Knitting stripes

[snakeling]

I want to start a scarf, that I would knit in 1x1 ribbing. I mean to do stripes in two colours, 6 rows of one (red), 2 of the other (yellow).

I'm going to weave the red yarn on the side of the yellow stripes, but I'm unsure what to do about the yellow yarn. I started weaving it on the side, but it definitely shows. Is there a trick to hide it, or should I cut the ends every time?

Comments

[evilawyer]

If the yarn is thin enough, you could knit it in the round on circular needles (i.e., a tube). That would carry all the yarn on the inside of the tube. Bulky yarn, not as good, unless you're trying for a really thick scarf.

Good luck.

[snakeling]

Yeah, but the color change would be really obvious, wouldn't it? *thinks about it*

[anatsuno]

google 'jogless stripes' for ways to make the color change not that obvious at all - there are several techniques. :)

[evilawyer]

There would be a stark contrast between the yarns on the outside of the tube, yes. If there is any wool content in the yarns you're using, you might try splicing the yarn, which is a lot like spinning the ends together. I've never had much success with it, but I've heard tell it's a good way to blend the yarns together so that you don't get stark contract.