Mastering Color Changes For Graphgans Made Easy

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In this video, I'm going to show you the BEST way to change colors on a crochet graphgan using intarsia colorwork techniques. This method is fast, easy, and perfect for beginners!
If you're new to crochet and want to learn how to change colors quickly and easily, then this is the video for you! By the end of this video, you'll be able to change colors on your crochet graphgan in no time.
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[@jewelthompson6248]

Thank you so much! I been looking for this ways to not have so many sew in yarns. This will make it a lot easier for me. Thanks much. God bless you

[@WillowCrochet]

You’re welcome!

[@grainneocruhuir6383]

You can also weave in ends as you go if you lay the tail over the stitches you’re a working into like she did in the video when she was moving the colour over

[@kimkruittimmerman2805]

Ik laat deze video altijd aan mijn cursisten zien, omdat zij in het begin nog erg bezig zijn met "de juiste manier". Waarop ik blijf hameren: 'Er is géén juiste manier. Er zijn alleen manieren.' Deze video helpt daar erg bij. Bedankt 😊Kim Kruit Crea

[@amberleebatchelor6949]

My brain has been making this more difficult than it actually is!?! OMGosh thank you so much!

[@ms.colleen9646]

Thank you! I've really been struggling to understand how to do graph crochet and you've shown the easiest way to do it.

[@WillowCrochet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@annabachochin3599]

Thank you so much!! I’ve been trying to make halloween wall hangings for the past few days, and there have been many tears of frustration because you could see the colors under the stitches. This is so helpful!!

[@maddpixies]

Omg this is exactly what I was searching for tonight!!!!! Thank you!!!!!!

[@parissaterrill4500]

Moving non working yarn to the front makes so much sense!! Thank you so much 😊

[@KathleenAnlage]

Wow. This wasn't confusing. Thank you so much!

[@meekasag7700]

This video is so helpful! ❤ I needed to figure out how to crochet like this without all the yarns in the back. I don't mind it on my cross stitch projects or if I was crocheting a tapestry which would hide the back. But I wanted to make a blanket! The 1st two channels weren't helpful there, 3rd time's the charm. 🍀 I've been binge-ing your graphagan videos.

[@irishawk2]

I have been knitting and crocheting many years. This has been a question i have had for many years. Thank you.

[@WillowCrochet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@thekivi]

I'm a knitter and wanted to try crocheting. I'm good at knitting sith colorwork, but crocheting with colorwork->🥴. This video was well done! As a not-so-patient it was amazing you went straight to the point and didn't explain some dumb shi-. Thanks!

[@Ninnin1202]

Very helpful

[@WillowCrochet]

I’m glad it helped!

[@misosaltee]

I love working with bobbins! I made a throw that had over a dozen changes in some rows. To keep them in order, I pre measured what I needed for that block, wound it up, and pinned it to where it would be picked up in the next row.

[@tiffanythomas4681]

Thank you too this is smart. Will definitely try this!

[@julielacombcooks496]

How do you premeasure? Do u put pieces that fit for each row?

[@misosaltee]

@@julielacombcooks496 I counted the stitches! Then I measured out how much yarn I used for two stitches, and added a bit extra to weave in and a bit more just in case.

[@misosaltee]

@@julielacombcooks496 I didn’t cut the yarn each row, but measured out how much I would need of that colour for the whole section, changed colour when I needed, pinned it in place with a stitch marker, and picked it up again when I got to it the next row. This video helped a lot! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZKxoqdsia6eftE

[@tiffanythomas4681]

Thank you. I knew how to change colors but I never had to go back n forth btw colors frequently in same row. This was very helpful!

[@WillowCrochet]

I'm glad it was helpful!

[@ollie8185]

Ahhh! Thank you so much!! I’ve been wondering how to change colours if the one you want to change into is far along down your project

[@WillowCrochet]

You're welcome, I'm glad the video helped!☺

[@macey5609]

This was so helpful!!! I started an alpha pattern with 3 colors and was weaving in all 3 into my single stitch… let’s just say it doesn’t look great 😂 I’ve got to start over but now I understand!

[@WillowCrochet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@zixeiyun786]

This is the best crochet video possibly ever made. You answered questions i thought of in the video while I was thinking about it.

[@WillowCrochet]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you liked it ☺️

[@lacymade]

This was so helpful I have been afraid to do graph work because of not knowing what to do with the yarn to keep from getting a crap ton of ends to weave in or carry colors under other colors and it be seen! This is brilliant! Thank you!

[@CricutWithHanin]

Brilliant! I've always wondered how do crocheters do it. thank you so much!

[@AnnaG888]

Beautifully taught and great speed xxx

[@christyrosie55]

thank you so much for this intelligent tip! this is AMAZING! 🥰

[@its..muffins2974]

thanks you so much! im 12 and a beginner, none of the other ones made sense to me. thank you for explaining simply.

[@WillowCrochet]

You're welcome, I hope you're having fun learning how to crochet 😊

[@eldalopez663]

Yep! I figured. I’m making a cow blanket, putting spots here and there and I did think I would need different skins of black so I don’t have to carry the black yarn…thank you.

[@theobear4910]

This is so so helpful, explained everything perfectly first time! Amazing

[@rochellepizza5802]

I agree with you

[@Robithero]

This was very easy to understand and follow how to do this technique. Great video!

[@WillowCrochet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@McKenzieIdeality]

Thank you for explaining this! I was struggling with one of my designs and this helped:)

[@WillowCrochet]

I’m glad it helped!

[@savannahcatchat]

I have plans to make a nightmare before Christmas grapghan for my friends birthday. Thanks for the tutorial as I was really struggling with colour changes.

[@WillowCrochet]

That sounds awesome, I’m sure your friend will love it!

[@saintsaens1992]

that was very very helpful thank you. explained everything i needed to know about color changes and not just a certain part of it :)

[@WillowCrochet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jungwon3713]

yes, finallyyyy.. a tutorial with words i can actually understand:D

[@aileenreyescopri6497]

TYSM❤️❤️❤️ THIS IS MY FIRST TIME CROCHETING A TRAPESTRY💜

[@WillowCrochet]

How exciting! Have fun 😁

[@nadaahmed6236]

OMGG TYSSMMM!! i have been crocheting for almost 6 years now and i dont think i ever trıed crocheting any pattern on my work cuz i didnt know how to change colours neatly (like i just know how to change once or twice but changing many times was a nightmare to me) but this video makes everything clear and i love how u showed many cases we would face when following a pattern. JUST THANK YOU! 💜💜💜💜

[@WillowCrochet]

I’m so glad the video helped! I hope you have fun trying out some new colorwork stuff 😊

[@nadaahmed6236]

@@WillowCrochet I WILL!!

[@user-bs3bo3ss9s]

That yarn looks like so much fun to crochet with, very helpful vid ty!

[@rachelleblanc1722]

Thank you so much. I wanted to do a pattern with graphs and did not have a clue how to do it. You explained it. Very good. Thanks

[@maggiedeprinse8046]

This is the tutorial I have been searching for. Thank you:)

[@WillowCrochet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@StormWolves12]

This is the best tutorial explaining this I have ever seen thank you ❤❤

[@nicolekootz]

Lifesaver! Thank you so much for making this video.

[@WillowCrochet]

You're welcome!

[@laurenmaudling7048]

I am relatively new to crochet this tutorial has helped me so much with my colour change thankyou

[@WillowCrochet]

You're welcome, I hope you have lots of fun with your crochet journey!

[@LeiyaHansen-md7po]

OOOOH!!!! I absolutely get it now. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@dancingjewel1]

Thank you SOO much!! You exactly answered my biggest question to be successful with my current project!!!

[@WillowCrochet]

I'm so glad!

[@lolaost9559]

Brilliant! Thank you so much! It makes total sense now.

[@WillowCrochet]

You’re welcome!

[@tramalian]

I don't even know how to crochet but this was such a clear and well done tutorial it made perfect sense! So...Now I'm going to learn 🙂 Thank you!

[@joeynelson4176]

Very helpful. Pretty common sense, but I never thought of it. So simple once explained. Thanks.

[@laurierios9547]

This was very helpful! So straight forward and easy to follow. Thanks so much!

[@jenberlin9920]

This is THE best color change tutorial! Thank you!!!

[@subhrapc]

Very useful video..thank you so much

[@lorifitzgerald-leger6503]

HOW WONDERFUL! I KNOW GRAPH CROCHET IS GOING TO BE MUCH EASIER THAN C2C! SO As I understand graph Crochet, I'll just need to be more aware of my yarn getting tangled as I add different colors and maybe more patience will be in order. I'm going to be following you here on KZbin and I'll see for other places you may be showing your finished creations and patterns! Take care!

[@WillowCrochet]

I've never been a fan of C2C and definitely find graphgans to be easier but you are spot on with tangling!

[@jodellyyy9859]

The best. And it will save a lot of yarn. Compared when you join it on the hdc

[@stephaniegallik5350]

Thank you for this simple & informative guide!

[@ameliacano3009]

Thank you. ❤

[@user-tu7xk4ce3x]

Gracias por compartir la clase

[@BunteWerkstatt]

Thank you so much! You explained a long kept secret to me! Thanks a lot!!! ❤️

[@WillowCrochet]

You’re welcome!

[@neelampatole1816]

Thank you

[@mrsbumfluff836]

Best explanation I’ve found!! Thank you so much x

[@DavidNurbin]

Thank you! Very Helpful!

[@WillowCrochet]

Glad to hear that!

[@user-by3oh1pj7v]

very helpful for me thank you so much

[@BluCherri]

I’ve been crocheting for 13 years and never thought about bringing the yarn to the front 🤔. Thanks for the tip! Also what kind of yarn is that? It looks awesome

[@WillowCrochet]

You are so welcome! The Yarn is Amigo Chunky from Hobbii

[@randisl.h.9713]

Thank you!

[@TheCarolynrose]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you very much.❤️

[@leffetcrochet3933]

Thank u for this video, very clear !

[@WillowCrochet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mariemin946]

Oh Wow ! So helpful ! Thank You ! 👏🏼

[@adrianagiron716]

This helped 🎉🎉🎉🎉 thank you so much

[@WillowCrochet]

I’m so glad, you’re welcome ☺️

[@practicallyjosie]

Oh this is wildly helpful!! Thank you so much 💖

[@WillowCrochet]

You're welcome!

[@anntoucan]

SO HELPFUL

[@terryterence3422]

Very helpful

[@sandrajohn5415]

Thanks for sharing

[@WillowCrochet]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@rubixcube2029]

This is absolutely genius! Thank you so much! 😄👍

[@WillowCrochet]

You’re welcome!

[@balloonfroge6325]

Thanks!

[@WillowCrochet]

You’re welcome

[@ilenegallo6406]

Thank you, very helpful!

[@itsmesuku7416]

Hey! Thank you for this video. It was much needed. Could you also make a tutorial on crochet how to make lirika matoshi cloud sweater?

[@chiquita_rusita]

Thank youuuuu!

[@WillowCrochet]

You're welcome!

[@annabelquiltandmore]

It was very helpfull. I know now how to bring the yarn where I need it. It exactly what I was looking for as tutorial 🫶🏻 thank you ❤

[@bonnielehlbach5402]

Thanks for this!

[@chaetophractus0301]

A love this tip! İt is much easier

[@taydrajones9948]

This is super helpful! Do you have any tips for how to pre-plan for where you will need bobbins?

[@ladyseshiiria]

Came back to say thank you for the tutorial on intarsia. I tried someone else's and they showed yarn hopping over or under the hook depending on what you were doing. It didn't work out for me so I tried this and my Minecraft Creeper Scarf 🧣 looks fabulous! My son will be happy! Thank you again! ♥️

[@WillowCrochet]

That's brilliant! I'm so glad you managed to find something that worked for you!

[@p3rafael]

Amazing!!!

[@mmsara-lm5cx]

Super! Thank you.

[@jessicawear3490]

This is so genius!!! Totally saving my project!!!! Question: Is this standard info in the crochet world or is this something you came up with!?

[@WillowCrochet]

Happy to hear it's coming in handy for your project! It's not something I came up with, there are tons of ways to do colorwork/color changes and this is my favorite.

[@Codythefnafnerd]

great demonstration. thanks

[@WillowCrochet]

You’re welcome!

[@joleenphillips2415]

Thank you.

[@yarnweather]

thank you SO MUCH

[@WillowCrochet]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@ambrr_lily]

Very helpful!

[@lisa-bm5pn]

Hoshi from Seventeen would love this

[@alokita619]

Muchas gracias ☺️

[@NexTheExorcist]

Ty ty ty ty ty!!!!

[@WillowCrochet]

You're welcome!

[@sweetpooey]

Hello, thank you for the tutorial. I've watched a few videos regarding color change. Some keep the yarn on the wrong side only. I notice you put yours in the front of the work...regardless if it's the wrong or right side of the work. Which one is easier and looks better? I'm curious 😊😊 thank you

[@lolathomsen4821]

Hey! Do you have any tips for how I could combine my graphgan with a sweater that I’m making? Thank you

[@AttallahSparkles99]

What yarn brand and size did you use? Sooo vibrant and beautiful

[@soostark3719]

On the bits where you have changed colour , , it of course looks really out of place . So is there a way round it or a way to hide that previous colour . This is what puts me off doing colour work in crochet . Thank you x

[@enaamzenaldeen1737]

شكر

[@elizabethhenson9954]

I love your video.do you always bring your yarn to the front when you use double crochet? I am in the United states.

[@WillowCrochet]

Thank you! Yes, I always bring the yarn to the front when changing colour, this works for single, half double and double crochet.

[@user-ct3sm1fh1k]

I have a graphcan where the contrasting color makes a triangle, so it starts with one stitch of the contrasting color, then the next row is 3 stitches, the next five. Particularly in the row with the single stitch of the contrasting color, the stitches look wonky and I can seem to figure out what is going wrong. When I use your method for a longer block, it looks great, but the single stitch is driving me crazy!

[@xiuweet3694]

thank you so much but the thing i dont understand is how we cut the rope at finish. i will be happy if you explain ♡

[@WillowCrochet]

Once you've finished using a colour, cut the yarn leaving a tail and weave in the end. Tutorial here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqqnc4yvf69jmqc

[@KCCAT5]

What do you do with all those loose strings when you're done you have to leave everyone of them in?

[@WillowCrochet]

Yes, weave them all in!

[@sandycantu6830]

Hi hon 🌹 I’ve worked the single, half double, ( which looks a tiny big long gated ) but the double really looks stretched out. Whay could I be doing wrong. I heard you CAN do a double, but only in corner to corner. Please help 🌹❤️🙏

[@mandy5628]

What is your left handed i have a lot of trouble with color changes and the color changes dont look right because i work left to right

[@WillowCrochet]

I heard that some left-handed crocheters download video tutorials and then flip them so they get a mirror image and then they follow the tutorial that way.

[@jildoureitsema]

Is there another way to crochet two blocks of the same color? Because if you have a graphgan with, for example, 5 blocks of 1 color, you have to buy five balls of yarn

[@WillowCrochet]

You don’t have to buy 5 balls of yarn, you can wind one ball into 5 smaller balls.

[@ellaweert7897]

Quick question, great tutorial btw😊, if I were to try to crochet an Alpha pattern, could I use single crochet stitches or like you, half doubles?

[@WillowCrochet]

Single or half double work fine. Just bear in mind that half double crochets are slightly taller and singles are slightly shorter which can effect how to colorwork looks.

[@ellaweert7897]

@@WillowCrochet thank you for you answer! I might try both to test it😊

[@strawberryghost]

thank you, very helpful video. i have a question about the last color change you did where you added the bobbin. how do you know when to carry the yarn and when to use a bobbin? I feel like we carried the orange yarn a lot more than the green. is that because green is a darker color and more visible, so we never want to carry the green? but always carry the orange? or am I missing something?

[@WillowCrochet]

You only carry yarn if it can be hidden by stitches which are the same color. Either by carrying it along the top of stitches which are the same color (like at (05:00) or by crocheting over it with yarn that it the same color (like at 03:15). If you look at the point where I added the second green bobbin there was no way for me to carry the the first green yarn across without it passing through a block of orange. I hope that makes sense!

[@strawberryghost]

​@@WillowCrochetit does! thank you so much!

[@chrismichellehall9616]

I'm new to graphgans and just like me, I've done a big no no in crochet world. I'm fairly new to crocheting the right way. I normally design my own projects (I luv to call them bc there's no set pattern) bc I don't know really how to read patterns. I've taught myself how to crochet by watching youtube (Thks to my older 2 kids). I've only been crocheting for 10yrs. I'm very new to graphgans. I'm starting also a tiger graphgan. The question I have is, is it best to start from the bottom to top or top to bottom? I've printed the picture & also in graph form. I decided to start from top bc that's what I'm use to doing. Actually it's a redo bc mice chewed holes in the huge blanket I made my mom-in-law the 1st yr I was learning to crochet. To be honest, I went a lot crazy crocheting all sorts of blankets, totes, purses, monkeys lol. Yep and none correctly crocheted haha. So, I've undone everything and washed the yarn & got it ready to start a new blanket. Thks for all advices and anything helpful

[@WillowCrochet]

It doesn't really matter whether you start from the top or the bottom. I always start from the bottom but it's just down to preference.

[@chrismichellehall9616]

Thk u