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How to knit stripes back and forth

In this DROPS video we show how to knit stripes back and forth on the needle.

When you knit stripes you can carry along the yarn not in use along the edge. This way you don't have multiple thread ends to fasten afterward. Before each new row from RS twist the working yarn around the tread/threads not in use, and then continue.

You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where you can use this technique by clicking on the pictures below.

Patterns using this technique

DROPS 252-25

DROPS 252-25
DROPS 252-35

DROPS 252-35
DROPS 255-31

DROPS 255-31
DROPS 254-2

DROPS 254-2
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Video #121, listed in: Learn to knit, Knitting tips & tricks, How to knit stripes

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Country flag Manuela wrote:

Das ist ja ein toller Tipp. Mach ich jetzt auch so. Danke.

16.07.2011 - 12:46

Country flag Tiphanie wrote:

Merci pour cette vidéo. C'est la première fois que je tricote des rayures et cette astuce est la bienvenue !

14.07.2011 - 20:31

Country flag Veronique wrote:

Thanks for this video. Is there another way so the "other color" yarn is not visible on the side ? That would be useful when knitting a cap with ears. Thanks !

29.07.2010 - 16:00

DROPS Design :

Dear Veronique, what about changing colours after the edge st in such cases, or even work a crocheted edge along the ears of the hat. Happy knitting!

17.10.2014 - 16:03

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