I've had a lot of you tell me you won't touch color work because of all the ends. I hope some of these tips will help change your mind. And if any of you have a tip that really helps you with these pesky ends, please share, I'd love to know! xx
Thank you so much for actually showing how to do the magic knot at the end of the row in changing colors. That’s is exactly how instructional work should be done. I was struggling with doing it until now. I am making a lap blanket for senior citizens homes and I have lots of color changes. Be well and stay safe!
Yes! This definitely makes me feel more excited about doing stripes! I have been doing the magic knot for a few years, but never thought of doing them at the end of a row that way! So smart!!
Thank you for the magic knot! I’ve always either woven in ends or worked over them and only used the magic knot to join new yarn of the same color and always mid row. I’ve NEVER seen the trick to join at the beginning of a row to change color! Saving your video for future reference. Now I want time make something with stripes just to test it out!
Magic knots can absolutely be a game changer if the yarn weight and fiber content "play well" with them. The Russian join can also makes a secure, neat transition if you don't want any knots in certain projects (e.g., baby blanket, chemo cap, preemie cap, knitted knockers, etc.) Crocheting the tail into your work (either alternating it with the new working yarn or combined) can also work well. When those options aren't feasible, I find that weaving ends as you go (WEAYGo 😄) is well worth the up-front time and effort because doing so keeps the WIP much neater, without an increasingly cumbersome bunch of tails to work around. With WEAYGo, one is more likely to do a better quality job on each tail than having to do them all later after project burnout has set in. Also, WEAYGo provides an occasional break from marathon stitching, which can benefit the joints and muscle groups involved. Finally, as stated in the video, WEAYGo ensures that when you're done stitching, you're done with the project 👍 (aside from washing/blocking it 😉)
Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks. I've been using the magic knot for a couple of years. Been crocheting for 52 years. The tip I will be using is magic knot when tieing color changes. I love magic knots and you've taken it to another level. Thank you!
I've crocheted for 33 years, and just recently started using magic knots and finishing needles. So glad that even an expert can learn a few new things.
I've always know about the magic knot but never how to position it so the colour change is perfect, thank you so much for the demonstration at the end!
You are so right about using a needle that feels good. Nothing makes me more motivated to weave when I feel the satisfactions of pulling the needle through. I used to hate weaving in ends until I started treating as a skill in itself and make like a game.
I owe you a lifetime of thank yous. Got my Susan Bayes finishing needles. The afghan that I am making has many ends, including ends foe making corners. Never thought I would say that it's a breeze working the ens in, but it is. From someone who has been crocheting over 50 years, this is a life-changing moment.
When I weavein my ends, I can never stop at three! I end up thinking if three is good, then 7 is even better! I've never tried the magic ( fisherman's knot). Thanks for sharing. 💙
I am always anxious when having to sew in the ends because I can't leave well enough alone. Insecure thread and insecure mind. This vid. is one of the most useful because it addresses many early mistakes which can become habits. I am ashamed to say that I cannot get anywhere near your neatness, which is amazing. and beautiful too. Thank You.
Thank you , Vera! I appreciate you saying I have neatness . If I do, that’s just through years of slowly improving on my bad habits. You’ll be surprised at how your work looks a year from now 🙌🏻🧶💕
I crochet over my tails, especially when doing granny squares! I’m making my collage age daughter a very colorful granny square blanket! She wants every square to be different, I’m sure y’all have seen those! Thank you for your videos, God bless🥰🙏
I'm glad to learn about how to use the magic knot like this, even if I probably won't use that technique much, but I'm especially happy to have learned about finishing needles because I've been using the other needle you showed for a long time, but these seem like a better alternative for some projects. Thanks!
Thank you..... I very much hate weaving in ends.... It has kept me from make very pretty projects but I think I'm going to try this out. ... Thanks so much for the crochet tips and tricks.
I hope you find this comment! I wanted to thank you for sharing the Susan Bates finishing needles, they have been a real game changer. Not to mention all the other tips and tricks that you share. I absolutely love your channel ❤️
@@PlayHookywithMe yes, I got about 1/4 way through the blanket and then a lady at the knitting group I go to asked why I hadn’t woven in any of my ends! Spurred me on to get then weaved in before I add anymore.
@@sewlouisa similar situation to me - I’d shared something I was working on (loads of ends un woven)and someone commented on how weaving in along the way makes such a difference and I finally listened! 😂😂😂🙌🏻🧶💕
@@PlayHookywithMe yes and the fact that I have found my favourite needles, the Susan Bates finishing needles makes it so much more enjoyable. I think it’s just part of the process of creating beautiful things.
Wonderful tips, I use a few of them. One thing I do on top of these is think about how gorgeous my work will look if the ends are weived, so, to see that result, it helps me weive the ends in a little faster lol
Thank you! I thought I knew how to make the fisherman's knot but your explanation has been a sinker ( 😉 ) for me remembering how to do it! Excellent video with clear instruction that will help me with my crocheting immensely!! I truly appreciate this tutorial!
Oh, and thank you for showing the plastic needles! Looks much easier as I always struggle to thread the metal ones. Now for someone to make needles that combine the ease of the wide eye with the sharp point created in metal!
I’m a weirdo…I love weaving in the ends. 🫣 However, I only recently started using the fisherman’s knot. I’m too scared to trim the tails off so I just crochet over them. It makes color changing so easy!
I cannot compliment you enough on this brilliant video. Informative, easy to understand, easy to follow, terrific camera work and quality, great hacks and I love how you explained things concise and no messing about. You’ve got beautiful, neat nails and IMO, better because they’re shorter and don’t get in the way of what you’re sharing. Absolutely brilliant! Thank you so much. I’m excited to see your other work. Much love and appreciation from England. xxx
Great info. Thank you. I no longer have ends to weave in on my projects. I figured out how to do a magic knot/Russian knot when I have to change colors or attach a new skein. I am so happy I figured it out. Now I only have the very beginning and the very end to do.
My tip is coming from the knitting but works well for crochet too. I just work the tail with the working yarn and do 2 stitches. The stitches might be a bit thicker but no problem with dk and 4 ply. I can’t even unravel it when I do mistake and need to frog it, I have to cut it so it does work well! Work 2 stitches with the tail and simple cut it after👌
Thank you for this. I just found you and am delighted to subscribe because I love crochet and knitting but got depressed because I had never learned properly so had no option how to do all the finishing off bits that make such a difference to your work and how you feel about yourself when you are done. I especially love that you talk quietly and calmly throughout so your video is really pleasant to listen to as well S clear and informative. God bless you from Vera in Northern Ireland
I used to do this technique with the magic knot to change colors, but not so much anymore. I did it on a few blankets that I use at home frequently and within a year or so several of the knots came loose… The first time I thought maybe it was a characteristic specific to really fine merino, but it ended up happening with some of my more rustic wool and cotton items as well :( The tip you had for leaving a bit back after covering the tail with stitches to weave backwards is a great idea! I will start doing that from now on!
aaaah, thought that might happen with the fisherman's knot. Never tried it myself, but just doesn't seem very secure. Specially if you wash your work regularly. It'll come undone. I also cover my tail as I go and then just leave a piece to weave it back once and back again and for extra security I double knot the old colour and new colour together, tightly to the stitch, before working both ends in together. Need to get myself canvas needles though, those look awesome.
This is great. I had purchased these needles after watching this video before but couldn't remember who had used these. Great tip and I am almost looking forward to working in my ends. (😉) Thanks for sharing!
The Susan Bates needles will be bought. I do the rule of 3 and that works well for me and I do weave in as I go. I did the save it until I am done but as you said it is more time consuming. Thank you for a good video.
What! How did I not know about the fisherman's knot! I've been crocheting for decades and this is a game changer!! Thank you for this super cool hack!!
Thx for your time to play bookie with us, totally love it because l was in the midst of doing a project where l needed this lovely advice/ tutorial. Mary Ann in Az
So many helpful tips thank you. You make it look so easy. I am sure it wasn’t always easy for you and I need to be more patient and put the hours in like you have to get as good as you.
You are spot on Cooky. It all just takes time. Keep making it fun for yourself, take the pressure off and one day you’ll realize how far you’ve come . I promise 🧶❤️
Thank you for showing that hack! I am very familiar with the fisherman’s knot, but how you showed to apply it at the end of the row is a game changer for me! I recently participated in a crochet along for a temperature blanket, and because of all the color changes and the weaving ends, I didn’t want to do the constantly changing colors. So I just made each block of the month the same color. But now that I’ve seen this, this is absolutely a game changer for me! Thank you so much!!!
I recently ordered the Susan Bates needles to use on the B/W granny afgan I just started and I’m loving them. Thanks so much for the ideas in this video.
I had briefly ventured into mosaic crochet, but I hated all of the tails and put it away for something to work on in the future. (This was a couple years ago. lol) I'm going to try the magic knots and see if I can finally do mosaic without the headache of weaving tails at every row. Thank you for such great hacks! I wish I'd found your channel sooner. I'm subscribed to many crochet channels that have good instructions, but you've got the hacks! I'm definitely going to suggest your channel to my Hooker friends!
I croched a HUGE granny square blanket with 70 squares and many changed colors. It left me with at least 10 yarn ends per square. I spent several nights weaving them in and it even felt a little zen-like doing it. 😂 After months and months of making squares it was something different to me and even relaxing and satisfying seeing my mountain of REALLY FINISHED squares grow.
I’m always afraid of not calculating the yarn correctly when doing the magic knot at end of a row before switching to the next color, so I just cut and weave 🤷🏻♀️ I’m finding out that I prefer to weave ends as I go so I’m not overwhelmed with the task at the end of the project and I also have a couple of favorite needles. I think that has actually helped me change my mind about granny squares, which I used to avoid like the plague 😆 Thanks for all your tips 😊
I knew the magic knot but had no idea how to make it sit neatly while starting the new row, so this is a complete lifesaver! I think I need to grab some of those needles too...🤔Thank you for this video, it's been so helpful!
I find a square knot is smaller than the fisherman's knot, and for me it is easier to control where the knot lands. Another thing to consider is that if you will be adding a border, the knot need not be exactly placed since even if it is a little early or a little late it will be covered by the border.
Thank you, I learned a new knot. I know a different which involves wrapping round the thumb. Sorry I can’t describe it! Good to know about the rule of three. I hate it that ends come out, especially with acrylic yarn that you can’t felt into your work
Oh great googly moogly I needed this hack explained exactly the way you did. I am working an alpine stitch and I have FOUR ends to weave for each row 🤦🏽♀️ Thank you for showing us how to “time” the knot. That will save me endless amounts of time
I didn't know how important weaving in my ends (nor how to do it properly) was until recently, haha... But that magic knot is a game changer!! I'm looking forward to trying it out in my next project.
Haha, no joke! I procrastinate so much on my projects because of this. I'm the person who always ends up with short tails for some reason, so gonna get those Susan Bates finishing needles (didn't know they existed!) cause that'll rescue me from my biggest problem. Great tips! Thanks for highlighting it in one nice video 😄
I've had a lot of you tell me you won't touch color work because of all the ends. I hope some of these tips will help change your mind. And if any of you have a tip that really helps you with these pesky ends, please share, I'd love to know! xx
Lampshading that double entendre with Nathan Fillion... *chef's kiss*
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Thank you so much for actually showing how to do the magic knot at the end of the row in changing colors. That’s is exactly how instructional work should be done. I was struggling with doing it until now. I am making a lap blanket for senior citizens homes and I have lots of color changes. Be well and stay safe!
Oh good, I’m so glad you found it helpful! What a lovely gift you are contributing. Thank you for doing that 💕💕💕💕
Yes! This definitely makes me feel more excited about doing stripes! I have been doing the magic knot for a few years, but never thought of doing them at the end of a row that way! So smart!!
Thank you for the magic knot! I’ve always either woven in ends or worked over them and only used the magic knot to join new yarn of the same color and always mid row. I’ve NEVER seen the trick to join at the beginning of a row to change color! Saving your video for future reference. Now I want time make something with stripes just to test it out!
@@craftinmom wonderful! 😀🙌🏻🧶🪡💕
Magic knots can absolutely be a game changer if the yarn weight and fiber content "play well" with them. The Russian join can also makes
a secure, neat transition if you don't want any knots in certain projects (e.g., baby blanket, chemo cap, preemie cap, knitted knockers, etc.) Crocheting the tail into your work (either alternating it with the new working yarn or combined) can also work well.
When those options aren't feasible, I find that weaving ends as you go (WEAYGo 😄) is well worth the up-front time and effort because doing so keeps the WIP much neater, without an increasingly cumbersome bunch of tails to work around. With WEAYGo, one is more likely to do a better quality job on each tail than having to do them all later after project burnout has set in. Also, WEAYGo provides an occasional break from marathon stitching, which can benefit the joints and muscle groups involved. Finally, as stated in the video, WEAYGo ensures that when you're done stitching, you're done with the project 👍 (aside from washing/blocking it 😉)
Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks. I've been using the magic knot for a couple of years. Been crocheting for 52 years. The tip I will be using is magic knot when tieing color changes. I love magic knots and you've taken it to another level. Thank you!
So glad you like the idea, thank you ! 😀🧶💕
I've crocheted for 33 years, and just recently started using magic knots and finishing needles. So glad that even an expert can learn a few new things.
I've always know about the magic knot but never how to position it so the colour change is perfect, thank you so much for the demonstration at the end!
This is exactly what I came here to say!
I will definitely be using the Rule of 3! That should save a whole bunch of “just wanna secure this bad boy” stitches 😆
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Incase anyone is wondering about the hack at the end it definitely works and stays however you can see and feel the knot on different yarns :)
The only reason I don't weave in my ends as I go,is if I see an error, is easier to take out without the ends weaved in.
You are so right about using a needle that feels good. Nothing makes me more motivated to weave when I feel the satisfactions of pulling the needle through. I used to hate weaving in ends until I started treating as a skill in itself and make like a game.
I love those Susan Bates needles!!
I owe you a lifetime of thank yous. Got my Susan Bayes finishing needles. The afghan that I am making has many ends, including ends foe making corners. Never thought I would say that it's a breeze working the ens in, but it is. From someone who has been crocheting over 50 years, this is a life-changing moment.
Ohhhh, I’m so glad!!! 😀🧶❤️❤️❤️
When I weavein my ends, I can never stop at three! I end up thinking if three is good, then 7 is even better! I've never tried the magic ( fisherman's knot). Thanks for sharing. 💙
🤣💕🧶
Thank you, I enjoyed watching and learning. I've been crocheting since 1970. Debbie
this is why they thought we were witches back in the day lol amazing
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I am always anxious when having to sew in the ends because I can't leave well enough alone. Insecure thread and insecure mind. This vid. is one of the most useful because it addresses many early mistakes which can become habits. I am ashamed to say that I cannot get anywhere near your neatness, which is amazing. and beautiful too. Thank You.
Thank you , Vera! I appreciate you saying I have neatness . If I do, that’s just through years of slowly improving on my bad habits. You’ll be surprised at how your work looks a year from now 🙌🏻🧶💕
“I’ve found that if it feels good I’m happy to keep going and making it feel good can come in different ways.” Listen you pointed it out, not me 😂😂😂😂
Also, this is why I don’t use cotton yarn. I hate weaving it.
I was editing and thought …. Rozzzz stop talkinnnnng! 🤣🤣🤣💕🧶
I crochet over my tails, especially when doing granny squares! I’m making my collage age daughter a very colorful granny square blanket! She wants every square to be different, I’m sure y’all have seen those! Thank you for your videos, God bless🥰🙏
Yeahhhh, love those!! 🙌🏻🥰🧶💕
I like the way you tied the knot and joined the new color at the end of a row
Thank you , it’s a fun time saver ! 🧶💕
1:42 Amazing video but your sense of humor really made it enjoyable. Thank you!
🤣😅 thanks so much for watching! 😀💕🧶
So satisfying to watch❤
Thank you ! 😀🧶🪡
That last one was complete magic. Thank you for sharing. 💖🙏
Thank you ! 😀🙌🏻💕🧶
You are great at tutorials! Easy to follow along, clear instructions and perfect angles. Thank you so much!❤
Thank you so much ❤️
I’ve been crocheting for many years and this is the BEST tutorial I’ve seen in a long time.
Well, that has made my day. I appreciate it , thank you 🧶💕
I'm glad to learn about how to use the magic knot like this, even if I probably won't use that technique much, but I'm especially happy to have learned about finishing needles because I've been using the other needle you showed for a long time, but these seem like a better alternative for some projects. Thanks!
These needles help a lot for sure! 💕🧶
The Nathan Fillion clip and the line it accompanied made me giggle profusely!
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Same. 😂
That magic knot at the end blew my mind, thank you for sharing!!
Thank you ! 😀🧶🪡
Thank you..... I very much hate weaving in ends.... It has kept me from make very pretty projects but I think I'm going to try this out. ... Thanks so much for the crochet tips and tricks.
I hope it helps ! 💕🧶
I hope you find this comment! I wanted to thank you for sharing the Susan Bates finishing needles, they have been a real game changer. Not to mention all the other tips and tricks that you share. I absolutely love your channel ❤️
Hi Patti! So glad they helped, I still love them so much 🤗💕 thank you for telling me 💕
Perfect timing. Crocheting a granny square blanket and the spent most of today weaving in some of ends before I go any further into the project.
Wonderful , you’ll thank yourself later 💕🧶 good luck with your blanket!
@@PlayHookywithMe yes, I got about 1/4 way through the blanket and then a lady at the knitting group I go to asked why I hadn’t woven in any of my ends! Spurred me on to get then weaved in before I add anymore.
@@sewlouisa similar situation to me - I’d shared something I was working on (loads of ends un woven)and someone commented on how weaving in along the way makes such a difference and I finally listened! 😂😂😂🙌🏻🧶💕
@@PlayHookywithMe yes and the fact that I have found my favourite needles, the Susan Bates finishing needles makes it so much more enjoyable. I think it’s just part of the process of creating beautiful things.
1:42 I lost it here 😂😂😂 you’re hilarious. The video was also helpful! Yay!
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Thanks so much! I always crocheted the ends in when I can but that magic knot is genius!
Awesome, thank you !! 😀🧶💕
I did fall in love with weaving ends. My project looks even better.
Yay 🙌🏻🧶
Wonderful tips, I use a few of them. One thing I do on top of these is think about how gorgeous my work will look if the ends are weived, so, to see that result, it helps me weive the ends in a little faster lol
Visualizing - powerful- love that! 🙌🏻🧶💕
Thank you! I thought I knew how to make the fisherman's knot but your explanation has been a sinker ( 😉 ) for me remembering how to do it! Excellent video with clear instruction that will help me with my crocheting immensely!! I truly appreciate this tutorial!
Oh, and thank you for showing the plastic needles! Looks much easier as I always struggle to thread the metal ones. Now for someone to make needles that combine the ease of the wide eye with the sharp point created in metal!
Yasss I’m with you - that would be so handy! So glad the video helped. Thank you for letting me know 😀🧶💕🪡
I’m a weirdo…I love weaving in the ends. 🫣 However, I only recently started using the fisherman’s knot. I’m too scared to trim the tails off so I just crochet over them. It makes color changing so easy!
Awesome sauce!!
I cannot compliment you enough on this brilliant video. Informative, easy to understand, easy to follow, terrific camera work and quality, great hacks and I love how you explained things concise and no messing about. You’ve got beautiful, neat nails and IMO, better because they’re shorter and don’t get in the way of what you’re sharing. Absolutely brilliant! Thank you so much. I’m excited to see your other work. Much love and appreciation from England. xxx
Thank you so much for your lovely message , it means the world to me 😀🧶❤️
Great info. Thank you. I no longer have ends to weave in on my projects. I figured out how to do a magic knot/Russian knot when I have to change colors or attach a new skein. I am so happy I figured it out. Now I only have the very beginning and the very end to do.
Awesome sauce !! 🙌🏻🧶💕
Genius trick with the magic knot!!! That trick is a game changer! Great video.
Thank you ! 😀
I always weave as I go but love the magic knot idea. It is a wow! Thanks so much.
Thank you ! 🧶❤️
Didn't know about finishing needles! Thank you!
My tip is coming from the knitting but works well for crochet too. I just work the tail with the working yarn and do 2 stitches. The stitches might be a bit thicker but no problem with dk and 4 ply. I can’t even unravel it when I do mistake and need to frog it, I have to cut it so it does work well! Work 2 stitches with the tail and simple cut it after👌
Excellent tip , thanks for sharing!!! 🧶🙌🏻❤️
Learned so much watching this! Very easy to comprehend.
So glad 😀❤️
Thank you!! I am in the middle of something I absolutely NEVER would have tried until the fisherman’s knots❤️🙋🏻♀️
Wonderful! 😀🧶❤️
Thank you! I'm just starting and have had a blanket unravel!
Oh no! 😮😕🧶💕
The Susan bates needles are game changers!!
I love them so much 😀❤️
Thank you for this. I just found you and am delighted to subscribe because I love crochet and knitting but got depressed because I had never learned properly so had no option how to do all the finishing off bits that make such a difference to your work and how you feel about yourself when you are done. I especially love that you talk quietly and calmly throughout so your video is really pleasant to listen to as well S clear and informative. God bless you from Vera in Northern Ireland
Thank you so much, Vee! Your kind words mean a lot. 🧶💕
I agree with everything you said Vera, I'm from NI too! 'Bout Ye? Lol xx
I used to do this technique with the magic knot to change colors, but not so much anymore. I did it on a few blankets that I use at home frequently and within a year or so several of the knots came loose… The first time I thought maybe it was a characteristic specific to really fine merino, but it ended up happening with some of my more rustic wool and cotton items as well :(
The tip you had for leaving a bit back after covering the tail with stitches to weave backwards is a great idea! I will start doing that from now on!
Oh damn, what a shame 😕🧶💕
aaaah, thought that might happen with the fisherman's knot. Never tried it myself, but just doesn't seem very secure. Specially if you wash your work regularly. It'll come undone. I also cover my tail as I go and then just leave a piece to weave it back once and back again and for extra security I double knot the old colour and new colour together, tightly to the stitch, before working both ends in together. Need to get myself canvas needles though, those look awesome.
This is great. I had purchased these needles after watching this video before but couldn't remember who had used these. Great tip and I am almost looking forward to working in my ends. (😉) Thanks for sharing!
Oh, that’s great! 😀👏🏻🧶
I’m a beginner and your tips are great. I love the last one, tying the yarns to make a magic knot. 😊
So glad ! 🧶💕
I have just done the changing colour with magic knot at the end of a row,fantastic!!! Worked a treat
Fantastic! 😀👏🏻💕
I'm a beginner working on my first blanket. The magic knot is genius!
Thank you ! 😀👏🏻👏🏻
I especially liked the tip about leaving a little extra to weave in even when you've crocheted over the tail.
Thank you ! 😀🧶
Yes this is exactly what I do. Perspective wise, I now view weaving ends as a part of crocheting instead of an interruption.
The Susan Bates needles will be bought. I do the rule of 3 and that works well for me and I do weave in as I go. I did the save it until I am done but as you said it is more time consuming. Thank you for a good video.
Thank you ! 🧶💕
I LOVED this video. The suggestion that it should "feel good" really resonates with me. I like weaving in as I go, too. Thanks so much!!
So glad 😀👏🏻💕
This is a fantastic video! Not slow like other tutorials, fast, quick, and helpful. Thanks!
Glad it helped! 👏🏻💕
What! How did I not know about the fisherman's knot! I've been crocheting for decades and this is a game changer!! Thank you for this super cool hack!!
Awesome sauce! 🧶🙌🏻💕
Your tutorial has everything I wish for! Everything is so easy to follow and understand. Absolutely adore this video!
I'm so glad! That makes me very happy 💕
Thx for your time to play bookie with us, totally love it because l was in the midst of doing a project where l needed this lovely advice/ tutorial. Mary Ann in Az
Oh good, I’m so glad it helped! 😀🙌🏻💕 thank you !
I like how when you were talking about "making it feel good, "...wanting to do it , and, "...come in different ways", you're showing Nathan Fillion!
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That last fisherman’s knot hack was so good, plus those finishing needles; ordered a set a second ago. Thanks.
Glad you like them! They are still my go to 😀💕
You gave me the courage to start crocheting again!Thank you from Japan😊💕👍🔔
So glad 😀💕🤗🧶
So many helpful tips thank you. You make it look so easy. I am sure it wasn’t always easy for you and I need to be more patient and put the hours in like you have to get as good as you.
You are spot on Cooky. It all just takes time. Keep making it fun for yourself, take the pressure off and one day you’ll realize how far you’ve come . I promise 🧶❤️
Thank you so much for such a clear and patient explanation. I'm new to crochet, but look forward to learning more from you in your other videos.
Great to have you here, Jennifer , thank you for letting me know. And welcome to crochet! 🧶❤️😀
Best explanation of the magic knot I’ve ever seen, you made it make sense and great tutorial!
Oh good! 😀👏🏻❤️thank you
I love your video, you reminded me there is enjoyment where we choose to find it. ❤
Great way of putting it, thank you ❤️
Thanks. Now weaving ends is super relaxing!
Thank you for showing that hack! I am very familiar with the fisherman’s knot, but how you showed to apply it at the end of the row is a game changer for me! I recently participated in a crochet along for a temperature blanket, and because of all the color changes and the weaving ends, I didn’t want to do the constantly changing colors. So I just made each block of the month the same color. But now that I’ve seen this, this is absolutely a game changer for me! Thank you so much!!!
I recently ordered the Susan Bates needles to use on the B/W granny afgan I just started and I’m loving them. Thanks so much for the ideas in this video.
So glad you are enjoying them 😀💕
Wow, thank you for sharing your knowledge and explaining it all so well!
EXCELLENT STUFF. Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful ideas. Love the Fisherman knot.
Thank you ! 🧶🪡💕
You might have convinced me to try more color work with that fisherman's knot. Thank you.
It works a treat! 👏🏻💕
delightful! and love the knot so clearly demonstrated!
Appreciate it, thank you 😀💕
Truly life changing!!! If you could only see how many ends I need to sew in!!! Lol!!
Never again, thanks to you!! Brilliant!!! ❤❤
😆😆😆🤣so glad ! 🙌🏻💕
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Great informative video.
The demonstration of the magic knot colour change is fantastic!!
Saved to refer back to.
Thanks for sharing!!
So glad, thank you! 🧶🪡
I had briefly ventured into mosaic crochet, but I hated all of the tails and put it away for something to work on in the future. (This was a couple years ago. lol) I'm going to try the magic knots and see if I can finally do mosaic without the headache of weaving tails at every row.
Thank you for such great hacks! I wish I'd found your channel sooner. I'm subscribed to many crochet channels that have good instructions, but you've got the hacks! I'm definitely going to suggest your channel to my Hooker friends!
Thank you so much! I love finding the hacks and sharing so I’m tickled that they make a difference! 😀🙌🏻💕💕💕
Your magic knot tutorial made me finally get it!
Oh good 😀❤️
I croched a HUGE granny square blanket with 70 squares and many changed colors. It left me with at least 10 yarn ends per square. I spent several nights weaving them in and it even felt a little zen-like doing it. 😂 After months and months of making squares it was something different to me and even relaxing and satisfying seeing my mountain of REALLY FINISHED squares grow.
I love that! That’s such a perfect approach to it… getting into a zen state. *chefs kiss mwah!
@@PlayHookywithMe 😊😘
It makes such a big difference when you weave in ends as you go. I usually crochet 4 squares then weave in the ends as I go.
You are an excellent teacher ! Thank you
Thank you so much 😀💕🪡
Thank you for making such a clear instruction video. I also appreciate that you showed several methods and when it's best to use them.
Thank you 💕🧶
My paranoia/OCD will not allow me to use fishermans knots. I hadn't thought about weaving back and forth before. I will try that with my next project.
Love this video. Can totally relate about feeling overwhelmed at the end of a project. I still love it when it is completed. ☮️🌍🌲
Hi Jennie! Great to see you 💕
I’m always afraid of not calculating the yarn correctly when doing the magic knot at end of a row before switching to the next color, so I just cut and weave 🤷🏻♀️ I’m finding out that I prefer to weave ends as I go so I’m not overwhelmed with the task at the end of the project and I also have a couple of favorite needles. I think that has actually helped me change my mind about granny squares, which I used to avoid like the plague 😆 Thanks for all your tips 😊
I knew the magic knot but had no idea how to make it sit neatly while starting the new row, so this is a complete lifesaver! I think I need to grab some of those needles too...🤔Thank you for this video, it's been so helpful!
I’m so glad 😀 🧶💕
🥹 thank you!! I love color work and the weaving has been my nemesis. Thank you!!
Wonderful, I’m glad it helped 😀💕🧶
Thank you for this tutorial...it was very helpful! 🙂
I’m so glad ! 🧶💕
I find a square knot is smaller than the fisherman's knot, and for me it is easier to control where the knot lands. Another thing to consider is that if you will be adding a border, the knot need not be exactly placed since even if it is a little early or a little late it will be covered by the border.
I love the square knot too 💕
Awesome! I simply love that join at the end!!!
Thank you ! 😀🧶💕
This is so good…..explained a lot so clearly. Thank you.
I just do it as I'm going along. You feel more accomplished at the end
Thank you, I learned a new knot. I know a different which involves wrapping round the thumb. Sorry I can’t describe it!
Good to know about the rule of three. I hate it that ends come out, especially with acrylic yarn that you can’t felt into your work
I know the knot you mean. I've never been able to get that one to work for me, unfortunately. Clumsy fingers ! lol xx
I love your videos!! so helpful!
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Glad it was helpful! 😀🧶
Oh great googly moogly I needed this hack explained exactly the way you did. I am working an alpine stitch and I have FOUR ends to weave for each row 🤦🏽♀️
Thank you for showing us how to “time” the knot. That will save me endless amounts of time
Wonderful! It might take a little tweaking since tension can be different but i know you’ll find your sweet spot ! 💕💕
Wow! That trick was amazing!!!!!! So helpful thanks
Thank you ! 😀🧶💕
Brilliant clear video
Thank you , Lynette 💕
I didn't know how important weaving in my ends (nor how to do it properly) was until recently, haha... But that magic knot is a game changer!! I'm looking forward to trying it out in my next project.
That’s a great 👏🏻❤️
Haha, no joke! I procrastinate so much on my projects because of this. I'm the person who always ends up with short tails for some reason, so gonna get those Susan Bates finishing needles (didn't know they existed!) cause that'll rescue me from my biggest problem. Great tips! Thanks for highlighting it in one nice video 😄
Yeah those needles were a game changer for me - get some! 😆🙌🏻🧶
❤… as always … your tips and videos are the best! Thank you for sharing!
Appreciate it, Cheryl 💕🧶
TOTALLY AWESOME POST‼️‼️‼️‼️😊Thank you soooo much for several WONDERFUL WAYS TO SAVE TIME & TO KNOW YOUR ENDS “ARE SECURE”❤️
You are so welcome! 😀❤️