Question #2 Russian Join

**Poinciana** · 11-26-2013, 10:35 AM

Have any of you used the Russian Join? Does it truly work?

Hopefully it does because it sounds like the greatest thing going!

Off to practice this technique............

**DinahRoberts** · 11-26-2013, 10:44 AM

I've not used it, I'm afraid it wouldn't hold up, but that's just me. I'm a creature of habit too so that's a change it would take me a while to get used to. Hugs, Dinah

**buggainok** · 11-26-2013, 01:42 PM

I've used it a couple of times, and it does work. I just found it kind of tedious to do. When I join my yarn, I just thread over with my new yarn, and carry the tails of the new yarn and old yarn along and crochet over them for about 8 stitches, to hide them. I've never had any of them come out since I started doing this. I used to tie a knot, and then weave in the ends, but I was never happy about seeing the knot in my stitches, and I hated weaving in the ends.

**billieconrad** · 11-26-2013, 02:43 PM

I just learned the Russian join recently and have used it in several projects. I really like it. It seems to work better with some yarns especially something that is a little more loosely twisted.

**MsBhaven** · 11-26-2013, 02:45 PM

I use it all the time and love it and it really does work

**Poinciana** · 11-26-2013, 04:29 PM

I didn't practice it yet. Great replies!

I wondered how trustworthy it would be. My mind kept telling me that sailors splice those big ship lines and that works so it just might be okay in crochet.

**redhead** · 11-26-2013, 06:05 PM

Where do I find the Russian join technique?I have never heard of it. Of course I live in the United States, not Russia, maybe that explains Why I have never heard of it, ya, think? Ha ha ha!!!

**buggainok** · 11-26-2013, 06:38 PM

Originally Posted by redhead

Where do I find the Russian join technique?I have never heard of it. Of course I live in the United States, not Russia, maybe that explains Why I have never heard of it, ya, think? Ha ha ha!!!

Here you go, Patty:

**meki1231** · 11-27-2013, 12:34 PM

I have used it many times and really like it. I taught it to a few of my crocheting friends and now we all use it.

**seashells_Shelly** · 11-27-2013, 08:43 PM

I didn't know how to do the Russian join at all. Thanks for showing the video. I am certain I can do that and I love the way the yarn looks smooth and continuous. Thanks Bugga, I always enjoy learning something new

LOVE, HUGS and PRAYERS and Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours, Shelly

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