The Jogless Join - How to Alternate Skeins without a Seam when knitting in the round

[@corinnenygren428]

This is without a doubt the best method. I am so thankful you posted this video because all the other videos seem to show the other method and yours works best. I did this on a sweater I made & lived that it didn’t have a seam inside from twisting the two yarns. Thanks.

[@angelacornell8660]

❤❤❤ how cool is this . Love your teaching style. No gossip, no music.

[@alexandraabraham6698]

I've come across several jogless in-the-round instructional videos and this beats all of them into a cocked hat, it's brilliant. simple, easy, and very practical, it's a pleasure to do.

[@GraceTheBabbler]

Alexandra Abraham omg! That’s amazing! Thank you so so much!

[@kimsimpson1274]

I have been knitting for over 45 years and have never seen this technique. Thank you for your easy explanation :)

[@jenniferpena8043]

"Yarn-barfy" is the word I have been waiting my entire life to hear, thank you.

[@KarinMurati]

lol :-) ♥

[@mariamelgoza2442]

Wow you are so good at it,,just started knitting, I'm 63 years old,,,and got to say I learn something new every day. Thank you so much for your tutorial,,explained very good .

[@GraceTheBabbler]

Maria Melgoza thank you!

[@robinsidwell6241]

Genius! I’ve heard of this method but didn’t really understand it. This is a great explanation and thank you for SHOWING how to do it, not just talk.

[@marymurphy9447]

Thank you Grace, I have been knitting nearly 60 years and it’s true.... you can learn something new everyday..!!!

[@tiffanysmith8186]

Best video on creating jogless joins and alternating skeins I've seen and believe me, I've watched a LOT - thank you!

[@alizaras]

5:52 Where you explain slipping purl wise! 💡 Finally! I've been knitting for years now and I just slip the stitches so 'they look right' to me, and just ignored the instructions of slip purl wise/slip knit wise in patterns because I used to knit combination style (western knits, eastern purls) and would have to reorient the stitches anyway. I think the 'slip knit wise/purl wise' is just something so obvious to most knitters and part of the english terminology (i'm a non-native english speaker) that it was just never shown. Thank you! You solved one of my knitting mysteries! 🧡 And thank you for explaining the jogless join as well, i look forward to try this on baby hats and socks!

[@GraceTheBabbler]

I’m delighted this was helpful!!!

[@murielmarechal2454]

I must try this for my next pair of sicks. Thanks for this knitting trick. You are such a good teacher! ❤

[@lesleyphillips931]

I'm so happy to find this clear and easy method to avoid the wiggley 'seam'. Thank you for the clear explanation. 😊

[@mary44107]

Your tutorial is awesome! No one has ever been able to explain this method to me so clearly. I can't wait to get started!!

[@wendybird3107]

THANK YOU! You are awesome. I'm a self taught knitter and i have started on a hat with two colors and you can really tell where the colors changed. With this technique of joggless join my hat is gonna look more professional and neater. Pleas excuse my ignorance in all knitting terms i just started like 3 weeks ago with no knowledge what do ever but just a strong interest in knitting, besides beautiful, soothing voice and wonderful accent you are a great teacher, thank you again for your tips!

[@msdeedee1808]

I'm mesmerized by how the needles just flow with her fingers..so smooth! TFS.

[@GraceTheBabbler]

Ms DeeDee thank you! I learned how to knit this way by watching Mina Philip, the Knitting Expat.

[@KarinMurati]

Wow, what a great technic, Grace. Thank you for showing this easy, but genius way to change/alternate colors by knitting in the round. I am totally in love with it. Karin from Germany

[@denisemartinez6456]

I'm a beginner knitter who's been crocheting since age five. This was wonderful. I've only made solid color hats and I'm so excited to learn to change colors for striped and such. Your explanation was very clear and easy to understand. Thank you so much. Liked and subscribed. Blessings from New Mexico USA

[@probablyknitting5052]

OK, sorry about the mess but my head just exploded! This is a game changer for me because I wanted to start, finally, a Cardigan for my self and knew I would be using a yarn that had to have alternating skeins. I've almost finished one for my Hubster but didn't need to alternate skeins. And now I have no excuse not to start one for me, except for picking out a pattern. Thank you so much for this tutorial, and yes we love your Babbles too! You are a Darling. You dish out pretty sage advice for someone so young. Jan B.

[@stacya3751]

Kristin from Voolenvine recommended your video on alternating skeins, and I just want to thank you for doing this. It changes things, and now I feel so much better about alternating skeins.

[@GraceTheBabbler]

Stacy Adams thank you so much for letting me know! Kristen is a complete doll. I love using this technique and it really makes the most beautiful garments knit with hand dyed yarns. X

[@elsamariaaraujoperez9825]

Debe

[@wildbydesign7255]

Seriously brilliant. I am so grateful that you shared this. I was attempting skein alternating for the first time and wasn’t having the best luck till I found your video.

[@gaylecapps5309]

Great video. I finally understand this process because of your clear presentation.

[@monikajoyner2265]

Wow ... I've never heard about that technic before, I didn't know I need this. But wow ... that's exactly what I NEED! At the moment I don't understand how it works, it sounds like pure magic. But I definitely try it out. Today. Thank you very much for your tutorial!

[@debbiesews]

Very clear demonstration! Thank you for your explanation - so clearly shown and just the right length video. Love your Irish accent :). I look forward to viewing other videos that you've done!

[@gmr1241]

Thank you! I've watched I don't know how many videos on helical (Sp?) knitting. Never got it - and I've been knitting for ages. Brilliantly explained.

[@adalai7649]

Fantastic technique! I'm using it to knit two-color striped hats with single-row stripes. This is THE best technique ever. I'm also excited about using it to interleave two balls of hand-dyed yarn!!! Thanks so much @

[@mariamercedesromero6824]

Results!!!! I'm from Argentina and my issue is how to avoid joggles in fair isle searching I found the solution but surfing on KZbin there you are with your tip with different colors!!! Thanks because your way is more easy than anyone!!!!

[@GraceTheBabbler]

maria mercedes Romero FANTASTIC!

[@kerricronquist5608]

Absolutely the best tutorial I’ve seen for this technique. Thank you!

[@katastrophe253]

Thanks for taking the time to show this method. It will make my knitting life way easier.

[@TaraSykes3]

Thank you so much. That is the easiest helical tutorial I have seen that does not confuse me.

[@GraceTheBabbler]

im delighted!

[@carolineroberts8490]

Thank you so much for a wonderful how to video- Your explanation is so clear and makes it easy! Now I can finish my sweater!

[@GraceTheBabbler]

so happy!

[@kathygoodman6159]

Thank you so much for this! I was trying to make my very first sweater and I just couldn't get the switching of the yarn right so I kept knitting away but after a bunch of rows I noticed how bad that looked so I would tear back to the ribbing and then try to make it look better only to see eventually that it didn't look any better and tear back again. I finally gave up and tore it all out and went back to knitting socks. I am so excited to start that sweater again and use this method. You have just given me my knitting mojo again!

[@GraceTheBabbler]

Kathy Goodman thats the highest praise!

[@Cstarsmoon]

Thanks, Grace for the video on jogless join. I decided to use it for striped socks. Your explanation is great and not knitting at the speed of light is sooo helpful.

[@justwannacraftCathyM]

What!?!? Thank you for showing this. It is fabulous!! This will go into my 'Favorites' folder for sure for future reference!! Thanks

[@pascag3072]

This is absolutely life changing ! I've always tried different techniques but with a poor result. Yours is brilliant, and very weel explained, thanks !!

[@GraceTheBabbler]

Pascaline Guichard wonderful to hear! Thank you for your lovely feedback!

[@thusneldamuller37]

You knit so lighthanded! I tried to knit the American way (holding the yarn in the right hand) for multicolour knitting (have one yarn right and one yarn left) but I think it's so difficult to not miss the needle. Love the Helical knitting. Will try it out now! And I will do it knitting two socks on one Needle.

[@samanthathacker1388]

🤯 this is one of the coolest techniques I’ve ever seen.

[@maureengreen4008]

I’m knitting a cardigan at the moment and I can’t - for the love or money, get the jogless seam...seamless! I have frogged back 4 or 5 times and I’m excited to try this technique. Thank you

[@jenjf4knits913]

Thanks for this. Love watching your podcast Grace. This tutorial was very clear and having two colors helped me visualize what’s happening better. This makes alternating skeins seem so much less intimidating!

[@TootlesTart]

I’m knitting an historical pair of doll stockings in chevron pattern alternating cream and cardinal red colors. Switching colors was messing up the tension and there were pulled stitches due to increases and decreases. It wasn’t looking quite right. Can’t wait to try your method for switching up colors!

[@rebeccaacton4623]

I am a new knitter and this tutorial was awesome! Thank you.

[@xraymdabm]

What an excellent, clear video and even your answers to the comments were illuminating and answered questions for me (the technique is meant for in-the-round knitting, not for pieced-and-seamed work, and with wider stripes it would create a float in the back of the work). My question now is: what do you do at the end of your garment to neatly finish off the helical knitting? I would love to see a demonstration of that!

[@GraceTheBabbler]

xraymdabm you end up knitting with one colour for a few rounds. And then bind off in one. The extra end you have from the previous colour is just woven in where you stopped. If everything is a similar colour then it doesn’t make a difference.

[@finding_new_insights]

Great video. I’m going to try this technique on a knit hat for my wife. I watched a different video on jogless stripes before this one, but your helix technique looks better to me! Thank you for sharing.

[@Wolfyd-ug8cz]

Your sweater is so amazing! It seriously looks like you went out and bought it!

[@idaliacepeda5844]

Beautiful! You are amazing! Love your teaching! You are so natural at teaching!

[@krikeles]

Thanks for this. I looked this up since I'm trying to use up some leftover yarn making baby sweaters with stripes. I then realized that this is going to be amazingly useful for knitting sweaters with those lovely but not quite matching hand dyed yarns.

[@conniemiller5208]

Amazing tip and could not have been demonstrated and explained any more clearly. Thank you!

[@lalouisianne]

Thanks for this lovely tutorial, It was wonderfully clear, know I understand this technique! Your explanation was incredibly helpful, and ps, your jumper looks beautiful!

[@annav2211]

Thank you thank you, this technique is the best and you explain it so easily and simply in this video! Very grateful!

[@PattymacMakes]

I love this!! So well demonstrated and explained. This totally solves the mystery of how to get the mystical one row stripes to work. I don’t make garments (yet) but I love striped accessories. Thank you!

[@cuppiesto]

This is fantastic. I just started a single stripe on a sweater and it is perfection. Not only that, but I'm working with Malabrigo which I will need to alternate balls. This is so perfect for my current project. Thanks for the wonderful video.

[@Lorenzo-hu7fh]

I’ve use this method for like three hats and I’m now using it for a pair of socks… obviously they’re all presents… but that’s the fun 🤩 so THAAAAAAAANK YOU!!!!!!

[@kimsmithhappy]

Grace you babe. Thank you so much for this video. I’m late to the helical/joyless join game but I’m so glad I’m here!

[@homewardboundfibers9682]

My sock dyeing project just got so much easier, thank you!

[@kimho1545]

Hi Grace! thank you for the tutorial. please let me know how to do it if we want to increase or decrease at the end or beginning of each round. thanks again

[@nuvoclassic]

Brilliant - I'm a beginner knitter (experienced in crochet) - thank you!

[@yliberal6355]

I really like your sweater too. It looks store bought to me. Thank you for this great tutorial.

[@kirstenspruill6365]

Thank you! This looks pretty straightforward. I’ve just gotten into garment knitting, so this will come in very handy. I’m sure I’ll have to watch you again, when I’m actually going to use the technique.

[@GraceTheBabbler]

It’s really Straightforward. I hope you enjoy it :)

[@SharonMichelleWebster]

It’s like magic Grace, absolutely brilliant ~ thank you for showing how to do this, now I can get cracking with knitting garments & alternating skeins 😘

[@BBaxterSwank]

Your instructions are very helpful. I am starting a sweater for which I am using two different yarns, very similar in color, to meet the yarn quantity needs. This is my first time using the helical method. I will try to send photos of the results.

[@grimiskitty1120]

ohhhh amazing I never thought about doing that before and it looks like it doesn't waste yarn like the traditional way of changing colors. I can't wait to give this a try :3

[@dermannimschatten7731]

Hello , Grace O`Neill , it was very clearly ! I`m not english ,but you are helpful to me. Your Sweater is amazing!

[@GraceTheBabbler]

Der Mann im Schatten I am happy that it was clear to a non English speaker! That’s the best praise.

[@emmac2254]

This is fab - I have not yet found a solution to joggy stripes but this is brilliant! Thank you.

[@valeriebeach3952]

Grace, Thank you so much for this video. It came to me at the exact moment that I needed it too, unreal. I picked up my iPad to look for some advice on alternating skeins and this video was the first one on my KZbin home page 😳. I started using it immediately and it is fantastic! I’m knitting a Sipila, top down pullover by Caitlin Hunter and I’d been avoiding it for all kinds of reasons, altering skeins being one of them. However, now I’m sailing along and hope to be done very soon. Thanks for sharing, Grace, this technique was a game changer! Yes!

[@GraceTheBabbler]

Valerie Beach that’s wonderful! Exactly what I wanted this video to do. I’m curious, were you subscribed to me before watching the video?

[@valeriebeach3952]

Yes, I was already a subscriber when this video was posted. I’ve since turned on the alert so I know when you post a new video.

[@dolphinquilt]

Kristin from Voolenvine recommended your video on alternating skeins. Thank you for these very clear and surprisingly easy instructions.

[@GraceTheBabbler]

Lynn Marquard delighted you find it easy to follow!

[@robinsnest7627]

Pleasant voice and smile. I will try this.

[@deirdreevans5533]

Hi Grace! I love this tutorial! I know just the basics in Knitting. I've only attempted to knit tiny projects such as hat and sweater sets for newborns. I was pleased with my work. I am a crocheter but have become a little bored with crochet and I want to try my hand at knitting. Knitting intimidates me (lol), but with teachers like you I know I can succeed in making something and completing it. Thank you for sharing and I have subscribed to your channel. I know you can be a BIG help to me.

[@alexandriasimms4842]

I'm mind blown! Honestly! Thanks you for a sharing and giving a simple explanation.

[@GraceTheBabbler]

Bald Brown Knitter oh I hope it wasn’t too messy 😜 thank you for watching I hope that it helps you enjoy your knitting more!

[@louiseblumel]

You explained that technique very well. Thank you. I can't wait to to try it out. I love stripes!

[@RhondaLorch]

Oh my goodness Grace. This is magic. Makes me want to rip our my latest sweater! Thanks so much for sharing.

[@murwill1]

Would you do the same if you were using four or five different colors making stripes

[@Ellinesscrafts]

This is brilliant! I’ve been alternating skeins and getting the line where I alternate each time. This is far better. Thank you.

[@karflo9245]

Hi Grace ... just wondering ... how may I use this technique when there is a pattern in the knitting ... let’s say there are cables? I would appreciate your guidance 🙂

[@garyweybright3227]

I was wondering the same thing!!

[@MJCote]

OMG! You changed my life! I wish I knew that earlier! Thank you sooo muuuuch!

[@anitaharbor3747]

Thank you for your excellent demonstration. It was clear and simple. After trying your method, I felt like a pro!

[@ramakumari8569]

M

[@LADYLUCK7804]

You are amazing and I learn so much from you! Thank you so much from Missouri in the United States!!!!

[@rolenestone2494]

Thank you - this was brilliant. Very clear instructions. This came at the perfect time for me, as I'm about to start a sweater using Indie dyed yarn.

[@AlwaysAlways2x]

Brilliant seeing this in action! Thank you Grace!! I was having difficulty imagining it, couldn’t get it right in my head. This solved that HUZZAH! 🧡

[@cat_purrs_art_works]

I'm a beginner knitter and this looks like pure magic to me! :p Thanks for the info

[@SherlocksMom]

Thanks so much. It was so clear - you are a wonderful teacher. I love the sweater, I'm wondering if you would share the pattern you used.

[@freda45]

Amazing. I've tried to make something with stripes and ripped it back out because I hated the look of that seam it makes. Thank you

[@jolakey5571]

I was the lady at EYF! It was lovely to see you on Arthur's Seat this year, and I'm so glad you found it useful!

[@joscott5729]

Thank you, definitely trying this next time as I find I always notice the line twisting the yarns

[@Love2becreative]

Thanks for tour video about jogless join. Can you also use 3 different colours? I am do happy with the info and learned do much! Thanks again.

[@GraceTheBabbler]

Selly Langemeijer Yes! You can use three colours with this technique

[@Avril.]

I've tried this before but the instructions were crap and it was a mess. This is super simple. Thanks.

[@GraceTheBabbler]

Avril delighted for you!

[@corinnenygren428]

Thanks the the tip. You are an excellent teacher. Thanks for your willingness to share your knowledge.

[@GraceTheBabbler]

Corinne Nygren oh thank you for the lovely compliment!

[@anitaedmund8015]

Excellent tutorial - I have seen it but couldn’t understand how it worked. Thank you Grace

[@kellyhipkins5616]

Thank you so much your technique is better than the others I've seen. :)

[@onesweetlife2469]

This method really saved me with my striped socks!! Super easy! Thank you so much!

[@paloosalama]

I love this technique! Actually trying my socks using this method. Could you please tell us, what to do to switch to one color knitting afterwards? Bc it leaves a spiral step at the last stitch...

[@1mjh]

I will try this when I knit a sweater for my kid, using two different yellows form my mushroom dyed yarn. Got inspired from your sweater :)

[@fairghum]

If I was doing a 2 row repeat stripe, would I still slip the 3 on EACH row? Looks great!!

[@monica4705]

Wonderful tutorial! Thank you so much. You have such a nice speaking voice as well.

[@GraceTheBabbler]

Monica McAdams thank you so much!

[@elisacovelli]

This is such a useful technique! I have many leftovers from hand dyed yarn that I’ll now be able to use again!! Thank you so much,

Best trick I have learned in YEARS!

[@GraceTheBabbler]

Linda Björk Eiríksdóttir that’s an amazing thing to hear xx

[@BeeBee123ist]

Linda Björk Eiríksdóttir and the universe and nature had it figured out way before we became human 😁

[@Cookies-i2f]

This is fantastic. Your video and voice are beautiful. This knowledge provides great relief for me. Thankyou.

[@jaclynnteeter3067]

Beautiful sweater! It's absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for sharing your technique

[@lesleygilbert1945]

I'm in the middle of changing colours - going to try this method now - many thanks 💖

[@naja2314]

Nice video. I am not sure if you can please talk about how you worked the shoulders, the armholes and the collar . Your sweater looks nice, i like it. Thx in advance.🌺.

[@dmbrown240]

Thank you for the demonstration! That looks so easy and certainly much neater. 💕

[@GraceTheBabbler]

Danielle Brown it really is so easy once you get used to doing it.

[@rachel8422]

This is the coolest thing I've learned today