Helix Stitching Tutorial
Helix or helical stitching creates interlocking spirals of single-row stripes with no perceptible beginning and no jogs between stripes. The helix can be created with two or more colors and requires no twisting to keep the yarns connected and stitches even. Beyond beautiful, seamless stripes, this method of stitching is also a neat and tidy way to alternate skeins of hand-dyed yarn.
The video below shares a basic tutorial for helical stitching using stockinette stitch for knitting with two colors and four colors. Using the principles explained here - along with some of the tips included within the video and below - you'll be able to practice and create your own spirals in no time!
Some tips and tricks for helical stitching:
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