Make This Knot the RIGHT Way ✔️🧶

[@Fwooofy]

I love everything about this video - Short, and to the point - Clear instructions on both knots - Gives explanations as to why And as a bonus, the comment section is full of tips for other types of yarn where other knots may need to be used Thank you for this amazing video!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you so much , Lace 😀❤️

[@coastaljane137]

Great clear video, thank you. In the UK we call that a Reef Knot and the phrase is one we all grew up with (although I'm not really speaking for the entire population of the UK!!) 😊.

[@jackyf3505]

I suppose it could depend on your age to some extent or if you remember it from Brownies/Guides. I didn't go to either but am in my 70s and was taught the reef knot by my mum. It's generally my standard permanent knot for many things.

[@coastaljane137]

​@@jackyf3505age wise I'm just behind you - 70 in March, and I too was taught this knot in my family - probably from my father. I can't 'do' the knot, even now, without saying in my head 'right over left, left over right'.

[@cricos_crea]

​@@jackyf3505❤

[@cricos_crea]

​@@coastaljane137 I learned it only about a year ago (I'm 57) from this very video and since I said that phrase even because I'm used to doing the opposite, I don't know why 😅

[@flootzavut30daychallenge]

46 and I also grew up with that phrase! Although I tend not to worry, when I'm making the knot, whether I go r over l or l over r first, as long as I'm doing one of each, I know it'll work.

[@jns0913]

My dad called this a sailor’s knot because that’s how they tied the knot on the front of their uniforms (World War II) so they would lay flat and “regulation”. His phrase was “right over left and left over right, makes a knot secure and tight”. The rhyme seemed to make it easier for me to remember … for the last 70+ years and I still say it as I make the knot. 😊

[@PlayHookywithMe]

What a lovely memory 😍

[@cricos_crea]

It is a sailor knot actually...I think, that's why it's working so good 👍🏽 Many thanks for your nice lovely memory ❤

[@cricos_crea]

​@@PlayHookywithMeI will never forget how to make the best knot thanks to your video ❤ since the first time I watched it I've used this method

[@PlayHookywithMe]

@@cricos_crea ❤️❤️❤️

[@samanthamariefreeman335]

Girl!! YOU just explained the problem SO WELL, and you gave the solution perfectly!! OMG, I have been doing yarn work for 60++ years and never had this clarity!! THANK YOU!!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you so much 😀👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💕

[@judipierry549]

I second her remark!

[@christinemosher7709]

@@judipierry549q

[@SusanEnnis-i9r]

OMG IT WORKS I have a terrible time getting this right. Thank you

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Hi friends, hope you enjoy the video. A quick note on this knot- PLEASE use your own discretion with this knot. Some viewers have commented that it comes undone with slippery yarn so I would recommend that you test it with your yarn before committing to it fully. Better to be safe than sorry 💕 If it’s slippery/soft , then leave a tail that can be weaved in or use the fisherman’s knot that I share at the beginning of the video 👍🏻

[@julieoelker1865]

I don't use knots like this. It's not worth the risk of having my project fall apart. I leave 12 inch tails and weave in 9 inches. I love making lacy shrugs. For garments, I only change yarn at the end of the row so that I can weave the ends into the side seams. That way, I never have a weak spot in the middle of my sweater.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

@@julieoelker1865 ok 😀👍🏻

[@Vmurph]

Yup. I just tried with my bamboo yarn and it doesn’t work. It came right apart. 😢

[@Vmurph]

@@PlayHookywithMeCould you make a video on how to *hide* and *secure* tails when making something with loose, open stitches?🙏🏻 I want to make a lacy shawl, but I’m so afraid, because there’s no place to hide the tails. Not only will they be horribly visible, but I’m worried they’ll just fall right out of the loose holes.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

@@Vmurph that’s a great idea. It will be a while before I can do a video about it so I would recommend you watch this video. This is very close to how I would approach lace myself: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mp_WdWxshLV5l5I You want to work your tail in a few different directions and then tie a little knot like she shows in the video and then weave in your tail once more before cutting. You might also consider carrying your tails and working over them to help secure them. The areas may be slightly thicker in those areas but I’m sure not to where anyone else would notice. Here is a video that shows some examples that might help you with your lace shawl. Weaving Ends Simplified Plus COOL HACK! 🤩🧶 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHbPpKtsZ5iCma8 Hope that helps 💕

[@dorobensea]

This is also known as a Reef Knot and I always use it on non-slippery yarn. But I've found that it will slip on very slick yarn like silk. That's when I use the magic knot.

[@cloudydaez]

That’s exactly what I found I used a silk yarn and an acrylic the silk one slipped right off. I used both silk yarn same thing happened. Wool and a acrylic is fine but it’s wise to test the yarns before using this knot

[@annwithaplan9766]

@@cloudydaez - I agree on testing them first. That's what I do before cutting them.

[@diannefitzmaurice9813]

Try reversing it to start with the left . For some reason it doesn't slip then .

[@Vmurph]

@dorobensea I’m crocheting with Bamboo right now. It’s very silky and the knot came right out. So your last sentence caught my attention. After mentioning the slippery yarn, you said “that’s when I use the magic knot”. Are you saying there’s a knot that works on silky yarn? If so, I’m dying to know what it is. This bamboo is so frustrating to try to knot.

[@dorobensea]

Hi @@Vmurph, The Magic Knot can be found on this channel, but I have to say that Bella Coco has a better view of it as she uses 2 different colours. (kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2bLoqKIZbB9fqM) Or, you could just put a small knot in the end of the yarn on the reef knot to stop it sliding through.

[@susanwright3843]

Your Granny clip cracked me up! You explained this so well, thank you!

[@debmorgaina2458]

As an old Girl Scout I remember that phrase after all these years. Thanks so much ❤❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

That’s awesome 😀🙌🏻💕

[@escay8434]

In Girl Guides we called it a reef knot. Tody i learnt its also called sqaure knot. 😊Left of right and under, right over left and under.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

@@escay8434 Yes exactly, it's also referred to as the reef knot! 😃🙌

[@Craft4gail]

I always say it to my id's and grandchildren

[@maryt2887]

I learned the phrase with an addition; right over left and under, left over right and under.

[@vickijackson5547]

Brilliant! Thanks for showing the granny way as well. Sometimes it helps to see what your doing - even if it's wrong - to see what you need to do right.

[@suzannelaing2968]

If the tails come out perpendicular to the "ins", it's a granny knot; ideal for parcels but not for joining ropes. If tails come out parallel the "ins", it's a reef knot aka square knot and probably other names too.

[@francisfischer7620]

I've crocheted for 60 years! How have I never learned this??? It's brilliant! Thank you!

[@0707Denisem]

Having been once married to a sailor in the US Navy, I learned the square knot early on. I was taught right over left and under; left over right and under, which are words I’ve lived by. However, I never thought to apply them to joining yarns. Thank you for waking me up. I’m so happy with joining yarn now. ❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

👏🏻👏🏻🧶💕

[@JoanKentBible]

Thank you. An 80 year old Gramma has just learned how to make the wonderful knot. 🎉 😊😊

[@decalpals8496]

Thanks so much. I’m taking up crocheting again in my 70s, having not crocheted this century 😂😂😂. Your videos are helping me recover knowledge and teaching me new tricks, like this one. Thanks, again. ❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you so much and i hope you are enjoying the revisit to it 😀🧶💕

[@judipierry549]

Welcome back! I took a twenty year hiatus myself a few years back, things have changed so much. It’s delightful!

[@bootsie280]

I had to say thank you! I always struggled at making small durable knots…not anymore! Your way is so easy..thanks!!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So glad ! 😀💕

[@LK-3000]

Thank you so much for this video. No one ever taught me the fisherman's knot that you show in the beginning, or the square knot--at least not this specifically. What a difference this makes!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Glad it was helpful! Please make sure when you do the square knot that it doesn’t come out if you pull on it or dig your fingernail into it . That’s the best test. Many have mentioned it comes out for them with soft yarn. The fisherman’s knot, however, has never come out for me no matter what yarn I use or how close I cut at the knot 👍🏻💕

[@deedavis1950]

Thank you! I thought I was losing my mind. Sometimes it worked and sometimes it didn't. Now I know why. You've saved my poor analytical mind from hours of trying to find what I was missing.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

It also might just be the yarn you’re using . Many have mentioned it comes out with soft yarn (when you cut at the knot) 💕

[@itsEmmylie6857]

finally! a knot that actually works!!! every other knot I've tried that people claim to be strong no matter how much I pull always came undone. But this knot, no matter how hard I pulled it didn't budge at all. thank you!!!

[@happymusics]

This method is so awesome!!! Decades too late for me. Wish I knew/learned this way back. Thank you so much!!

[@ladyknu-knu9906]

Thank you so much. Like everyone else who has watched this video, I'm so grateful for the way you explained everything. I kept getting confused when I tried to remember how to make a knot, but your little phrase is something I will not forget or get confused with.

[@jamstraight2000]

Thank you so much. I watched at least 4 other tutorials of join methods and they were all coming undone to easily. This was by far the most clear video!

[@Diane_B_41]

I always remember this as reef knot from when I was a girl guide. We did it 'left over right and under, right over left and under'. Also produces perfect bows every time.

[@carolanderson5509]

I can't believe this actually worked for me!! And YES, I was doing it the other (wrong way) all this time, only to be frustrated and wanting to quit! Thank you for sharing and explaining this so well! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Wonderful! ❤️😀

[@Viteaification]

great tutorial! striaght to the point, clear instructions, plenty of time spent spotting any possible mistakes in the process.

[@EezaLast]

I just want to say that this is how they taught us to tie our shoe laces too in military training so they don't come undone. You can do it right over left, left over right OR left over right, right over left. I've never had a loose shoe lace for over 20 years!

[@neenaghai5599]

❤ WOW, it is a brilliant way to make a know that will not come undone.

[@Mallowolf]

I do like this knot much better than the fisherman’s knot. The end result turns out softer for me, so the knot doesn’t mess with the texture of the piece as much. Thank you!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Great ❤️

[@AvonleaLisa]

This is such a nice, simple explanation of how to do this knot. Thank you!

[@angelamorgan7537]

Yep, dad was a sailor, I was in the Girls Brigade, deffo a Reef Knot. Nice one 👍🏻

[@lomarenr1598]

Thank you sooooo much for doing this video. The knot I was doing was so much more bulkier than this one. I don’t think the one I was doing was certainly not the square knot and I’m not sure it was even the granny knot. It wouldn’t come apart but it was a much bigger knot, that’s for sure. What a difference doing the square knot correctly verses incorrectly makes especially when working with thicker yarns. The square knot I did just a few moments ago is almost invisible! So once again I thank you for the correct way to make the square knot. This is a game changer for me. 😁👍😁

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Appreciate it, thank you ! Please just make sure you can’t pick at it and open it up. Many viewers have said they have issues with slippery yarn so I don’t want to steer you wrong! I’ve had no issues with my yarn but I can see where it could come undone if the yarn is soft. ❤️

[@maryperentou2052]

CANT THANK YOU enough !!!! i had problems all the time knot becoming undone thank you

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Just make sure that the yarn can not be picked apart if you cut close to the knot. This one won’t come out if there are tails on either side but it will come undone with softer yarn if you cut too close to the knot. 😕 I haven’t had issues with cotton yarn but I discovered that I could press my nail into the knot with wool yarn and it came undone . If it’s a soft yarn leave a bit if a tail on either side and work your stitches around it (no weaving necessary ) ❤️

[@karrinelizabethblair899]

Thank u so much for this no more stitching all those ends in a blessing indeed ❤

[@AgdaFingers]

It's great what new thing about crochet you can learn - whether you just started yesterday, or have crocheted 30+ years like me. 😀

[@suestutzle2779]

I have been crocheting for over 50 years and I am loving your channel. I have learnt so much. This knot is magical. I love it. Thanks so much for all your tuition. I look forward to what I can learn next from you.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

That means a lot to me, thanks so much 😀🧶❤️❤️

[@stephanieb1959]

I’m a new crocheter who just discovered granny squares! This is the perfect tutorial for me at the perfect time.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Awesome! Please double check that it works well with your yarn … some viewers have said it pulls out with soft yarn. If that’s the case , use the fisherman’s knot. You’ll be good to go with that one ❤️

[@barbaracabrera207]

PERFECT KNOT for crocheting or kntting!!! Its the best!! TFS!! Austin TX USA

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you ! 🧶❤️

[@elephantsoap1]

The easiest to follow directions I've seen on how to do this knot! Thank you!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you!

[@LifeIsThePrayer]

Best explanation I’ve seen! Thank you! Bonus for using different colours too!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So glad you think so, thank you ! 😀💕

[@itslinziwalker]

I really appreciate you using the different colours of yarn - thank you!

[@caitlinhenshaw6228]

This is a 1000x easier than remembering the magic knot, and right over left/left over right bit makes it stick. Thank you! This is game changing, yet so simple

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Yay 😀🧶💕

[@cricos_crea]

Thanks a lot for this! It's a long time since I use your advice to memorize the rule "right over left, left over right" and my knots are always perfect 👍🏽 thanks to you

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@lindadaley7469]

This knot was one of the first knots that we learned in Brownies when I was just a kid! I've always used it. I can't believe people haven't heard of it.

[@jillbainbridge6747]

Love this new, improved method. I'm using it all the time despite the negative naysayers. I'd rather have the tiny knot than weaving in the loose ends creating bulk in the middle of the project. Bravo you!

[@judipierry549]

Boom! I now have several balls of stash yarn securely tied together with a square knot! Lol, but I’m sure the process is adequately ingrained in my brain. You are so correct, the knot IS smaller and the process quicker. Merci!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

🧶❤️

[@marzyehayoubi487]

This is the knot that I learned as a scout & was call figure of 8 . It is my favorite not & as you said it’s guaranteed not to be undone. ❤

[@neetabhat5316]

Such a wonderful video! Wish i could like it a 100 times. Had always struggled to add fresh strand of thread while stitching when the thread ended. This R ovr L / L over R is indeed a charm.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you 😀💕

[@francisfischer7620]

Thank you!! Thank you!! Been doing it about a week now! Magic! Vanishes into the crochet, don't feel or see it anymore!! Really magic!!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Oh that’s terrific! 😀👏🏻❤️

[@maryalison3963]

My favourite crochet hack of the year! This is absolutely awesome. I love all your tips and tricks. ❤

[@sheilahdang11]

I did it, successfully, thank you for your clear instructions. I actually feel very secure knotting. Peace, good day, bless you ❤❤❤

[@lynneclark5313]

Very clear video, thanks. What I learned for the Square knot was "Right over left and under, left over right and over". That will bring the 2 lines going out in the right orientation.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Exactly 💕

[@sarap6862]

Thank you for this!! I’m a fan of the magic knot and not I can do this one with less bulk. You are awesome!!

[@yvonnetomenga5726]

@Play Hooky With Me • Roz: You have explained and demonstrated the square knot and its wannabees better than the most ardent survivalist! And, you've done it in record time. Thanks so much for a great video! You Rock! 👍

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Awe, I really appreciate you telling me that ❤️

[@lilattiea6921]

This is soooooooo useful! I always connect my yarns with slip knot and secure the left yarn under the crochets.🧶 THANK YOU!🙏🏻

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you 😀🧶❤️

[@kathygeisler6324]

I love this knot!! As a long time Magic Knot maker, I will be using this join in future. Thank you! ❤️

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you ! 💕

[@rantaroamami4841]

Mine came undone on the first try, but I made it again and it worked! Very helpful, thank you ❤

[@JB-co2lc]

I must keep doing the granny knot since it comes apart. Thanks for setting me straight.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Not necessarily-- many mentioned that it comes out if the yarn is soft. 😕

[@therealbaglady]

Used this technique the first time today and it works just great. Thank you very much for this tutorial. You have no idea how much time you've saved me (from doing the weaving in tails or weaving tails along). Have a nice day.

[@christinemcdonald8705]

Oh thank you so much. I’ve been teaching myself how to do new things trying to branch out. This is a wonderful branch for me.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I’m so glad 😀please look at the note on the top of the comments or in the description box regarding soft yarn. Check and double check that it won’t come out if you push your nail into the knot. If it comes out- the magic knot is your best bet ❤️

[@LisaSchnettler]

OMG. finally! I was able to follow this successfully! game changer.

[@TinaLRoman]

Thank you! Your video made this soooo much easier to understand. I've watched other videos but couldn't figure out the ties.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

👏🏻💕

[@ann-mariemeyers9978]

I always wondered why I couldn't use square knots. I've never had one pull out on me, but I am an old sailor. I make true square knots. You have saved me. I have got two bushels of little balls of yarn to make into scrappy balls this weekend. (I am finally watching "Barbenheimer").

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Awesome! 💕 please double check that is stays out if you cut the ends off. It can still come out if it’s a soft yarn, I’m told . 😔 But it sounds like you aren’t having any issues so that’s great .

[@diannefitzmaurice9813]

Yes I learned it as the reef knot in Girl Guides as a child . However I learned it as left over right and under and then right over left and under. So doesn't need to be flat or get mixed up if you say the little verse to yourself and always test it in case you were distracted. Starting with the left also helped as I am a lefty. Works every time. It was a great help when I had a fiber farm and used baler twine for everything and this knot never fails . Great to learn it so young . But frankly I never thought of using it for my work with yarn . So thank you for sharing . My (antique/ vintage) circular sock machine will appreciate this renewed find ! Thanks again .

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Lovely 😀❤️

[@Marinaxp1]

I learned this knot years ago to tie my shoelaces :)) No more frustration of them getting untied !

[@sarahand5442]

Thanks so much for this tutorial. I am making some repairs that involve tying short pieces of yarn together and this works better than the other magic knot . I learned to say right over left and under then left over right and under many years ago.

[@breevabesties6078]

The instructions are so simple and easy to remember,works great Thank you 😊

[@robertastewart2083]

You are so right about the square knot and the granny knot! I had to try the knots myself and the square knot ( or reef knot as it is known in the UK) could not be pulled undone whereas the granny knot failed ! Thank you

[@stephanielluna-garces1693]

Thank you! It works and I can actually remember it with the saying.

[@carolineadams1325]

Thank you ❤. Worth testing this with your particular yarn as some will stretch when pulling the knot tight and others will slip or break. I did have to adjust the position of the knot but it’s way better than weaving in ends!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

That's a great idea! Yes, I’m seeing now that it does greatly depend on the yarn used. Still much better than the granny but not as reliable as the fisherman’s knot. For me anyway! I know some have mentioned issues with the fk but I never have no matter the yarn . Thanks again for the tip! 👏🏻💕

[@hblack772]

Life saver. I am using my old stash of PantoneXCaron and it is so fiddley with knots, but this is sooo secure. Thank you!

[@Emrys3]

This is a game changer for me. Thank you so much for your explanation. You made this so easy to understand. I hate weaving in tails.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you!

[@lilahedmonds1781]

This. Was. PERFECT! I've been wondering what I did wrong for so long! Thank you so much for the explanation

[@PinkPuerco]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I’ve watched so many other videos and was finally successful after viewing yours. I don’t know why this is, but I thank you!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So glad 🧶❤️❤️

[@jennygirl40]

Thank you for this quick, simple and easy to follow video!! ❤😊

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you ! 💕

[@bixnash1]

This is the best version of any joining knots. Brilliant. Bx

[@jgraef919]

This will help me a lot. I have been using the russian join for years. It's great for cotton and acrylic yarns, but not good for crochet threads. I was just tying a knot for my threads and hoping for the best. I'll start using this method, Roz. Great video!!!!💖

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I want to learn the Russian join .. I’m using cotton a lot lately and Would like to adopt this technique 😀💕

[@jgraef919]

@@PlayHookywithMe It's rather easy. Here is a quick video of Russian Join kzbin.info/www/bejne/emrFoKWJiNGmb9E

[@jennyallan8794]

Thank you so much for sharing ! I've been knitting for many moons and always joined the yarn at the beginning of the row , not anymore 😊 you made it look so easy and I have achieved something new today ❤ ..... i was a Beaver Scout Leader and a Assistant Cub Leader years ago a d would always practice tying knots I didn't put 2 and 2 together and use it to join yarn 🤔😆😁🤪 !! Thanks again !

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Wonderful! Please just be sure that the knot doesn’t come out if you like to cut close to the knot. I’ve had many people mention they still have it come out with soft yarn . Dig your nail into the center to test it . I’d hate to contribute to your ends coming apart! I’m bummed about that so a fisherman’s knot is idea if you have issues with the square knot. I still use the square knot a lot!!! It has so many uses as long as I double check 👍🏻💕💕

[@janahunter429]

I just used it to join two ends of lion brand cotton together and it held tied, even cut close. I’ve crocheted a few stitches past and it’s totally invisible! No problems with this cotton yarn. I did tug on it pretty hard before trimming, maybe that’s why it’s holding so well.

[@slowcrochet]

Love that you clarified the difference between an actual square knot and "the knot formerly known as a square knot" ;-)

[@GeorgeMoore-wi3is]

Hi slow🌹 How are you doing?

[@mturner540]

Thanks!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

How lovely, thank you 😀😍

[@SouthpawSteven]

This knot works beautifully! Thanks for sharing!

[@leck4emba]

Well I’ve known that all these years. I use it for tying clothes, aprons, scarves. Never considered it for joining yarn. Learn something new everyday. Thanks.

[@kberrycrochet]

Thank you for this demo! I now trust my square knots enough to use them for color changes in my 1-row-a-day blanket 😊 It's day 4, and those tails were already getting to me haha

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Great ! Just please double check by pressing your nail into the knot to make sure it doesn’t come apart 👍🏻💕

[@HopeUnquenchable]

@@PlayHookywithMedo you have a video demonstrating this, too❓

[@PlayHookywithMe]

demonstrating what? @@HopeUnquenchable

[@HopeUnquenchable]

@@PlayHookywithMe pressing your nail into the 🪢❓

[@PlayHookywithMe]

No, I don't show how to do it. Make a knot and try getting it to come out like you normally would. Don't just pull on the ends, press your finger into the middle of the knot and try to see if it will come undone.@@HopeUnquenchable

[@oliviamiller3729]

Thanks a bunch! Worked like a dream. Always looking for a good way to change colors without weaving in ends!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So glad! Please keep in mind that some viewers have experienced that it comes out with soft yarns so double check each time you use. 🫶🏻🧶

[@painteroflove]

Thank you ! 100% wonderful, easy, simple, fast... YAY ! Plus it works !!!

[@Katatawnic]

Turns out I've been doing the Granny Knot all this time! I can make it stay securely, but most often it takes many tries, and my fingers hurt from pulling so hard on the yarn to make it tight. I just tried this on my planned pooling project, which requires precision in exactly where I tie the knot so that the pattern continues correctly. I got a beautiful, tiny (invisible once worked in!) knot that isn't coming apart no matter how much I yank it. First try! Thank you so much! My problem is now solved!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Wonderful! 😀🧶❤️

[@Eibmozluver]

I can't wait to use this!!! Im always getting tripped up on the majic knot, but this looks so much easier!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!!

[@doreenrobles1582]

Its waaaaay more better than magic knot!!! Thank you so much 😘

[@elspethmcgarey]

Thank you, what clear explanation! This knot will work and will be secure with "sticky" yarns like wool, but alas, won't hold mercerized cotton as I just tried this three times with that and they all came apart (with quite a bit of tugging, to be fair). I do think knots like this have their place, but I have yet to find a truly small, secure knot that is reasonably easy to tie and can be used with the slickest of yarns. But thank you, this knot certainly has its uses.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Yes - unfortunately that seems to be the case for the more slippery yarns. I’ll continue the hunt for small knots but ugh I’m thinking the fisherman’s knot is ultimately the most reliable so far ❤️

[@Vmurph]

@@PlayHookywithMe If you ever discover a “tiny knot” solution that works on slippery yarn, please put those words in your title? I work with bamboo yarn a lot, because it feels so luxurious, but it’s a pain in the butt for knotting. If I ever see those words in one of your titles, I will jump on that video so fast! 😂

[@PlayHookywithMe]

@@Vmurph hahaha I promise I’ll do that! 🙌🏻💕

[@hollycan365]

Yes, in Girl Scouts the saying we were taught was - right over left, left over right, makes a knot nice and tight!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Yes! 🙌🏻 🧶😀

[@juenvanhand8109]

I love it. Concise clear and effective. You are a gem

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you so much 💕

[@knitpurlsquirrelwithgrannydee]

Thanks! Will try this! I’ve been using the magic knot for a good while and love it!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I think of the two , the magic knot is more reliable. But I really love the size of this one. ❤️

[@Middle-Road.Kim.K]

I've been doing the fisherman's knot for years.... After watching this, i put the square knot through its paces (I love m'self some experimental data) and woooowwww! This knot held despite everything I threw at it. The top 3 things about the square knot (at least for me): 1. the resulting knot is MUCH smaller, thereby less noticeable in the final fabric 2. it's easier and faster to do in situ 3. it works on all sizes from sewing thread to bulky 5 (again, for me). THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

That’s so awesome, I’m happy to read this. 😀🧶💕

[@hanhmy2511]

this is helpful, I try making fisherman's knot and this is much better

[@TheBaumcm]

Living on a boat, you learn real quick which is a proper square knot but I wasn’t aware I could just snip the ends that short without issue. No more weaving joins!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Well unfortunately I was wrong on that. It is dependent on the type of yarn. I was using a very dry Colton so it worked like charm but many let me know that it won’t work with soft yarn. 🥹 But in that case I leave the tails in now and just crochet over them as I go and I’ve had no issues 👍🏻❤️

[@dstevens1316]

THANKS SO MUCH for this clarification! I could never figure out why sometimes my knot worked and sometimes not.

[@MarjorieGoodwin]

Thank you so much for the details! I really wanted something with less of a bump than than the Magic Knot and this is it.

[@navyboymommygramma]

Thank you!!!!!! This is the first explanation I actually got, very good directions. I think this makes a smaller knot than the one where you tie the ends to each other. I've been using that method for years because just couldn't get this one right. Haha Thanx again. Very helpful.💜

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Glad it was helpful! I’ve heard it comes out with soft yarn so I think it’s one that has to be tested still 💕

[@angelikat5262]

Thank you!

[@joseegregoire]

Thank you for sharing and for showing the difference between both ways!

[@chrismator2666]

Awesome! Thank you!! Wish I would have found this when I first started knitting my blanket! But moving forward I will use this knot!! 😉

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Please just make sure it stays put if you decide to cut close to the knot. Many have mentioned it comes out with soft yarn. It will be fine if you keep the tails and just work over them as you go. No need for weaving in . ❤️

[@AnnThn]

Thank you so much! Your instructions were so clear, I made it on my 1st try. This is so helpful!