How to Change Colors in Crochet to Create Stripes DIY Tutorial Pattern

In this tutorial video I'll show you how to change colors in crochet to create stripes in your work.
Hi I'm Donna Wolfe from Naztazia. Changing colors in crochet is easy with a couple of tips and tricks for doing so. In this video I'll show you how to change colors every row by carrying the yarn as you go. And I'll show how to change colors every two rows or more by carrying the yarn along the side of the work. For my sample I'm using 100% worsted weight yarn and a size H 5 mm crochet hook.
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Change Colors in Crochet
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[@promise372]

Thank you for showing how to do this!! I am working on a blanket using two colors, I have been changing colors the "old fashioned" way and have a ton of tails to go back and hide. I was going to just do a fringe on the ends and use the end pieces in the fringe, but I found out that the person I'm making it for doesn't want fringes on it at all. I am half finished with the blanket but I'm definitely going to finish it using this method! You saved me so much work!! ❤️❤️ I appreciate your videos. I'm a new sub!

[@naztazia]

Happy to help!

[@denisegustafson]

That makes it so much more appealing to use lots of colors. I was cutting, sewing in ends, etc. Bleh! This is so much easier! Thank you 💜

[@naztazia]

Wonderful!

[@fashionista.talenista96]

Thank you for this Video. I always been trying to change crochet colors without my colors looking overlaped or un-even. ❤❤❤❤

[@naztazia]

Glad it was helpful!

[@naztazia]

I hope this video helps you!

[@MariaFerreira-kd5ov]

You help a lot. And explain very well. Tanks 😊😊

[@cherryb48]

Always enjoy your tips and all tutorials! Love those nails!!! Thanks Donna!! ❤

[@lindakaylor840]

You make things so simple in crocheting. Love your videos.

[@cgfarlow1]

If you are making a full size afghan, do you carry the yarn along the whole row?

[@michellewasson277]

Yes. Thank you 😊

[@terrycollins7001]

Thank you! Working on my first striped blanket

[@heatherperez3873]

I love the way you change colors with the slip knot. I have struggled with finding a way to change colors so that it looks neat.

[@naztazia]

Happy to help! So many different ways of doing things, glad this method can help out.

[@yvasquez2449]

Got it…nice! I have been wondering how to change colours without ending with a mess of yarns. Now I know, thank you

[@naztazia]

Glad I could help!

[@teddiemercury207]

You are an ANGEL I’m so tired of sewing in my ends!

[@missapippin9020]

Thank you Donna for another clearly explained tutorial. ❤

[@naztazia]

You are so welcome!

[@judyhazell316]

Thank you so much for showing how to change colors this is a big help .

[@naztazia]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ibubbleclear]

Omggg I'm so happy to have found your channel! Your tips and tutorials are super helpful😊❤ Thank you for sharing!!

[@naztazia]

Thank you very much!

[@irene_f.]

Very helpful. I save videos like this in a " Crochet Tips & Tricks" folder. 😃

[@naztazia]

That's a great idea!

[@cherylmcwhorter1206]

I love to watch your videos. They are so easy to understand! ❤❤❤

[@naztazia]

Thank you so much!

[@katherineg1585]

Thanks! Soooo many things you've posted have helped me. ❣

[@naztazia]

Thank you very much for your kindness!

[@MelissaEllison-i4r]

This video was awesome..I always had a mess before I learned this❤

[@naztazia]

Happy to help!

[@imanaqswdefr8422]

You always amazing

[@CherylDFloyd]

Agreed!

[@semsem..]

Yes it is useful thanks a lot

[@sambathammasubramaniam7972]

❤hi ma'am..gud morning 🌅 wow that's awesome 👍 I'll try it 🌹 Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful tips its very helpful for us.. we always appreciate it 🌹 Thanks again and God bless you always 🌹 love 💕 you...

[@naztazia]

Thank you for your kindness!

[@KarinMurati]

Thanks for the helpfull tips, Donna ❤

[@mariararirez1023]

Thank you so much for the tips so help full 😊❤

[@vidhyakarrhik6243]

Thank you frnd..❤❤

[@katel9281]

I am constantly trying to imitate the relaxed way you crochet…..I always crochet too tightly.

[@naztazia]

I basically exaggerate my stitches. I pull up loops higher than normal, when I do yarn overs I pull the loop a bit farther through existing loops than normal, etc. Plus going slower helps too.

[@masandysa5665]

OMG .Thank you so much

[@cherylherrera6917]

Thanks so much, it does help me.❤❤❤

[@brendatheysen648]

For smal project it us ideal, but if you have a large project e.g scarf of blanket it will take a lot of yarn.

[@afreenshaikh5377]

Thanks for sharing 👍 😊

[@sonaslepcikova8753]

Súper vidéo, 🌹marci ❤❤❤

[@dianesharpe1405]

Thank You. This will help me.

[@naztazia]

Glad to hear that!

[@bills1578]

Nice tip!

[@franbel5924]

For the 1st example, that is a nice concept. Love it! However, doesn't that use extra yarn?

[@naztazia]

It uses a little bit more, but you are carrying only a single strand along. To change colors every single crochet, your other option is to start a new strand of yarn at the beginning of every row, which accounts for at least a 5 inch tail end, then another 5 inch tail end at the end of the row. Then you have to weave both of those in. If you are making a scarf that is 12 inches in width, you are only using 2 inches more of yarn every row, and not having to tie and knot and weave in 2 strands on every row. Seems like a better option to me!

[@franbel5924]

@@naztazia ok. Got it. Thank you 😊

[@vidhyakarrhik6243]

I'm frm india. Which yarn is best. And needle brand . Kindly refer. I'm a beginner. You r my tutor

[@naztazia]

You have beautiful yarn in India! Here in America, we have different yarn than you do, so I'm not sure our brands would be the same. I generally recommend starting with a medium worsted weight yarn, sometimes it has a [4] on the label. It's not too thick but not too thin either. I find 100% acrylic yarn is easy to work with, however, in your area maybe 100% cotton is more readily available. For crochet hooks, they generally come in different sizes based upon millimeters. I generally suggest with a medium yarn to use an H 5 mm crochet hook. It doesn't matter what the hook is made from, plastic, wood, bamboo, aluminum. Whatever is available is fine.

[@vidhyakarrhik6243]

@@naztazia thank you frnd

[@crochetcafe7725]

❤❤❤

[@marilynsmith365]

I tried this method, but unfortunately it caused the dimensions of the rows to be out. The blanket was fatter on the ends as it had more wool at each turn. Does this make sense? If anyone can help that'd be great. Thanks. 🇦🇺

[@vickieingram5911]

I am making a blanket with two different colors. Row one and row two are red , then a do row three and four black how can I get the red yarn up to the top of black to start fifth row? Without cutting yarn

[@naztazia]

Two rows of color A followed by two rows of color B and then a return to color A are shown in the video starting at 2:27

[@Alana_S924]

does this method work with moss stitches? feels like you can see the second yarn in the stitches 😅

[@naztazia]

Carrying the yarn can show through if the colors are very contrasting or as you stated there are chain 1s in between the stitches. It can work with the moss stitch if the colors blend together, like a light pink and a medium pink. Plus using a smaller crochet hook makes stitches smaller and then makes the gaps less noticeable for the other color to show through.

[@Alana_S924]

@@naztazia thank you for your reply 🤗 i will try your tips for my next project!

[@CatLover-gd1rf]

So basically at the end of every row we don't finish it and then we add our new color?

[@naztazia]

Right, don't finish the last stitch fully, then add the new color with the last pull through.

[@hannakotys1641]

🐎🐳🐳🐳

[@charlottestadelmann8317]

Schade verstehe kein wort!!!!