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Joining crochet yarn

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eddiecat78 Sat 24-Feb-24 09:57:02

I am new to crochet. Please can anyone tell me how to join 2 pieces of the same colour yarn (when the first has run out) - or point me towards a good video?
At the moment I am just joining them with a knot which I'm pretty sure is not correct

lixy Sat 24-Feb-24 10:05:39

www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGa70j0AaUs

Hope this helps.

Callistemon21 Sat 24-Feb-24 10:50:23

I'l watch that, it's probably a clever way of doing it.

At the moment I make a stitch or two with the yarn double then weave the ends in, back and forth two or three times.

Callistemon21 Sat 24-Feb-24 12:03:19

There is something call a Magic Knot but I've never tried it and I'm not sure I'd trust it even though it's recommended by many online crochet teachers.

Chardy Sat 24-Feb-24 12:13:49

Callistemon21

I'l watch that, it's probably a clever way of doing it.

At the moment I make a stitch or two with the yarn double then weave the ends in, back and forth two or three times.

I do that too

Callistemon21 Sat 24-Feb-24 12:17:10

If it's a colour change on a corner I tie it on then cover the knot, then weave the ends in to make sure.
We learn from our mistakes!

Astitchintime Sat 24-Feb-24 12:22:49

I prefer to join a new ball of yarn at the start of a row rather than mid-point, the tails can then be worked into the edge rather than having a knot or a join that might detract from the pattern. I know it sometimes means wasting a few inches of yarn but I do prefer the finish that it achieved.

eddiecat78 Sat 24-Feb-24 14:38:19

Thankyou

Callistemon21 Sat 24-Feb-24 14:45:40

Astitchintime

I prefer to join a new ball of yarn at the start of a row rather than mid-point, the tails can then be worked into the edge rather than having a knot or a join that might detract from the pattern. I know it sometimes means wasting a few inches of yarn but I do prefer the finish that it achieved.

Yes, me too.

I meant when crocheting a square, which I suppose is the start of a round.

MiniMoon Sat 24-Feb-24 14:56:02

I usually use this method. I was taught to do it when I first learnt to crochet.
diyeverywhere.com/2017/04/15/5-quick-and-easy-ways-to-join-new-yarn-in-crochet-/

eddiecat78 Sat 24-Feb-24 16:16:31

Thanks MiniMoon I like the look of the twist method