Hiding Yarn Tails In Multi-Color Ribbing

This is particularly useful when you’re knitting FNR collars with a contrasting border. Because every edge of the collar is exposed, there doesn’t seem to be a convenient place to hide the yarn tails. Next time, try this easy solution.

Procedure

K the zigzag R with your contrast color. Working from above the beds, insert the ribber work hook between the beds. Pick up the tail, and pull it up between the beds. Lay the tail over the zigzag yarn between the beds. Bring to "E" position all ndls affected by the yarn tail. K 1 R. This process encases the tail into the ribbing. When changing colors, cut the yarn just knitted. Lay the tail across the knitting. K 1 R with the next color. Now, lay the tail of this color. Always lay a tail over its same color zigzag.

Use this technique sparingly. In other words, do not change yarns every 2 Rs, a million times. By definition, the edge that encases the yarn tails is thicker than the opposite edge.