Knitting Help - Magic Knot

[@tsbb68]

This video saved my sanity tonight. I'm a new knitter and my cat just discovered my yarn. She chewed threw the yarn I was using on my very first project. But I didn't panic because I had this video bookmarked. Thank you!

[@geraldinebrower5521]

You have the absolute easiest method of doing the “magic knot”, from all the videos that I have watched so far on U-Tube! Again, thank you so much for all that you have taught me, as well as showing me how to get out of my “oops” in knitting!

[@gccwang24]

Magic knot, magic loop... knitters love magical things!

[@CreatiKnit]

Agree GCCwang!! ❤️

[@withthesehands1631]

I love your videos! You've made it possible for me to be able to learn to knit! Being a Stage 3 Cancer Survivor and a chronically ill person, knitting means so much more to me. Thank You Staci and God Bless YOU! :-)

[@wendabbad4958]

I usually spit splice or Russian braided join. But tonight I’m knitting a linen market bag with a yarn that has a helix twist to it. I panicked for a nanosecond when I ran out of my first skein. Then I sighed in relief knowing that Staci would come to my rescue! Thanks once again for you knitting encyclopedia brain! 🤗

[@Earendilgrey]

This is the same knot we used to use to tie on woven bracelets back in the day. I would have never thought about using it on yarn.

[@verypinkknits]

You know what - you just made me realize that I think that is how I learned this first, too! Back in the day is right!

[@sonneegoodwin3321]

Earendilgrey

[@rjg6686]

exactly! I would never have thought of this either!

[@dorothymacneil4923]

Earendilgrey again

[@loria.02139]

Brilliant! I ran out of yarn while I was binding off my sock. Staci to the rescue once again! Thank you so much.

[@barbsisoler5102]

Your tutorials are truly the best. I recommend them all the time. Thank you.

[@racheldepew8860]

How have I been knitting for so many years without this!! I've had so many ties come undone!

[@Jessd85]

This video helped me more than any of the other magic knot ones on KZbin!

[@debdeb54]

I have struggled and struggled with the magic knot. I just couldn't get it straight until yous implified it for me. Thank you so much! ;)

[@jenniferannfox2316]

thank you so much. I first heard of magic knot when listening to knit podcasts and doing a granny stripe crochet blanket with leftover yarn. This looks easier than I thought and much more secure.

[@TabataGL]

Thank you for shearing your technique. A picture tells a thousand words.

[@Salviadivina]

Don't be so sure that it's not going anywhere, this knot is going places!!!

[@kannylane9597]

I've tried it several times with different types of yarn and it really is a good and fairly easy way to knot two skeins together. Thumbs yo Staci 👍👍

[@nicoleh.112]

I've seen a couple of tutorials on the magic knot and this one is the best by far, thanks for sharing!

[@judithah41]

Love your magic knot video. So well explained! 😊

[@Suezeeknits]

Thank you for your videos, Staci.

[@vickimilne9334]

This will be soooooo useful! Thank you Staci!

[@jjbing3]

1st. I've always joined this way. Works great and it's never come undone. Thanks.

[@lisacheney4763]

I use this knot a lot, especially for things like dishcloths, that will be washed a lot.

[@larryduplechan3546]

Thank you! I come back to this video often.

[@VMaria08]

Easy, easy...yours explanations are the best!

[@DaysFlyBy007]

I love all your videos, you're like my knitting BFF, lol

[@stellawolfe8551]

Thank you for your clear and easy instructions!

[@CorrieV]

I love your videos so much! Thanks as always!

[@szs3433]

Simple, easy to understand and it works. Thank you.

[@pauljs75]

Basically the same as the double fisherman's bend. (But in a different usage situation.)

[@mamuanilutmang5148]

It is very smart. I would like join like this when needed.

[@lubrito63]

Perfect explanation!

[@lindabessinger1889]

One of my favorite joins

[@Jennifer-oz8ec]

Thank you! I love this.

[@Alan-xy2vb]

Thanks. I Just found this after looking for a join that would save me all those loose ends to sew in later; especially on the same coloured yarn. I tried the splicing join as that's what mum used to use on her Singer knitter but doesn't work to well on acrylic yarn.

[@karengaray5114]

wow so simple, I'm definitely going to use this! thanks Staci!

[@eleanork3692]

Thank you. This looks like an amazing technique to try

[@roominakhan5399]

thank you for sharing your precious knowledge

[@carolbarr364]

You makes this so easy to understand

[@helencaudill1583]

Staci, you made my day ... thank you

[@bigbrowntabby118]

I never heard of this method before and I like it!! 👍👍 👍

[@michelleknits4u385]

Just used it...thanks

[@qltygrl3187]

Will this work with lace weight? I knit a lot of lace shawls and am looking for a way to join a new ball of yarn.

[@lisaboyle5016]

I have several different videos on this. Some show it like you, one end under and one over. Others show both ends under. Does it make a difference?

[@carolbarr364]

Love these videos, you learn so much

[@ojtopntai]

Great ! I will use this wonderful technique thanks

[@mistyblue5312]

Needed a refresher .... as I hadn’t used the technique for awhile....what do you know...back to Staci’s tutorial! Thanks,😘

[@paulastamper6225]

Thank you. I love your videos

[@AmyKnits]

I have wanted to know how to do this. It is not nearly as difficult as I thought it would be. Thank you!

[@kyouell]

Are there any particular fibers that this works better or worse for?

[@DaysFlyBy007]

Kath Youell I'm sure it's best on wool or wool blends because the knots will felt together over time, but I'm using it on 100% acrylic as well.

[@kassiopireyes8230]

How to do this at the very end of the row please? In order to knit straps. Thank you very much

[@catharinaholmes6700]

I used this and thought it would be great. Finished the blanket and washed and dried. To my dismay in the middle of the blanket it had come apart. Now what? It’s a difficult stitch and I don’t know how to fix it. Any ideas? Thank you. I’d

[@alexandriasimms4842]

Let me tell you, I will NEVER tie another knot anywhere in my knitted again! The same thing happened to me and the blanket was ruined! I cried. I feel for you.

[@sylverscale]

There's also the braided join as a fifth option.

[@diannariley8430]

Oh wow....that's brilliant!

[@ohthatgirl2001]

Thank you - I have been looking for this!

[@jjan8989]

Staci, for an acrylic baby blanket, which methods would you recommend higher, the Magic Knot or the Russian Join? Also, have you ever tried combining them with a Russian Join and then bury the tail ends back into the yarn?

[@sweetnivo1976]

Hi dear, i enjoyed you videos very much and learned a lot of techniques in working tricot ... but i got a problem ... i worked a pullover jacket long sleeves for my friend, but the sleeves from underneath the arm is toooooooo big (circular opening). i always work pullovers and jacket "raglan" to fit the size and to shorten time and effort. Have you any idea how can i fix this. Thanks in advance. Neveen

[@verypinkknits]

From what you've described, I don't think there is a way to fix this without reknitting the sleeves. I recommend contacting the pattern designer for assistance.

[@madabbafan]

Looking at knitting a baby blanket using acrylic yarn (got quite a lot of the same colour when it was on offer) so spit splice is out. When joining a new ball would you advise this method or the Russian join? Both seem to be fairly secure naturally it needs to be washable etc.

[@verypinkknits]

I recommend this method...it's easier to work, and it's really secure.

[@tanyabriggs8969]

You know for the life of me I can't figure out why 1 small ball of sock yarn can have the yarn KNOTTED about 3 times! Not talking about a accidental knot but 2 ends of yarn knotted!! What do they use, ends of yarn to make a ball of sock yarn? And of course the knot tends to be in areas I don't want a knot like the turn heel or the ball of the foot. SOOOO I end up cutting yarn and joining at a less inconvenient place. Which is how I came to this video. LOL!

[@TabithaCarroll]

Love your videos and this one is great. Can't wait to give it a try. Does this work with all types of yarn (cotton, acrylic, etc)? I have a pima cotton/model blend that I'm using for a baby blanket and would love to join yarn this way.

[@sarahtroupe2330]

i was curious about that as well, acrylic seems to be a bit slick of a yarn, and knots usually come loose in the wash, so will this particular knot hold acrylic (especially caron simply soft)?

[@mysteryglo]

I guess I did it wrong because I used this on one of my projects and after a few rows past it, it started to come undone! Luckily, I am a loose knitter so was able to re-tie the ends.. I don't think I will risk it again..

[@mysteryglo]

I really thought that is how I idid it.. Does it matter if the working yarn is facing left and the new yarn facing right? I think that may have been the way I had mine.

[@patriciagabrielides3146]

mysteryglo I just used magic knot on my alpaca and silk shawl.... After about six rows the knot came undone, what a mess!!!!! I've been using magic knot for years while crocheting with wool or acrylic yarn and it has never come undone. 🐨🇦🇺🏖

[@qltygrl3187]

Patricia Gabrielides that is my concern as I knit a lot of lace shawls. Wonder if there is a better way to join a new ball for lace.

[@anunohmouse7460]

Thank you for your help

[@ojtopntai]

This is a super idea thanks

[@thomasjuenemann3523]

Ah. It's the fisherman's knot!

[@stitcherscottage]

Wow....brilliant

[@joannball8703]

Thank you ... it works!

[@Ruby-wise]

Brilliant! Thanks!

[@teac2652]

Thank you!

[@zyleciara]

WOW! thanx :) this is an amazing tip!

[@glcmall]

great tip thanks

[@emiliajeremiejczyk1554]

How do I use the magic knot at the beginning of a row with changing colours of yarn?

[@verypinkknits]

I address that in the video - I don't recommend this method of joining yarn when you're working stripes. I recommend this method for a clean color break: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4uuf6h6hrOfo68

[@emiliajeremiejczyk1554]

Thank you for your quick reply. Ive joined my new colour and my rug us progessing.

[@pbandjknits2267]

does this work better for machine washables like acrylic than weaving in ends? Or is it any machine washable like superwash wool?

[@verypinkknits]

You will have to test it out for any given yarn - I've seen it work well on all types of yarn, but I'm sure there are yarns that are too slippery to tightly hold the knots.

[@kirsten07734]

It's a fisherman's knot.

[@thatellen]

yuppers. :)

[@halley2374]

thank you so much it’s really magical

[@nikkinik35]

thank you!

[@carlataylor6043]

thank you thank you thank you!

[@deeannmariee]

Thank you for this!

[@fnowicki7]

That is so cool .👍

[@piapetig3414]

Hm.. I still have difficulties trusting this knot. I mostly knit woolen socks. Love knitting socks! But would you recommend me to use this magic knot on socks?

[@verypinkknits]

I personally would be very careful when using this on socks - depending on where the knot is located, it could be uncomfortable (like on the sole of the foot).

[@piapetig3414]

Thank you for your answer! :)

[@mamounebelemlih8475]

Where you buy your stitche marker case . Please enswer

[@verypinkknits]

www.nancysknitknacks.com/notion-case.html

[@jessicadavid82]

Holy awesome!!!

[@kaaatjeful]

I do not understand the advantage of this knot. It is 2 knots on top of each other, so one can also do a normal knot, i think...

[@rtongcn]

Where are your scissors from? They're very pretty.

[@verypinkknits]

I got them from my local yarn shop. I wish there was a brand name or something I could pass on, but there is nothing! :(

[@user-fc4ri6cy5o]

الف شكر انت جميله وذكيه

[@mrsjudys]

❤️

[@marytherese9925]

Can you use this I n doing stripped?

[@verypinkknits]

I mention this in the video - it is not the best technique for working stripes, since it is difficult to get the magic knot at the very exact place between stitches that will give you a clean color break.

[@marytherese9925]

I see what you mean. Thank you, Theresa