How To Do The "Thumb" Knot SUCCESSFULLY! 👍🏻🧶

Here is a version of the magic knot that I could never get right until I learned this important tip which made all the difference. This works for any size and type of yarn soft or dry.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Many crocheters and knitters swear this is stronger than the standard magic knot (fisherman’s knot) - I had never believed it until now . What about you? X

[@frainlee]

I like it ❤

[@beverlydevriesburrows3097]

You are a good teacher!

[@RMCToo]

TOO funny! My grandma taught this join to me when I first learned in the early 1960's. And I have never seen anyond EVER do it on KZbin! lol. Thanks for this 're-teach' of what I think is also the strongest join of this type to use. Have a great weekend. Richard

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Oh wow , thank you for sharing! It has been around longer than I realized. I’ve been so curious on that because , like you say, this isn’t shown near as much as other knots. I absolutely love it now!

[@barbaracabrera207]

Loving this knot for yarns I cannot weave in threads that look nice. VERY SURPRISED how great it works!! And VERY STRONG!!! TFS! Austin TX USA

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Wonderful, thank you ! 😀💕

[@itsmelaura1533]

Thank you! I am definitely going to try out this knot. I like to use the tiniest amount of Fray Check, I don't even think it is half drop because I don't let it drop, lol. Just to be certain a knot stays put. Especially if I am using slippery yarn.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I’m a fan of fray check too. It doesn’t feel “lumpy” like other glues 👏🏻💕💕

[@TravelwithJennyM]

Thank you so much for posting this. I have come back several times to watch. It's the best tutorial for me. ❤❤❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Oh good, I’m glad it’s helping for quick reference! 😀👏🏻👏🏻💕

[@JoJo-uq2vo]

I have used this knot for years and I have a ripple blanket that has been used and washed over and over for years that has never had any issues.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

THANK YOU- I was hoping someone would share their long term experience with this knot! 😀💕

[@MaisleyVanGo]

Add me to the list of those trying, and failing, to master this knot until following this tutorial. Your instructional videos are the very best! You are an excellent teacher.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you , I’m so glad it worked! 👏🏻🧶

[@Value1lady]

Wow so easy like this better than the magic knot. Thanks so much!! 💕💕

[@PlayHookywithMe]

It’s really fun once you get the hang of it. 😀👏🏻💕

[@beateengelhardt3830]

Just like you, I never got it right and gave up on it. After watching your video, I will give it another go. Thanks so much! I love your tutorials.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Let me know how it goes 👏🏻💕

[@dinahbarnes6335]

Check out The Knotty Boss. She just did an easy variation and it's cool! ❤️ Find it in her short vids.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

@@dinahbarnes6335 that’s interesting! kzbin.infom_bBtx0G02A?si=TPAeswQktCezfgE9

[@nanonana46]

I really really like this not shown in this other video. It’s much smaller than that appeals to me.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

@@nanonana46 looks really cool. just make sure to test it by digging your nail into the middle of it to ensure it doesn’t come apart easily.

[@leck4emba]

This is the best video for this knot. Your videography is so clear. I like seeing that you tucked the short ends under your thumb nail. Your voice is very calming for learning new techniques. Your instructions are so concise - not a lot of preamble and unnecessary chit chat.. Great teaching. Thank you.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Really appreciate your kind words, thank you 🧶💕

[@lanie6465]

This is officially my favorite video for explaining this! It's no longer a hit or miss experience!! Works perfect, every time, the first time. Thank you so much for slowing down and showing the process *exactly* - that's what made the difference for me :D

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So glad! 😀💕

[@sarah-janeallsopp3155]

This is awesomely helpful. Thankyou. Love all your beautiful wonderful crocheting too. Cheers from Western Australia.✌🏻🩷🌷🌿

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you so much 😀💕

[@thiscraftyangie]

Oh wow thanks for showing the easy method. I might have to go back and watch but I do know I can do that knot! ❤❤❤❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Yeah girl! 🙌🏻💕

[@jennierollins8789]

This looks like a very strong knot. I am going to give it a try. Thank you. 🌍☮️🌲

[@PlayHookywithMe]

It seems to be! I still love the fisherman’s knot the best but I think it’s because I’ve been doing it for so long. 😂 I’ve heard this one is even more reliable but I want to keep testing it first a while (washing :drying. Etc)

[@jennierollins8789]

Test of time. Of course. 🌍☮️🌲

[@lindamotts62]

Finally got it…your explanation was the best I’ve ever heard!!!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So glad! 👏🏻❤️

[@iloveyourtattoos]

Thanks!! I was convinced that I must have been using the slipperiest yarn ever because I could NOT get this knot to hold! Turns out, your video was showing what was the missing link for me.

[@SuzanneStutzle]

Yay, success, eventually. First go I don't know what happened but it pulled apart. 🤔 Second attempt I accidently cut into the yarn when snipping off the excess threads. 😵‍💫Third go I got it.😁 I will keep practicing now so it gets into my old head! I really think this is much more simple to do than getting the threads, crossing them over the other blah blah. This I can do while sitting around at my craft group without needing a table or large lap, which I don't possess, haha. So practical. Thank you.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Hahaha sounds familiar- been there ! 🧶

[@jamielewin2549]

OMG thank you SO much such a fantastic tutorial i have been trying to master this for ages and after watching your video I have finally done it 👌😁

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Awesome sauce!! 😀🤗👏🏻

[@user-st1ru6kc9k]

Dear Roz, Thank you for sharing this tip…I couldn’t figure what I was doing wrong when I last tried this knot. Take care and stay safe and well. God’s blessings to all 🙏🏽💜🧶😻🐶

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I hope it does the trick, let me know. It was an absolute game changer for me 💕

[@user-st1ru6kc9k]

@@PlayHookywithMeThanks Roz it worked a treat 😂Thank you so much💜🙏🏽

[@susanroberts]

Thank you. I just learned this in 2023 and wow what a game changer. Thank you. 💝🥰

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So glad! 😀💕👏🏻

[@dolmades]

Brilliant instructions! You’re the best. Thank you.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So glad you found it helpful! 🤗💕

[@stephanieunterharnscheidt]

So helpful!! Thank you for clearing up a lot of confusion. I love it!!! 😊

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Awesome, I’m so glad 😃 🧶

[@JazzyJude]

Great tip! I just now tried this and I finally got it. Your precise steps made it happened. Thank you for sharing from a frustrated concept to a very simple smooth process.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Wonderful! 😀👏🏻

[@Ebostic711]

THANK YOU ❤ THANK YOU ❤ THANK YOU!!! ❤ You're instructions are so clear. I've tried doing this knot for about a year and could never do it until now. Thanks to you I did it!!!❤❤❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

That’s awesome, I’m so glad!! 👏🏻👏🏻💕

[@claychick100]

Thank you so much! I am thrilled to be able to finally do this knot!

[@nanonana46]

thank you, thank you thank you for putting this video up for us. I too had difficulty making this not until you showed a few things that I was doing wrong I guess. I get the best results when using it with one wrap around my thumb. I like it because the knot is really small and blends in with my workso much better.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Glad it helped! 😀👏🏻💕

[@terryriley7490]

Another good knot tutorial...will definitely be giving this a try, too!!! Thanks again, Roz, for sharing new ways. At least for me, it's new!!!! 😂😊

[@PlayHookywithMe]

😂 😅💕 👏🏻👏🏻

[@shutupandcrochet]

You're a wonderful teacher ❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you! 😃 💕

[@misscrafty5904]

Good evening Roz Hope you’re well 💖🙏 I have been doing your fisherman’s knot. Took me awhile but got there in the end. Will try this one too. Thank you so much. ❤😊 xx

[@PlayHookywithMe]

The fisherman’s knot, is ultimately still my favorite but I’m tickled to have finally figured out where I was going wrong with this one. Have a great week , Miss Crafty! 💕💕

[@annahale3145]

Thanks for the video. I've never used it, but I will now.

[@cstolt8780]

Thank you I love learning something new

[@samasonedderman]

❤ Thank you. I've been wondering what I was doing wrong. Seems so easy now that you've broken it down. I absolutely detest weaving in my yarns!😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Great! 😀👏🏻👏🏻😂❤️

[@mshingleton4545]

I FINALLY DID IT!!! Woohoo thank you!

[@Ladythyme]

Thanks for sharing the Secret! 😊

[@lisathomas8916]

Thank you so much this tutorial!❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you , Lisa! ❤️

[@judyeuller7602]

I don't do it that way, but yesterday I did 3 of them and managed to sever the yarn at the knot when cutting off the tails on 2 of them. So I got lots of practice because of redoing them. Woe is me. 😅

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Oh no! 😅😅

[@katydidiy]

One more question.....did you recently ask us in a youtube pop up post if we would be interested in a tutorial regarding Nordstroms patchwork scarf? I answered with the Nordstrom price of $220. I didnt say yes but if it was you, i surely am interested. If not then excuse my question. Thanks Roz, as usual your advice is great!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Hi Kathy , yes it was me! I got a lot of positive feedback on that question so I’ll be sharing a tutorial on how to make one soon 😀👏🏻💕

[@patriciasalazar1158]

YAY! THANK YOU! 💛👏👏👏

[@PlayHookywithMe]

😀💕💕

[@frainlee]

You can take all yarn scraps knot them and make a big ball of yarn in n many colors to crochet a basket,it's also on you tube❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Lovely , yes ! 😍

[@pitbull5422]

Hello and thank you for all the tips that you learn to us, I have a question which knot do you think is safer? Magic knot, the better way to do magic knot ( square knot) or the thumb knot? Thank you

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Great question! I think this knot is phenomenal but because it’s fairly new for me I haven’t used it enough to say it’s the best yet. I think of the two versions, I’d like to continue trying the one wrap because that would be great to have a solid hold with less bulk. Until I know for sure, I feel the most reliable knot is the classic magic knot (where you make 2 knots with yarn parallel to eachother ) . I’ve never had this come undone over years of use, no matter yarn type or how close I cut to it. The least reliable is the square knot because I’ve learned from viewers that it comes undone with softer yarn when you cut too close to the knot 😑. Such a bummer. I still like it if I’m using cotton but if it’s a soft yarn , I keep the tails and just work over them to make sure it stays. So… #1 classic magic knot #2 thumb knot #3 square knot with cotton yarn Hope that helps 💕

[@asaldanapr]

Is this knot less visible or feel better to the touch than the good ol’ square knot I make? What is the advantage over the square knot? It looks more complicated to me.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

From what I understand, it’s more reliable than the square knot, but if you’re not having any issues , then I don’t see any other advantages

[@ruthwarner7771]

This looks great but why do 2 loops when 1 will suffice? Is one loop not as strong? Surely it's less bulky?

[@PlayHookywithMe]

That’s a good question, I’m not quite sure. I’m guessing it is more durable since you have the yarn secured with that extra wrap.

[@liliasawyer7145]

Thank you. Is this thumb wrap method less bulky than a fisherman's knot?

[@PlayHookywithMe]

To me it is … the two strands slide side by side to eachother and it looks less bumpy. Especially if you only do the one loop. I actually made a sample of both to compare and show in the video and now that you’re asking me , it just reminded me. Totally forgot to include that. 😖

[@liliasawyer7145]

@@PlayHookywithMe thank you so much. I will try it with both 1 and 2 loops and will see which one holds better for my slippery yarn. I think that's the biggest test of the practical use of knotting.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Let me know when you, please, I tried the slipperiest yarn I could find and had good results but I'd love see more feedback on it! x@@liliasawyer7145

[@liliasawyer7145]

​@@PlayHookywithMeI sent you my notes on IG lol

[@loveyrogers3181]

Finally Have It!!!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Yes! 😀🙌🏻🙌🏻💕

[@jgraef919]

I'm unfamiliar with this knot. How and when would I use it? I'm not sure of its application.🤔 I do like the ease of it, however.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

It’s great for adding a new ball of yarn when you’re running out or if you are making a scrap yarn cake or ball. Many crocheters I know use it instead of the more familiar magic knot.

[@frainlee]

Wow❤

[@katydidiy]

Does this work on slippery yarn like Carons Simply Soft?

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I don’t have any on hand to try but I would say chances are yes. I used it on my softest yarns that have never held knots well and it worked.

[@deborahn.6150]

I've had better results using the Russian join on slippery yarn.

[@lorethadixon]

Thank you.This never worked for me.

[@joanpringle-canning2834]

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[@Татяна-ц1ч]

Переводите!!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Excuse me?

[@ginnyloohoo5932]

The only way I’ve learned! Finally!! Thank you! Why would anyone wrap twice? Does it provide a tighter knot?🪢

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I think it might make a tighter knot but I’m not really sure 😆

[@Joy-TheLazyCatLady2]

Got it! Finally! Thank you so much! ✌🏻😻😁🧶🇺🇸

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Awesome sauce! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🧶

[@danettetrostle7173]

I have never seen this before! Way cool! I’ll be practicing this trick..Thankx 🧶😎