How to Join a New Ball of Yarn
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
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Balls of yarn aren't limitless - they run out! At some point you'll need to join a new ball of yarn to your knitting. Here are two ways to do it, including my favorite, stealth way!
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/// MATERIALS USED ///
⟡ Malabrigo Rasta yarn in color Pearl Ten www.loveknitti...
⟡ 24" 10mm circular needle in rosewood www.loveknitti...
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* I want to be transparent that the links in the materials list are Amazon affiliate links. This means that, at no cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase through the links. I’ve had success using them, which is why I recommend them. However, only buy what you need! Many knitters have used other materials, and their results are just as lovely. The materials list is just a suggestion based on what I have used.
Thank you! Years later and you're still helping us knitting newbies 😆
"So I just knit... like it ain't no thang".
You're so cute, thank you so much for these very helpful instructions!
Lol I wish I knew this before.. I just tied the two ends together and kept knitting (total noob at this clearly) At least now I know for next time!
omg! tht was what i was thinking! im like only easy solution lol
Ecto Booger you can also use super glue if you're too lazy
seriously? Never though about that lol I guess you could
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nomadicMilotic that’s exactly what I did and for the 2nd time 😹😹😹
Just discovered this video and tried the second method on my blanket project. It's so easy and much better than what I was doing. Thank you again for this video! Years later it's still so helpful ☺️
Such a helpful video!! I have always used the first method when adding in a new ball of year but hated the gap it would leave. The second method is much cleaner and leaves no gap!! Thanks for this video! You've saved my project from disaster 🤣.
love this simple and visual instructions. no muss no fuss. Nailed the second technique first try. Feeling like a pro.
Thanks for this video! I was panicking when I ran out of yarn, I think my heart rate doubled while I was watching this to join another ball of yarn for the first time😂 but like always you teach everything so well and it was a success! You are my fav teacher
Aww thanks! Glad it works for you!
Thank you so much for this video! I was just happily knitting my first project as a beginner knitter and then all of the sudden i realized i only had about a foot left of my yarn, but thanks to your video I was able to quickly learn how to attach my next ball of yarn and continue happily knitting while watching 90 day fiance lol thank you again for being such a great teacher!!
Thank you for this video! Version two is always my go to, every single time this beginner/intermediate forgets. 🤦🏻♀️
The second technique explained in this video is great! When I tried on my first project (a moss/seed stitch scarf), it felt very easy to do and secure. I would recommend it! Thanks for sharing
She always has such beautiful tHicc yarn and needles
Susie Q lol you used it on a thing and not an organism
Came back for a refresher after 2 years!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I've been stuck to doing projects that require a single ball of yarn because I had no clue how to go about getting the second one secured in. This has opened a new world of projects for me on top of the fact that I now can combine the scraps I have been stacking up for a long time.
You have a pleasant, matter-of-fact way of explaining and showing. Thank you!
Love your videos but would you consider getting rid of the background distracting music? Too much audio input with it.
I can also see these techniques when you want to change colors.
Can you please make a video that shows us how to hold the knitting needles like you do? I still take my hand off the right needle every time, and I think your way is faster.
I totally agree. I want to know as well.
Thank you so much for this! I couldn't find any other clear instructions for joining two strands of chunky yarn. I'm knitting fingerless mitts for my daughter who has really small hands, got to the top of the gusset, knit a few rounds, and surprise-a big chunky knot in the yarn! I'm going to go do this right now..and I'm REALLY REALLY grateful!
thank you so much for this tutorial! so clear and easy to follow! currently making a scarf using your beginners scarf tutorial and I needed to attach a new ball and now I'm back knitting! fave knitting channel!
+Hannah Miles Thank you! So glad you find these videos helpful :D
Thanks for the easy to see camera angles!
I've watched a dozen videos on how to join new yarn, your video was by far the most helpful. Thank you, I just subscribed:)
Thank you for these tips I’m really new at this and I got a thought about this and you have helped me relax and not worry for when I do run out
Omg tysm I had no idea how to add a new yarn ball until now! 😊
Great video! And I've watched A LOT of knitting videos! Very smooth and professional, but also fun. Thanks!
Thank you, Melba! So glad you find them helpful!
I love your videos--you have renewed a hobby for me! I love the soft quality of yarns you use. I did a test run using acrylic, I'm ready for some nice merino wools now. Thank you!
Really helpful, thankyou. Used the second method. Didn't like the sound of the gap that's created in the first method
And how did the final thing end up? All the comments talk about how easy the methods are to replicate, but would love to hear how effective they are once the piece is completed! Thank you =)
cruisysoozi the gap can easily be closed up if you weave the tails in correctly
How do we weave the tails in at the end?
@@shannon6157 You need a tapestry needle! It's like an oversized sewing needle, super inexpensive. If you watch this channels "how to knit 101" (that might not be the name so sorry in advance lol) and go to the end of the video where she will show you how to weave it in!
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I like the second example you showed, I also didnt know you could put a stitch back on the other needle. Thanks for the help.
I just used this method, and it worked! This is the best way to join yarn
I'm really new at this, do you have a video that shows how you weave in the dangling pieces of yarn after you are done with the cowl? Thank you!
Jamie Tan how to knit fish platedesign
She shows you how in this video ua-cam.com/video/24lR2IRS57A/v-deo.html
I'd like to see this, too.
Thanks this is awesome. I am making my first baby blanket and ran out of yarn! I like how you explain and demonstrate it; very clear and easy to follow!
Thanks for showing "how to join" I'm doing your scarf for beginners and found this just in time. Very clear instructions. I used the 2nd option... so excited... It worked.!
2nd join didn't go so well. I had to rip up a row and try to get it all going again. I managed to get the other ball of yarn going but added a stitch... Waaaat? I'm just going to let it go and weave in the ends when I finish. So disappointed. I thought, I'd get through this without any great gaffs, but... Oh well.
I love this video! Everytime I change yarn I have to watch it again! 🤦 Thankful!
Thanks! Very clear directions! I think I've done this years ago, but couldn't quite remember exactly how to do it. I'll be checking out more of your videos.
Just did the second version. Slick!! Thanks. Louise
Just subscribed for the best version of joining the yarn. I'm knitting a snood using the moss stitch and used the second version of joining the yarn but carried on knitting in the moss stitch as normal. It looks ok as I didn't want to interrupt the pattern of the stitch. The 3 stitches were knitted in a K1, P1, K1 pattern. Thank you for uploading this fantastic tutorial. Greetings from London! ☺️
Great video! I was nowhere near the end of my yarn and got a knot in it coming up I couldn’t undo and had to cut out. Was easier than I expected!
Thanks for the 2nd method it worked way easiest than the 1st method...
I’ve ALWAYS knitted my yarn together and then got stuck on the knot 😂 so glad I looked this up for my latest project!
I've only known the second way. And it feels more secure. Didn't realize the first way was possible (due to I ran into that gap). Good to know due to I won't always feel comfortable double yarn knit with all projects (may be too obvious for some projects). Thanks for posting this!
Checked out several other videos - yours was by far the BEST and easiest to follow! Thank you! Brilliant on the two colors to help with the steps!!
Thanks for such an excellent video on joining yarn. I used your technique and it worked perfectly.
Currently knitting a Big Wool lace scarf, just tried that second method you suggested and it worked like a charm! It's not even visible!
Love it! Thank you 💕
Thank you so much!! I was getting ready to join a new ball of yarn using your previous method (another video) and method 2 in this video is a lot easier.
Very helpful tips, I used the second option and it worked very well. Thank you so much.
Really, you make everything very simple and clear. Thanks!
I am a Russian join girl myself. But these are cool joins!
Thank you so much, I'm making a blanket for my twin and this helped so much to join the yarn balls!
Thank you! I have just run into a knot in the middle of my ball of yarn and I can't bring myself to knit through and pretend it isnt there. Going to try this!
The second method at 3:27 was very helpful.
That yarn looks so soft!
Apologies in advance for my negative comment for your wonderful effort to explain and detail a much appreciated technique. I watch many many "how to" videos on UA-cam and to me the extraneous music in the background is more often than not annoying and distracting to the learning. Imagine taking a college course and the prof or teacher has music behind his oratory for the purpose of teaching. Music is for entertainment and quiet enhances learning. Too many videos have this problem.
Nice, I'll be ending my ball of yarn soon and the second method sounds awesome. I'll give it a try
Thank you! I really needed this, and your explanation was perfect!!!
What lovely yarn 🧶❣️
Excellent tutorial. Thank you.
I've found that the fisherman's knot also works really well and is the least visible because you can cut the tails off really close to the knot and it'll still remain secure :D
Oh! Interesting. I've never heard of a fisherman's knot. I'll head over to the google and do some research!
This week I started my new project nitting and found your UA-cam channel and website. Love(d) it!. Hope your are coming back!
I tried the second method. So helpful. Thanks!
Thank you!!! You made it so clear on how to join a new ball of yarn! All the other videos weren't as clear as you and made me confused :)
Those are some beautiful needles!
I like the first way the best. The second way shown can look bumpy if you're using a bulky yarn.
Thank you! Trying the second one!
The 2nd method is the one I always use. My mother taught me how to...
Really well explained. Prefer method 2. So easy thank you!
Hi I love your videos! Do you have a video on how to weave in the ends?
+Sabrina Lee I don't, but I'm going to work on that one next!
i'm knitting with malabrigo rasta right now haha funny coincidence, awesome video too of course!
What kind of yarn are you using in this video? It’s so pretty!
A bit late but it's in the description
Your videos are so helpful and easy to follow and understand! Thank you!
You could also use the Spit Splice since your using wool or alpaca. Then when I'm using cotton I go to my Russian join. Love your Videos!! Keep up the great work we likie :D
+LesMess Bucilova You're right! That technique works well for protein fibers. Once you get bodily fluids involved, it really makes the project personal!
Ha! True, so true.
I tend to feel more secure using a Russian join to pick up new yarn. I don't trust other methods.
I was just about to give up and tie the two ends together..😂
Been there, and had to redo that... a knot will eventually open itself up again. Dont do that!
Finally a video I can understand!
thanks for the demonstration! very easy to follow!
Really helpful. Thank you so much for sharing. Kind wishes to everyone 😊
I haven't gotten to that part yet but I'm doing well under your tutoring thanks love your style
Thank you for this video! I’m knitting my very first scarf and ran out of yarn so I used the second method and it was so easy! My question is how do I weave in those loose ends from the old and new yarns? I can’t seem to find any tutorial on this channel.
Hello..Do you have a video to show how to weave this loose ends into our work with the tapestry needle. Thanks
Great instructions! Thanks so much!
I have a big ball of yarn and oh I need to join yarn
Great video, I also prefer the second way, thanks!
Your videos are the bestest! ❤️
Haha, so I was halfway done with a scarf and ready to join the new yarn, I watched the first technique which said you only needed 4-5 inches, so knitted to there. After I watched the first, she said the second was better but required a longer tail but I didn’t know how to go back and take out the stitches! I tried to go back, failed, and long story short, had to take out the entire thing and start over. Ughhhh
Love your video! I picked up the info right away and will be checking out more! Rock on, sister!
Woot! So glad it helped you out!
How to weave in the remainder of the yarn?
THANK UOUUUU this helped so much
This is a great video! Thank you! love your content!
Thank you so much! That was very helpful! 😘
Can you please do a video on how to weave in your tails after using the second method shown to join in?
Thank you for the tutorial. It’s very helpful.
Great video. When do you prefer this kind of join over a magic knot?
I generally don't like magic knot too much because you can still see the knot!
Sheep & Stitch that makes sense. But wouldn’t you be able to see the woven in ends? And woven in ends tend to limit stretch too no?
you're great at demonstrating and helping to understand. new sub! ✌🌸
FreshBunny😍 ending and removing from needles
I just started knitting led than a week ago. Your second method was what I thought was the easiest and made the most sense. My only question is what’s the best method to cut the access yarn?.Thanks for sharing.
This is super helpful, thank you!!
Great video , really helped me☺️
First of all, thank you for the very clear instructions. I'm glad I don't necessarily have to join a new skein at the beginning of a row (and lose more of the yarn from the old skein than I would like to). But now I have a little patch of stockinette in my garter stitch scarf (because I purled the three stitches with the strands from the old skein and the new skein). Is there a particular reason why I needed to purl those stitches instead of knitting them? I'd rather avoid any more stockinette patches...
Hi, Melissa! She was knitting garter stitch in the round, which ends up being Knit 1 round, Purl 1 round repeating unlike when on straight needles, which is only Knit stitches for every stitch. So on straight needles you'd just continue what you were already doing (knit stitches)
Thanks, Kira. 😊 After I had posted my comment, I watched the video again and heard her say that she was knitting in the round. I must have missed that the first (and second :) time I watched it. Feeling kind of silly about the question now. Lol. Hopefully, though, if someone has the same question and sees my comment and your reply, they'll avoid the mistake I made.
Haha I hope someone sees too!! :)
THANK YOU!!
I hope it still can be done when you keep the end of your circular needles open in betweenthe knitted part.
can you explain what you mean when you say you pearl into those three stiches when you come back around to them on the second method? I don't understand that. thanks!!!!
Omg tysm that second one saved meee😭😭😂😂🥰
I do similar on my Knitter but at the beginning of a row so any loose ends are sewn at the seams - sometimes I even feed the tail of the old in together with the new yarn and when the carriage is back on the side where the new yarn was started I feed the remaining tail in so no ends to sew in.
Thanks, very helpful info. 🌼🌺🌸