Does anybody have any good advice on adding a new ball of yarn to your knitting project? I know it's best to start at the beginning of a row, but just need some ideas. Thanks!
2007-01-12 12:25:12 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Don't tie a knot, just start knitting with the new yarn. Leave a tail 4" long or so and weave in the ends well when you're finished.
Another method is to knit with the old and the new yarn for 2-3 sts, then drop the old yarn. I usually use this method a few sts in from the edge.
Another method you might want to try is called a Russian Join. See the link below for instructions.
The reason why you don't tie a knot is because after a while it usually works itself to the public side of the knitting. The only time I'll consider tying a knot is when I'm using very slippery yarn.
2007-01-12 14:11:41 · answer #1 · answered by bogiebogie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can splice the wool by combining the two ends with a needle. Running the end of one ball into the other to make it look like one. You can simple tie a knot and continue on. Darning the ends in later. you can work then into the knitting as with fair isle knitting but be careful not to leave a hole in your work.
2007-01-12 20:31:07 · answer #2 · answered by ambi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there's really a right or wrong way to join per se. Everyone has their favorite methods. I usually make a knot and weave it in. But here's a link on what the "experts" say...
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Knitting-2228/adding-yarn-project.htm
2007-01-12 22:01:54 · answer #3 · answered by DishclothDiaries 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You just tie the two ends together and make sure the knot is in the back on the purl side. Kind of pull the yarn or tighten the stitch so you don't see it.
2007-01-12 20:34:41 · answer #4 · answered by Helen L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best place would be on the end. You can start in the middle or wherever else, if you do, make sure your tie in point will be on the inside of the piece and won't show. By starting at the end of the row, problem solved.
2007-01-12 20:30:17 · answer #5 · answered by P.A.M. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I make a square knot TIGHT and trim ends close. It's the best method I've found for things like scarves and dishrags. Knit on!
2007-01-13 00:46:03 · answer #6 · answered by Yarn Junkie 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should try getting pattern yarn. It comes out very well.
2007-01-13 01:54:01 · answer #7 · answered by Quizbe 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sorry i do not know.:(I do knitting but I have not done that.
2007-01-12 20:29:51 · answer #8 · answered by Hi!!!!!! 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋