If you are wondering how to change colors in a continuous round, you come to the right place. I have always disliked that distinct color change when crocheting in the round.
You know what I’m talking about, that horrible step between two contrasting colors. When you are a perfectionist, this can absolutely drive you crazy!
An Amigurumi color change can be abrupt. Using this technique will give your project a more finished look. This technique is not only for Amigurmi, I’m sure you can put them to use on other crochet items
Sure you could just hide your seam in the back of your project, but it won’t work for all of your projects, Especially while crocheting stripes on an amigurumi project.
You put so much work into a project, you want it to be perfect. I have an easy fix for crochet jogless stripes in the round.
When you are crocheting in the round using single crochet, and you want to change your yarn color in the middle of the row, you get these annoying little spots of the previous color. Can you see them in the photo?
When we create, you want to crochet jogless stripes to keep it seamless for the best finish. There are many methods out there that involve a lot of hoops to jump through just to complete a stitch.
Jogless Stripes Video Tutorial
This is one of the easiest. Below, you can watch the quick video tutorial or follow along to the picture tutorial & learn how to crochet jogless stripes in the round
How to crochet stripes of different colors
If you’re new to crocheting, start with a simple project like a scarf or hat. Once you’ve mastered that, try something more complicated, like a blanket or afghan. You’ll find lots of tutorials online to help you along the way.
- Begin color change the stitch before the new round.
- Begin Single Crochet into next stitch. Stop halfway through, leaving two loops on your hook.
- Drop the working yarn. Yarn over with new color yarn.
- Pull new color through two loops on your hook.
5. Insert hook into the next stitch.
6. Slip Stitch.
7. Continue placing Single Crochet Around.
8. Previous Slip Stitch Start the row.
9. Continue placing Single crochets as normal.
If you enjoyed this cool crochet hack, I have alot more! Check out how to crochet an invisible seam. This is one of the best hacks yet!
