How to change yarn colours crochet, spelled the UK way, uses the exact same core technique as the US spelling: switch on the final yarn-over of a stitch rather than the first. This phrasing often comes from UK-based readers. This guide gives the quick steps.
Quick Steps
- Work your last stitch in the old colour until two loops remain on the hook.
- Switch to the new colour and complete the stitch.
- Continue in the new colour, leaving tails to weave in.
Frequently asked questions
Is the technique different for UK versus US spelling?
No, colour and color describe the exact same technique. Only the spelling convention differs.
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