How to join yarn in knitting - 10 techniques from easy to invisible
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- A step-by-step tutorial showing you everything you need to know about joining yarn in knitting.
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:15 How to join a new yarn the easy way
3:13 The wet splice or felted splice
5:46 Overlap & knit double join
7:43 Weave in as you go
10:25 Twist & weave join
13:33 Weave in & twist join
15:07 The Russian Join
19:29 The Magic Knot
21:59 Back to Back Join
24:47 Alternating stitches
Joining a new ball of yarn is quite easy in knitting. But depending on your project and the yarn you are using, you may want to use a different way. Some yarns are more slippery than others, and some projects are reversible or knit in the round. That's why it's always good to have a couple of different options. And this video is all about joining yarn in knitting. At the beginning of the video, there are some super simple techniques, and later on there are some more advanced joining methods for advanced projects.
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You dod mention that yarns woukd respond differently due to fiber content and texture and thickness, so yeah you covered that, I think.
Hi thank you so much,for your time and patiance in teaching us I have a quation my knitting is too loose how please can you explain to me how to have my knitting right thaks
@@michelledemana6849 bursting in. Hope it is not rude to do so. I would watch sine you tube videos watching different ways to carry the yarn. Work to a rhythm and practice. Are you trying to use the needle size suggested whether or not this actually works well for you. Try a thinner pair of needles .
@NimbleNeedles thanks you so much for sharing this detailed, comprehensive tutorial for joining yarns. Though I’ve knitted for a couple decades, I wasn’t familiar with every technique. I also appreciate the information on why one version may be better for a particular project or yarn. I’ve obviously had to join yarns, but I failed to consider when, why, or what method. Sometimes, we find ourselves stumbling through a thing without giving proper consideration to the process.
Because of your tutorials, I have a renewed love of the process, not just the finished product. ❤
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Never never ever trust magic knot with superwash. End of story. Period. Learned that one the hard way. It’s not about how strong it is the day you tie it- a flex here, a wiggle there, with time that knot is gone.
I concur. Knots can come undone when they ease up.
Thanks for this info. I am a magic knot knitter, so this is very good for me to know!
Rather than magic knot, maybe do a rope like splice. I knit with acrylic which is not going to felt together. Imagine poking a smaller tube into a larger tube. Imagine the new yarn is the smaller tube. Well, of course, I can not do that with 4 ply acrylic yarn. (The new yarn end is moving towards the fabric being knitted as the old yarn end is pointing away from the fabric being knitted during this splice.)
However, even though I can not push the new yarn through the old yarn like a train plowing through another train in a gruesome crash, I split the plies of the old yarn making a hole and I poke the new yarn end through the hole I made by splitting the plies and I then poke the new yarn end through the old yarn again a few twists away and (keeping this loose for now) then I poke it through again a few twists away. (A tapestry needle or a small crochet hook can help you make the hole in old yarn, but I normally do this with my fingers. A crochethook or tapestry needle can help to pull or push the new yarn end through the hole but I normally do this with my finger. And the new yarn end could be threaded onto a needle first and then poked through the old yarn.) The yarn now looks like an 8 lying on its side with an extra loop. This splice is not going to take any tension at all and it will come apart easily, so after pulling on each tail to flatten out sideways 8, knit the spliced section carefully into the row.
I also pull and break the yarn rather than cutting my yarn which has then made these ends a little thinner and that is a plus. Now when knitting the 'old yarn new yarn extra loop sideways 8' splice into the fabric, you can use all 8 plies or 5 plies or 3 plies or however many plies makes sense and let the remaining plies lie at the back of the knit stitch.
With very slick yarn, 3 'poke the new yarn through the old yarn' might not be enough, might need 5 or 6. Waste a little yarn on the tails until you get really good at this technique. The tails need only 2 or 3 stitches worth of weaving in and the 2 tails needing weaving in are not as close together as in some of the other methods and that might make the splice less obvious. I also split the plies on the tails and weave in 4 half tails instead of 2 tails if the yarn I am using makes it harder to hide the 2 fat tails.
Sorry I do not have a diagram or picture. I learned this splicing technique and my experience learning it was that it was almost impossible to do and then suddenly it was hard to remember or to understand why or how this splicing was hard to do. And so I say if this sounds like a good technique for your knitting style and project, then do not give up, but try again, and you will be like me wondering why it ever seemed hard to do.
Sometimes I pause to weave in the tails or I might 'grab' the tails as I work the row on top of the splice and the next two rows. If I do this, this is no weaving in of the ends later.
@@NimbleNeedles on a much beloved much used item, the knot makes a place in the fabric that can not give and bend as much as the surrounding fabric and the yarn will break on one side of that knot, not immediately but later.
@@eastlynburkholder3559 thank you for sharing these techniques with us Eastlyn. Interesting to read about your "splice" version for acrylic. It's a bit similar to the braided join - though it does not quite a bit smarter.
As usual, Norman, you rock my knitting world. Everyone else shows 2 to 3 ways to join in a new ball of yarn. You show 10 and its intuitive to see where each join is used per yarn types and project types. The weave in with twists are my next skills to master. Thank you much. I wish i had you or someone like you sitting iny living room to help me . . . Oh yeah, I do! TH-cam has brought you into my home. God bless you, Norman. ❤
Well, one day I might offer live knitting classes, let's see...😅
Came for the new techniques, stayed for Norman! I could listen to you all day. Thank you
I'm working on my first sweater ever, and as I'm getting close to the end of the first skein, I've just realized I don't know how to join yarns :D I am sooo grateful for all the tutorial videos of the knitting community of TH-cam! :)
I love that you demonstrate all the little techniques that answer all those questions “how do I”. Knit and purl is easy but it’s all the other little things that make a difference.
I am a beginner (barely one week of knitting) and your videos are by far the best for learning. I’ve watched others and they are helpful, but you explain things so well and clearly. Thank you for all the tips I’ve learned and for all the videos I have yet to see!! You are great 😊!
I've been knitting for almost 50 years, but I never imagined that there are so many more ways to join ends than the 3 that I have always used. Thank you so much for your teaching videos. They are so informative.
A great review and some new techniques taught too. Your voice is so pleasant to listen too. I unsubscribed most all of my other knitting sites as well. Your so confidently clear but humble as you communicate. Both great characteristics!
Wow, thank you! *blush* for someone who doesn't always feel that way, this means a lot!
I agree, a particularly nice manner, also very clear.
This was sooo helpful. I'm knitting for years and years but I didn't know half of the methods! Thank you so much, Norman!
Learned an immediately tried the "weave in as you go" on my current project. Worked like a charm! Thank you so much for teaching me how to do this! No more knots on the wrong side of my projects
It took a few tries to get it right, but the Twist & Weave join worked beautifully!!! Thank you so much!!!
This is such a terrific resource! Thank you for compiling this variety of approaches to joins. I'm posting this to my knitting group's Facebook page so others who aren't aware know they have options!
I am embarrassed that I've been knitting for decades and have only used the basic join! These were so helpful! You are so committed to excellence in your knitting/teaching. So cool!
Never be embarrased of your knitting, Katie! I'm sure the hobby brought you a lot of special moments and that's what counts more than anything else. Besides, the classic basic join is a really excellent option. you did nothing wrong there. Still, happy to hear I was able to broaden your horizon a bit!
TH-cam is awesome, im always finding new ways to do things
Don’t be embarrassed, it’s only because I’ve started designing jumpers as gifts that I’m striving for as perfect as I can. My joining isn’t perfect but nothing has come apart.
Same!
I always consult your videos when I need to learn something new as my knitting progresses. Thank you, Norman!
EXCELLENT!!! Love the "back to back" join. Using the paper clip ......... INGENIOUS!!!
ha! yeah..that one is smart and quite amazing for scrap socks. it turns a chore into fun!
Thank you ❤. My project is a simple beginner dish cloth. I have faced this problem of running out of yarn. There are many tutorials showing how to add the new yarn starting after a few stitches. I like that you demonstrate how to add it at the BEGINNING of the row. I believe this will work for me. Many thanks once again
Oh my goodness!!!! I can finally get rid of the knots 🤭 in the middle of my work! I really like your tutorials because you explain so clearly! The "wet splice", WOW! Thank you so much 🤗
Really enjoy your videos! I learn so much. Your explanations are clear to the point and not too long winded 👍🏻 You're a great instructor.
I never knew there are so many ways to join yarn. Great to have them explained in one place. I will try some of them. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful Joan!
I always get so much from your tutorials. Thank you so much for your continued sharing!
Fascinating! So very clear and beautifully presented. I learned to knit when I was 8 years old. Now I'm 71 and haven't picked up needles in over 30 years and am finding this tutorial (and your others) invaluable as I am beginning again! Thank you!
Wonderful! welcome to my channel Michele!
I only knew a few of these methods so thanks so much, Norman, for demonstrating these so clearly, and explaining when to use them!
I use the spit splice (palm lick lol) for most wool & I split the yarn where they overlap. For acrylic I do a magic knot or Russian join if the knot will be visible. I taught my daughters the magic knot when they were about 13 & we all know the mantra “over under, over under” 😆
In cases where I don’t want a knot or I’m switching colors I will use a tail twist. I use a twist to hide tails in crochet also. Thx for the extremely informative & to the point videos!!
Thank you so much. I never knew there were so many ways of joining the yarn. Excellent and clear video tutorial.
Normally when joining a new ball of yarn I'd use a Russian join but I've never been totally happy with how it looked. After watching this video I got myself a paperclip and have been using the back to back join on my current project (a top down sweater in an Aran yarn) and I absolutely love it!
awesome. I am personally not the biggest fan of the russian join either. But hey, I can only present options and everyone can decide for themselves, eh? :) Glad you found something that works for you.
Thank you for this tutorial. I’ve referred to it on several occasions when joining yarn in different situations. Very helpful!
The wet splice is working!!! Thank you so much!
I wanted to thank you for this and other videos on knitting you have shared. I have found them so helpful for my projects, and I truly appreciate you. Thank you very much.
I just happened to find this video-wow, I’m impressed!! I love having so many options to try in different situations. Excellent! Can’t wait to watch more! 😊
Heh. Go ahead. That's what my videos are for 😊❤
I remember watching this video when you released it but I was still very new in my knitting journey and now it's so much more useful to have these different techniques. Thank you again for sharing your great wealth of knowledge
Thank you for sharing these techniques, Norman. I now use the overlap and knit double join method that you introduced me to.
I have never heard of the “wet splice” before! I is such a great learning! Thank you so much. I’ve been away from knitting for many years, and you make it so much easier to start again!
Your videos are always terrific. I like how you clearly explain the pros and cons of various alternatives.
Happy to hear you appreciate me going into details. 😊❤
So glad that I found your vlog. Wonderful tips and clearly explained.
Happy to have you here sandy 😎😎
Imma have to bookmark this video. Very detailed instructions I like the variety of methods based on the knitters need. Thanks
You are so welcome Mina. and yeah..i thoguht it would make a nice reference resource :)
Hi Norman, thank you so much for taking the time to make this video, I've known some of these techniques and I've learned several new ones, it's wonderful to have alternatives! I love your tutorials and how blessed we knitters are to have your clear and simple explanations instead of the drudgery of slogging through complex directions that don't work. Thanks to you, I'm nearly finished with my rag-wool 2-at-a-time toe-up socks with German Short Row Heels. My German Grandmother would be so proud! I think you are the finest teacher on youtube. Thank you from my heart!
thank YOU for these kind words
Trying the weave in and twist to make a knot-free sweater! So far so good!
I think you are so talented!!!! Thank you for all the help you give!
Thank you for uploading this video. Yours is so gorgeously explaining and demonstrating how to change yarns! Best technique A-Z video!! I love your 6th weave and twist method.
yeah..that's a very helpful technique. I am personally not a magic knot or russian join kind of knitter. I prefer these more "traditional" ways where you end up weaving in ends.
I enjoy watching your video tutorials, you are always very clear in your descriptions and the visuals. thank you 💚💚💚
Thank you! This was so helpful and clear. I'm getting back into knitting after a break of about 15-20 years or so, and this is really great for revising different techniques (and learning new ones!) 😊
Ironically, a Russian lady I met is teaching me how to knit, I’m not sure how she’ll teach me how to switch yarns, it’ll be great if she does the Russian join, it looks smooth to me. She did an example of a type of join, but my mind was so blown, I wasn’t able to thoroughly remember which join, nor do it again lol
I’ve been knitting for a year, and only did “swatches” so far. But I like it and my kids want to learn as well!
i have a video here with super easy beginner projects. maybe that's something you might want to watch when you are ready to take the next step :)
I’m a new knitter, and your channel taught me sooooo much already! You’re an amazing teacher and everything you explain is just so clear and simple it’s beautiful! Thank you so much!
Great to have multiple joining options in my toolbox. Thanks for sharing.
I really love that swatch with the stripes of bobbles! So pretty and inviting to touch!
I have a video where I knit that in case you are interested! th-cam.com/video/QHdY2OljiSQ/w-d-xo.html
@@NimbleNeedles Thank you!
Once again Norman you have taught me several new wonderful techniques!
I am just learning to knit and this is wonderful! Thank you!!!
Glad it was helpful Robin
I love listening AND watching 🤗. So so helpful. Thank you 🙏
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for your thorough tutorials. You are very engaging and don't overly complicate techniques but rather present them clearly. You have another fan!
happy to hear that & welcome to my channel!
You are amazing Norman. An all in one video on how to join yarn. So clear and simple (even when is not lol)
thank you! happy to hear you find my explanations easy to follow
Wow! So useful! Thank you for sharing all your knowledge. I am going to learn to implement these from now on. ☺️
I would not have guessed there were so many ways to do this. Thanks so much!
I have never seen the one with the paperclip before, but I love it! Thank you!
I was taught to use the overlap and knit double method. Have been doing it for years with good results. I'm working on a project where this kind of join is more noticeable than I want. So, I went looking for alternative methods and found your video. I think I'm going to try the weave in as you go method. Thank you so much!
Norman, I have learned so much from you, you are the best teacher, thank you for all your wonderful videos!
Wow, thank you!
Really like the #9 Baci to Back Join method. I would like to try that splice method too. Excellent video. Danke for all your time and effort in making these videos. So informative & helpful.
You are absolutely brilliant. All of your videos have helped me learn to knit like a pro. I always end up coming back to your tutorials because of the way you explain things so clearly and you have such awesome tips. I used the weave in as you go method for joinging a new ball of yarn for my first sweater project and its so easy and seamless and looks great. I appreciate the work youve put into your channel so much.
I've been watching how to join yarn in 10 techniques. Thanks you Norman. Ken
Thank you very much for this video tutorial! The best for me. I am new in knitting with circular needles and transition of 2 balls was an issue for me. for over 20 years I am used to knit with single pointed needles and begin now to knit top down jumpers with two strands of yarn (one wool DK and one mohair lace). Later I will try my first top-down colourwork jumper. The Russian Join is perfect for joining two balls of DK. Like that I can wind it together with the mohair yarn. Then when I join two balls of double strands, the back to back join looks good.
Excellent tutorial for a variety of situations
Love how thorough your tutorial is. So glad to have found you!
Thank you so much!
I've been knitting for years and definitely learned some new techniques! But, you should mention that when doing alternating stitches, the new strand has to be picked up from below the old strand so that you don't end up with spaces between the stitches. :)
Good point! Guess that was kind of "obvious" to me lol (but it isn't!).
When I knit Shetland patterns, I just lead the different colors every 3 rows or so in the very last mesh, leaving no ends. I am careful when sewing together not to catch any of those threads in the stiches.
Gosh! I'm so glad I found your tutorials. I'm only just starting to knit socks (very slowly!!) and looking forward to making my own designs one day when I get comfortable. These alternatives are useful to know!
I find your explanations very easy too.
I am a newbie and did not know how to join yarns. Thank you very much for a clear teaching
Useful information. Thank you, Norman!
Thank you for introducing me to some new methods of joining.
Heh. It's a pleasure Virginia!
OMG so comprehensive and detailed. THANK YOU, i love you already. I am always paranoid about the yarn undoing itself
A great tutorial and useful to see different joins in one place. I have used the split ply method on bulky yarn, especially wool but never felted it before so I'll try that next time. I had the same reaction as Joanne Boag's comment below about picking up the new strand of color on 2 color knitting from below the old color to avoid spaces in the knitting fabric.
I use the splitting method.....work beautiful , thank you ♥️🙏♥️
Really good tutorial - saved to my knitting folder - thank you
The yarns you're using especially the green one, looks really lovely.
I put a link to the yarn in the decription below. It's DK cotton...so somewhat more difficult to handle. However, I really like it on camera and for these demonstrations.
@@NimbleNeedles thanks! It looks gorgeous in camera and shows the stitching really well. Maybe once I'm a better knitter I'll try yarns like that!🤞
Learning to knit, its fun, the knot tip works for me, thankyou
I tried the Twitter and weave and am very happy about it. Thanks,
Twist and weave fantastic. I don't know this method. Thanks so much. Ciao 😊
LOVE to watch you knit!! You make it look so easy!! I’m going to have to try it!!
Awesome!!!!
Chris* from Zeeland, MI USA
Thank you for doing this! Having them all in one video is so helpful 😄
Heh. That was my thought as well. Especially as some beginners might not realise there actually are other methods.
Thank you! I find all of your videos very helpful and easy to follow! Happy knitting!
happy knitting to you, too
I learned some new ways to join. Thank you. I'll be referring back to this video often.
Happy to hear that 😊😎
Wow, that was a great tutorial! Thanks for taking the time to put it together, very helpful!
For the Russia join, if you are using interchangeable needles, go down one or two sizes in the working needle (depending on yarn thickness) and the change back at the end of the join. By the way, your explanations are WONDERFUL.
Thanks so much, all these techniques are super helpful.
Thanks Norman for sharing this! I learned a lot from you 🎉. I want to try intarsia knitting and this is very helpful. Thanks again for sharing your expertise.
Excellent ideas! Thank you so much. I’ve knitting for 30 years and even I learned new techniques. 😊
i too, learn new stuff about knitting almost every day. Isn't this great?
Ive been knitting over sixty years but that twist and weave is a new one for me. I can see it being very useful.
I often use the russian join or wet splicing but they aren't always 100% invisible. Thankyou
Norman you are the bomb!! I am an adventurous knitter, knitting my second pair of socks and unaware that my cat had been playing with my yarn and nibbled it through. You are my goto when I need to learn something new. I used the overlap & knit double join and it worked and looks seamless. Thank you so much!!
bad kitty! but happy to hear I was able to help you along :)
Thank you for putting these all in one place I can refer to
Happy to hear you appreciate my effort LeeAnn 😊😊❤
Thaaaaaaaaank you! You channel was recommended to me. And finally I looked up how to join and I picked your link & realised I’d subscribed. Your video is simple and straight to the point! I can’t thank you enough. I wish I hadn’t procrastinated looking this up due to being impatient when doing projects 🤣
You’re amazing, all no nonsense and simple to understand! Yipppeeeee. I can’t wait to keep coming back for help to improve my skills! Thank you again!!! Tara
Excellent tutorials. So enjoy these. Thank you.
You are very welcome barbara
You are amazing! Been knitting for years trying to understand what books instruct....you are a great teacher....
Wow, thank you, Lisa!
I used the join where you knit with both strands so you don't have to weave in ends and I hand washed the blanket in the tub and my knitting came apart at the join...I used super wash super bulky merino wool.
I am a knitting novice and was at a loss about how to join a new ball of yard to my knitted piece. Your fabulous tutorial saved the day! It was clear, concise, and well filmed. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you. Did not know there were so many neat ways to join yarns. Good to know!
Glad it was helpful Nancy!
Great instructional video! I have referred back to it lots of times. Thanks for sharing your knowledge! 👍🏾
Glad you enjoyed it, Glenn!
I enjoy watching you knit.
Ha! I love watching other ppl knit as well. It's so soothing, isn't it?
I'm a beginner knitter and your channel is one of my favorite channel to learn about knitting. Thank you for explain each techniques so clearly!
You are so welcome, Ruru! Happy to have you here
Such great techniques thanks for this video, lots of options & I like that.
I appreciated the last suggestion! I have been purchasing quite a bit of yarn online from local craft stores, and often they don't (or can't) complete my order with all the skeins from the same dye lot. This alternating stitch idea (perhaps on a number of rows, even) is going to be very helpful. I make prayer shawls and have settled on a few types of yarn that I prefer using, and this will open up some possibilities for me! Thanks.
great..but I would definitely have a chat with them and ask them to complete orders within the same dyelot. Another option is alternating between two skeins.
TY for the "CURE" to un-twisted plies. So simple, I had a "forehead slap" moment😊
Really great examples! I loved how you worked the three ply wool yarn; cutting out one ply on each old and new strand. Wet each piece and rolled them together. Amazing! And you also used the stranding method which I've used in fair isle knitting, stranding the second colour across the row. Thanks so much for posting!!!
Heh. It's a pleasure Catherine 😊❤
@@NimbleNeedles Does the back to back join also work the same with a new ball of yarn and in the round?
@@kittykittybangbang9367 why don't you think it wouldn't? Mid row is the same as mid round, no?
Thank you for the video ❤️
My favorite were 'weave and twist joint' and 'back to back join', going to try them out next time.
please do and tell me how it went
Thank you for all of your tutorials. They’ve really helped me in a baby blanket I’m knitting for my future granddaughter. I’ve made blankets where you double the yarn and don’t like the bulk either. Plus there’s been issues with the yarn coming undone. I have 2 questions: 1. Do you recommend adding yarn at the beginning of a row rather than the middle? 2. Which method do you recommend for a light sport weight yarn? My grandchildren like to carry their blankets around when they get older and I don’t want to risk any yarn coming undone.
This was so helpful for my current project! I just redid the last several rows a bunch of times because every time I tried to add in the new ball, I ended up with a hole where the new yarn started and the old one ended. It took me a few tries to get it, but the twist and weave method totally solved my problem! Since this is a striped scarf, I'll have a few more times to try it out when switching colors too, though my current problem spot was from joining in a new ball of the same color when I ran out of the first one.