I am a beginner, and I am having hard time figuring out exactly howto join the rounds in the borealis hat. I am ending up some strange looking slip stitches crossing over each other, and generally making a mess. (most of the rest looks great, and this really is an intriguing pattern.)
First issue: you join with a slip stitch into the first slip stich...do i put the hook through both loops of the first slip stitch? or use only one loop, depending upon which one will be used in the next round?
Second issue: when and how exactly do i switch colors? i have been pulling the new yarn through the first slip stitch but it doesn't seem to look right...maybe i should change on the last step of the previous stitch? and do i simply pull the new yarn through, or do i put it on the hook first with a slip knot?
Third issue: how do i carry unused colors? i know they should be on the wrong side, but with all the joining and turning i am not sure how to do that "gracefully"
It would be great if someone could post step by step photos, but any help or hints would be appreciated. I'm really looking forward to moving forward with my borealis hat and scarf.
thanks,
louis