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How to knit stripes with no jog - Helix knit

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In this DROPS video we show how to knit stripes in the round without getting a jog in the transition, also called Helix knitting. In this video we use 3 colors and knit 13 stitches before changing color. Be sure to keep the colors separated and do not let the skeins cross when changing color. Every round there is one color knitted over 26 stitches. Do not tighten too much when changing color. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video.
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Video #1318, listed in: Learn to knit, Knitting tips & tricks, How to knit stripes, Learn how to avoid a jog

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Country flag Therese S wrote:

Denne teknikken kan vel ikke brukes på et bærestykke der man skal øke? 🤔 Hva gjør jeg da, hver stripe er på en omgang…

15.01.2023 - 20:24

DROPS Design :

Hei Therese Vi har ingen video eller har testet det ut, men prøv selv på en liten strikkeprøve. Ha hele tiden samme antall masker mellom hvert fargeskifte når det økes (på samme omgang). mvh DROPS Design

16.01.2023 - 08:35

Country flag Normanda Oomens wrote:

Goedemorgen, is er een video Helix breien van een sok waarbij je de teen in één kleur wilt. De helixstrepen moeten tot aan de teen klaar en recht eindigen. Ik eindig schuingekleurd en het stoort me. \r\nDus bijv boord in één kleur, been en voet in 4 kleuren en de teen in één kleur. De strepen eindigen recht. Ik zou er erg mee geholpen zijn. Vriendelijk bedankt voor uw hulp en fijne aanstaande kerst

19.12.2021 - 10:36

DROPS Design :

Dag Normanda,

Voor zover ik weet is daar geen video van. Misschien is het mogelijk om de vraag te stellen bij het betreffende patroon dat je aan het breien bent, zodat we wellicht beter kunnen helpen.

16.01.2022 - 14:54

Country flag Carla wrote:

Spiegazione impeccabile. Video perfetto, con le giuste pause, senza chiacchiere inutili, senza sonoro disturbato o con sottotitoli che si sovrappongono alle immagini. Senza mani eccessivamente ingioiellate e unghie lunghissime dai colori assurdi. Bello, grazie.

15.06.2020 - 15:02

Country flag Laura wrote:

Buongiorno c'è un modo per rimediare ad uno. Scalino fatto. Con punto rovescio? Grazie in anticipo per l'aiuto

27.01.2019 - 15:58

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