Color Change Reminder
Flag scheduled yarn changes.
How Color Change Reminder Works?
The Color Change Reminder works by comparing the Active Row with the row in Next Color Change. When the counter reaches that row, you join the next yarn and set the following change row.
Map the colour plan
Write the stripe plan by row, such as navy rows 1 to 6, cream rows 7 to 8.
Set the next change row
Press → to set Next Color Change to the first row of the next colour.
Count each row
Tap the count pad or press Space as each striped row ends.
Change and update
Join the new colour at the change row, then raise Next Color Change by the next stripe height.
Color Change Reminder Formula
The Color Change Reminder formula is next change row = current stripe start + stripe height. A repeating sequence of stripes adds the full sequence height to find the same colour again.
- Next change row
Next = start + hh is the stripe height in rows.
- Sequence height
H = h₁ + h₂ + … + hₙH is the rows in one full stripe sequence.
- Colour on any row
Position = (R − 1) mod H + 1Match the position to the stripe list.
Worked example: A stripe sequence of 6 navy, 2 cream and 4 mustard rows has a height of 12 rows. Row 41 sits at position (40 mod 12) + 1 = 5, so row 41 is navy.
Color Change Reminder Conversion Table
The Color Change Reminder conversion table lists change rows for a 6-2-4 stripe sequence of navy, cream and mustard.
| Sequence # | Navy rows | Cream rows | Mustard rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1–6 | 7–8 | 9–12 |
| 2 | 13–18 | 19–20 | 21–24 |
| 3 | 25–30 | 31–32 | 33–36 |
| 4 | 37–42 | 43–44 | 45–48 |
| 5 | 49–54 | 55–56 | 57–60 |
| 6 | 61–66 | 67–68 | 69–72 |
| 7 | 73–78 | 79–80 | 81–84 |
Carry unused colours up the side when stripes are 4 rows or less to save weaving in ends.
What is Color Change Reminder?
A Color Change Reminder is a tool that flags the row where you switch to the next yarn colour. Stripes, colour blocks and temperature blankets depend on changing colour at exact rows.
A missed change makes one stripe taller than the rest, and the mistake shows across the whole piece. The reminder keeps the next change row on screen.
The Stitches Counter tool saves the active row and the next change row in your browser.
What are the uses of Color Change Reminder?
There are 4 main uses of the Color Change Reminder, including stripes, colour blocks and fading yarn sets.
Stripes
Change colour at fixed row counts.
Colour blocks
Change colour at the row where each block starts.
Fade sets
Switch between gradient skeins at planned rows.
Heel and toe contrast
Change to a contrast colour at the heel flap and toe.
About the Color Change Reminder
Never miss a stripe or color transition. Map your yarn schedule by row number and receive proactive visual notifications.
How to Use This Tool Efficiently
- ✓Pre-assign yarn colors (e.g. Color A, Color B) to row intervals.
- ✓Prepare your next yarn cake before reaching the change row to maintain rhythm.
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