Magic Knot Join

[marolie]

Thank you. Merci! J'ai essayé cette façon et je l'adore.

[SusansSoulShines]

I really don't like knots in my work, whether it is thread or yarn. I can see them and feel them. I stopped using this method years ago. I'd rather tuck in ,or weave in all those little tails so that they don't come out especially on wearable items.

Hi Nana Ernestine! I don't either but there are a couple of really unique ways to combine yarn ends to change colors, for when you run out and have to add on a new skein, etc.. that are called knots sometimes but they're not knots at all. They fuse together in the most interesting ways. If you get a chance to check the Russian join or other the knotless join, you'll be amazed at the better security for fastening off... I still weaving ends in tho anyway to! But we all have our favorite ways, don't we?!

[Jean Marie]

Hi Nana Ernestine! I don't either but there are a couple of really unique ways to combine yarn ends to change colors, for when you run out and have to ass on a new skein, etc.. that are called knots sometimes but they're not knots at all. They fuse together in the most interesting ways. If you get a chance to check the Russian join or the knotless join, you'll be amazed at the better security for fastening off... I still weaving ends in tho anyway to! But we all have our favorite ways, don't we?!

Hi Susan,
Check the 2nd line down on your post.

[SusansSoulShines]

Is there a reason for joining the yarn with a knot rather than just joining as if you were changing colors by joining the yarn in the last part of the last stitche made? Is it because it makes a strong join or is it for neatness?
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I think it makes it stronger & makes you feel a little safer about the join, even tho some end weavers make darn sure their work will never ravel!!!

[SusansSoulShines]

Jean Marie, oooppps! Thx, I'm glad you caught that for me!! Nothing like a dirty typo, lol!!

[NanaErnestine]

Hey SusansSoulShines-
Yes, I have tried the real russian join, my grandma called it the "weavers trick" and I learned it from her. the video is pretty much the exact same way she did it.

[DorisAnn]

Sorry if I sound negative but where I come from this is a fisherman's knot meant to be used with rope. I don't put any kind of knot in my work but if I did I would definitely not cut the ends that short. When yarn, wool or acrylic, is washed it stretches and when it drys it pulls back on itself. I make heavy use items....afghans, shawls, kids clothes and hats the kind of items that get lots of washer and dryer time. I could never convince myself that knot would not come undone. If I am going to put that much work and love into any project I am going to secure my ends to hold a lifetime.