CROCHET BASICS: Changing colour | Bella Coco

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It important to know that there is a difference in UK terms. The techniques are the same, there is just different terminology. Being aware of this from the beginning will help you with learning to crochet, this conversion chart will help you:
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FAQ's
-How many squares do I need for a baby blanket?
This can vary, it really can be however big or small you like, but i generally do 4x4 or 5x5.
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-How many chains shall I do for a *single/double/etc' blanket?
Again, this can vary. I would suggest that you do your chain and lay it down agains the bed you are wanting it for. It should be the same width. You should then ad a few more to make it a little wider.
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[@face875]

Thank you for doing both UK and US terms. It makes learning much easier and later makes reading other patterns easier as well.

[@x_ch3y_x387]

I was nervous I wouldn’t get the hang of this but your videos are a life saver I’ve only watched 3 and I’m already making my baby a blanket ❤️❤️

[@bellacococrochet]

That's brilliant well done, let me know how you get on :)

[@CubsGirl79]

I have problems learning new things sometimes, but I think it’s mostly getting into my own head before learning a new skill/step because it’s never as hard as I make it in my head. So I’m learning very slowly and basically perfecting everything before moving on. Your videos are great! I learned the slipknot (which my little sister actually said I do better than her already and she’s done some SERIOUS projects!), the chain, the US double/UK single (did I get that backwards?), and just now the color change. I started, after ruining a few small pieces, a small scarf for my twin granddaughters. So it’s nice and simple and repetitive, which I like, only 20 stitches across, and I had to add a color because the starter kit I got had small balls and I ran out of the first one. Oh, and turning, of course. It may take me a while to get through a lot of your videos but I’m using only your channel so far to learn! Thank you! I’m home by myself a lot so this is a great skill to learn and have something else to keep myself busy, other than my legos and my sewing! I decided since everyone kept telling me how great I am at sewing maybe I should try to learn crochet! Hopefully I get good at it too! I don’t have a sewing machine and do everything by hand. Recently I made my granddaughters a teddy bear made completely by hand. Also, hand drew a pattern by myself and looking at a bunch and not finding one the size I wanted. That was the first thing I had ever made! They loved it!

[@CubsGirl79]

Sorry, meant to comment myself, not highjack yours. 🙈😂

[@asphodeline]

I was taught to weave the ends in with a needle, but this is so much easier. I can see myself doing more colour change patterns in future.

[@bellacococrochet]

Glad it helped you :)

[@kayleedemchak4528]

WHAT IS THIS WIZARDRY

[@anitaengland]

I've always wondered how you change colour in the middle of a row. And now I know. Thanks Sarah Jayne.

[@FurtasticFriends]

You are becoming my favorite KZbinr!! I've been crocheting for a long time but wasn't the best at it. I learned from my mother who was left handed but I'm right handed. So I don't hold the yarn exactly right. But you have cleared up a lot of things for me. I love how you explain everything and also show us. Thank you so much!!!

[@lizholgate8738]

I am left handed and haven't yet found any tutorials for left handed people. I have to reverse everything which is not always easy. However, these videos are so clearly explained and the camera picks up the work very well which helps.

[@davidrachlin3557]

I've learned so much from your videos! I return to them often to refresh a technique. There are many block/motif designs that expect you to follow a chart for color changes. Do you have a video on that? I'm baffled by them.

[@maryritakizior2479]

I'm just beginning to crochet again after many years, so I have been looking at various videos and posts online for refreshers. I ran across your site while looking at patterns for a couple of projects that I have in mind, and I just love how you show and explain crocheting methods. They're so easy to understand and I am excited to begin and be able to follow along with your instructions. I'm a new subscriber too! Thanks so much.

[@marielittle690]

I just LOVE your tutorials!!…I am a pretty good crocheter, but not perfect, and still need help at times, and you are my go-to channel....You explain everything so easily and clear...Thank you so much!!!!……Much love from NY!!!!……

[@bellacococrochet]

You're very welcome :)

[@blessingboahemaa5197]

@@bellacococrochet Um Bella your tutorials are great but I can't do the double crochet and the the treble crochet

[@jenniferannegammon3909]

Bella, thank you for being just so beautiful and fab at explaining this craft. Have been following you since Christmas 2016 and now I'm making a wee baby blanket for my friend's baby. 🎀

[@michca2112]

You're an amazing teacher. I find your method of demonstrating each stitch and techniques the easiest for me to pick up and retain. Thanks to your videos, even though I just picked up a crochet hook two weeks ago, I am already making a sweater and a summer top and they are coming along nicely! Thank you so much for your help!!!💖👏

[@bellacococrochet]

You are very welcome and well done it sounds like you are a natural :)

[@CupcakesAndCreamsUK]

This was super helpful, thank you. I just ran out of my first ball of yarn midway through a row and had no idea what to do. This really helped me to learn how to add my new yarn ball into my work. ❤️❤️❤️

[@bellacococrochet]

You're welcome :)

[@CreatiKnit]

I really liked how you explained how to do this, and your voice is beautiful! 😃

[@bellacococrochet]

Thank you :)

[@BrittanySmith-ip6du]

Your videos are so helpful to my 8 year old daughter! She has developed a love for crocheting because of you. Thank you!! ❤

[@bellacococrochet]

You are so very welcome :)

[@sissetiedt9352]

What a great tutorial! I've watched this and the granny Square tutorial and now I've started a blanket! I've never crocheted before, so thank tou. Greetings from Denmark.

[@bellacococrochet]

You're very welcome 🙂

[@jyslouey]

I'm fairly new to crochet and I simply love your tutorials. I learnt so much simply by watching your videos. Thank you!!

[@anngutierrez]

I struggled for so long with this step, now you made it so clear on how to change color. Thank you for creating these videos they are so helpful. It means so much to know how to do it properly👍👍🙏🙏. Greetings from the great State of California, USA

[@bellacococrochet]

You are very welcome :)

[@mlpencola]

I've really been enjoying these beginner videos as I start to learn to crochet!! I checked out another channel before you, but your videos are so conscise where I feel confident and understand what I am doing - THANK YOU 😊

[@bellacococrochet]

You are very welcome and I am so glad that they are helping you. Good luck with your crochet journey :)

[@mlpencola]

@@bellacococrochet Thank you sooo much!

[@sabitaradhakrishna9939]

Sarah Jane you are so very lucid in your tutorials that I just love them and would not go elsewhere to learn something new! Thank you so much for your lovely videos. Each is so priceless. I am from India, and doing what I am doing in crochet thanks to you!

[@bellacococrochet]

You are very welcome I am so glad that they are helping you :)

[@user-qk4vc4lp8l]

Thank you so much for producing clear instructions. I am very new to crochet and learning with a group of ladies at church. Once we do our lessons we are always referred to your videos which reinforce our lessons! Now I am subscribed and moved onto grannie squares.

[@bellacococrochet]

You are very welcome :)

[@carolinahill4103]

Thank you so much, Sarah Jayne, your tutorials are just soooooo clear! And a joy to follow. Thank you! xx

[@JB-co2lc]

This is so clear and helpful. I often refer to your videos when I’m confused. Thanks.

[@bellacococrochet]

You are very welcome :)

[@karenmaclachlan8389]

Thanks so much for this tutorial! I have successfully made my first colour change in the middle of a row 😊 Love from Canada!! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@bellacococrochet]

Your very welcome and well done :)

[@ciarah.animations8079]

Dang I didn’t know you could do that to the loose ends! I might have to remake my baby blanket now 😭😭

[@heidij2839]

I love your videos, thank you so much for this one too! Super easy to follow 😊 you're a great teacher!

[@bellacococrochet]

Thank you x

[@ning1606]

Thank you very much for the clear and efficient explanations. Very helpful!!!❤

[@bellacococrochet]

You are very welcome :)

[@annbowers9420]

I’m a new subscriber and love the way you teach. So so easy to follow . You go at a pace I can follow and you are also my go to to learn to crochet. Thank you.

[@bellacococrochet]

You're very welcome :)

[@chococandychip]

Thank you for the super clear explanation. I've been learning basic crocheting from you and wanted to try adding a bit of detailed patterns. This is so useful. Thank you!

[@bellacococrochet]

You are very welcome :)

[@Ish1771]

Watching you crochet is so satisfying

[@bellacococrochet]

Thank you :)

[@Angela-uw5tu]

This is simply the perfect tutorial for changing colours!

[@bellacococrochet]

Thank you :)

[@emzeeeezme6607]

Thank you for all of your amazing tutorials for beginners ❤️ I on some point have a different size of hook and different thread :( whenever I follow all the instructions I always end up finish a small pattern than what you have 😂😋 I just have a little trouble finding the right thread and hook maybe because here in the Philippines I guess has a very limited threads and hook sizes 😭 If I can find the right hook I end up getting no thread to work on with the hook or vice versa....

[@paigep7985]

I am trying very hard to learn how to crochet and your videos are invaluable! Thank you for teaching me!

[@bellacococrochet]

You are very welcome and remember that crochet is practice and patience so the more you do the easier it will get. Good luck :)

[@karinennis]

You are such a great teacher❣️

[@bellacococrochet]

Thank you! 😃

[@thiakantner9724]

This is going to improve my crochet 100 fold!

[@bellacococrochet]

So glad it was helpful :)

[@elvanakbay]

Thank you so much. For a beginner like me, it is a very good and easy to understand video.

[@bellacococrochet]

You are welcome :)

[@neeetalife1206]

Thankyou Bella Coco! This is the best tip and I use it everytime I need to change colours or add a new ball of yarn

[@bellacococrochet]

You're very welcome :)

[@RedUniPanda]

Thanks for explaining this because I didn’t know how to do this. I am still learning crochet even though I crocheted in high school, but it was just to connect knitted and crocheted squares together to make throw blankets for the seniors in my youth group. I’ve been trying to get better at crochet since then.

[@bellacococrochet]

You’re welcome, I'm glad it's been helpful and remember that crochet is practice and patience 😊

[@ritu3979]

I am following you since quite some tm now... Hv also completed few projects uploaded by you...I'm not very good at it I'm kind of beginner and the way u explain makes the project much easier for me... Thanks a lot ...Love frm India

[@bellacococrochet]

You are very welcome :)

[@BooopX]

I love your tutorials, they are very helpful. Thank you.

[@bellacococrochet]

You're welcome :)

[@ismimyok1806]

ALL OF MY THANKS IN THE WHOLE UNIVERSE IS FOR YOU 💙💙😭😭

[@callietaylor7546]

I think 6 people hit the wrong button... that's the only way to explain how someone couldn't like this. Another great, simple and easy to follow tutorial!

[@bimmy2011]

Thanks for your time to help a useless beginner like me thank you just thanks!! Your videos are a pleasure to everyone whether the crochet or not.

[@bellacococrochet]

You're very welcome keep practicing and it will become easier :)

[@clinquartz]

this just made me so much more confident in making my sister in law a baby blanket for my little niece on the way. thank you so much!!

[@bellacococrochet]

You're welcome :)

[@ktkprincess]

This is a great tutorial! Thank you for posting. I learned to crochet before youtube was a thing and I never got very good at changing colors. This was clear and great view! (And now I've dated myself 🤭)

[@bellacococrochet]

You're very welcome :)

[@Southamericangirl42]

Bella Coco When do you change colours in sc? After which row, that is? An even or odd row? Or does it not matter?

[@sandrabedrossian4082]

great instructions, you make it look so easy. thx

[@nataliebennett3269]

Thank you so much I wish I had watched your video first. You made it look so easy 😊

[@bellacococrochet]

You’re welcome 😊

[@TheElaine04]

Thank you. all your videos are very informative, you even got me to pick up my crochet again after many years of not doing anything

[@bellacococrochet]

You're very welcome :)

[@campingwithstyle]

Wow really helpful. What a great technique. Thank you!

[@bellacococrochet]

You're very welcome :)

[@kellycoleman7898]

Love your tutorials. They are always so helpful. You are a great teacher.

[@bellacococrochet]

Thank you so much that really does mean at lot :)

[@teresasalzman2635]

I change my colors the way you done it and it makes it much more secure less ends to weave in Thank you so much

[@bellacococrochet]

You are very welcome :)

[@teresasalzman2635]

@@bellacococrochet ❤️

[@deal_withitalready]

I just finished watching the video and it was great, except I’m still having problems with the loose ends thing… 😅 I been watching this channel everyday and my crochet is slowly getting better and I learn new crochet stuff. For Every Crochet Beginners out there like me, this is the channel recommended by me for crochet!! Thank u so much for the Video btw!!!! ❤

[@bellacococrochet]

You are very welcome and thank you :)

[@jseidel70js]

Are the stitches secure enough for washing?

[@magidmostafa1736]

Yes! They are.

[@nicolecalderon1866]

amazing!! i thought this was gonna be so hard but u helped me understand and now i can switch colours at ease!

[@bellacococrochet]

Thank you I'm glad it was of help to you :)

[@Asma-ep9bx]

U r the best teacher, ur explanation is very clear and easy. Thank u

[@margarethearndon6720]

Excellent tutorial! Explained very well, thank you!

[@bellacococrochet]

You are very welcome :)

[@lace419]

Thank you so much. It's very clear and you make it easy to understand.

[@bellacococrochet]

You are very welcome :)

[@kuromi8384]

your the only crochet youtuber that i can understand. everyone else hides the stiches they go into and go way too fast lol

[@bellacococrochet]

Ahh thank you so much :)

[@suepitts1189]

Thank you so much for this clear and very easy to follow tutorial, invaluable. respect to you

[@bellacococrochet]

You're very welcome :)

[@gardengirl2420]

I see this is from several years ago. But, it is a VERY good tutorial on changing color!!!

[@bellacococrochet]

Thank you :)

[@CudFan4Life1]

This was very very helpful! I’m a complete beginner and this was absolutely easy to follow ❤

[@bellacococrochet]

I'm so glad it was helpful :)

[@jdiana7734]

Excellent explanation how to change colors! Great teacher!

[@bellacococrochet]

Thank you :)

[@akualayla6998]

Love your teaching on this one!

[@MzEbony_Luvz]

Good tutuorial, I hate changing color but this one was very helpful.

[@bellacococrochet]

Thank you :)

[@heyapplefilms]

Your a bloody legend! Thank you ❤

[@bellacococrochet]

LOL You're very welcome :)

[@indigenousserpant7779]

This explains so much!!! Ty!!!!

[@bellacococrochet]

You're welcome :)

[@ByActualCroche]

beautiful

[@marss0754]

Great tutorial! And I'm glad you included us terms, since the pattern I'm following is in us terms, and it could have been confusing. But now it wasn't, thanks!

[@bellacococrochet]

Glad it was helpful :)

[@chippis1yoursunshine208]

Thank you so much! 🙏 this really helped.

[@bellacococrochet]

You're very welcome :)

[@evermorestan4l]

I’ve been wanting to learn how to do this but mostly every video I watched was ether just so much extra stuff that wasn’t realated to the topic or just were so hard but yours was clear and right to the point I’m on my way to hobby lobby to get supplies thank you so much your video really helped☺️

[@bellacococrochet]

You are very welcome :)

[@sherryraymond2969]

Thank you very much for showing me how to change colors. It was a little challenging for me since I'm using super bulky yarn and working my rows in the back of the stitch only. Just a lot to hold at one time.....LOL. But I finally got the hang of it :-)

[@natalieweiss9540]

You are so good at your tutorials. Your voice is easy to listen to, you dont speak too quickly and you hold your crochet in a way that is easy to see. There is a tutorial called Hugs and Kisses Sunshine blanket. Its a beautiful pattern but is taught by someone who speaks too quickly and doesnt hold the crochet flat. Ive tried twice now to do it but have to rewind over and over and over again... I would love it if you could teach it!

[@cosettemoore1278]

This was so helpful, thank you 😊

[@jessicamariana8081]

Brilliant and simple. Easy to understand. Thank you :D

[@bellacococrochet]

You're very welcome :)

[@AlieTheUnicorn]

I looked for this video because I’m doing your pumpkin toturial but I ran out of yarn so this is so helpful! Tyyyy

[@bellacococrochet]

Glad I could help :)

[@zer0chan_420]

thanks, i was making a blanket but in the middle of the row i ran out of yarn and i knew how to add another color, i just wanted to know how to add a color in the middle of the row. thanks! 😊

[@bellacococrochet]

You’re welcome 😊

[@kellirees1775]

Bella... I am wondering if it is at all possible to change pattern once you have started (eg... granny to waffle)... if it is would you be able to do a video on it?... reason I ask is that I'm making a pillow case and want to alternate between 2 different patterns (waffle and puff) and not sure how I would go about changing over... Many thanks

[@alikc25]

Great video, Very helpful thanks.

[@dhenc1683]

Thank you for this it really helps alot. Ive watches many vids on how to change color and I really dont get it but this video helped me🥺

[@bellacococrochet]

You're very welcome :)

[@gaurykutty7033]

just tried your method.. turned out so beautiful 😍😍

[@bellacococrochet]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@jessica-uk7xp]

Bella Coco, the video is very awesome! I want to try changing colours at some point in my crochet project! :)

[@bellacococrochet]

Thank you :)

[@RyannonBarrNeo]

I love the fact that you teach in both uk and us terminology.

[@millsig2591]

This video helped me so Much! Tyy

[@bellacococrochet]

You are very welcome :)

[@lisajames6479]

Thank you! Your tutorials are fabulous! Whenever o need to learn something I always search something from you! Thank you!

[@bellacococrochet]

You're welcome :)

[@filipamc_knit]

SO clear!!! Loved it!! ;)

[@sonalpatel6119]

Assignment examination Resplendent : brilliant with colour or decoration. Respite : breathing. Responsibilities well.

[@swakot9957]

if you can upload on how to change colour when working on spiral, than it will be helpful to me, thanks with warm wishes

[@neene7]

I've never changed colors this is a great video. im going to watch it a few more times before I attempt to change colors

[@bellacococrochet]

Thank you, let me know how you get on :)

[@neene7]

@@bellacococrochet no success yet. I tried to follow what you said and in my head I get it but when I try to get the loose ends in for some reason it does go underneath its just pushed out of the way. but im going to keep trying.

[@neene7]

@@bellacococrochet also I think it may be because of the yards color it's darker and it's hard to see and it keeps getting unraveled

[@neene7]

@@bellacococrochet I finally got it!!! I'm so excited 😍

[@deepearce9566]

Just watched I think I got it. Thank you

[@deepearce9566]

Great I learned alot❤

[@bellacococrochet]

You are very welcome :)

[@rachelmaloney3863]

Thank you very much- very helpful

[@keishaarinah672]

Omg thank you so much!ahhh this help me so much

[@bellacococrochet]

You are very welcome :)

[@midgette23]

Thank you! I have a question of how I would make a circle in another color? Would I cut the color for the circle at the end of each row and then place it back in again when I work my way back or keep the circle color yarn when I change the row? I want to make a scarf that is using white with black specks but has a red dot toward the beginning to the scarf. It represents a Koi breed of fish Tancho Showa.

[@caseyvicente1442]

i love your videos so much! i learned everything I need to know.

[@bellacococrochet]

Thank you :)

[@brownlace]

Thank you

[@bellacococrochet]

You're welcome :)

[@kendracasey5738]

Hopefully this will help with my bumble bee 🐝 thanks!

[@dianindriani9300]

Thank you xoxo

[@bellacococrochet]

You're welcome :)

[@abigailedinger8401]

I am making a hufflepuff scarf for winter so this will help

[@belizsertcan7333]

Amazing! Thank you

[@bellacococrochet]

You are welcome :)

[@cricket3893]

me: *does it red and green* also me: hey, it looks like a strawberry keychain!! now it'll match my mini strawberry, and strawberry hat!! YAAAAAYAYAYAAYAYAYA also also me: *puts it on my waterbottle* ***TRUE STORY!!!***

[@bellacococrochet]

Thank you, I'm happy to hear you like my videos 😊 You'll find that your tension (how tight or loose you make your stitches) will improve naturally over time, but in the meantime I would go up another hook size to a 5.5mm or 6mm for the chain stitches only, and then switch back down when you begin to make the actual stitches.

[@zarja83]

Great video!!! ❤👍

[@bellacococrochet]

Thank you :)

[@mishywhite8769]

Thank you so much!

[@bellacococrochet]

You're welcome :)