technique
Joining colours in rounds
Joining colours in rounds introduces a new yarn colour while circular knitting continues.
What it is
Joining colours in rounds means starting a new colour while the work remains circular. The new yarn must be secured enough to continue knitting, while the join stays neat from the right side.
How Ruke patterns use it
Ruke patterns use colour changes when stripes, contrast details or yarn transitions are part of the design. In the round, the change happens at a point in the circular path, so the beginning of round matters.
Pattern notation examples
- Round 1 Join new colour and k to end of round.
- Round 2 K with new colour, keeping the colour change neat at the beginning of round.
When to use it
Use it when a Ruke pattern changes colour while the project is worked in the round.
What to check
Check beginning-of-round placement, yarn tails, tension at the colour change and whether the pattern expects a visible stripe or a hidden transition.
Common mistakes
Leaving the new yarn too loose, pulling the first stitch too tight, or letting the colour change drift away from the marker.