’s all you need to remember.
By the way, if you are still having trouble knitting in the round on double-pointed needles here's another tutorial for you: nimble-needles.com/tutorials/...
Knitting jogless stripes in the round that are only 1 stitch high, requires a different technique. It’s called helix knitting and can become pretty complicated. But here’s the good news. If you are only knitting with two colors it’s super easy.
For helix knitting, you start in any color you like and then you change color as normal and knit one round and stop 3 stitches before the end of that round. Here you can drop the white yarn and then you have to slip the remaining three stitches purlwise without knitting them.
And then you pick up the red yarn and continue knitting a full round.
But again, you stop three stitches before the end, drop the yarn, and slip 3 stitches, and then continue knitting in the next color.
Why is it called helix knitting? If you take a closer look at the start here, you can see that you are really knitting the stripes in an upward helix. The start here will be visible, but there is no jog in the following rounds. So, if you are knitting socks on small needles or something similar, I feel this minor flaw makes more than up for 40 or 50 totally jogless rounds. Because the rest is one smooth surface.
The third method I want to show you is called picture-framing. It might sound utterly trivial, but it basically boils down to not knitting a continuous line of stripes. This is a technique more suitable for stranded-knitting or fair isle.
Here I went for a simple checkerboard design. And as you can see, this will create a little jog here. And to avoid that, you can simply insert a continuous line of two or three knit stitches at the beginning of your round. And this will make it appear like it was a design decision and not an accident.
And the last technique is called traveling jogless stripes. It’s actually quite similar to the first version I showed you. But, instead of knitting a k1tog RL into the first stitch of the second round, you slip it AND move the start of your round by one stitch forward.
So, knit one round. And then slip the first stitch, place a stitch marker, and continue knitting. And when you change the color again, start your round after the stitch marker. Then knit one round, then remove the stitch marker, slip one stitch, place the stitch marker, and continue knitting.
Very simple as well.
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Norman, I really appreciate how you show several methods to accomplish a technique and clearly explain the theory behind it. That helps me to decide what method I want to use, and I better understand why something turns out the way it does. I’ve learned a lot from your videos. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful, Noah! And yeah..i show these different methods because that's how I approach knitting in general - so I can pick the right technique for the right project.
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Happy to help Sofia! and one thank you is plenty *smirk*
I'm venturing out in my knitting and decided to add stripes to my pullover. With your help I feel I can do anything! Thank you for your clear instructions. I think the k2t will be best for me.
Norman, you are a wonderful role mottle for knitters and knitters to be. I have a saying I introduce new knitters to whether or not I’m teaching them or we are just knitting together. It has become my one rule when anyone is learning something new. “Don’t say anything about yourself that you wouldn’t say about your best friend.” It is amazing how that little rule changes the atmosphere of learning something new. You reminded me of that when you make comments about how long it took you to learn a knitting technique or if you felt a little difference between the pattern and your knitting. Somethings are worth the time and energy to get the knitting perfect and others you don’t worry about. I foster bottle baby puppies. I sometimes have time to make a puppy a sweater. That puppy isn’t going to notice a jig in a stripe. All they care about is being warm, well feed and as close to me as possible.
Keep being you. I always learn something beneficial and you make me happy to be a knitter.
Your demo of using lifted stitches to smooth the transition between colors was precisely what I needed for a current project. Of course, now I am eager to try out that helix technique! Thank you for providing such clear examples and explanations.
Thank you so much for your videos! I'm a self-taught knitter and when my son naps on me I've been going through your videos to fill in gaps in my knowledge! As a person with a masters degree in teaching, you are a wonderful teacher, clear and patient. I especially appreciate that you explain why and show other methods and their results. Amazing job, and thank you again for making nap time educational and fun for this mom.
my pleasure. thank you for this lovely and validating feedback
My youngest son requested a "Gru" scarf (from the Minions movie). This tutorial is just what I needed to learn to have the scarf turn out correctly.
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of course I don't mind :) the good part about knitting videos is that they rarely become outdated :)
Omg, I just love your tutorials ! You go above and beyond in your explanations and is very helpful. Thank you so much!!
Every tutorial of yours that I have seen has brought so much insight and art to my knitting! I treasure all the knowledge that you impart.
I've been going along with my beginner skills for a while now. It's time to refine technique so that the products off my needles look more tidy, and I don't have to be embarrassed giving them as gifts. 👍🏻😉
you should never have to be embarassed for your generosity and gifting your love and time. Still, working to improive your skill is never a bad idea either :)
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haha...well you are very welcome, patrick!
Norman, your directions are so clear and easy to follow, I'm a grandma that knits from time to time and only easy knits and purls, but now with all your tutorials and "new" techniques for me, I'm really enjoying this beautiful hobby
Thank you so much for being such a kind soul ❤
Hallo from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I’m knitting striped socks for the first time and this tutorial has definitely boosted my confidence. Danke Schön❤️
awesome! have fun knitting them. stripes are fun! (but look into weaving in ends as you go to avoid having to weav ein too many tails :P)
Thank you for your generous sharing of your knowledge of knitting techniques.
Brilliant lesson and I watch and rewatch your videos as I progress in my knitting journey.
Watching this again! Love coming back to your videos again and learn something new from them! They're so full of helpful information 🧡
Thank you, Norman, for a well thought out video especially your last part of the video comparing the results and use cases. Excellent as usual!
Thank you for giving us so many options for this!
I found this incredibly useful! Thank you so much for the clear demonstation in good easy to follow pace!
Norman, you are so clear in your instructions. Thank you!
Thanks Norman! You explain things so well.
I enjoy your videos very much, they are very instructive and easy to understand.
I appreciate your videos so, so much because you are so thorough and clear. Thank you lots!
Thank you! You are a knitting genius and I appreciate you sharing your knowledge!
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Excellent video, very clear and concise. Thank you for taking the time to produce such great videos.
This video was very helpful as I'm starting a striped sweater in the round this week. Great video. Thanks 😊
Clever stuff! your time and expertise are appreciated! Thank you.
I'm impressed with you! You are my new favorite teacher!
Many thanks for your tutorials! You really give a clear explanations. They have been very helpful! Thank you so much
This is brilliant Norman! Thank you for your wonderful tutorials 😊
Thank you Norman 🙏 knitting stripes have been a head itch for me 😁 You make such good tutorials ❤️
Thank you very much for creating this tutorial.
Thank you so much for sharing this information, I've found it incredibly helpful!
Thanks for helping me to be a better knitter!
Thank you! I am in the process of making a Harry Potter scarf and your video has helped a great deal with I change colors. I have subscribed!
Thank you Norman. I'm attempting mt first sweater ..and first stripes. You taught me a valuable skill
Simply love your step by step tutorials. TQ so much
You are so welcome, Mell! 😊
Thank you, I just looked this video up for a reminder so I can do a neat contrast toe on my first sock
thank you. your content is so great, I've learned a lot from you.
Great demonstration.
Love this mix of theory, demo
and comparison of techniques. Well done and danke schön
Glad you liked it!
Thank you Norman for such a simple way to avoid the jog in stripes. I didn't know there was way to avoid it.
You're simply a treasure, Norman.
Hi Norman, I really enjoy all of your tutorials. I have learnt how to knit and really enjoy it, thanks to you :)
Thanku dear dear Norman
Where have you been all my life!! God bless you sweetheart
well, I have always been here...more or less :P just not online ^^
Thank you so much of explaining the different ways of doing jogless stripes.I really enjoy listening to your instructions. They are very easy to follow. I love your tutorials.
Glad you like them, Belinda!
The pattern I'm following had a method of creating "jogless" stripes that was still giving me jogs and a noticeable seam, but I knew you would have a better solution for me to try. Thank you for the clear explanations and the comparison of all of the techniques at the end!!
Thank you 🙏🏻 Excellent explanation.
Norman your videos are the best. Every single one I’ve watched has been helpful in one way or another. Thank you so much for taking the time to help other knitters.
Wow, thanks
Thank you!!!! This was so helpful xx Your tutorials are so clear & thorough.
It's my pleasure, natalie ❤
Thank you for your teaching these great techniques. Learned a lot today 🧐🤗...thanks again!
What a fantastic video!!! I can learn from you now! Thank you for showing the technique twice and slowing down so my eyes can follow what you are doing. I am so excited to learn new techniques from you!!
Heh. Thank you for sharing your feedback leslie. Now go forth and knit something with stripes *Grin*
Love the way you explain every think and make it look so easy !!! I really that you show several methods for almost every problem we phase THANK YOU very much Norman 👌😄 😄
You are so welcome!
Best explanation I have seen for helix knitting! I needed an update to make sure I'm doing it correctly (doing a white and red stocking cap for christmas, like your colours!) and I got the best refresher lesson ever!! Thank you Norman ^_^ I hope you have a wonderful break, love from summery (rainy atm) New Zealand ❤
awesome. I wanted to knit some stockinette stitch but I'm just drowning in tasks here >.<
germany is very snowy right now and i love it!
Great tutorial. Gracias
Your videos are always SO helpful and clearly organized. Thank you very much! :D
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Thank you thank you - just what I was looking for🙏
I always look for your tutorials when I have questions! Thank you !
Thanks for a great tutorial
Thank you so much. Very clear and easy to follow!
Thank you Norman. I enjoy watching and learning from your videos.
Glad to hear it Rose!
I appreciate the in depth and the synthesis of your videos, it works wonderfully for how my mind works. At the end of your videos I have a clear knowledge about my choices and I love it a lot,
I am so happy to hear that! Thx for sharing your lovely feedback with me :)
I just love the double helix knitting - will be using this in my next pair of socks or gloves (or both) and I am very happy with knit together right leg of lower stitch. Thank you so very much. These are the type of things which will really improve my work.
i sure hope they will, eileen!
Thanks again Norman, this is just what I needed as I was struggling with a pattern for continuous rounds for my grandson. Your videos are so so helpful 👍
you make the best knit tutorials
Brilliant the second method!
Thank you for this tutorial, Norman! This will save me when knitting Scottish shrugs for gifts. ❤
Love this video. Thanks so much!!
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This is so helpful, thanks!!!
Thank you so much for all your videos! I’ve been binge watching them since I found your channel! I’m a solo knitter ( the only person I know that knits) which makes it hard to learn the things an experienced knitter knows. Now I watch everything you put out and I have learned SO MUCH! I love that you get right to the point, have great camera angles, and give so many different techniques! I love your channel. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Glad I can be there for you ❤️
I didn't realize it is possible to knit jogless stripes as, for example, in 4:51. 😍
I watched several videos and got totally stressed! Then I found this one and am now knitting happily! 😊
Loving your version ❣❣❣❣❣
Thanks Norman
Your tutorials are so wonderful!!!
Thank you so much!
Very helpful! Thank you. 😊
Great - learned something new again! Thank you Norman.
My pleasure, Ruth.
i've been looking for this kind of video, so thank you !! will be trying out the techniques :D
Glad to be of help. have fun knitting!
Thank you Norman for making my knitting neater. The joining in the rond for two colours always annoyed me because of the jog. Thanks to your tutorial I can do it now without a jog. I never knew how to do it, but now at age 75 I have learnt something very useful. As I knit many socks and sometimes have a lot of little balls of wool left , I want to make use of those remnants by knitting stripes but the jogs have kept me off. Now I can do it. Thanks!👍
Thank you!
Your videos are very helpful!
Thank you shannon! 😊❤
Thanks so much for these tips. I am working on a beanie that uses the slip 1st st in 2nd but I will try your 1st tip
(K1 tog r loop) next. It’s awesome to learn new options 🥰👍🏽
It sure is! Check what looks better for you and stick with that!
Great video. I like the first method best.
first is always the best, haha!
Your way of explainin and also showing each step always so clearly and in detail helps meee tremendously to improve my knitting :) thank you so so much for how much effort you put into this channel 💚
Thank you so much 😊
Just found your channel and it is wunderbar.
Welcome aboard!
Norman, you are a super-star! I have always hated jogs and have refused point-blank to knit stripes - but now,, thanks to you, I can pick up the one project I have been dying to knit AND bring your methods to life in many many more! Thank you, danke schön, vielen dank! :D
gern geschehen, megan!
Well done! Thank you for another educational and helpful video!
Glad you enjoyed it Phylana.
I'm still a newbie knitter and tried stripey socks, and I didn't like the jogs that changing colors was leaving. I will be doing the frist technique you showed. It looks to be the easiest of them all and I like how it looks. Thank you!
This BY FAR, the BEST video on how to handle jogless stripes. You made your video very simple for everyone without all the complication of juggling the yarn, bouncing back & forth while talking, etc.. You were straight to the point with an fashioned 'simple stupid' method... lol. Now the world can knit and move on. Great job!
thank you for sharing your feedback, judy. much appreciated. and, of course, happy to have helped you :)
Thank you ❤️
This trick is awesome!!!! Thank you so much! 🧶💖
Norman, like the very first of your videos that I've seen (intarsia in the round), this one is clear and simple, but still thorough. For me anyway, you provide just the right amount of technical detail without making me crazy. And you are very pleasant to listen to.
Also, even if I already know how to do it, if you have a video I'll watch it because I often learn something new anyway.
happy to hear that my videos work for you. I always try to squeeze in a little something for the experienced knitters as well :)
Love it ❤thank you 😊
Thank you Norman. I've just started trying to knit stripes and I don't like the look of that jog. I will try this knit two together method now. I always come here 1st for solutions to my knitting problems
Wonderful! But just to make sure...it's not a real k2tog! :)
Awesome thank you.😊❤️
Thanks Norman your a 🌟 x