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12-04-2011, 09:12 PM #1
Help with carrying colors
Hello,
I am trying to make a coaster that requires me 3 colors. I am having difficulty carrying the colors. I guess I am not clear what that means exactly.
I use the main color for 4 stitches, than 2 stitches with another color than back to the main color for 4 st, but when I have to switch again, the second color is back 4 stitches. How exactly do I carry the color so I don't have a long line reaching from the 2 stitches across the 4 other stitches? When I switch colors, what do I do with the color I am not using.
Sorry, I hope this doesn't sound as confused as I am..... I was hoping there was some type of video or something I could find that would help me follow.
Thank You
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12-05-2011, 10:52 AM #2
Janie, I don't know how others do this, but I just include the last used color in with the next chain I am making my stitch in and not include it in the stitch itself. This keeps the color ready to use when wanted and not a bunch of extra yarn to get mixed in the wrong place. Hope this helps if you figure out what I'm trying to say. This works well for me. Valentine(Caroline)
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12-05-2011, 01:34 PM #3
Crocheting colors:
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Post Thanks / Like - 0 Thanks, 1 Likesbrentajane liked this post
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12-05-2011, 01:35 PM #4
Crochet with 2 colors in the round:
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12-05-2011, 01:39 PM #5
Pinwheel coaster with different colors:
Hopefully, some of these are helpful for you.
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12-05-2011, 02:00 PM #6
I love these videos on "changing colors". I will need this at a later time. Is there a way I can put it in a folder for later reference?
rose ann
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12-05-2011, 06:56 PM #7
I love the videos! I am going to make the Christmas coaster! Thanks Barb G you are always so helpful
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12-08-2011, 06:19 PM #8
Barb,
I followed this video for the pinwheel coasters and I can't believe how pretty they are! I made a set of them last night and a friend of mine has requested I make some for her. It was easy to follow and a great beginning project using multiple yarns which I have been having trouble with.
I wish she had supplied the placemats patternthat goes with these.
Thanks so much for this suggestion.
Two projects complete so far....I'm on my way
Janie
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12-05-2011, 01:32 PM #9
Janie,
Are you crocheting or knitting the coaster? Here is what I could find in video helps:
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12-05-2011, 01:43 PM #10
Janie,
This was posted in another thread by fairynabt. It is supposed to have info on carrying colors.
Hello guys, try this link to find a free ebook I got from there...however, i must admit I have not found it again, so you might have to try different links: http://www.allfreecrafts.com/ebooks/HowtoCrochet2.pdf. The ebook had crochet terms and talks about vintage crochet and how to change colours, that sort of thing.