It is so refreshing to see a video tutorial with a normal person who ties knots. That is how I've always changed colours and new yarns. Thank you for saying tying knots is OK and thank you for being you. I love your tutorials. I've even started buying your patterns that I particularly like from the etsy site. 😍😍Xx
Thats how I've always done it and will continue to do so. I've tried other ways but this way, our beloved knots, give us the security knowing our project WILL KNOT come undone. ;-)
I wholeheartedly agree that the way that works for you is the right way. I love that there are multiple methods out there in the works of crochet. That’s because there is no standard curriculum. Those of us who were lucky learned from a real human. And all of us learned different ways.
Amen to everyone who knots!! Crystal, at times I knot as you just demonstrat; simple, easy, tho’ I still prefer to weave in my tails. Sometimes I use the invisible knot as shown on Bela Coca’s channel. Years ago, I learned the hard way about knots when the first sweater I ever made started falling apart after a few times in the wash because I followed. the pattern instructions to crochet over the ends. It was was hopeless to fix. Today, today, some 40 years later, it serves my mama kitty very well - in spite of all the hanging yarn strings. By the way, the Red ❤️ yarn I used is just as bright, softer than ever yet very pilled and snagged from padding cat paws.
I do that when I need to add a new skein or when I change colors. I was always worried that it was not used by others. But if Crystal does it as well, I am good! Thank you for this tutorial!
You are an angel, you knotty crocheter! I have been a knotty crocheter all of my life too. I have never had a knot come apart even though everything I have ever made was made with 4 wt. acrylic yarn and things have been washed and dried many many times. I always love watching you. You are the Crochet Angel. God bless you.
You are the most famous crocheter I know of.... everyone follows you and makes your patterns! "You do you!" Thanks so much for sharing all your knowledge with us!! 👍🙏✌🖖🧶 Sometimes I do the Russian join, but I like to knot and bury the tails too!
My mom taught me how to crochet (she's gone now), and that's how she showed me how to move from ball to ball 🙂. When changing colors at the end of a row I do it how you do in the middle of the row 🧶.
Thank you for this great tutorial! I’m getting back into crochet and have tried several UA-cam crocheters’ methods that don’t use knots, only to have my work come undone/unravel. 😢 I am going back to knots! 💪🏼 Thank you! 🙏🏼
I’ve tried knotting but always displease with how my work looked. OMG Crystal this has changed my life! The difference you taught me is letting the tails fall behind. The knot winds up totally hidden. Amazing!!
Hi Crystal, I was taught at a very young age never to knot in knitting or crochet, I was taught to loop the new yarn around the old use and keep crocheting. It is called the fast yarn join. I’ve never had an item come apart. Love your channel.
You are an Angel❤ You're our Angel. It's bcuz of you that I can crochet. Thank you with all my heart Crystal. Peace &Love to All💜💙💚💛 From, New Orleans🎷🎼🎺
That's how I learned (or taught myself) to do it. I try now to do it in a more "proper" way, but still will occasionally just knot it and go. I think a knot makes it more secure and if you can hide it beneath a stitch, who's gonna know?? I say DO YOU....whatever that might be and if it ain't broke, don't fix it!
That is the best join I've seen. I've tried all sorts of joining the invisible join and they are time consuming. Now I'm a knotty crocheter. Thank you Crystal. This is going to save lots of time😁😁😁😁😁
I’ve heard in crochet that there is no right way or wrong way. I learned to crochet many years ago and change colors like you. I’ve tried some of the more current ways but always go back to the way I learned.
Yes I do and so do the people that we buy yarn from, like brands at Hobby Lobby, and Walmart. I like that you show all the ways, and yes I do just like You 😊 Thanks 🙏
You are so righ. There is more ways than one to tie on and keep going and no one way is better than the other, it's always what works best and easiest for each person. Since I have been watching so many utubers I have learned lots of ways of doing things..and I have had fun doing it..thanks for sharing your way. I was taught to tie off and slip stitch on with a new skin or color. Since learning all kinds of new ways it depends on what I am doing as to how I tie off.
I'm a knitter and I knot when changing color at the end of a row and weave in the ends. Mid row change, I do the magic knot. I just learned that last year and I love it!
Adding another ball: Surgeon's knot, most of the time, and i try to crochet over it too, if possible. Changing colors in the middle: same as you showed here. Changing colors at an end: I'm a knotty girl too!
Depends on the weight of yarn. I use knots for lighter weights because they’re not noticeable but for bulky or chunky I Russian join cuz the knots are just too big and noticeable.
I did the knot/weave in method the way my grandmother taught me when I was 8, until I found the magic knot, but, being a crocheter for 60 years, old habits die hard. Now I do the magic knot but I can't bring myself to cut it so close, I'm afraid it will come undone! I feel the magic knot is smaller than a traditional knot, I use it and weave in the ends zig zag style.. my stitches are never coming undone lol. I change yarn the way you do it in the middle of a row, but I do that at the end also, then make one knot and weave in. I love your videos Crystal, I tell all my friends to watch you when they want to learn new stitches, they thank me for sending me to you. :)
I'm a knotty crocheter all the way around. I tie off at the end of the row, too! 😉 I've also done it this way since I was a kid, too! My Mamaw taught me.
I used to to it the way you do but Cate at Bitchin Stitches just taught me a new method and I like it, so that's what I'm using now. I think she called it a weavers knot.
I do this as well, it is how I was taught and have always done it. Never knew there was a different way to do them until doing research, and even though there are new ways, I still prefer this method, that way I know that knot will be there and will "knot" come undone... Thanks for sharing this tutorial Christal, it is greatly appreciated!
I use knots because I’m always afraid of it coming undone. I use knots the same way you do except I don’t make loose knots. I make tight knots and don’t take them out. Lol
Yup, mostly self taught. I do use this way. In single crochet, I hide the one strand form the two on one row then the next row I finish hiding the last strand.
I’ve crocheted since I was very young and changing colors or adding new yarn to my project till this day is still so intimidating to me. Thank you so much Crystal I’m going to try using a knot today. God willing I will join correctly. Thank you again so much. Your Knotty method looks so easy. Have a great day.
Hi, Love this video! I use knots every time I need to join or change. It is my work and I can do it my way, it is my original. So is yours and you are very successful with it. Do things your way, it works and we love your way. Thank you for showing us! :-)
Thanks so much for this video, Crystal! I’ve always added a new cake at the beginning of a row but this makes so much more sense and less wasteful, too. You are a joy for sharing your vast knowledge with us. ☺️❤️
I do the exact same way you do Crystal. I am 54 and I have been doing it this way since I first learnt to knit at 5 and self taught crochet at 12. There is no right and wrong. You do it the way you most feel comfortable ♥️💐
Crystal, this is how I change colors and start new colors. My Mom taught me to crochet when I was young and this is how she did it also. If people want to say it's wrong, I just say it's their opinion and everyone has their own way. 💜🥰
"Right"or "wrong". I think that is genius. I just started crocheting in Jan and learned all except a starting chain from many pod casters on UA-cam. Thanks for teaching me new tricks. You are amazing!
I use knots all the time. The way I do it is a lot more time-consuming. I won't use my way again it's going to be your way from now on! Thank you for including that in your video. Stay well, be safe, love from Texas.
Yes yes yes I do it exactly like you I'm a Nutter In every place you showed today just like you I thought I was an oddball now I feel like I'm a real crocheter. Thank you Crystal you're awesome
Im glad I am not the only one that uses knots!!! I have done that all my life and a lot of people think I shouldnt just like you. But hey it works for me!!! ;-)
OMG! Love that you use the knots. I do the exact same thing you do. I was self taught so made it up as I went. Lol Honestly it make the pieces not come unraveled. Thanks for sharing Crystal! Nice to know I have a kindred crochet sister.
Yes I'm 65yrs and watch grandmother crochet since a early age maybe 8. I do the same way of connecting colors. By the way I'm left handed and crochet with my right hand. Also enjoy knitting tatting and do on. Really enjoy the craft.
I do exactly the same way as you. Always have , and I'll be 73 this month , I've been crocheting sense I was around 21 a friend I met in Germany taught me to crochet, even tho my grandmother did a lot of crocheting she never taught anyone that I know of. I even taught my mom.
Thank you Chrystal, I do similar knot , however, your leaving longer tails makes for a neater finish, rather than later trying to weave in. Thank You again! Blessings and hugs for all your sharing!
I was taught over 50 years ago to knot my yarn. I never even heard of any other way until the last year or two. I occasionally remember to not knot, but generally forget until it I too late. No big deal, if anyone doesn't like it, too bad. Have a great day! 🐞
Dear Crystal, this is exactly how I do it all the time. Whether it’s right or wrong doesn’t matter, it’s what each person is comfortable with ❤️🌹🦋🌹❤️
You and your knots are wonderful!! You just ignore those pointy finger people!!
I so agree!!! What ever works is the best way!!! Thank you for sharing!!! Your Awesome!!!
It is so refreshing to see a video tutorial with a normal person who ties knots. That is how I've always changed colours and new yarns. Thank you for saying tying knots is OK and thank you for being you. I love your tutorials. I've even started buying your patterns that I particularly like from the etsy site. 😍😍Xx
My great grandmother taught me to crochet nearly 50 years ago! She taught me to be knotty! Hurray for knotty yarny peeps!!
Thanks Crystal!!!
I have lots of knots and they're very noticeable. I'm so glad you did this video, my knots will never be seen again. Thank you.
Thats how I've always done it and will continue to do so. I've tried other ways but this way, our beloved knots, give us the security knowing our project WILL KNOT come undone. ;-)
LOL Mip I agree with you!!❤️
I do it this way! Always. Thanks! ❤️
I'm so happy to see this, this is what I've been doing. I tried some of the invisible ways and the yarn came undone. So cheers to knots 😊
That's exactly how I do it. Thanks Crystal now I know I'm not alone.
It's cool that you showed us how you knot. Never know, one may like doing it your way better. Thank you.
I've been using the magic knot thank you for showing me an additional way to add or change colors
I always use this method when joining yarns. It seems the best way, won't come undone
Way to go Crystal!! That's the way I've done it for years. Not wrong if it works for you.
I'm glad to see you do that knots. I've been thinking to go back to knots and now I've decided.
I wholeheartedly agree that the way that works for you is the right way. I love that there are multiple methods out there in the works of crochet. That’s because there is no standard curriculum. Those of us who were lucky learned from a real human. And all of us learned different ways.
I also make knots with color change but I don’t untie it before sewing it in.
Me either just weave the ends in and move along.
Amen to everyone who knots!!
Crystal, at times I knot as you just demonstrat; simple, easy, tho’ I still prefer to weave in my tails. Sometimes I use the invisible knot as shown on Bela Coca’s channel. Years ago, I learned the hard way about knots when the first sweater I ever made started falling apart after a few times in the wash because I followed. the pattern instructions to crochet over the ends. It was was hopeless to fix. Today, today, some 40 years later, it serves my mama kitty very well - in spite of all the hanging yarn strings. By the way, the Red ❤️ yarn I used is just as bright, softer than ever yet very pilled and snagged from padding cat paws.
I do that when I need to add a new skein or when I change colors. I was always worried that it was not used by others. But if Crystal does it as well, I am good! Thank you for this tutorial!
I agree to each their own, whatever works for them is the right way, as for me, I do them exactly like you do it!
That’s exactly how I’ve always done it.
You are an angel, you knotty crocheter! I have been a knotty crocheter all of my life too. I have never had a knot come apart even though everything I have ever made was made with 4 wt. acrylic yarn and things have been washed and dried many many times. I always love watching you. You are the Crochet Angel. God bless you.
I do the same... I could care less what people think do your thing Crystal You're awesome
☺👏
You are the most famous crocheter I know of.... everyone follows you and makes your patterns! "You do you!"
Thanks so much for sharing all your knowledge with us!! 👍🙏✌🖖🧶
Sometimes I do the Russian join, but I like to knot and bury the tails too!
I use knots as well. After all that hard work I don’t want it coming apart! I do my knot differently but hey it’s a knot. 😁
I like your knot a lot better than my knot. I'm using this method from now on. Thanks again, Crystal!
I'm a "knotty" crocheted too. That way I know the new yarn that I added will not ever pull out!
I learned a lot how to crochet from you so yea I'm a happy knotter 🙂
To knot or not. I love knots. ❤
You do what you do. Nothing ever wrong if it's right for you.
This is how I have done it forever. Didn't really know another way until U tube
Thank you so much for giving us the freedom to crochet, it has helped me so much to learn to let go of CROCHETER LAW and enjoy crocheting.
That’s how I do joins too! Knotty. Switch colours in the middle the same too. :)
I agree with you, if you use it, it's correct! Almost everyone had a favorite technique and none of them is wrong.
My mom taught me how to crochet (she's gone now), and that's how she showed me how to move from ball to ball 🙂. When changing colors at the end of a row I do it how you do in the middle of the row 🧶.
I'm a knotty crocheter to helps with not having to weave in ends just love it 😀😍
Thank you for this great tutorial! I’m getting back into crochet and have tried several UA-cam crocheters’ methods that don’t use knots, only to have my work come undone/unravel. 😢 I am going back to knots! 💪🏼 Thank you! 🙏🏼
I’ve tried knotting but always displease with how my work looked. OMG Crystal this has changed my life! The difference you taught me is letting the tails fall behind. The knot winds up totally hidden. Amazing!!
I've been crocheting since I was a child. I was taught by my grandmother to knot it just as you do! If it works, it works!
Hi Crystal, I was taught at a very young age never to knot in knitting or crochet, I was taught to loop the new yarn around the old use and keep crocheting.
It is called the fast yarn join. I’ve never had an item come apart. Love your channel.
You are an Angel❤ You're our Angel. It's bcuz of you that I can crochet. Thank you with all my heart Crystal.
Peace &Love to All💜💙💚💛
From, New Orleans🎷🎼🎺
That's how I learned (or taught myself) to do it. I try now to do it in a more "proper" way, but still will occasionally just knot it and go. I think a knot makes it more secure and if you can hide it beneath a stitch, who's gonna know?? I say DO YOU....whatever that might be and if it ain't broke, don't fix it!
That is the best join I've seen. I've tried all sorts of joining the invisible join and they are time consuming.
Now I'm a knotty crocheter.
Thank you Crystal. This is going to save lots of time😁😁😁😁😁
I’ve heard in crochet that there is no right way or wrong way. I learned to crochet many years ago and change colors like you. I’ve tried some of the more current ways but always go back to the way I learned.
Yes I do and so do the people that we buy yarn from, like brands at Hobby Lobby, and Walmart. I like that you show all the ways, and yes I do just like You 😊
Thanks 🙏
I was taught by my Nannie at an early age to crochet. This is exactly how she taught me also.
You are so righ. There is more ways than one to tie on and keep going and no one way is better than the other, it's always what works best and easiest for each person. Since I have been watching so many utubers I have learned lots of ways of doing things..and I have had fun doing it..thanks for sharing your way.
I was taught to tie off and slip stitch on with a new skin or color. Since learning all kinds of new ways it depends on what I am doing as to how I tie off.
I'm a knitter and I knot when changing color at the end of a row and weave in the ends. Mid row change, I do the magic knot. I just learned that last year and I love it!
Adding another ball: Surgeon's knot, most of the time, and i try to crochet over it too, if possible. Changing colors in the middle: same as you showed here. Changing colors at an end: I'm a knotty girl too!
Depends on the weight of yarn. I use knots for lighter weights because they’re not noticeable but for bulky or chunky I Russian join cuz the knots are just too big and noticeable.
I've seen people do the Russian join and it looks so prefect; too perfect for me to accomplish though...maybe if I find a good left handed tutorial.
I did the knot/weave in method the way my grandmother taught me when I was 8, until I found the magic knot, but, being a crocheter for 60 years, old habits die hard. Now I do the magic knot but I can't bring myself to cut it so close, I'm afraid it will come undone! I feel the magic knot is smaller than a traditional knot, I use it and weave in the ends zig zag style.. my stitches are never coming undone lol. I change yarn the way you do it in the middle of a row, but I do that at the end also, then make one knot and weave in. I love your videos Crystal, I tell all my friends to watch you when they want to learn new stitches, they thank me for sending me to you. :)
I'm a knotty crocheter all the way around. I tie off at the end of the row, too! 😉 I've also done it this way since I was a kid, too! My Mamaw taught me.
I agree Crystal, "perfect". I always join by knots and have never had any problems. Thank you for showing this.
I used to to it the way you do but Cate at Bitchin Stitches just taught me a new method and I like it, so that's what I'm using now. I think she called it a weavers knot.
I went to that site and tried that joining knot. It's wonderful!!! So easy and fast! I will be using this from now on. Thank you!!!
Knots! Gotta love them. I would rather have my joins secure then for then to come apart. Yes to the knotty crocheters ! 🧶
I do this as well, it is how I was taught and have always done it. Never knew there was a different way to do them until doing research, and even though there are new ways, I still prefer this method, that way I know that knot will be there and will "knot" come undone... Thanks for sharing this tutorial Christal, it is greatly appreciated!
I always use knots! Best way and the easiest way to join. So glad to know you do too!
I use knots because I’m always afraid of it coming undone. I use knots the same way you do except I don’t make loose knots. I make tight knots and don’t take them out. Lol
I used to use the knotty way! It works! I join my yarn now! Love your video! Wonderful!
I knot mid row, switch colors using the last stitch then hide the ends when I crochet. You taught me well!! Thank you!!!
I use this knot all the time! Crystal! You do you! Love watching you videos!
Yup, mostly self taught. I do use this way. In single crochet, I hide the one strand form the two on one row then the next row I finish hiding the last strand.
I’ve crocheted since I was very young and changing colors or adding new yarn to my project till this day is still so intimidating to me.
Thank you so much Crystal I’m going to try using a knot today. God willing I will join correctly.
Thank you again so much. Your Knotty method looks so easy.
Have a great day.
I do it exactly like that just the way my grandma taught me years ago
Thank heaven you addressed the elephant in the room. I've been tying knots for fifty years.
That’s EXACTLY how I join my yarn. But I do sew my ends in also just to be sure. 👍🏻
That's what I have always done. It's simple and I crochet in the ends as I go along. 👍👍👍
I have always tied knots when changing colors and joining yarn.
I knot my yarn too, but I really like your idea of leaving the tails and crocheting them in!
I use the “magic knot” all the time. I’ve figured out how to get it to work at the end of rows to change colors. Has never come apart.
Same
Yours is a good way of doing it that’s how I’ve always done it, no fuss straight to it. 👍
I use a knot very similar to that and crochet my ends in. I dont feel safe without a knot.
Hi, Love this video! I use knots every time I need to join or change. It is my work and I can do it my way, it is my original. So is yours and you are very successful with it. Do things your way, it works and we love your way. Thank you for showing us! :-)
Hey! Wanted to know what your "project output" is lol like how many finished items do you complete a week or month
2 to 5 a week
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If you watched Bag O Day, you would know! Many wonderful tutorials!
Yea Karen...your name is so fitting 🙄🤌
@@BAGODAYCROCHET thanks for responding and not being a "Karen"
I learned it that way and it's worked for me forever. Thanks. I feel better about my knots now.
Your way of knotting is exactly how I was taught
I'm a knotty crocheter, but I mostly learned from you 😊
Thanks so much for this video, Crystal! I’ve always added a new cake at the beginning of a row but this makes so much more sense and less wasteful, too. You are a joy for sharing your vast knowledge with us. ☺️❤️
I do the exact same way you do Crystal. I am 54 and I have been doing it this way since I first learnt to knit at 5 and self taught crochet at 12. There is no right and wrong. You do it the way you most feel comfortable ♥️💐
Oh Crystal, you have just changed my life for the better. Thank you so very much for sharing this with everyone. You are the best ❤❤❤
Crystal, this is how I change colors and start new colors. My Mom taught me to crochet when I was young and this is how she did it also. If people want to say it's wrong, I just say it's their opinion and everyone has their own way. 💜🥰
"Right"or "wrong". I think that is genius. I just started crocheting in Jan and learned all except a starting chain from many pod casters on UA-cam. Thanks for teaching me new tricks. You are amazing!
Absolutely perfect way to join yarns!
I use knots all the time. The way I do it is a lot more time-consuming. I won't use my way again it's going to be your way from now on! Thank you for including that in your video. Stay well, be safe, love from Texas.
Yes yes yes I do it exactly like you I'm a Nutter In every place you showed today just like you I thought I was an oddball now I feel like I'm a real crocheter. Thank you Crystal you're awesome
I do this all the time! Like you said whatever works best for everyone!👍😍
Gr8 way.Been crocheting forever and usually end up sewing my knots down,this is a much better way,thanks😊
Yes girl! Knots are so much more secure.
That the way I learned. I been doing it 50+ years. I'm just like you.
Yes, yes, yes!! I totally agree! Thank you for saying it out loud!
Im glad I am not the only one that uses knots!!! I have done that all my life and a lot of people think I shouldnt just like you. But hey it works for me!!! ;-)
I tie a knot also and I also crochet over the ends. Easy way to do it. I love you and your honesty.
I also use Knotts! Whatever works ! Everyone has there own way of doing things! 💜💜💜
Crystal that is exactly 💯 how I join yarns. There seem to be hundreds of different opinions but what works for me is the right way . 🦋⚘
I do the knot as well that's the way my Grandma showed me . Been doing that ever since. Crystal have a great day
OMG! Love that you use the knots. I do the exact same thing you do. I was self taught so made it up as I went. Lol Honestly it make the pieces not come unraveled. Thanks for sharing Crystal! Nice to know I have a kindred crochet sister.
I do almost exactly same way but I use what I believe is called invisible knot. Still a knot! You Rock!
I’m a knotty crocheter, too! 🧶🧶🧶❤️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️.
Thank you as you just validated me! Hey it works for me! 🙂🙂🙂🙂
Yes dear it works for me to and I also change colors like you. Have a great day and keep crocheting the way it works for you.
Yes I'm 65yrs and watch grandmother crochet since a early age maybe 8. I do the same way of connecting colors. By the way I'm left handed and crochet with my right hand. Also enjoy knitting tatting and do on. Really enjoy the craft.
I do exactly the same way as you. Always have , and I'll be 73 this month , I've been crocheting sense I was around 21 a friend I met in Germany taught me to crochet, even tho my grandmother did a lot of crocheting she never taught anyone that I know of. I even taught my mom.
Thank you Chrystal, I do similar knot , however, your leaving longer tails makes for a neater finish, rather than later trying to weave in. Thank You again! Blessings and hugs for all your sharing!
I was taught over 50 years ago to knot my yarn. I never even heard of any other way until the last year or two.
I occasionally remember to not knot, but generally forget until it I too late. No big deal, if anyone doesn't like it, too bad.
Have a great day! 🐞