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Joining Yarn
Double Knit In
This is perhaps the trickiest 2-color join to maneuver, but it works out the nicest in the end. Practice it a few times and you should be well on your way. If you knit in the English style, anchor the old yarn with your left hand. If you knit in the Continental style, anchor the old yarn with your right hand.
This is perhaps the trickiest 2-color join to maneuver, but it works out the nicest in the end. Practice it a few times and you should be well on your way. If you knit in the English style, anchor the old yarn with your left hand. If you knit in the Continental style, anchor the old yarn with your right hand.
Duplicate Stitch
This join introduces the second color of yarn by securing it to the first color of yarn with a slip knot. The yarn ends are worked back into the fabric later on using duplicate stitch.
This join introduces the second color of yarn by securing it to the first color of yarn with a slip knot. The yarn ends are worked back into the fabric later on using duplicate stitch.
Felted Join
This is a magical join method that utilizes felting to blend old yarn into new. Note: The yarn must be an animal fiber capable of felting for this to work.
This is a magical join method that utilizes felting to blend old yarn into new. Note: The yarn must be an animal fiber capable of felting for this to work.
Knit In JoinThis is the easiest way to join a new ball of yarn in the same color. It also conveniently secures the yarn ends so you can avoid darning them later on. You can knit in the new ball of yarn anywhere, but it is best to place it somewhere that is less visible, like under the arm or by a seam so that the stitches worked with two strands will not stand out.
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Russian Join
This is an easy join and works well on those yarns that cannot be felted.
This is an easy join and works well on those yarns that cannot be felted.
Weaver's Knot
This method of joining does involve a knot of sorts, even though they are usually avoided at all costs in knitting. This knot is smoother than most and will not slip. The ends can be woven in afterwards.
This method of joining does involve a knot of sorts, even though they are usually avoided at all costs in knitting. This knot is smoother than most and will not slip. The ends can be woven in afterwards.
