CROCHET: Joining Yarn with an Unbreakable Knot (AKA the Surgeon's Knot)

When done correctly this knot will not break. You will actually break the yarn around it before you break the knot. If you like to knot your yarn in projects, this is a great knot to use. It is also great for joining scraps of yarn.
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[@valisesgourmandises2571]

This is such a game changer when wanting to avoid sewing in a million ends!! Thank you!

[@WindingRoadCrochet]

You are very welcome.

[@barbr2170]

Thank you for this knot video. I am working with a slippery bamboo yarn and this silky yarn never held to "magic knot" and "weaver knot". Your knot is by far the best "invisible" knot I have found that holds with slippery silky yarn.

[@WindingRoadCrochet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@meredithlouise]

The best one on the interwebs! Thank you!

[@WindingRoadCrochet]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@diannal67]

This is the method I use and it is fantastic. They do not break that is for sure.

[@WindingRoadCrochet]

Yep! They will come apart if you don't pull tight enough before you clip the yarn. But if you clip the yarn and test it, then you won't have any issues.

[@renaweatherspoon6710]

Making a crocheted market bag for my daughter using cotton yarn and need to join more yarn. Thank you for a simple but sturdy join. Your instructions are so easy to follow. You now have a new subscriber!

[@WindingRoadCrochet]

Wonderful!

[@vikiknox4447]

Thank you! I usually wrap around twice and it holds. However, wrapping 4x is definitely better. Thanks again!

[@WindingRoadCrochet]

Yes I played with the number of times. 4x does make it a little more secure but it also means you have to really tighten the knot because of the extra wraps.

[@lauriemathews7974]

I use the magic knot and haven't had any complaints of the knot coming loose from washing the item. Now, the version you show here, I've never seen before. Im gonna have to try it!!

[@WindingRoadCrochet]

If you like to knot, it is a great knot, just test it after you clip the yarn. If it will come undone it will cone undone right then and there. Otherwise if it was pulled tight enough it just won't come undone.

[@hummingbirdess8763]

The easier knot I’ve ever seen! Thank you.

[@WindingRoadCrochet]

Glad it was helpful! Just make sure to test each knot. I wish I had a video showing my husband breaking the yarn before the knot but that was a little too hard to film.

[@hummingbirdess8763]

@@WindingRoadCrochet no problem, I can see the way your pulling that it’s strong!

[@vikiknox4447]

@@WindingRoadCrochet 😁😁😁

[@joanneburgar3500]

I have been looking for this knot for years and years😁 to use in my knitting thank you so much for this easy explained way to do it 🙂🙂👍🧶🧶

[@WindingRoadCrochet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@PrinMar21646]

I prefer to knot my yarn so I will definitely give this one a try! Thank you for sharing!

[@WindingRoadCrochet]

You’re welcome 😊

[@Gr8fldeadhead]

So smart to do it this way, with the 4 twists… the other way with one knot on either piece of yarn always came out for me- this will surely be better! Thank you so much!!

[@WindingRoadCrochet]

You are so welcome!

[@OneTrueWord1988]

Thank you so very much! I'm making a chunky blanket and not trusting the knots in the skeins, so I will undo them and redo using this. Since the yarn is bulky, I will just weave the ends in to hide them. (I'm a worrier - 😊) New sub!! ♥️💐♥️

[@WindingRoadCrochet]

You are so welcome!

[@hrdhededwm]

Hahaha pulling as tight as i could yarn broke, but the knot didn't. Also super easy. Thanks 😉

[@WindingRoadCrochet]

That is what happened with me. You know you did the knot correctly it the yarn breaks first.

[@carolsnyder7778]

Thank you!! Good and easy way!!! 💜🧶🧶🧶

[@WindingRoadCrochet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@marilynnwalsh4023]

Perfect! Thanks so much for sharing this method!

[@WindingRoadCrochet]

You are so welcome!

[@suzannegrisson6858]

Great idea. Thanks

[@WindingRoadCrochet]

You are welcome!

[@isabellasattic3995]

Thank you! I’m visually impaired and I love the colours of the wool against the white background and no distracting nails 💕💕

[@WindingRoadCrochet]

You’re welcome 😊

[@itsinthebagcrochetwithdarla]

Thanks for showing us this.

[@WindingRoadCrochet]

You bet. I normally weave in my ends but it is a great knot for those that like to knot the yarn. Just make sure to test each knot.

[@missyt4891]

Awesome, thank you for sharing your knowledge , appreciated 👍😊

[@WindingRoadCrochet]

My pleasure!

[@suep.1875]

Seems so easy. Will give it a try. Thanks

[@WindingRoadCrochet]

Hope you enjoy

[@swatikoushik5464]

Best type of knot I have ever seen. Thank you so much.

[@WindingRoadCrochet]

You are welcome.

[@ruthlarabee7422]

That's cool. Thank you for showing me that

[@WindingRoadCrochet]

No problem

[@missapippin9020]

Thank you, that is a great knot.

[@WindingRoadCrochet]

You are welcome!

[@barryjacobs8524]

Wow that is really a great way I must try that Thankyou.❤

[@WindingRoadCrochet]

Hope you enjoy

[@gurmeetkaur9234]

Very nice

[@WindingRoadCrochet]

Thanks

[@jnvideos1232]

Good tutorial. Thanks!

[@WindingRoadCrochet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@trulyblessedsharia]

Thank you. thank you. thank you ❤❤

[@WindingRoadCrochet]

No problem 😊

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

I liked it !!

[@WindingRoadCrochet]

Wonderful.

[@irenew6202]

Love this...thank you

[@WindingRoadCrochet]

You are so welcome!

[@elveriabaron2542]

Thank you so much😊

[@WindingRoadCrochet]

You're welcome 😊

[@komoriaimi]

Thank you SO much.

[@WindingRoadCrochet]

You are so welcome!

[@cruisepaige]

This works very well. It does leave a bump but even for socks, just try not to have it be on a critical part of the foot like the ball of foot or heel.

[@WindingRoadCrochet]

That is very true. It is a knot and you would feel it if you stepped on it.

[@bunnythemedic8719]

Thank you so much!!

[@WindingRoadCrochet]

You're welcome!

[@karyncooney8354]

Thank you!!!

[@WindingRoadCrochet]

You are welcome.

[@evettesamuel]

Thank you so much

[@WindingRoadCrochet]

You're most welcome

[@thoughtsofjoyk]

Hmmmm. 🤔 A lot of people use the “magic knot”, then some complain that they came apart after a few washings. I, personally, haven’t used knots in my crochet, but would love to make a ball of scraps. Maybe I’ll try this one. I’m intrigued. Thank you.

[@WindingRoadCrochet]

I normally weave in my ends, but I did make a scrap bag and used this knot for it and had no issues.

[@maureen3134]

I just found your video while searching for why my knots keeping coming undone. The so-called magic knot has failed me, as well as the square knot. I’m using Yarn Bee Soft Secret and am starting to wonder if it’s the yarn that’s the problem. I’m giving your knot a try and will keep my fingers crossed.

[@WindingRoadCrochet]

Wonderful! I hope it helps. Just make sure to test it. It will either fail immediately or hold.

[@maureen3134]

@@WindingRoadCrochet The sad thing is that the other two types of knots I tried both held when I pulled very tightly on them, yet both came apart after having done a few rows. I make premie blankets and am now worried that there may some of my blankets out there that have come undone after using the same type of yarn 😢 - Yarn Bee Soft Secret. It’s 100% acrylic but it may be too soft/slippery.

[@1957BrownBear]

Interesting..this is the same knot used for fishing, when attaching one fish line to another.

[@WindingRoadCrochet]

I think it is similar. My dad and I fished but he always tied on the hook for me. I know it is called a surgeons knot.

[@joanneburgar3500]

Yep I use this when I fish and when I am knitting 🙂👍🧶🎣

[@JeannaEnjoysCrochet]

Would u use this for an Afghan?

[@WindingRoadCrochet]

Yes but you have to check each knot before you continue.

[@sarahbennett9653]

Is this suitable for chunky yarn?

[@WindingRoadCrochet]

I have never tried it with chunky yarn. It should be fine but test each knot after you tie it.

[@adore.eclipze]

this immediately broke. i dont know what i did wrong!

[@WindingRoadCrochet]

Typically it is because you did not pull the knot tight enough before clipping the ends off. It will either fail completely because the ends slip through or it holds so well that you will break the yarn before you break the knot. It is important to check each know before you continue with the project.

[@cruisepaige]

Don’t cut the ends less than 1/16” or it will come apart.

[@WindingRoadCrochet]

It is good to be careful as you cut.