Array ( [0] => Array ( [pid] => 44627663 [fid] => 319 [tid] => 603929 [first] => 1 [author] => Velannia2908 [authorid] => 385096 [subject] => Whats your preferred methods to join new skeins of yarn? [dateline] => 1704208539 [message] => It's my first big knitting project and I'm trying out different methods to add a skein. Just wanted to know what everyone else is doing :) [useip] => 199.65.1.14 [port] => 47334 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => 0 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => [comment] => 1 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 1 ) [1] => Array ( [pid] => 44639743 [fid] => 319 [tid] => 603929 [first] => 0 [author] => afterbrain [authorid] => 388407 [subject] => [dateline] => 1704270734 [message] => I usually do the "magic knot" (make a knot with yarn 1 into yarn 2 and a knot with yarn 2 indo yarn 1) It is pretty easy to do and makes a very small and secure joint. 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As far as crochet goes, I have no idea of the best method! :) [useip] => 159.250.10.58 [port] => 38178 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => 0 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 1 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 14 [hotrecommended] => 1 ) [4] => Array ( [pid] => 44886476 [fid] => 319 [tid] => 603929 [first] => 0 [author] => TheKnitter [authorid] => 60719 [subject] => [dateline] => 1705277494 [message] => [quote][size=2][url=forum.php?mod=redirect&goto=findpost&pid=44886305&ptid=603929][color=#999999][img]static/image/common/user_online.gif[/img] wiccakid [img]static/image/common/clock.gif[/img] 2024-1-14 18:58[/color][/url][/size] If we are talking about knitting in the round, where you just add in a new skein wherever you need t ...[/quote] I do this even if I'm not knitting in the round, also the Magic Knot as mentioned in another post. Depends on what I'm making. I think they both work equally well and avoid having to weave in the ends afterwards :-) [useip] => 71.172.177.184 [port] => 63444 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => 0 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 15 [hotrecommended] => 1 ) [5] => Array ( [pid] => 44867607 [fid] => 319 [tid] => 603929 [first] => 0 [author] => tooty [authorid] => 390942 [subject] => [dateline] => 1705200966 [message] => I use a method you can find on YouTube "Knitting Help - Weaving Ends as You Go" by Very Pink Knits. This way there are no double-thick stitches and you can trim the ends later and not have to worry about them pulling loose. I primarily knit garments so its okay for the wrong side to have the ends woven in with this method. 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I tried it out but mine looks super shabby! :( [useip] => 199.65.1.37 [port] => 29432 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => 0 [smileyoff] => 0 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 9 [hotrecommended] => 1 ) [10] => Array ( [pid] => 44633130 [fid] => 319 [tid] => 603929 [first] => 0 [author] => ok-tax945 [authorid] => 372419 [subject] => [dateline] => 1704232156 [message] => I've not committed to anything. Last largest project was a bag I made for my daughter. Started off with a granny square and tried following a pattern but quickly just ignored pattern and free hand. LOL I have bought a few patterns I need to make. But with my lacking concentration the ability to start isn't there. Much easier to view other's work and say how nice they did. I'm looking for inspiration. 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[useip] => 86.5.104.135 [port] => 23850 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 1 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 8 ) [17] => Array ( [pid] => 44750016 [fid] => 319 [tid] => 603929 [first] => 0 [author] => Velannia2908 [authorid] => 385096 [subject] => [dateline] => 1704722634 [message] => [quote][size=2][url=forum.php?mod=redirect&goto=findpost&pid=44641612&ptid=603929][color=#999999][img]static/image/common/user_online.gif[/img] Solnce [img]static/image/common/clock.gif[/img] 2024-1-3 18:48[/color][/url][/size] I like the Russian join: I think it is one of the most secure ways to join a new skein of yarn.[/quote] Hey, thanks for recommending. I tried it out but mine looks super shabby! :( [useip] => 199.65.1.37 [port] => 29432 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => 0 [smileyoff] => 0 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 9 ) [18] => Array ( [pid] => 44751182 [fid] => 319 [tid] => 603929 [first] => 0 [author] => ok-tax945 [authorid] => 372419 [subject] => [dateline] => 1704726965 [message] => [quote][size=2][url=forum.php?mod=redirect&goto=findpost&pid=44639743&ptid=603929][color=#999999][img]static/image/common/user_online.gif[/img] afterbrain [img]static/image/common/clock.gif[/img] 2024-1-3 09:32[/color][/url][/size] I usually do the "magic knot" (make a knot with yarn 1 into yarn 2 and a knot with yarn 2 indo yarn ...[/quote] That is what I think is the best method. 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Velannia2908 Publish time 2024-1-2 23:15

Whats your preferred methods to join new skeins of yarn?

It's my first big knitting project and I'm trying out different methods to add a skein. Just wanted to know what everyone else is doing :)

afterbrain Publish time 2024-1-3 16:32

I usually do the "magic knot" (make a knot with yarn 1 into yarn 2 and a knot with yarn 2 indo yarn 1)
It is pretty easy to do and makes a very small and secure joint.

ok-tax945 Publish time 2024-1-3 05:49

I've not committed to anything.Last largest project was a bag I made for my daughter.   Started off with a granny square and tried following a pattern but quickly just ignored pattern and free hand.LOL

I have bought a few patterns I need to make. But with my lacking concentration the ability to start isn't there.   

Much easier to view other's work and say how nice they did.   
I'm looking for inspiration.   If, I make a few crochet Peeps to give away free before Easter; I'll be happy.

wiccakid Publish time 2024-1-15 07:58

If we are talking about knitting in the round, where you just add in a new skein wherever you need to add it, I usually hold the two yarns together (new/old) and knit with them together for 3-4 stitches, and then drop the old yarn and keep just the new yarn in my hand going forward. I find that secures them enough until you weave the ends in later on. With flat knitting, at the start of a new row I just drop the old yarn and start with the new one. No knots or anything.

As far as crochet goes, I have no idea of the best method! :)

TheKnitter Publish time 2024-1-15 08:11

static/image/common/user_online.gif wiccakid static/image/common/clock.gif 2024-1-14 18:58
If we are talking about knitting in the round, where you just add in a new skein wherever you need t ...

I do this even if I'm not knitting in the round, also the Magic Knot as mentioned in another post. Depends on what I'm making. I think they both work equally well and avoid having to weave in the ends afterwards :-)

tooty Publish time 2024-1-14 10:56

I use a method you can find on YouTube "Knitting Help - Weaving Ends as You Go" by Very Pink Knits. This way there are no double-thick stitches and you can trim the ends later and not have to worry about them pulling loose. I primarily knit garments so its okay for the wrong side to have the ends woven in with this method.

lycisy Publish time 2024-1-7 20:46

Depends on the yarn I'm actually using.
For pure wool like shetland the best way for me is spit splice and felting wet.
For any other yarns I prefer Russian Join or weaving in as I go.

I never use the magic knot after one knot came undone in the middle of a sweater. You don't have to repeat bad experiences.

celiamerula Publish time 2024-1-7 21:27

I loop the new yarn as if it were from the existing ball - knit 1 stitch with it, knit 1 stitch with existing yarn, then keep knitting with new yarn.Admittedly you have to be wary of tension and have to sew the yarn tails into the work, but I prefer it to knots.

ok-tax945 Publish time 2024-1-8 23:16

static/image/common/user_online.gif afterbrain static/image/common/clock.gif 2024-1-3 09:32
I usually do the "magic knot" (make a knot with yarn 1 into yarn 2 and a knot with yarn 2 indo yarn...

That is what I think is the best method.   

Velannia2908 Publish time 2024-1-8 22:03

static/image/common/user_online.gif Solnce static/image/common/clock.gif 2024-1-3 18:48
I like the Russian join: I think it is one of the most secure ways to join a new skein of yarn.

Hey, thanks for recommending. I tried it out but mine looks super shabby! :(

Solnce Publish time 2024-1-3 18:48

I like the Russian join: I think it is one of the most secure ways to join a new skein of yarn.

rebelita Publish time 2024-1-4 12:05

The magic or invisible knot

Restlesserin Publish time 2024-1-7 17:37

I love felting them together!
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