Helical Knitting

Helical Knitting is an amazingly simple technique. It allows you to create one row stripes in two colors while working in the round. The benefits are there are no jogs on the right side of your work and no floats on the wrong side. Just beautiful seamless stripes.

[@candycain1001]

Everything about this video is perfection. It's, clear, calm, and wonderfully succinct. Unexpected ASMR defeniftly a happy surprise.

[@jamescoxknits]

What a nice note - thanks! I hope you have visited my website to discover all my designer knitting patterns. And while there signed for my ongoing newsletter - James' Knot notes, because every issue includes a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@brigitt8149]

Well put, I fully agree with you.

[@Ichhaltsnichtmehraus0815]

It's like crocheting. I can crochet in the round with a heel in the color, or in spirals. You can hardly see any of the color change. I've never seen it like this before when knitting. Great technology. I knit in Germany.

[@jamescoxknits]

Thank you for the nice note. I hope you visited my website to discovered all my designer knitting patterns. And while there signed up for my ongoing newsletter, James' Knit Notes, because every issue includes a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@ariannalista4069]

I had seen so many different ways to do a colour change that I thought I knew them all but when watching your video I didn’t know where it was headed! As soon as you showed how to do the colour change my exact reaction was “ ooooooh that’s how it works!!!”

[@jamescoxknits]

I just realized I missed your nice note. I love the helical technique and have created a nice collection of patterns. More will be on my web site soon. I hope you'll visit jamescoxknits.com and while there sign up for my ongoing newsletter, James' Knit Notes. Every issue contains a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@jennysmith80]

Just found your channel and subscribed. I’m looking forward to watching your other videos. You’re an excellent teacher . Thank you!

[@jamescoxknits]

Thanks so much Jenny. I hope you'll enjoy all the videos as much as I do making them. Also, please visit my website, jamescoxknits.com. While you're there sign up for my newsletter, James' Knit Notes, because every issue includes a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@troberts1]

I forgot about helical knitting. I did a tri-color helix hat years ago and I forgot how I did it. Making me want to try it again. 😃

[@jamescoxknits]

Thanks for your nice note. I love helical knitting - so much so that I created a series of patterns. Please check out Tenley and Amelia (hat, gloves, socks, cowl) on my website - jamescoxknits.com. Cheers, James

[@troberts1]

@@jamescoxknits Thanks for the link!

[@edithgravel9029]

Hello James, I just found you too…. What you just showed is amazing. I , like you have been knitting for a long time now, but stil I discover new ways when knitting in the round thanks to you. Keep up the very good work.

[@jamescoxknits]

Thanks Edith, I hope you visited my website - jamescoxknits.com - to see all my patterns. And while they're signed up for my newsletter - James' Knit Notes - because every issue includes a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@almarodriguez1548]

Came across your channel today & I really enjoyed listening to you & your teaching is so easy to follow, so I subscribed. I, too, am going back to watch all your previous videos & sign up for emails. God bless & keep them coming! ❤

[@jamescoxknits]

Thanks for your kind words. I hope you visited my website - jamescoxknits.com - and saw all my patterns. And while there signed up for my newsletter - James' Knit Notes - because every tissue includes a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@ioannayoung7491]

That’s great. I hadn’t heard of this method before but it looks so simple. Thanks for demonstrating it.

[@jamescoxknits]

Hi Joanna, sorry I missed your nice note when it arrived. This simple idea can or work for lots of patterns. Check out the Tenley and Amelia patterns on my website, jamescoxknits.com. And while there please sign up for my newsletter, James' knot Notes. Every issue has a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@AnneluvsKatz]

This is SOOOO interesting! Thanks for teaching us!

[@jamescoxknits]

Thanks for your nice note. This technique is very easy and very magical. Check out the Tenley and Amelia patterns on my website and you'll see how I've applied this to some fun patterns. While there please sign up for my newsletter - James' Knit Notes. every issue includes a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@denisebaldwin9292]

What a great technique! I would never have thought of it. :)

[@jamescoxknits]

I never would have either, and was so happy to discover it. So much so that I created a series of patterns named Tenley and Amelia (hat, gloves, socks, cowl). You can see them on my website, jamescoxknits.com. And while there please sign up for my newsletter, because every issue includes a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@soniasaldarriaga5166]

What a Pleasant surprise to has found your channel beautiful finishing elegant site …. And like you I can stop knitting 🤭💫

[@jamescoxknits]

Hello constant knitter. Thank you for your nice words. If you enjoy my KZbin channel, I hope you'll enjoy my website - jamescoxknits.com. While there please sign up for my newsletter, James' Knit Notes. Each issue includes a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@vivianpowell1732]

Thank you, James. This is such a clear and concise tutorial on helical knitting. If I understand correctly, you don't need to use a designated marker for the beginning of a round. You just use the last 3 stitches of every color round as your cue for the next round. Off to CO a helical knitting hat!

[@jamescoxknits]

Hi - Thanks for your kind words. Check out the patterns on my web site - jamescoxknits.com - in which I use these stitches. Hey, also sign up for James' Knit Notes for a free pattern, and to get news, and knitting and knitwear fashion trend tips. Cheers, James

[@sanflo2810]

What type of needles you use?

[@bluediabolo1]

Will try it when knitting my next Pair of Socks

[@DZZLL]

I wasn't looking for anything on helical knitting, just stumbles on your video but am so impressed by how well presented this was, you earned a sub! Thanks James, look forward to more videos :)

[@jamescoxknits]

Hello. Sorry for the slow response - I've been distracted while selling my house. Thanks you so much for the nice note. I hope you visited my web site, jamescoxknits.com. And while there, signed up for my newsletter because every issue includes a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@DZZLL]

@@jamescoxknits I certainly have visited and signed up! I've really been enjoying your newsletters. Have yet to try any of the free patters but so grateful for such a helpful resource. Also very intrigues to read about your knitting getaways - that's a dream!

[@karendiesner5008]

Thanks James! I could never remember how to do this and now you’ve made it easy for me. Greetings from the UK!

[@jamescoxknits]

Hello, I hope all is well there. We're headed to the Cotswolds for the month of August. Can't wait to discover what knitters are doing there. Please check out my helical patterns (Tenley and Amelia) on my website - jamescoxknits.com. Have fun. Cheers, James

[@claireryan8074]

Very nice technique. Thank you for posting this.

[@jamescoxknits]

Claire, thanks for your nice note. Check out the the Tenley and Amelia patterns on my website to see how I used this technique. They are really fun. And while there, please sign up for my newsletter, James' Knit Notes. Every issue includes a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@2011Ohmygoodness]

Wow. What a great tutorial. Lots of information. I'm glad I found your channel. Thanks.

[@jamescoxknits]

I'm glad you found my channel as well. Enjoy my tutorials, and check out how I have used these stitches and techniques in various patterns on my website - jamescoxknits com.

[@Chai22]

Thank you so much! Sometimes I get in a knitting slump, but am now fired up to return to some projects in the naughty bin that will benefit from this technique! 🙏

[@jamescoxknits]

The naughty bin? I love that. Thanks for your fun note. Hope you have visited my website - jamescoxknits.com - and while you were there signed up for my newsletter - James' Knit Notes, every issue includes a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@charlottetemple8845]

Just found your channel and subscribed. This video is so helpful. Love your growing library of specific stitch patterns too.

[@jamescoxknits]

Greetings Charlotte, Thanks for your nice response. I hope you visited my web site, jamescoxkntis.com, and while there signed up for my ongoing newsletter, James' Knit Notes. Every issue contains a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@balgrantango460]

That's brilliant! Thank you for sharing that technique.

[@jamescoxknits]

Brilliant? Wow, you made my day. I hope you visited my website - jamescoxknits.com - and saw all my patterns. And while there signed up for my newsletter, James' Knit Notes - because every issue includes a knitting tutorial. Cheers, James

[@YvonneWilson312]

This is so much fun to knit! Very relaxing too. I am absolutely loving it!

[@jamescoxknits]

Hi Yvonne. Sorry I missed your nice note when it arrived. I love that you love this too. Have you signed up for my newsletter, James' Knit Notes, on my website? Every issue has a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@StickToYourKnitting]

Thank you James, this is the tutorial I didn’t know I needed, but now I am going to add a striped portion to my Mussselburgh hat and I’m very excited about it! 😀

[@jamescoxknits]

Hi Mary - I'm thrilled that you discovered my Helical video in time for your hat. Did you visit my website - jamescoxknits.com? And while there did you sign up for my newsletter - James' Knit Notes. Every issue includes a knitting tip. Have fun. Cheers, James

[@YvonneWilson312]

Very clear explanation. What a fascinating technique - I will definitely try making a hat this way! Thank you so much.

[@jamescoxknits]

HI Yvonne, If you're ready to try helical knitting on a hat, please check out my Tenley hat pattern. Visit my website, jamescoxknits.com. And while you're there please sign up for my ongoing newsletter, James' Knit Notes, because every issue has a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@cathyconway-archer3476]

THANKYOU! Your demonstration was simple, doable and so easy to understand the procedure… I am going to do this immediately in my latest project. Cheers ❤

[@jamescoxknits]

Hi Cathy - I'm very happy you found helical just in time for your next project. I just finished a helical sweater. Did you visit my website - jamescoxknits.com - and while there signed up for my newsletter - James' Knit Notes? Because every issue includes a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@denisemaass]

So perfect! Thank you for sharing this wonderful technique. I always knit socks and making stripes in this way will bring a lot of improvement to my work. Thank you so much ☺️ 👏🏻

[@jamescoxknits]

Hi Denise. Thanks for your nice comment. Have you checked out my helical sock pattern, Tenley? Please visit my website, jamescoxknits.com. And while you're there sign up for my newsletter, James Knit Notes, because every issue contains a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@LordRubino]

i love it! This is so beautiful and easy! Thank you for the amazing tutorial ❤❤❤❤Grazie

[@jamescoxknits]

I love that you love this! Check out the Tenley and Amelia patterns on my website. You'll see how I applied this to a hat, gloves, socks and cowl. I just finished a sweater, which I hope to share soon on my website. Have fun! Cheers, James

[@CornbreadOracle]

Very clear explanation. Thank you!

[@jamescoxknits]

Thanks for your nice words! I hope you visited my website to see my knitting patterns. And while there signed up for my newsletter, James' Knit Notes, because every issue includes a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@TheSuzberry]

Thanks for a clear explanation and visual.

[@jamescoxknits]

I'm pleased that you like this technique. I have just used it to create a sweater that I love. I hope to add it to my web site soon. jamescoxknits.com

[@MicheleWalkerWebb]

This is BRILLIANT!! I LOVE to knit. I haven't seen your channel until today. I subscribed today!!

[@jamescoxknits]

Welcome!!! Thanks for subscribing. Please check out my website too - jamescoxknits.com. There are several helical patterns, Tenley and Amelia (hat, gloves, socks, cowl), using he helical technique. And while there sign up for my newsletter, James' Knit Notes. Every issue includes a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@MicheleWalkerWebb]

@@jamescoxknits ABSOLUTELY!!

[@MistyisCrafty]

Brilliant technique! Thank you for the video tutorial. Sounds especially good for socks where I don't prefer floats.

[@jamescoxknits]

Thanks for your nice post. Yes, this technique is perfect for socks. I have a new sock pattern named Tenley, that I think you will enjoy. Please visit my web site - jamescoxknits.com. Cheers, James

[@SilverNox]

This looks so simple and beautiful! I'm still really new to knitting and have avoided multiple colors because it seemed like it would be difficult. After this video, I might actually try it soon.

[@jamescoxknits]

Sorry I missed your lovely note when it arrived. Don't be shy, try color work with this technique. You can't fail. And please visit my website, jamescoxknits.com. And while there sign up for my newsletter, Jame's Knit Notes, every issue has a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@edpndmnhgb]

Obrigada. Encontrei seu canal e adorei.

[@jamescoxknits]

Wonderful! I hope you checked out my website - jamescoxknits.com.

[@JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts]

This looks great and I thank you for sharing. ❤

[@jamescoxknits]

I think it is a great technique. I"ve now used it to create colorful patterns for socks, a hat, gloves and a sweater. I'm having fun. Please check out my web site and you can find a some fu patterns. jamescoxknits.com Cheers, James

[@neilstephen6761]

Thank you James

[@jamescoxknits]

I just realized I missed your nice note. I hope you visit my web site, jamescoxknits.com. And while there I hope you signed up for my ongoing newsletter, James' Knit Notes. Every issue contains a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@christenagervais7303]

Now I understand! Thank you!

[@jamescoxknits]

Great!!

[@daleodberg6714]

Very helpful and interesting, thank you.

[@jamescoxknits]

I"m very pleased that you find this so helpful. I agree, eliminating floats and jogs is certainly good news. Check out the Tenley and Amelia patterns (hat, gloves, socks, cowl) on my website - jamescoxknits.com - to see how I applied this technique. A sweater is coming, so look for it too. Cheers, James

[@jacksonstableford8429]

Thank you. Very useful.

[@jamescoxknits]

I just realized I missed your nice note. I hope you visited my website, jamescoxknits.com. And while there I hope you were inspired to sign up for my ongoing newsletter, James' Knit Notes. Every issue contains a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@niamhklaus9136]

This was very helpful, thank you.

[@jamescoxknits]

Hello - I'm very please you find this helpful. I hope you visited my website, jamescoxknits.com, and while there signed up for my newsletter, James' Knit Notes, because even issue includes a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@JDDe65]

Thank you!

[@jamescoxknits]

I"m so glad I've shared something you like. I hope you'll visit my website - jamescoxknits.com - and view all my knitting patterns. While there please sign up for my newsletter - James' Knit Notes - because every issue includes a knitting tip.

[@johoney5458]

Ah, That was really nice. Thank you. I will try it soon.

[@jamescoxknits]

Have fun with helical knitting. I love it. I've use it to create a series of patterns (Tenley and Amelia). Please check them out on my web site, and while you're there I hope you'll sign up for my newsletter. Every issue includes a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@darthlaurel]

The heck!! Amazing!!!

[@jamescoxknits]

I was amazed when I first tried this. Then I was inspired to create a hat, gloves, socks, cowl, and I've just finished a sweater. They all turned out very nice. Look for the Tenley and Amelia patterns on my website - jamescoxknits.com. And while there sign up for my newsletter - James' Knit Notes. Every issue includes a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@nz-nz]

Great video thanks. I think when it came time to sew the ends in on the first colour I would marry the start of the row into the next row of that colour. That way it’s not such an abrupt “start”. (IMO only!)

[@jamescoxknits]

I'm guessing NZ stand for New Zealand. I spent some time there and loved it. Cheers, James

[@galadriel3134]

Thanks James, i am also an addict.

[@jamescoxknits]

I guess addict would apply to me. I carry my little knitting bag everywhere I go. I'm always sitting in a restaurant knitting while waiting for my dinner to appear. I hope you visit my website, jamescoxknits.com, to discover my collection of knitting patterns. And while there please sign up for my newsletter, James Knit Notes. Cheers, James

[@elizabethannegrey6285]

How fascinating.

[@jamescoxknits]

I'm glad you find this fascinating. I did when I encountered it, so much so that I created a series of patterns called Tenley and Amelia (hat, gloves, socks, cowl). They are on my website - jamescoxknits.com. Please check them out and while there sign up for my newsletter, James' Knit Notes. Every issue includes a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@klz4377]

Thank you

[@jamescoxknits]

Thank you for your appreciation. Have fun. Cheers, James jamescoxknits.com

[@heidrunvogelbacher4657]

Super, danke vielmals❤

[@jamescoxknits]

I an very happy that you liked my video. I hope you will visit my website - jamescoxknits.com. And while there please sign up for my newsletter - James' Knit Notes - because every issue includes a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@ulrikepietrek2966]

Thanks....❤❤❤

[@jamescoxknits]

My pleasure!

[@sheilahdang11]

Very nice I would love to be able to make that in a boy's size 6-7sweater. Thank you for posting this video

[@jamescoxknits]

Yes, do try this for a boy's sweater. I have just completed the design for a top-down pullover in helical knitting. It turned out very nice. I hope to share it soon on my web site - jamescoxknits.com. Cheers, James

[@girishkamath642]

Fantastic tutorial, James I don't think I understand why you've recommended slipping three stitches. I've used helical knitting for a hat and I just knit until i got to the yarn of the different colour. After that, I continued knitting with the new colour instead. I think I'll try this method and see if the results are any different 😊

[@jamescoxknits]

Hello, I like this helical pattern because it provides very smooth spiraling for 2 colors, which looks great.

[@girishkamath642]

@@jamescoxknits thank you, James I think the pattern will work just the same without the slipped stitches. But I will try this technique for my next project. Love your videos 💛

[@ginnylynn1]

Thanks 😊 Excellent explanation 🙌🧶🤩

[@jamescoxknits]

Thanks so much Ginny. Cheers, Jim

[@2011Ohmygoodness]

Oh and just subscribed.

[@jamescoxknits]

I'm just able to respond to your comments. Thanks so much. I'm posting a new video today - hope you enjoy it. Check out the patterns on my website in which I use these stitches. jamescoxknits.com And sign up for James' Knit Notes for news and knitting and knitwear fashion trend tips. Cheers, James

[@lynneclark5313]

Wonderful!! The only problem I had was trying to Pin it. I could not.

[@rosy86]

💕

[@julieprior3126]

Neat! In both senses of that word! 😊

[@jamescoxknits]

Hi Julie. Thanks for your neat note. I hope you've visited my web site, jamescoxknits.com, to see all the patterns I've created with helical knitting (Tenley socks, hat, gloves and Amelia cowl). A sweater will be available soon. And while there please sign up for my newsletter, James' Knit Notes, because every issue includes a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@julieprior3126]

​@@jamescoxknitsThankyou! I've subscribed here and will definitely take a look at your website too! Have a good weekend 😊

[@jamescoxknits]

I shall have a delightful weekend. Just wound balls of yarn in 10 different colors for a new cardigan - worsted weight, garter, on size 13 needles. It will be using my favorite magic knot technique 🧶.@@julieprior3126

[@julieprior3126]

@@jamescoxknits Sounds like paradise to me! 😉

[@jamescoxknits]

I'm on St. John in the US Virgin Islands at the moment. Paradise? Yes indeed. @@julieprior3126

[@mariecouture7591]

Great video. So simple. The sweater you're wearing is absolutely gorgeous. Can I have ne name of the pattern and yarn used. I stumbled on your video, great discovery. Thanks.😊

[@jamescoxknits]

Marie, thank you for your very nice note. The sweater I was wearing is called Jason. You will find it on my web site, jamescoxknits.com. I have just completed a matching scarf, which I hope to release soon. The yarn is Lana Knits all hemp6, and the color is called Sprout. While visiting my web site please sign up for my newsletter, James' Knit Notes. Every issue includes a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@CW-xy2qn]

Hi James thanks for the great tutorial! Can this method be used when decreasing ie. when knitting sleeves?

[@jamescoxknits]

Hello. Great question...yes it can be used. You will have to manage the 3 slip stitches carefully. I just completed a top down crewneck sweater and everything worked out perfectly. I did adjust the row for a decrease once or twice in order to avoid the 3 slip stitches. I hope you visited my web site, jamescoxknits.com. And while there signed up for my newsletter, James' Knit Notes, because every issue includes a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@CW-xy2qn]

@@jamescoxknits Fantastic, thank you so much for your reply!

[@laurie85827]

love those needles! Do you have a link to where they can be purchased?

[@jamescoxknits]

Hi Laurie, The Addi Squared Curcular needles are available at Makers Mercantile. Try this link: www.makersmercantile.com/shop/c/p/addi-Rocket-2-squared-Circular-Knitting-Needles-x39287680.htm Also, have you visited my web site? jamescoxknits.com There you can see all my patterns and sign up for my ongoing newsletter, James' Knit Notes. Cheers, James

[@carolilseanne2175]

So how do you camouflage the purple suddenly stopping becoming white to complete that round and so forth?

[@jamescoxknits]

Hello - I'll try to answer your question. Since this is worked in the round, the two colors are each traveling in a spiral together. That means when you add the second color to your work, and get to the last 3 stitches of the first color you will be slipping those 3 stitches in the first color and then continuing to work in the first color for a round that will end 3 stitches before the end of the second color. You don't need a stitch marker because the beginning of each round will be moving to the right 3 stitches. There will be no jogs on the right side and no yarn floating on the wrong site. The slip stitches will fit nicely into the stitch pattern and you'll get a beautiful even fabric. Give it a try and have fun! Cheers, James

[@maureengreen4008]

How do you compensate the first row where the white colour starts? I don’t like that abrupt start to that colour…there must be a way to conceal it?

[@YvonneWilson312]

You could make a turn back brim by adding extra ribbing - that would conceal it.

[@juliegogo2941]

Does it work in block coloring or more rows than everyother change out? Thanks

[@jamescoxknits]

Hello - No this technique only works for single rows of two colors, in the round. I have created several helical knitting patterns. Socks, hat, cowl, gloves. Check out Tenley and Amelia on my web site. jamescoxknits.com And I just finished a sweater. Cheers, James

[@carolr4871]

Thanks for sharing this. I'm going to try it out on some doll clothes. If you wanted wider stripes, you could still do this, right? You'd just have a little vertical float where you change color?

[@jamescoxknits]

Hi Carol, Doll clothes? How cute! Yes, multiple rows of color generate a float that is actually diagonal. But this does defeat the purse of helical knitting, which is to eliminate floats. Have fun. Cheers, James jamescoxknits.com

[@carolr4871]

@@jamescoxknits I'm a grandma of a 1-yr-old and a 3-yr-old, so I'm knitting dolls for them. Naturally, dolls must have wardrobes. As for floats, the dolls won't care, since they don't have fingers. When I do stranded knitting for myself, I make the floats very short, so it hasn't been a problem. Another way to avoid the diagonal floats would be to pull out some extra length in the float so you can later cut it and weave in the ends. I just discovered your channel yesterday. I love your presentation style and look forward to watching a few more videos today.

[@dagmarfrerking2235]

54-year knitter here. I might be a bit slow these days, but I don't get the importance of the three slipped stitches. I get that you're trying to knit a helix instead of a full individual row of each color, which would require a few millimeter float on the back, but don't you still have a float here over the skipped stitches? And why would either float even matter? And how does skipping or not skipping make it look different? Can you show a comparison? Are you trying to avoid a slight offset at each switch by doing the helix and leaving the beginning of the second color deliberately visible? I don't think it could have anything to do with American vs continental knitting...

[@jamescoxknits]

Hello. Hope I can help you see why this technique works so nicely. You have already established the round in color A, and have worked a round in color B. So, when you get to the last 3 stitches of the previous colored round (color A), you slip the 3 stitches, which are in color A. Then you simply continue in color A, so there is no float at all. As you come to the last 3 stitches of the previous round in color B, once again you slip 3 stitches of the previous color (color B) and continue in color B. You are simply alternating between the 2 colors without any jogs on the right side or floats on the wrong side. The slip stitches make the transitions smooth as silk. Have fun. Cheers, James

[@dagmarfrerking2235]

@@jamescoxknits Ok, I'll try it out this weekend.

[@yvonnevigil7489]

Hi James, question: so knitting a hat and you start the crown you continue to do this with decrease coming up.

[@jamescoxknits]

Hi Yvonne, yes, when I came to the decrease in the crown, I placed the decrease so it wouldn't interfere with the color change. Then when the circumference became too small I switched to only one color to finish off. I have a pattern that I hope to publish soon.

[@yvonnevigil7489]

@@jamescoxknits James, hope you do a video aldo.

[@mariecouture7591]

I found the pattern on Ravelry. The sweater on the girl mannequin doesn't seem to be a V-neck. Is there choice in the pattern or is it the way she wears it? V-neks don't suit me very well.

[@jamescoxknits]

Hello again. The pattern is written as a V-neck. If you prefer, just work the shaping on each side of the front neck with an increase every other row on the neck edge to about 2.5" to 3" below the back of the neck, then simply knit across on the next row. I think it should work well for you. Enjoy!

[@pamelanana58]

🎉

[@jamescoxknits]

Thanks! It appears you like helical knitting as much as I do. Please check out the helical patterns I created (Tenley and Amelia: hat, gloves, socks, cowl) on my website - jamescoxknits.com. And while you're there sign up for my newsletter, James' Knit Notes, because each issue includes a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@kimberlysmiley4732]

Do you have to change color every round, or can you do multiple rounds of the same color?

[@jamescoxknits]

Multiple rounds of the same color defeats he purpose of helical knitting, which it to eliminate floats on the wrong side. So, if you want to do wider strips the 3 slip stitches will mean your float on the back will be traveling diagonally. Have fun. Cheers, James

[@jamescoxknits]

The purpose of helical knitting is to eliminate floats on the wrong side of your work. So, you have to change colors every round. Have fun working with this technique. I've created a top down sweater and it turned out very nice. I hope to share it soon on my web site - jamescoxknits.com. Cheers, James

[@latitude1904]

Should one keep their row marker in place even though the new row color begins each row 3 earlier than before? And, what of pattern stitches?

[@jamescoxknits]

Greetings - With this technique if a row marker helps you keep track on your rows then yes, keep it in place. But it doesn't matter if you're knitting to length. As for pattern stitches, trying this with a complex pattern will be challenging. I have used it for ribbing and it worked out nicely. The 3 slip stitches will interfere with most patterns.

[@latitude1904]

​@@jamescoxknits - TY for your reply. see. It's more properly for scarves, hats, etc then. What if we wanted to do 3 colors, or change colors every 2 rows? I imagine we'd have to do some sort of vertical float. Perhaps it's only for alternating 2 yarns. I love the effect - just trying to figure out its perameters

[@jamescoxknits]

The purpose of helical knitting is to eliminate jogs on the right side and floats on the wrong side. So multiple-row stripes will require floats - which will be diagonal. You can try it with 3 colors, but once again it won't provide the benefits. Have fun.

[@bevtabois2010]

What do you mean when you say "there are no jogs and no floats"

[@jamescoxknits]

Hello, When I say a jog I mean that the row of stitches "jogs" from one row to the next when you change colors. Floats are when you are carrying the yarn on the wrong side of your work from one row to the next or from one switch to another across the back of the row. I hope this helps. Cheers, James

[@knittingknut]

You can do 2 and 3 row stripes too but every single row needs its own yarn bobbin so you end up with lots of yarn bobbins to wrangle. But it is doable.

[@jamescoxknits]

Thanks for sharing this. It sounds tempting. Cheers, Jim

[@sandybeggs255]

Can you do continental??

[@jamescoxknits]

I'm not a continental knitter...my brain does seem to like the idea. But you can work this continental. Have fun. Cheers, James. - jamescoxknits.com

[@yonokzeller5402]

😂❤️🙏

[@emilyridenour8355]

I hope this doesn’t come across as rude but I find that the most clear, interesting, and helpful tutorials on KZbin are ones made by people who get straight into it, no long intro of them talking, and who likely remember what a VHS is 😂 (I say this as a 22 yr old)! Thank you so much for your great videos!!

[@jamescoxknits]

I thought I sent a reply to this comment, but it appears I did not. Don't worry about being rude. And thanks for your nice comment about "people who get straight into it." Cheers, James

[@cynthia8022]

When you slip the stitches and you have not knit or purled them how is that not looking wonky? You have missed working those stitches so I am confused? Sorry…..I must be a bit slow on this methodology. 🙂

[@jamescoxknits]

Hi Cynthia, I'm sorry I missed your note when it arrived. You actually slip the last 3 stitches from the previous color, then pick up the working yarn in the previous color and work the next round. The 3 slip stitches melt right into the work and will be worked on the next round. Everything comes together smoothly. It is pleasantly surprising how this works. Cheers, James

[@hilarycohen1470]

Can you apply this technique to 3 or more colors?

[@jamescoxknits]

Hilary, this only works with 2 colors. It was created to eliminate jogs on the right side and floats on the wrong side. So, the 2 colors are each using slip stitches to create spiraling helical stripes. Have fun! Cheers, James

[@FanCityKnits]

Helical knitting works with more than 2 colors. You just need more switch points. Work 1/3 of the round, add second color, work another 1/3, add third color and then continue like this tutorial.

[@janinea333]

So you don’t actually have to knit a park row and a plain row ?… Sorry I’m not use to knitting in rounds.

[@jamescoxknits]

Sigrid, Helical Knitting is so easy. Just knit a round in your first color and you're ready to change to the second color and follow the video. Have fun! Have you visited my web site? There you can see all my patterns and also sign up for my ongoing newsletter, James' Knit Notes. Cheers, James

[@janinea333]

@@jamescoxknits thank you James 🧶

[@jamescoxknits]

Have Fun! @@janinea333

[@Sigridovskij]

This American way of knitting is so slow. It is typical. The knowledge from the past was lost when people moved to America. You can knit very fast with the other method to hold and take the yarn.

[@seagreenblue4052]

Thank you for sharing a tutorial on this technique. I haven't grasped it's importance completely. You have piqued my interest and I'll find out more so I can use it. 🪔💖

[@jamescoxknits]

I"m glad you appreciate this helical knitting. its purpose is to eliminate floats on the wrong side and jogs on the right side. But that means changing color every row. So, it creates beautiful striped fabric when knitting in the round. I have completed a sweater that turned out very nice. Hope to share that soon. on my web site - jamescoxknits.com. Cheers, James

[@seagreenblue4052]

@@jamescoxknits Thank you much for explaining. You did say it in your tutorial. Very helpful. Looking forward to seeing your sweater. 🎀♥️

[@FluffyPoopPrincess]

I've never heard of this, but it was very interesting and cool. I'm a bit mind blown, you could say! Your voice is very soothing to listen to as well, thank you for sharing. But what if I want two (or more) rows of each color before I change?

[@jamescoxknits]

Hi - I'm so pleased to see your rather enthusiastic comments. I love this technique and have used it for a hat, socks, gloves, cowl, and a sweater. Now, if you want to add additional rows this technique is not designed for that. You would end up with the traditional floats on the wrong side and the challenge of jogs on the right side. I hope you'll visit my website - jamescoxknits.com - to see dozens of patterns. And while there please sign up fro my newsletter - James' Knit Notes, because every issue includes knitting tip. Cheers, James