How to  Join Yarn

I’m going to share a couple ways to join yarn in crochet when working on a big project like a blanket, scarf or sweater.

If you’re working on a larger project like a blanket or a sweater, you’re going to need more than one ball of yarn to complete the project. But how do you transition from one skein to another?

I was confused by this when I started out, so I’m pleased that I get to teach you several indispensable ways to join yarn in crochet.

This is the easiest, quickest way to join yarn in crochet. You just grab your new yarn and seamlessly continue crocheting.

2) JOIN YARN WITH THE LAST YARN OVER OF A STITCH

Take your new yarn and complete your stitch with it. In other words, yarn over with the new yarn and pull through remaining loops on hook. Then, simply continue to crochet with the new yarn.

The magic knot is tiny, barely noticeable, and really strong! I’ve seen many ways to make the magic knot, but I’m going to show you the one way that makes sense to me.

2) THE MAGIC KNOT

The magic knot is tiny, barely noticeable, and really strong! I’ve seen many ways to make the magic knot, but I’m going to show you the one way that makes sense to me.

I like to tighten each knot again to make sure they're secure. Then take the working yarn in one hand and the new yarn in the other and pull apart. The two knots will slide together. Pull tight.

Head to the full tutorial on our crochet blog for two more methods to join yarn when you're working a crochet project with multiple skeins of yarn!

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