Correct Way to Change Yarn Color in Crochet: Beginner Course: Lesson #7

[@bingus_bongus1]

I've been crocheting for 7 years now (I'm 14) and I never knew how to switch colors properly. This helped so much. Thank you for helping me.

[@noahO6]

@Judi Permann ok can y’all stop scammin people

[@noahO6]

@Victor Alexzander you too

[@jawahir9205]

@Judi Permann stop i literally see u on every video on KZbin literally no one give a fuck

[@uglybird7256]

My great gramma taught me how to crochet probably around 5 or 6, but I’m just now learning how to change colors like this without a magic knot. 18 yrs old 😂

[@rettahenshaw3987]

I'm 60 and have been crocheting since I was 20. Just looked this up to learn the proper way.

[@marthagaston2263]

I am walking on air. I have been crocheting on and off for for at least 60 years(82 years old) and I just started a stripped blanket for a great granddaughter. I was ready for my first color change and decided to look on you tube. It worked beautifully with no ends to weave in. Hallelujah so glad I searched. Thanks.

[@CrochetGuru]

That is really awesome Martha... I am so glad my tutorial could help!!

[@DrHusky2749]

I hope you are having a good day/night

[@wenonahclarke-smith5807]

I agree with you Martha Gaston, I am 63 years old and wish I had seen this video about 50 years ago! Now I feel dumb!

[@beyzabl2430]

That was the cutest comment I've seen on youtube

[@person9786]

are u still alive

[@rachaelprince4453]

I am 11 years old and I have done crocheting for 2 days in 4th GRADE and I'm in sixth grade now and I am taking lessons and I have done that for 3 days and I am currently making like a scarf and I've done purple the whole way through and I wanted to change to white and this is a really informative video! Thanks so much! Will definitely be watching your videos!!

[@CrochetGuru]

That is awesome Rachael! Thank you for your comment!

[@sonjatallant7669]

Great! U are an inspiration!

[@Ston3ySammi]

That's awesome! I wish I would have started when I was that young! Happy crocheting! ! (:

[@alyssaduong6485]

I started in 3rd grade! I’m going into 7th now and still love crocheting

[@bones1026]

I am eleven as well! I am trying to make a little pouch with stripes.

[@CrochetGuru]

And yes you can use this method in the middle of the row as well! Thanks for your post!

[@saddlepup7942]

How does the second(new) color not fall out of the project? And how do you make sure that doesn't happen ?

[@edriannastilwell4299]

I've been crocheting for 40 years. I never learned how to add a new color effectively and easily, as this video shows. For that reason I've always avoided using multiple colors - no more!!! Thanks so much for this video. I'm looking forward to hopefully 40 more years of crocheting, but this time, with lots of colors!!

[@werewolfbitevictim]

oh my god....I have been doing it the clumsy/dumb way this whole time.(tying the new color to the old and trying to hide the knot in the stiches...it looked terrible.) now I want to re-do all my old projects with this knowledge. I am a self taught after one lesson from a friend (with which I made a blanket for my first project.)your videos have been very helpful. Thank you for uploading!

[@eunikejakob8772]

makes the two of us 😂

[@CrochetGuru]

I am so glad it helped!

[@starcrafter4654]

+Crochet Guru thank you very much, I have been trying to figure out how to switch or change two colors in crochet. I'm a beginner, learning how to crochet for different projects. Thank you 😊 very much, also I search many videos on KZbin on changing colors with a tutorial.

[@alyssaduong6485]

Same lol

[@nocturnal5892]

Yep that's what i did/do,no more though....

[@dancinggirl75]

I've been crocheting for more than 60 years, and weaving in the ends make me think I need therapy. This is the best way I know of changing colors. Thank you for posting. Easy and no weaving necessary.

[@CrochetGuru]

That is awesome... and I am glad that I could save you from therapy.. lol!

[@jerijagger5927]

Thank you so much! I feel more confident now in changing colors. I taught myself to crochet and never new I was doing it wrong by tying knots!

[@SoCOJules]

Thank you! I started crocheting again (after a 30 year hiatus) during the quarantine but ran out of yarn. It was finally delivered and I couldn't remember what my mom taught me. Thankfully, I found you! My two young sons can't hardly wait for me to finish the blanket!

[@CreatiKnit]

Julie, congrats on starting back up! 😃

[@bonniejalsevac7946]

In April 2020 this lesson has helped me! Thank you!

[@basshomie2946]

Same here, october 2020

[@ag5396]

@@basshomie2946 same here

[@ruwarashemanyawu2856]

january 2021

[@jessymahoney9377]

Feb 2021

[@katmorgan4562]

Yep, still reaching quarantine crafters out here in 2021

[@Quiltycrazy]

I also have been crocheting over 50 years. This is by far the best technique for joining colors! I can’t thank you enough😊

[@emilysrch1680]

I just started crocheting, and this tutorial is great!!! Looks so good for my amigurumi’s (so much better than tying two colors together with a knot) !

[@Jeronlalusebastian]

Same

[@sonjatallant7669]

This lady is GREAT at teaching!!!

[@plutototoh]

Making my first blanket at 21 and I REALLY appreciate this video! You explain and show it slowly and clearly. This is super sweet of you, thank you.

[@radio_rabbit]

You are saving so many crocheters lives with these tutorials

[@CrochetGuru]

Hi Alicia, I would cut the yarn a little longer and then use the knot for securing the project like you said. Then I would weave in the loose ends...just make sure to weave in and out of the same stitches. If you do that it is basically the same as tying a knot but you have to go back and forth through the same stitches a couple of times....but tying a knot just adds that extra security!!

[@NanaGram]

Thank you Bobby Thompson for another tutorial that is outstanding. I am no longer a beginner, but I like to review techniques before starting a project. You make clear unhurried tutorials that are filled with detailed instructions, but happily not a lot of chatter. And you have a pleasant upbeat voice that is instructional, but does not sound either condescending or grudgingly made.

[@gigilepore9616]

I've been crocheting for more years than I can count and finally found someone who really SHOWS you how to switch colors correctly and how to crochet the ends in. I've been trying to teach my sister that this is the best way and not to make knots at the end of each row. Now I can direct her to your site and she can learn, because she sure isn't learning from me :)

[@pleio5pilos148]

I just started learning how to crochet on my own a month ago using KZbin. Learned SC then learned moss stitch immediately after. After making a scarf and a granny square I decided to make a striped baby blanket for a coworker. This helped a lot with switching colors even though I’m using moss stitch. The tutorial I was using taught everything except the color change.

[@margaret-annemirabella8843]

Thank you!!! You explained this technique perfectly. I was able to pick it up and apply it after watching just once. You have made the difference between a hastily put together baby blanket and a well thought out and neatly assembled gift. 💙

[@aprilboyd6000]

Wow!!! I wish I would have just watched ur lessons from the start. Thank you for all your help!!

[@judybenson6294]

I have been crocheting for 30 years and never knew this trick. It looks so much nicer this way. Thank you so much for all your tips.

[@suzannepeasley]

Just picking crochet back up after 20 years and this was a perfect follow along to remember how to do this. Thank you!

[@sistersofarendelle7660]

out of all tutorials i've seen to try to learn this craft, yours is the best help! AWESOME!

[@skyb4657]

omg I was so nervous to change colors but really needed to for this project, thank you for sharing this tip with us! and the fact that I don't have to hide the tails later! so amazing.

[@BountyHunters2012]

I have watched many tutorials online and yours is by far the best. Easy to understand. I like how you break up the lessons. Thank you so much. I think I finally got the hang of it. :)

[@carmenandjeff7886]

Hey there Crochet Guru, I just learned how to change my colors just by watching this video. I did it and it really worked! I've never been able to do it before. Thank you so much.

[@chaoticoverdrive27]

This was incredibly helpful! I’m sort of a beginner and I always ended up with strands of string when changing the color but this is actually really easy to follow and makes everything look nice and neat!

[@sablast2793]

Thank you soo much for this video! I had run out of yarn and this is my first blanket! The other videos did not show me really well like this one how to sew the yarn back in and how to securely attach it! I feel relieved after watching this video! Great job!!!!

[@PunemySported]

This is amazing! I've never seen a color change tutorial as clear or as easy-looking as this! Thank you so much!

[@MichellFanroy]

I just started crocheting literally 5 days ago thanks to the videos on you tube and started a baby blanket for my grand-daughter and great-grand daughter on the way in just a few weeks, thank you for this video you made it very easy to understand changing colors and as being new to this I appreciate you.

[@3MsGrandma]

Thank you so much for your awesome videos! I've never picked up a crochet hook prior to going through your first video and now I can crochet, too! You've done an awesome job presenting the how-to in a way that is easily understood and I so appreciate how you take your time to show the steps involved. I appreciate your crochet expertise and that you've taken your time to do these videos. Again, THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@pinklaura1961]

Your videos are by far the best I have ever watched! Every single shot shows me exactly where my hook needs to go. As a beginner, you have inspired me so that I can now tackle the scarf I have started over 5 times! Thank you soooo much!!

[@qiwilime9404]

I'm relearning how to crochet properly & i came across your video which is the most helpful video ever. Thank you, it means a lot to me. I'm so happy to continue crochet now

[@AstaraelDarkrahBlack]

I really appreciate the explanation of what to do with double crochet. Also, when I'm doing double crochet I prefer to start the new row by chaining 3 instead of 2. Since when I only do 2 it always ends up wonky.

[@PAMELANORMANDIN]

Very helpful. I am an old crocheter who took off more than a decade from stitching, This tutorial was very easy to follow.

[@arose5716]

Great instructions! The bright yarn colors against the white background and the camera angle make it easy see the demonstration. I'm a beginner and plan to view your other lessons!

[@CrochetGuru]

I am so glad the colors work well for you and thank you for your comment!!

[@CrochetGuru]

Thank you Michell... and I am happy to hear that the youtube videos are helping you learn crochet. I love making baby blankets and I am sure your children will love your work!

[@markusblain9361]

I've been crocheting for over 20 years and I was today years old when I learned how to change colors appropriately. Thanks!

[@lesliebenker9059]

I am 51 years old and I have been crocheting forever and changing colors has always been a pain for me. But after listening and watching you I finally understand it. Thank you for this.

[@Chucks_Chocolates]

Best demonstration I've seen. And no ends to weave in. Thank you!

[@beewhite1667]

Thank you! You explained it very nice and clearly. Most over explain, go to fast, and-or don't show the technique up close. I appreciate it!

[@shelbyl8238]

Omg this is so much easier than tying the two ends of yarn together and looks so much nicer

[@lindaprice7670]

Wow, should've read this earlier. Been crocheting off and on for 30 years but always made my afghans a single color. When I was brave enough to change colors, I'd tie them in a knot, they looked horrible so I made tassels on the ends. Thanks so much

[@odessa870]

The instruction on this video is very clear and the pace is just right. Thank you!

[@1wordnerd726]

Thank you for your videos! Great lighting, voice, yarn color and best of all no distracting background music.

[@CrochetGuru]

Thanks so much Carmen!!

[@rf9451]

Thanks so much for this. I SO wish I had seen this before making squares for an afghan that have been sitting around for years because I can't face weaving all those ends in!

[@caila5854]

thank you, this video is fantastic and is still helping new crocheters like me a decade later! the quality of this video is great, I never would have guessed that this is 10 years old. thank you again!

[@CrochetGuru]

That is great... and the colors you chose sound like they would go wonderfully together!

[@Talully]

I've just started crocheting and have to tell you that your videos are extremely useful. So, thanks so much.

[@denisadellinger]

Wow! I've been just tying the ends together and having a little knot. This is simple and relieves me to no end about those pesky ends and how to change the yarn color! Thanks.

[@kathykirria]

Well you are a life saver !!. All the time I would have lumps and bumps .. I have tried this and it works !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you !!

[@CrochetGuru]

+Kathy That is great and you're welcome!

[@kiwi-m2t]

thank you!! i can’t believe i went years crocheting little knots into my projects.

[@CrochetGuru]

Hi KittyCat, I would use a slip knot to start the next row and then go ahead and tie them up when you are finished. Just leave the loose ends out when crocheting and then I would go back through and tie them up and then weave them in...I hope that helps!!

[@melissahutton2329]

You are an awesome crochet teacher! I agree with everything everyone has already said, you made it so easy. But I am REALLY impressed at those young girls that are brave enough to try crochet! They are awesome, too, and ❤with your instruction it will be so much easier than it was for self-taught me, back in the days way before computers and You Tube! Lucky girls!

[@diamondsanddragons]

My great Aunt starting teaching me to crochet when I was about 12; I am now in my 30s and recently remembered who much fun I had crocheting. My husband picked up some supplies for me but I couldn’t remember what to do. Your videos are so helpful and easy to follow. I am now making my youngest daughter a baby blanket; I’m having a blast and looking forward to surprising her with the blanket. Thanks for sharing and Blessings.

[@suprnerdy]

Thank you so much I've been crocheting since i was 11 but I forgot how to change color because I've been working in rounds for just Amigurumi for 3 years and totally forgot how to change colors but you showed it so fast yet so simply thank you 😊 so much!!

[@taylorcrowell8565]

Omg !!! This helped me so much! I've been crocheting for yeaaaars and have never been able to make this look nice !! THANK YOU!

[@imindiegotrick]

OMG thank you for posting this! I've been trying to figure out how to change colors and I've tried about a million different ways but this one works! Thank you!

[@CrochetGuru]

You're welcome Crystal and thank you so much for your post!

[@soyanoli]

Thank you. I love crocheting. I learned some basics when I was 8 years old and fiddled with it for years off and on just on my own, creating weird/odd patterns from my head, but now as an adult I want to do it properly. Your videos are so easy to follow and such a great help! I have subscribed as well. (I forgot to before lol)

[@CrochetGuru]

Thank you so much for subscribing soyanoli...and I am so glad that you like my tutorials!

[@plasticskeletonkey]

Out of all the end row color switch tutorials I've watched, this is the best. Taught myself to crochet from KZbin videos and I'm halfway through my first scarf 😁

[@yeetus_the_feetus-_-9324]

Hey how's the scarf going?

[@temperancespencerarmstrong2085]

I’m 12 and have been crocheting for 3 years now and this helped cuz I’ve never known how to do colors right

[@ashleighmills6511]

Thank you for this video! The way you change colors is the best I've seen!

[@samekokirkpatrick1539]

And the easiest

[@aprilinaugust99]

You are are an absolute life saver. I've been trying knots for months now.

[@maciehamblin7102]

I'm very thankful you've made an extremely helpful tutorial on this... I read another tutorial a while ago and was switching colors wrong. You set me on the correct path, so THANK YOU!! You are awesome!

[@CrochetGuru]

I am so glad you liked this tutorial.. thank you for your comment.. it is very appreciated!

[@mariaparra2440]

Maria

[@JoPuttPutt]

OMG...what an AWESOME tutorial and video...such clear, precise directions and you have such a pleasant speaking voice. I'm new to crochet and starting out with dish rags, hoping to move on (eventually) to maybe a hat for my new granddaughter. Going to go through all your videos now..appreciate the help. THANKS!!!!!

[@melissaschaub1275]

Wow! You explained this so well! It made perfect since the way you explained it all. Thanks! Can't wait to watch more of your videos!

[@moonlightdelight9803]

This is awesome!! Your videos have helped me more than anyone else's videos. Really clear and simple and just explained well. Thank you so much!!

[@vintagecloudsxo3142]

I’ve been crocheting awhile now but i didn’t know how to switch colours this channel has helped a lot!

[@wolves930able]

I have been crocheting for many years and usually tied a knot when changing colors. After watching your tutorial I was sooo happy to finally have a wonderful way to change colors and so easy!!. Thank You .You are an amazing teacher !! I was wondering ..do you have a tutorial on making an easy braided cable Blanket?

[@mariareyna4727]

Thank you so much for taking the time to teach us how to crochet. You are very good and take your time about showing the different stiches. God bless you always.

[@bettybueno2719]

This is amazing 😭 you’re an amazing teacher! can’t wait to watch your other videos! Thank you for making them!

[@rachelrose736]

Thank you so much for showing me an easier way than the original way I was shown. This looks so much better and makes much more sense!!

[@zimitraa]

wow I didn't know it was that easy to change color! I thought I would totally fail, but with your easy instructions, I went fine. Thank you!

[@Danielle33384]

I'm so glad I found your channel!! I'm such a beginner! Trust me somehow I'm like 3 steps below a beginner LOL!! I have a very hard time understanding the yarn over at the ends because some say it twice and others only once and so on. But I'm just going to do single at the moment. I hope I learn this, everyone talks about it being so easy but to me it's confusing! I don't know any rules on crochet like I mentioned above. I can make a beautiful quilt but I'm so new to crochet! I'm hoping your videos will continue to help me. Thanks for sharing.

[@jeanniejeannieh9697]

This is a great video. Thanks so much, all these years I never learned how to change colors. I am self taught so didn't know how. Love it.

[@andreabush1742]

Thank you for making color changing easy for me. I am a beginner and this really helped. Excellent color choices very easy to see. You rock!

[@isabelle5713]

Thank you I really want to make a scarf with several colours but didn't know how to switch and your video is the first I clicked on and it's so easy to follow, I'll do it right away 😃

[@jazminevelasquez5260]

this just blew my mind! no knots or ends to weave in! Thanks for this awesome tutorial ❤️

[@sablast2793]

Thank you for these beginners tutorials!! They have helped me sooooo much! Thanks for all you do! Please make more!

[@medsurgcutie]

I bought a crochet course from another site before I found these videos. Now I'm wishing I hadn't because your videos have helped me so much more. Thanks for making this series and posting it on KZbin.

[@not_even_nuggs]

i started crocheting about a week or two ago, for the first time since my cousin taught me at 7 (i’m 13 now) and my first project is a goat as a gift for my friends this whole time i’ve been avoiding the color changes (it’s been scaring me off lmao) but this video is incredibly helpful the best part is not having to weave in the ends🤌 i absolutely hate sewing and the rest of this project requires that thank you sm :))

[@GPisintheHouse]

I am self taught and have been actively crocheting for approximately 3 years now. This video was exactly what I needed to teach me this skill. I am so pleased with the instruction, not difficult for a less experienced person like myself to follow. I was wondering how I can save this video to like Pinterest so I can reference it in the future if I need to. Thank you so much for this video.

[@CrochetGuru]

Thank you Kenya for the kind words and yes there is a way to save it to pinterest. If you press the share button located under the video there will be a pinterest option and there you can post it to your page!! Thanks again for the comment!

[@cruz4design]

Excellent tutorial! Explanation is very thorough. I finally know how to change thread color!

[@TheTALONtedEagle]

I'm just learning how to crochet and I am attempting to make a red, white, and blue American flag ❤ I had no ideas how to switch colors and no I do! Thank you 😊❤😊 I'm going to save this video for when I forget.

[@RavenclawSeer]

I just started crochet 5 days ago but yor videos are better than some of the company videos! Thanks!

[@CrochetGuru]

I have never had any problems using this technique... and it is really easy too!!!

[@KenzieGregzzz]

Thanks for the help! Easiest way to transition yarns that I've seen

[@Nooralmulhem]

Thank you! Very helpful for beginners like me the result is so satisfying .

[@CrochetGuru]

I am so glad this helped you!

[@amyjbray3650]

Thank you for these lovely videos! My mom tried teaching me to crochet many years ago as a child but I lacked the patience. I will be watching and re-watching until I have it down perfect. I found a cat cave to crochet, but I need to get the basics first. Of course, I'm putting the cart before the horse 😁. Wish me luck!

[@daisyrice2192]

I just had ankle surgery, and decided I'd learn how to crochet for something to do while I'm stuck in bed. I stumbled across your videos today and they are so helpful! Thanks so much!!!

[@CrochetGuru]

You're welcome and I hope your ankle heals quickly... thank you for your post!

[@042mandy]

2016 here watching, Thank you for the videos. You explain things very well and simply! Great for the true beginner crochet person like myself!! subscribed

[@nadahashem2564]

The best explanation for the correct way to change the thread 👍👍

[@nancym1823]

This is the easiest to follow tutorial, thank you so much!

[@anitharajagopal8727]

I'm so glad I came across your video. :) I am trying to make a little backpack for my niece in pink and white. This really helps! Thanks!

[@CrochetGuru]

I am so glad...thanks for the comment!

[@vanessacarns750]

You are a great teacher!! Thank you for your videos.

[@alexcowles254]

thank you just picked up crocheting again im 15 and I am starting my first large blanket

[@isabellabovanvolkenburg]

I am new to crocheting and as a first big project I decided to make a stripped blanket. This is very helpful and will put this into practice. For the three color changes I have done so far all I have done it tying the different colored yarn together and trying to hide the ends in the work.

[@medsurgcutie]

I never thought I'd be able to crochet and now I'm changing colors! I can't believe it.