Knitting with two colours in one row... Help!

[ash2027]

I recently found a beautiful afghan from bernat, but I had to buy the book to see the pattern. I bought the design only to realize that I had to knit with two colours in one row, which I have never done before. Here is an example of the pattern:

1st row: with b, k7. *with c, k1. With b,k1. Rep from * to last 8 sts. With c k1. With b k7.

Most of the pattern is straight forward. I'm just not sure how to start, knit and end these types of rows. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you!

[suzeeq]

You carry the unused yarn across the back of the sts you're doing with the other color. Keep them loose, let them 'float' behind the others.

[salmonmac]

This video will show you an example of carrying two colors in a manner similar to your pattern. If you're going the carry yarn over 7sts it may help to catch the yarn after the thrid st or so just so you avoid a very long float that may catch on things and get pulled out.

[ash2027]

Ok but when I start this row do I add the 2nd colour in when I need it or at the beginning? How would I do that?

[suzeeq]

Just use the 2nd color on the first stitch you need it, the k1. Leave a tail so you can weave it in later.