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How to knit stripes in the round with no jog

In this DROPS video we show how to knit stripes in the round without getting a jog in the transition.

Change to a new color and work 1 round. Work the first stitch on the next round like this: Pick up the stitch under the first stitch on the left needle (pick up from behind in the front loop), and put it into the left needle. Knit the stitch together with the next stitch on the left needle. In this way, the transition becomes less visible.


You can carry to other color along on the inside of the work. If the stripes are wide, you can twist the colors at the end of round on every 3 cm/ every 1 inch.

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 176-6

DROPS 176-6
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Video #231, listed in: Learn to knit, Knitting tips & tricks, How to knit stripes, Learn how to avoid a jog

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Country flag Diane wrote:

This is very helpful. THANKS!!

24.11.2014 - 16:03

Country flag Judy Andrychuk wrote:

Excellent tutorial! Thanks,

14.08.2014 - 01:16

Country flag Elizabeth Knudsen wrote:

Kjempebra å lære at det går an og hvordan å ikke får disse overgangene i striper.

16.03.2014 - 02:20

Country flag Mariette wrote:

Tutti i video sono utilissimi, anche per chi credeva di saper tutto sulla maglia (!!!). Ma DOVE procurarsi questi geniali ferri circolari formatto MINI usati dalla Maestra? Li voglio anche io!

11.03.2014 - 10:19

Country flag Mafia J'ose wrote:

Merci pour ce vidéo, c'est tellement mieux qu'une explication! cest clair et precis, on comprend tout de suite. Mes premières rayures étaient faites mais je n'étais pas satisfaite, je les recommence dès demain. Merci encore

28.09.2013 - 00:18

Country flag Amandine wrote:

Merci beaucoup pour cette vidéo vraiment très clair je vais pouvoir tenter les rayures en circulaires

12.07.2013 - 14:13

Country flag Brigitte Heinle wrote:

Wenn ich mal etwas nicht weiß - schau ich hier rein - und alles ist gut. Drops sei Dank konnte ich immer tolle Tips hier finden. Vielen Dank dafür.

20.02.2013 - 09:56

Country flag Marion wrote:

Genial,warum bin ich nicht selbst darauf gekommen! Bin erst vor ein paar Tagen auf diese Seite gestoßen und habe mir schon viele Tipps bei Drops geholt.Bin einfach begeistert von der Anschaulichkeit.Danke

02.02.2013 - 18:25

Country flag Rachel wrote:

Oh wauw, zo simpel is het dus...! Wie had dat gedacht? SUPER!

16.01.2013 - 21:33

Country flag Nynke wrote:

Geweldig, dat maakt mijn breiwerk echt veel mooier. dank

27.12.2012 - 11:00

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