This is brilliant! I already knew from previous experience that straight knitting a row worked when changing from ribbing to plain stockinette, but I never knew that it would work like this for continued ribbing! This is pure gold! Thank you!
STUNNING and AMAZING. what a difference and a very neat job. Age is no barrier to learn. I always joined the new yarn at the end but never achieved anything neat. Your method is fantastic. The knit row is invisible. BRAVO. I love you. You are such a big help to your viewers young and old (old like me 70 years). I've been knitting for over 50 years, but ALWAYS with an untidy color changing row 😁😁 it's now or never to LISTEN TO THE EXPERT. Thanks for sharing and caring. Hugs. 😘👍👍👍🍾🍾🍾🌹🌹🌹🌞🌞🌞
Thank you, so happy you found it useful! I also always felt the changing looked so untidy in all the decades of knitting socks and mittens until I learned this tip! All the best 💙
That's the best tip I've learned 😮😊! That's bugged me since I've noticed it in the first project that I changed colors 😂. I just never looked for a solution 🤷🤓(no idea why not 😅). Thanks 😊
Thanks so much! I've been crocheting for over 40 years, but I'm relatively new to knitting, so this was really helpful. Also, I just wanted to tell you that even if I knew this tip before, I'd still watch the video because you sound just like my aunts sounded when I was growing up. (My dad's family was from Finland) So listening to you brings me back to my youth when I'd listen with fascination to their beautiful speech patterns. :)
@@TuulaMaaria It was interesting listening to them speak in English, but I knew that when they switched to Finnish, that what they were saying was probably more interesting, since they didn't want us kids to know what they were saying. lol
You beautiful woman! I'm learning how to do Fair Isle/stranded knitting & my purls on the color change look terrible... now at least I can frog back & do this. Cannot thank you enough; your color changes look perfect!!
Thank-you for that WONDERFUL tip! This is my 2nd sweater both without a pattern but my first with color. The trim is a solid lime green color but thinking somehow it wouldn't show too much or just thinking I might get away with it, the lime green shows up on the right side of the body made up of different colors.(Caron Chunky Cakes, rainbow jellies). I added the button bands & collar on by picking up the stitches. Is the only way to correct this bad choice, is to undo all the trim (for the 3rd time til I got the right look. LOL!) and do another one with your knit row tip?
I'm only getting to comments on older videos now so you have probably finished the sweater by now. But if I understood the question correctly, there is no other way to change the button bands and collar than redoing them, unfortunately. Happy knitting!
Great video! My only problem is my hat (knit in the round,) will be turned inside out at the end. Only way I can see to get around this problem is turn it before I knit this knit row and then turn it back to finish the hat. I'll see if that works.
If the pattern calls for a specific number of rows of ribbing, does the "knitted" row count towards that number or is it an extra row? I am anxious to try this out on my next project.
Thank you for this tutorial. What do I do when I'm knitting in the round using 4 needles in 1x1 rib. Do I first have to finish knitting on all 4 needles and THEN turn my work and knit back in my ribbing?
Depends a bit on the pattern and how thick your yarn is. But mostly would not count it as part of a pattern because this row almost disappears. But with thick yarn it shows more, then could count it.
I am knitting in reverse stockinette stitch and I have to change the color on the right side of the work and I do not want the purl bumps, will this trick also work to eliminate the bumps? Thank you :)
Yes, this works for everything that is watched from one side, sweaters, socks, mitten cuffs, cardigans, hats etc but not for anything that needs to look the same from both sides. I mainly use this in socks.
No, when there is only one row of knitting and many rows of ribbing. You can have one very narrow stripe of 2 or 3 rows but not many of those one after another, otherwise the ribbing won't be as stretchy anymore.
After we knit all, do we continue the next row using the first row knitting pattern or the second row knitting pattern? Also, do we knit all after row 1 or 2?
I'm afraid I don't really understand the question. After the row of just plain knitting you continue the ribbing normally until you change colours the next time.
@@TuulaMaaria I think they're asking if you count the knit row after the color change as one row! So, say you're doing 4 rows of each color. Does the knit row across count as one of those?
@@Amy-ll1qo Oh I see! I have never used patterns for making socks or other ribbed items so I didn't get it. No, that row does not count, it sinks into the knitting and doesn't show much. Thank you for explaining that!
If you are knitting a rib pattern, on the color change row knit the entire row with no purling or ribbing. Then go back to your ribbing pattern on the next row.
It looks like you need only to remember to KNIT stitch the entire row in which you started the new color.. Then when you do the next row, go back to the pattern of knit 2, purl 2.
It's so cool that no matter how much you knit, you can still learn new techniques and tricks! This was great, thank you so much, Tuula! :)
That's great to hear :)
This is brilliant! I already knew from previous experience that straight knitting a row worked when changing from ribbing to plain stockinette, but I never knew that it would work like this for continued ribbing! This is pure gold! Thank you!
Lovely, so glad it was useful! 💜
This is so clever and yet so simple but I would never have thought of it. Thank you for such a clear explanation and demonstration. ❤
I am 67 and knnitting since I was 7 and never saw this before! Thank you.
Great, there are always new tips and tricks to learn!
I agree. I'm 70 years and been knitting for over 50 years. Never too old to learn. Age is no barrier eh!!!😁😁😁🧓🧓🧓👍👍👍
@@Knittyneeds That's so true!
Thank you for sharing this very useful knitting tip, it’s great.
STUNNING and AMAZING. what a difference and a very neat job. Age is no barrier to learn. I always joined the new yarn at the end but never achieved anything neat. Your method is fantastic. The knit row is invisible. BRAVO. I love you. You are such a big help to your viewers young and old (old like me 70 years). I've been knitting for over 50 years, but ALWAYS with an untidy color changing row 😁😁 it's now or never to LISTEN TO THE EXPERT. Thanks for sharing and caring. Hugs. 😘👍👍👍🍾🍾🍾🌹🌹🌹🌞🌞🌞
Thank you, so happy you found it useful! I also always felt the changing looked so untidy in all the decades of knitting socks and mittens until I learned this tip!
All the best 💙
@@TuulaMaaria
THANKYOU. Hugs 😘
Ahhhh... You are a genius heart ❤️ I’ve always been bothered by these ‘bleed-over’ stitches when changing colors. Thank you so very much!! 👍🏼
Yes, they annoyed me so much for years! I was so glad to find a way to avoid them!
Thank you so much . I have been knitting forever and never knew this 👍
Great! Yes, often there are things that come up for me too, something new in spite of decades of knitting and crocheting!
Wow, that is amazing, thank you. Have been knitting for 40 years, but didn't know that!
Great! Yes, there are always new things to learn, I find that too 😊
👏👏👏 I found this video just as I am about to make a striped, ribbed jumper. Thank you! Kiitos!
Great you found it just at the right time!
That's the best tip I've learned 😮😊! That's bugged me since I've noticed it in the first project that I changed colors 😂. I just never looked for a solution 🤷🤓(no idea why not 😅). Thanks 😊
Glad it was helpful!
This is great, I'm one of those that was always unhappy with that color change "bump" that shows. Thanks so much for this tip!
Glad it was helpful!
Such a simple fix, but what a beautiful result! Thanks so much for your help!
Thank you! 💜
Thanks so much! I've been crocheting for over 40 years, but I'm relatively new to knitting, so this was really helpful. Also, I just wanted to tell you that even if I knew this tip before, I'd still watch the video because you sound just like my aunts sounded when I was growing up. (My dad's family was from Finland) So listening to you brings me back to my youth when I'd listen with fascination to their beautiful speech patterns. :)
That's so interesting, my accent bringing back those memories! Also glad the video was helpful! Enjoy knitting 🌼
@@TuulaMaaria It was interesting listening to them speak in English, but I knew that when they switched to Finnish, that what they were saying was probably more interesting, since they didn't want us kids to know what they were saying. lol
Easy and clear thanks Tuula❤❤
Thank you. I am so glad I came across your site! This is so helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
Great fix! I will apply it straight away to my stripy hat. Thank you for sharing.
Great, thanks!
Thank you so, so much! You make my life (or at least my knitting) so much easier.
Great to hear!
Thanks for this instruction, never knew this...an easy fix
Kiitos tästä vinkistä 😍 ja ihanan rauhallinen ääni sulla!
Kiitos! Kiva jos kuulostaa rauhalliselta!
Kiitos ohjeesta, vaikuttaa tosi kätevältä :)
Joo, toimii useimmissa neuleissa!
Great tip, thanks. I think I see you doing Norwegian knitting and purl. I prefer this technique- it's easier on my hands.
Thanks, again!
Thank you! I'm not what you call, it's the way everyone has been taught to knit also in Finland and most continental countries.
You beautiful woman! I'm learning how to do Fair Isle/stranded knitting & my purls on the color change look terrible... now at least I can frog back & do this. Cannot thank you enough; your color changes look perfect!!
Thank you, glad this is useful! 😊
very useful and perfectly explained tip. thank you
Great, thank you!
thank you!! and I learned watching a new and efficient way to switch from knitting to pearling :) :) :)
Glad it was helpful!
Brilliant idea!
Thank you so much; I will be trying this the next time I do striping!
Great, glad it's useful 😊
Thank-you for that WONDERFUL tip! This is my 2nd sweater both without a pattern but my first with color. The trim is a solid lime green color but thinking somehow it wouldn't show too much or just thinking I might get away with it, the lime green shows up on the right side of the body made up of different colors.(Caron Chunky Cakes, rainbow jellies). I added the button bands & collar on by picking up the stitches. Is the only way to correct this bad choice, is to undo all the trim (for the 3rd time til I got the right look. LOL!) and do another one with your knit row tip?
I'm only getting to comments on older videos now so you have probably finished the sweater by now. But if I understood the question correctly, there is no other way to change the button bands and collar than redoing them, unfortunately.
Happy knitting!
thanks for this information, I will try to remember it next time I need it.
Thank you, try it now so you will remember :)
Brilliant! Thank you!
Love it! Amazing tip and so simple for such great result! :) Thank You!!
Great to hear, thank you!
Thank you! Super helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
thank you so much for such a straightforward explnation!
Glad it was helpful!
@@TuulaMaariado a tutorial for in the round, please
@@kittykittybangbang9367 In the round it looks the same but you need to do a full round of purl when you change the colour.
Simple and easy ,thank you so much for the TIP ,👍🤝❤👏 👉🙋♀️
Thank you, yes, it is very easy!
Great video! My only problem is my hat (knit in the round,) will be turned inside out at the end. Only way I can see to get around this problem is turn it before I knit this knit row and then turn it back to finish the hat. I'll see if that works.
Yes, you could do that. It is true that this tip works when the item is always looked at from the same side.
Great video. Thanks so much for this helpful tip!
Glad it was helpful!
Great tipp!! 👍👍👍
thank you so much,, i almost give up on my pattern
Thank you!!
If the pattern calls for a specific number of rows of ribbing, does the "knitted" row count towards that number or is it an extra row? I am anxious to try this out on my next project.
I wouldn't count it because it sort of disappears behind the other rows.
Brilliant! Thanks Tuula, I love it :)
Thank you, glad you like it!
Beautiful, thankyou so much 😊
🐝 lovely and sweet 🙌
Thank you is this method valid on circular needles
Yes, you just need to check that the knit round is always on the same side.
Mind blown!!
Very helpful!! Thank you!
Fantastic tip😉👏👏
Glad you liked it
thank you! very clear
Thank you so much 🌹
Thank you!
Very helpful. Thank you
Very helpful!! Thank you! Takk!
wow. thank you.
Nice!
Thanks very helpful.
Thank u soooo much for this.
My pleasure 😊
Merci beaucoup
Tysm ⚘
Thank you for this tutorial. What do I do when I'm knitting in the round using 4 needles in 1x1 rib. Do I first have to finish knitting on all 4 needles and THEN turn my work and knit back in my ribbing?
When knitting in the round you don't need to turn at all, just knit the first round in new colour without purling.
Thank you
Geniale 😊.
Grazie mille.
Do you count this knit row as part of the pattern or as an extra row?
Depends a bit on the pattern and how thick your yarn is. But mostly would not count it as part of a pattern because this row almost disappears. But with thick yarn it shows more, then could count it.
Genius! Thanks very much ❤🌷
Such wonderful help! Thank you dear lady!
You’re welcome 😊
Thank you!
kiitos
Thank you for the tips, is it apply when we knit using circular needle?
Yes, it works the same way on circulars.
I am knitting in reverse stockinette stitch and I have to change the color on the right side of the work and I do not want the purl bumps, will this trick also work to eliminate the bumps? Thank you :)
Yes, if you just always knit, not purl, the row when you change the colour.
Crochet and Knitting with Tuula Maaria thank you so much! I’ve been trying to find how to do this for so long!!
Great information!!!
Thanks a lot .
Awesome....thank you
Yes and that is great if you are knitting a sweater but the problem occurs if you knit a scarf !!
Yes, this works for everything that is watched from one side, sweaters, socks, mitten cuffs, cardigans, hats etc but not for anything that needs to look the same from both sides. I mainly use this in socks.
Would the knit row change stretch of ribbing?
No, when there is only one row of knitting and many rows of ribbing. You can have one very narrow stripe of 2 or 3 rows but not many of those one after another, otherwise the ribbing won't be as stretchy anymore.
@@TuulaMaaria thank you so much, I will be doing this. Great video.
After we knit all, do we continue the next row using the first row knitting pattern or the second row knitting pattern? Also, do we knit all after row 1 or 2?
I'm afraid I don't really understand the question. After the row of just plain knitting you continue the ribbing normally until you change colours the next time.
@@TuulaMaaria I think they're asking if you count the knit row after the color change as one row! So, say you're doing 4 rows of each color. Does the knit row across count as one of those?
@@Amy-ll1qo Oh I see! I have never used patterns for making socks or other ribbed items so I didn't get it. No, that row does not count, it sinks into the knitting and doesn't show much. Thank you for explaining that!
Can’t you have the no blips on both sides?
I can't think of how you would manage that... maybe there is a way!
@@TuulaMaaria
Thank you so much for letting me know. I am happy to hear you can eliminate on the one side!
I really need to have captioned instructions.
Making them soon! Still too sick to sit at a computer for more than a few minutes at a time!
Captions done!
❤️😍😘
👏👏👏🌹💚.
Couldn't follow, it was too fast to see what you need to do, I am not an experienced knitter.
If you are knitting a rib pattern, on the color change row knit the entire row with no purling or ribbing. Then go back to your ribbing pattern on the next row.
Sorry you couldn't follow it. Yes, it is for those who are used to knitting rib, just to make a small change to how they do it.
It looks like you need only to remember to KNIT stitch the entire row in which you started the new color.. Then when you do the next row, go back to the pattern of knit 2, purl 2.
@@sondraterrywiesenthal4510 Yes, that is it exactly!
Thnx 🌸
Does this work with very chunky yarn (size 12-15mm) and in the round?
No, not that chunky because every stitch shows very separately in such a big size. Max to about 8 mm.