How to Join a New Ball of Yarn

[@CDEEZII]

Thank you! Years later and you're still helping us knitting newbies 😆

[@cheriestl]

Came back for a refresher after 2 years!

[@trishweber9695]

love this simple and visual instructions. no muss no fuss. Nailed the second technique first try. Feeling like a pro.

[@a_silver_wolf6028]

Just discovered this video and tried the second method on my blanket project. It's so easy and much better than what I was doing. Thank you again for this video! Years later it's still so helpful ☺️

[@diana_prince_1]

"So I just knit... like it ain't no thang". You're so cute, thank you so much for these very helpful instructions!

[@christines1924]

You have a pleasant, matter-of-fact way of explaining and showing. Thank you!

[@spookynoctua]

Thank you so much for this video! I was just happily knitting my first project as a beginner knitter and then all of the sudden i realized i only had about a foot left of my yarn, but thanks to your video I was able to quickly learn how to attach my next ball of yarn and continue happily knitting while watching 90 day fiance lol thank you again for being such a great teacher!!

[@allysonw8472]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I've been stuck to doing projects that require a single ball of yarn because I had no clue how to go about getting the second one secured in. This has opened a new world of projects for me on top of the fact that I now can combine the scraps I have been stacking up for a long time.

[@Crow.c]

She always has such beautiful tHicc yarn and needles

[@wachamcaulit]

Susie Q lol you used it on a thing and not an organism

[@nycfilmgirl11]

Thank you for this video! Version two is always my go to, every single time this beginner/intermediate forgets. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@AnItalianKnitter]

The second technique explained in this video is great! When I tried on my first project (a moss/seed stitch scarf), it felt very easy to do and secure. I would recommend it! Thanks for sharing

[@janekelly7835]

Thank you so much for this! I couldn't find any other clear instructions for joining two strands of chunky yarn. I'm knitting fingerless mitts for my daughter who has really small hands, got to the top of the gusset, knit a few rounds, and surprise-a big chunky knot in the yarn! I'm going to go do this right now..and I'm REALLY REALLY grateful!

[@RED-lh4vq]

Thanks for the easy to see camera angles!

[@200ratsinasuit]

Lol I wish I knew this before.. I just tied the two ends together and kept knitting (total noob at this clearly) At least now I know for next time!

[@thehaterzhavearrived672]

omg! tht was what i was thinking! im like only easy solution lol

[@tansoklengagain]

Ecto Booger you can also use super glue if you're too lazy

[@200ratsinasuit]

seriously? Never though about that lol I guess you could

[@danielpopa2887]

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[@Nathleep]

nomadicMilotic that’s exactly what I did and for the 2nd time 😹😹😹

[@kickkss]

Can you please make a video that shows us how to hold the knitting needles like you do? I still take my hand off the right needle every time, and I think your way is faster.

[@Lawgiver777]

I totally agree. I want to know as well.

[@melissalmartinez24]

Such a helpful video!! I have always used the first method when adding in a new ball of year but hated the gap it would leave. The second method is much cleaner and leaves no gap!! Thanks for this video! You've saved my project from disaster 🤣.

[@toniroohr8282]

I've watched a dozen videos on how to join new yarn, your video was by far the most helpful. Thank you, I just subscribed:)

[@lyndam.9180]

Thank you for this video! I’m knitting my very first scarf and ran out of yarn so I used the second method and it was so easy! My question is how do I weave in those loose ends from the old and new yarns? I can’t seem to find any tutorial on this channel.

[@hannahlouise5747]

thank you so much for this tutorial! so clear and easy to follow! currently making a scarf using your beginners scarf tutorial and I needed to attach a new ball and now I'm back knitting! fave knitting channel!

[@sheepandstitch]

+Hannah Miles Thank you! So glad you find these videos helpful :D

[@holoislife4923]

Thank you for these tips I’m really new at this and I got a thought about this and you have helped me relax and not worry for when I do run out

[@lovegod5354]

Great video! And I've watched A LOT of knitting videos! Very smooth and professional, but also fun. Thanks!

[@sheepandstitch]

Thank you, Melba! So glad you find them helpful!

[@dannyp2058]

I like the second example you showed, I also didnt know you could put a stitch back on the other needle. Thanks for the help.

[@Syshe_rain]

Hello..Do you have a video to show how to weave this loose ends into our work with the tapestry needle. Thanks

[@HL-po4ew]

I love your videos--you have renewed a hobby for me! I love the soft quality of yarns you use. I did a test run using acrylic, I'm ready for some nice merino wools now. Thank you!

[@jaysonpadilla9063]

I just used this method, and it worked! This is the best way to join yarn

[@wordswordswords8203]

can you explain what you mean when you say you pearl into those three stiches when you come back around to them on the second method? I don't understand that. thanks!!!!

[@robmatheson3684]

Omg tysm I had no idea how to add a new yarn ball until now! 😊

[@jamietan9099]

I'm really new at this, do you have a video that shows how you weave in the dangling pieces of yarn after you are done with the cowl? Thank you!

[@scmahadevojirao9725]

Jamie Tan how to knit fish platedesign

[@yvonneboiteux3352]

She shows you how in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGXPg2V_h7hobaM

[@TracyGrammerOfficial]

I'd like to see this, too.

[@cruisysoozi]

Really helpful, thankyou. Used the second method. Didn't like the sound of the gap that's created in the first method

[@BollywoodBonanzaB]

And how did the final thing end up? All the comments talk about how easy the methods are to replicate, but would love to hear how effective they are once the piece is completed! Thank you =)

[@haris8853]

cruisysoozi the gap can easily be closed up if you weave the tails in correctly

[@shannon6157]

How do we weave the tails in at the end?

[@mynameisbeck5871]

@@shannon6157 You need a tapestry needle! It's like an oversized sewing needle, super inexpensive. If you watch this channels "how to knit 101" (that might not be the name so sorry in advance lol) and go to the end of the video where she will show you how to weave it in!

[@lorrainejohnson6821]

@@BollywoodBonanzaB Love

[@holliberry]

Great video! I was nowhere near the end of my yarn and got a knot in it coming up I couldn’t undo and had to cut out. Was easier than I expected!

[@smallfootprint2961]

Thanks for showing "how to join" I'm doing your scarf for beginners and found this just in time. Very clear instructions. I used the 2nd option... so excited... It worked.!

[@smallfootprint2961]

2nd join didn't go so well. I had to rip up a row and try to get it all going again. I managed to get the other ball of yarn going but added a stitch... Waaaat? I'm just going to let it go and weave in the ends when I finish. So disappointed. I thought, I'd get through this without any great gaffs, but... Oh well.

[@ladyt3579]

Just subscribed for the best version of joining the yarn. I'm knitting a snood using the moss stitch and used the second version of joining the yarn but carried on knitting in the moss stitch as normal. It looks ok as I didn't want to interrupt the pattern of the stitch. The 3 stitches were knitted in a K1, P1, K1 pattern. Thank you for uploading this fantastic tutorial. Greetings from London! ☺️

[@lorimaasen5770]

I love this video! Everytime I change yarn I have to watch it again! 🤦 Thankful!

[@LisaDAHenry]

Thanks for the 2nd method it worked way easiest than the 1st method...

[@nethathacker4658]

Thanks! Very clear directions! I think I've done this years ago, but couldn't quite remember exactly how to do it. I'll be checking out more of your videos.

[@nicolemarion8508]

Thanks this is awesome. I am making my first baby blanket and ran out of yarn! I like how you explain and demonstrate it; very clear and easy to follow!

[@dmuise93]

That yarn looks so soft!

[@crybabysparrow]

Thank you! I have just run into a knot in the middle of my ball of yarn and I can't bring myself to knit through and pretend it isnt there. Going to try this!

[@cindybahl7220]

I've only known the second way. And it feels more secure. Didn't realize the first way was possible (due to I ran into that gap). Good to know due to I won't always feel comfortable double yarn knit with all projects (may be too obvious for some projects). Thanks for posting this!

[@castroiliana8954]

Very helpful tips, I used the second option and it worked very well. Thank you so much.

[@goththicus]

Thank you so much!! I was getting ready to join a new ball of yarn using your previous method (another video) and method 2 in this video is a lot easier.

[@g-girl9867]

Apologies in advance for my negative comment for your wonderful effort to explain and detail a much appreciated technique. I watch many many "how to" videos on KZbin and to me the extraneous music in the background is more often than not annoying and distracting to the learning. Imagine taking a college course and the prof or teacher has music behind his oratory for the purpose of teaching. Music is for entertainment and quiet enhances learning. Too many videos have this problem.

[@reneefarwig-collins6740]

Checked out several other videos - yours was by far the BEST and easiest to follow! Thank you! Brilliant on the two colors to help with the steps!!

[@louisevos5620]

Just did the second version. Slick!! Thanks. Louise

[@elvirabrook6531]

Really, you make everything very simple and clear. Thanks!

[@kimberley03butterfly]

I’ve ALWAYS knitted my yarn together and then got stuck on the knot 😂 so glad I looked this up for my latest project!

[@GroovyDayBaby]

Thanks for such an excellent video on joining yarn. I used your technique and it worked perfectly.

[@terrabelle9937]

The second method at 3:27 was very helpful.

[@SephtisSizent]

Thank you so much, I'm making a blanket for my twin and this helped so much to join the yarn balls!

[@snehalsinha3637]

I tried the second method. So helpful. Thanks!

[@kellydolan9717]

I can also see these techniques when you want to change colors.

[@HilaryS101]

What kind of yarn are you using in this video? It’s so pretty!

[@xin4379]

A bit late but it's in the description

[@MaiRaven3]

What lovely yarn 🧶❣️

[@desireeyoung2814]

Thank you! I really needed this, and your explanation was perfect!!!

[@readaholicgirl_5]

Nice, I'll be ending my ball of yarn soon and the second method sounds awesome. I'll give it a try

[@MsGinahidesout]

If your knitting in garter stitch, why would you Purl to close the gap?

[@Atheenah]

I am a Russian join girl myself. But these are cool joins!

[@SpiritPhoenixRose]

Currently knitting a Big Wool lace scarf, just tried that second method you suggested and it worked like a charm! It's not even visible! Love it! Thank you 💕

[@Joferg97]

I just started knitting led than a week ago. Your second method was what I thought was the easiest and made the most sense. My only question is what’s the best method to cut the access yarn?.Thanks for sharing.

[@BrittanySpicknall]

Those are some beautiful needles!

[@janeybakarbessy2330]

This week I started my new project nitting and found your KZbin channel and website. Love(d) it!. Hope your are coming back!

[@Allyseria]

Thank you!!! You made it so clear on how to join a new ball of yarn! All the other videos weren't as clear as you and made me confused :)

[@melinaponton8738]

Your videos are the bestest! ❤️

[@Joseph-xi8zp]

i'm knitting with malabrigo rasta right now haha funny coincidence, awesome video too of course!

[@maryamahmed1180]

Really well explained. Prefer method 2. So easy thank you!

[@kimlynch1770]

Your videos are so helpful and easy to follow and understand! Thank you!

[@notaneet]

Thank you! Trying the second one!

[@janm2473]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you.

[@juliemarieowensevans6976]

I joined my new yarn the first way shown, and wondered if when I get back to those stitches, where you said to just purl over them, do you mean to stitch them together, while held together, or treat them separately? Thank you so much--I so enjoy your tutorials!! 🪡 😃

[@MsMariacelina]

The 2nd method is the one I always use. My mother taught me how to...

[@joshsvoss]

Great video. When do you prefer this kind of join over a magic knot?

[@sheepandstitch]

I generally don't like magic knot too much because you can still see the knot!

[@joshsvoss]

Sheep & Stitch that makes sense. But wouldn’t you be able to see the woven in ends? And woven in ends tend to limit stretch too no?

[@candystrawberry7951]

I like the first way the best. The second way shown can look bumpy if you're using a bulky yarn.

[@MelissaMcKoy]

First of all, thank you for the very clear instructions. I'm glad I don't necessarily have to join a new skein at the beginning of a row (and lose more of the yarn from the old skein than I would like to). But now I have a little patch of stockinette in my garter stitch scarf (because I purled the three stitches with the strands from the old skein and the new skein). Is there a particular reason why I needed to purl those stitches instead of knitting them? I'd rather avoid any more stockinette patches...

[@KiraOhmart]

Hi, Melissa! She was knitting garter stitch in the round, which ends up being Knit 1 round, Purl 1 round repeating unlike when on straight needles, which is only Knit stitches for every stitch. So on straight needles you'd just continue what you were already doing (knit stitches)

[@MelissaMcKoy]

Thanks, Kira. 😊 After I had posted my comment, I watched the video again and heard her say that she was knitting in the round. I must have missed that the first (and second :) time I watched it. Feeling kind of silly about the question now. Lol. Hopefully, though, if someone has the same question and sees my comment and your reply, they'll avoid the mistake I made.

[@KiraOhmart]

Haha I hope someone sees too!! :)

[@adrianlee2127]

Good video! How do you change colors (properly)? My pattern says to twist the yarn. What does that mean?

[@suzannelaubenthal]

Love your video! I picked up the info right away and will be checking out more! Rock on, sister!

[@sheepandstitch]

Woot! So glad it helped you out!

[@RJ07RJ]

Amazing video! I have a question If my knitting pattern is a knit, purl, when I join the new yarn - can I knit - purl the new stitches or will it ruin the pattern? I would love if you could answer my question I'm teaching myself new patterns and your videos have helped me a lot.

[@meganaquilino4705]

Can you please do a video on how to weave in your tails after using the second method shown to join in?

[@bridgetfields7585]

Silly question, but does it hold together ok when washed? I'm always fearful and think it needs a knot just to be sure.

[@Karen-vh8co]

Really helpful. Thank you so much for sharing. Kind wishes to everyone 😊

[@chrispeters8413]

thanks for the demonstration! very easy to follow!

[@mattiedeal473]

I haven't gotten to that part yet but I'm doing well under your tutoring thanks love your style

[@sabrinalee669]

Hi I love your videos! Do you have a video on how to weave in the ends?

[@sheepandstitch]

+Sabrina Lee I don't, but I'm going to work on that one next!

[@lisawitteduncan]

Haha, so I was halfway done with a scarf and ready to join the new yarn, I watched the first technique which said you only needed 4-5 inches, so knitted to there. After I watched the first, she said the second was better but required a longer tail but I didn’t know how to go back and take out the stitches! I tried to go back, failed, and long story short, had to take out the entire thing and start over. Ughhhh

[@toniesolomon]

After u finish the whole cowl do u chop off the loose strands of yarn or sow them in the cowl

[@lindarousell1776]

Finally a video I can understand!

[@charissaking1180]

Loved this video (and other tutorials by Sheep&Stitch). What does she mean by purl-ing over the join though (at the end of the first technique)? Does she mean do a whole row of purl stitch after completing the joined row? I'm a newbie, obviously..

[@samanthabowen8607]

im also confused by that, did you get an answer elsewhere?

[@charissaking1180]

@@samanthabowen8607 nope

[@bhunjan]

You say to purl into them when you come back around. What if you are just doing a straight forward scarf? Oh, and I can't yet purl. What then? Should I just buy a longer ball of yarn? :/ Please help.

[@sheepandstitch]

Hey! Just knit into them on your return row. If you'd like to learn how to purl, check out this Purl video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJDcXmefdtBsoNU

[@bhunjan]

Sheep & Stitch Thanks a lot for the reply. I'll have a go! 😊 Happy New Year xx

[@miat789]

Yeah I was confused too. Made it seem like a purl stitch was required to finish uniting the yarn.

[@queenlip9046]

for the 2nd one, every time you do another row, do you just purl the stitches where you joined and then go back to knitting when the three stitches you did with the old yarn is done?

[@noelledavis7538]

Is it more ideal for a beginner to try and find a large enough ball of yarn for my project? Or is it normal to have to join another ball with most things?

[@lynnjensen7450]

I hope it still can be done when you keep the end of your circular needles open in betweenthe knitted part.

[@missliabird]

This is a great video! Thank you! love your content!

[@saracuty19]

I was just about to give up and tie the two ends together..😂

[@suterde]

Been there, and had to redo that... a knot will eventually open itself up again. Dont do that!

[@judithah41]

Great instructions! Thanks so much!

[@ld7990]

I want to start a new color for the slippers, do I use method 1 to begin a new color?

[@uniquewun7006]

can you put a link for where u bought the knitting needles please

[@karaalexis1208]

I've found that the fisherman's knot also works really well and is the least visible because you can cut the tails off really close to the knot and it'll still remain secure :D

[@sheepandstitch]

Oh! Interesting. I've never heard of a fisherman's knot. I'll head over to the google and do some research!

[@StartTheFlames25]

This has helped me a lot with my past projects! I'm just wondering how I would add a ball of yarn while pearling?

[@sheepandstitch]

+StartTheFlames25 I think you could work the same technique, except try laying the new yarn tail the opposite direction - that is, with the yarn tail in the back of the work so that you can purl with both the new and old yarn together for a few stitches.

[@vjohnson8474]

Great video, I also prefer the second way, thanks!

[@vanessanda]

Thank you so much! That was very helpful! 😘

[@lesmessbucilova2732]

You could also use the Spit Splice since your using wool or alpaca. Then when I'm using cotton I go to my Russian join. Love your Videos!! Keep up the great work we likie :D

[@sheepandstitch]

+LesMess Bucilova You're right! That technique works well for protein fibers. Once you get bodily fluids involved, it really makes the project personal!

[@lesmessbucilova2732]

Ha! True, so true.

[@elizabethramos6527]

I tend to feel more secure using a Russian join to pick up new yarn. I don't trust other methods.