One Simple Twist to Make Your Crochet Knots STURDIER 🧶

[@jgraef919]

I'll use the surgeon's knot the next time I need to make a knot. Never stop learning! I'm still sold on the Russian join. It has never failed me on my 100% cotton projects. I'll give this one a try.😄

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Russian join is so reliable , no doubt 🧶❤️

[@cathycolarusso6567]

I love the square knot. I am happy to learn about leaving the tails.

[@user-st1ru6kc9k]

Hi Roz, Thank you for sharing this new knot 🪢 I love learning new things that will help me learn and grow in crochet 🧶 Awww Snoopy is very adorable 😻 love his antics! Love your channel. Take care and God bless 🙏🏽🩷🥰🧶😻🐶

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you so much, very happy to have you here with me 😀🪢🧶❤️😽

[@user-st1ru6kc9k]

Thank you so very much 🩷💜🙏🏽😻🧶

[@cathydrews2644]

I learned how to make a square knot in Girl Scouts many many years ago. I have used this knot for many things. I will now add the surgeons knot in addition. Thank you 😊

[@wendybarbas7040]

Oh Ya, this is a game changer. Used this knot to combine my scrap yarn for making scrunchies to give away. Thank you for demonstrating. :)

[@UndertheNeedle282]

I've been using your magic knot ever since I found the video. Can't wait to try this method!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Wonderful 😀🧶❤️ Have a great week

[@nikiTricoteuse]

Thanks for the demonstration. I'm a knitter and have always been too scared to try this knot. I can't bring myself to trust that it won't work loose over time. I'm a big fan of the spit splice as even on yarns that won't ply together it seems to work and, the fact that the join happens over a dozen or so stitches, gives me more confidence. For added security l make the first and last stitch in the splice with both the old and the news yarn. 😊

[@BrendaJohnsonBrenda]

I will definitely try the surgeons knot next time.

[@withfootnotes]

A great knot I will definitely use. Great tip about leaving the ends on and working them in just in case. And greatest of all....a cat named Snoopy! 🥰

[@PlayHookywithMe]

He’s living up to his name- he’s got his nose into everyyyything 🤣

[@lyndanorth568]

Just little tip: I put a drop of Fray Check on the tightened knot.

[@eevesjunkyard]

This is the knot I've always used, thank you for making a video on how to do it! It's so hard to explain to others when I'm asked, and you showed the steps so well! ❤️

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So glad , thank you ! I’m in love with it 🫶🏻

[@brendascuccimarri8138]

I definitely will give this a try,I use a lot of acrylic and they always pull out. Thanks for the tutorial

[@mrspickle8285]

Oh wow, thanks so much for sharing.... this is brilliant!!! just tried it and it worked great. the real test will be those slippery soft yarns... Absolutely doing this from now on. thanks :)

[@itsmelaura1533]

Yes, I will use it, especially since it is the same saying with just the added wrapping twice. Right over left, wrapping twice, left over right. Thank you for making crocheting so much easier!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you 😀❤️

[@AngelaYokley-u5t]

I will definitely try this knot 😊 THANK YOU FOR SHARING 😊

[@pattiray8542]

I love your channel! So many A-HA moments!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thanks so much! 💕🧶That has made my day

[@sarap6862]

I remembered this technique you demonstrated just in time to use it in my crochet book cover. I’m using yarn leftover from other projects and this was a lifesaver to join my pieces together. Thank you!!❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

That’s wonderful! 🧶🤩

[@angelabirkett9671]

Hello Roz... It's always nice to learn something new from you . I will definately try the surgeons knot . I also use the Russian knot and whenever possible i weave in the ends as needed be it knitting or crocheting . Thanks for sharing. As always love to you and the boys . Have a great week .

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Wonderful! Thank you , Angela ❤️ I’m away on holiday for the next few weeks and missing the crew already 😻😻😻😽😽 Have a great week ❤️

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Wonderful! Thank you , Angela ❤️ I’m away on holiday for the next few weeks and missing the crew already 😻😻😻😽😽 Have a great week ❤️

[@debjordan4399]

What a great knot. It will be my go to from now on. Thank you.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Glad you like it 😀👏🏻🧶

[@LittleCraftyYarnGoblinNisse]

I get overly cautious about joins. I like to knot, then take tails and weave them into working yarn. Figure double the effort, but sure not to come undone, especially on garments or blankets. Thank you for showing this knot.❤

[@sandygeddes8226]

I absolutely love this. I used to use the fisherman's knot, but this is my new fave.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Same ! I love the fisherman’s knot but it can get quite bulky looking with certain yarns. But boy do I love it. I’ve never had any issues with it coming apart. . I love this one but have decided to keep the tails attached just to be sure. The smaller knot size is wonderful 🧶💕

[@karenb6791notakaren]

I use the square knot, I'll definitely be trying this extra twist! Knotting blanket yarn always makes me nervous...Thanks!!! 😊👍🧶

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Wonderful! 🧶❤️

[@kathylegg1033]

This is great..thank you! That little extra twist..brilliant.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

👏🏻❤️🙌🏻

[@LindaIrwin7328]

Hi Roz I have used the square knot since I watched your video tutorial about it. I love it. It's been such a blessing. Especially when you get a skein of yarn that is "defective" I just put the border on my son-n-law's blanket. About every 11 inches the thread was frayed. I had to cut off the bad part. This was Caron One Pound and usually doesn't happen but it did. I had no choice it was the only skein I had left in this color. So, your square knot method saved me and I was able to finish his blanket yesterday and give it to him. Colder weather is arriving this week and he was thrilled. He got home and sent me three pictures last nighcovered up in his blanket, watching TV. He loved it. It was my own design. He's 6'2 and blankets are never long enough. I made it extra long for him. I will try this but I am sold on the square knot!! Thank you Roz. I always love your videos and look forward to them. Have a very blessed day!!😊❤❤❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Oh how lovely 🥰 so happy that he’s loving his blanket. Really , this is just the square knot with an extra wrap 👍🏻🧶❤️

[@tonparks100]

Yes, I would use this thank you for sharing 😊.

[@deebugg6325]

Going to definitely give this a try!

[@jillywilly6512]

After watching different videos about knots, I have come back to the good old square knot. I have not seen the double wrap part. so I will try that. The key is starting with the right over left, then left over right. Otherwise it’ll come apart. And being a second guesser, I do keep a tail, and still weave my ends.. just me. I enjoy watching your videos and calm manner without a lot of extra chatter. Mainly because I am a visual learner and get distracted easily.. I have used many of your tips etc. And of course, love your cat’s interest. Mine are yarn tasters..😹 Gonna try your kitty patterns. Thank you

[@PlayHookywithMe]

😹😹 excellent 👏🏻❤️

[@SbeeCreates]

Thank you so much. I use the magic knot and it hasn't failed me yet 😊 I'm gonna give this a try. 🎉

[@evag5041]

I use the square knot from your video and love it but will definitely try this one too. Thanks!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Wonderful! ❤️

[@brendalehr9982]

Thanks, looks like a great solution

[@TracyDraper-jn8os]

I’m always nervous about making my knots. I’ll try this one and see how it works. Thanks!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Yes, always best to test … and test some more 😆🧶💕

[@openorwap5412]

Great tip, I'll definitely be giving this a go 👍🏽

[@Marialla.]

Right over Left, and Left over twice, makes the knot neat and tidy and nice! I've always made this knot that way. I don't think it makes a difference if the double twist comes first or second in the knot. But the rhyme helps me.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Excellent 😆❤️

[@veejean60]

I will definitely be trying this, thank you!

[@JustLisa2U]

Definitely going to give this a try. If it's good enough for surgeons, it seems like it should hold yarn pretty well. And Snoopy is adorable!🐈

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I’ve watched some videos where surgeons share their technique for doing it one handed. Amazing 🤩 💕😽

[@florencenorwood4675]

I don’t know how many times I’ve made a note and it came apart on me and I was frustrated. Thanks for showing me this tip. I’m gonna try to use it the next time I do something and I’m working on something right now so thank you love it.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I hope it works well for you. 😀🧶❤️

[@bethtisdalestaton7250]

This is the only knot that I use & I LOVE IT 💖😊.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Wonderful! 👏🏻👏🏻😀❤️

[@elainehorne188]

I love that cat!!! But, seriously, that knot might be what I was looking for!!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I hope so ! 👏🏻🧶❤️

[@kanellys3039]

Love this will use from now on 👍🏼👍🏼 always use the colour change in one of your other videos too brilliant 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 thank you

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So glad the color change is working well for you 😀🧶💕

[@broella6493]

I’m definitely going to use this knot! Thank you!

[@KT-yq7ed]

Looks like a good knot….will try next time needed….. ty for posting

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Excellent 👏🏻💕

[@Donteatacowman]

Great video, thank you! I've seen these knots online when looking them up but bot in a way that taught me how to use them in this context.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

🙌🏻 ❤️

[@suebigger5097]

This looks like something I need to try. Thank you🤗

[@PlayHookywithMe]

👏🏻🧶

[@BS-detector]

Crochet doctor! I'll definitely try this...thank you! 🙂

[@PlayHookywithMe]

😆 👏🏻🧶❤️

[@drowningnixis]

I always love your tutorials. Thank you! ❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you so much 😀🧶❤️

[@reneealston7459]

God bless you for this video really! 💕

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So kind, thank you ❤️

[@lb8822]

I ❤ it. Thank you. Learning to crochet.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Welcome to the world of crochet! 🧶 🫶🏻

[@AuntManda01]

I watched your other video and that’s my go to way to join yarn, seeing this video, I’m definitely going to try it out! ❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I really love it for my hard to knot yarns . I’ll be using it more too 👏🏻❤️

[@PrasunLD]

Thanks for this useful information video ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jeanbean9797]

I’ve used this knot since I was in the Girl Guides many, many years ago, and I do leave the tails to weave in for added security, no problems.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Excellent 😀💕

[@janbain1448]

When I was in the Girl Guides (many years ago) we said "right over left, left over right, makes a reef knot neat tidy and tight".

[@patriciaowens4177]

I'll be using next time . ❤

[@sierrastorm1291]

I'm definitely going to try this!

[@marklewis8195]

Im gonna try this method sometime. Thank you

[@susanbrown8830]

Must try this

[@karenh2890]

I used the surgeon's knot to add cord to my mom's blinds so that she could reach them over her sink. Her blinds were heavy, and she always pulled her blinds all the way up so she could have a good view of the backyard. The knots never came apart.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

That’s excellent to know, thank for sharing ❤️

[@LynneEmery-w2y]

Thankyou❤

[@sunmichoi6888]

This is amazing!!!! Thank you!

[@dawnamendola8690]

Thank you Roz .. you are like the a yarn scientist , always bringing us new techniques and tricks thank you !

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So glad it's helpful! 💕🧶

[@DawnaLovesYarn]

I'll definitely try this

[@terrace1]

Excellent instructions 👍 thank you 👍 making the knot is not that hard, but getting the knot to be in the place where it doesn't distort the stitch is a problem for me, every time I join the yarn it makes the stitch bulky, and sometimes it lands on the right side of the project, I just can't seem to get it to work right , I'm still trying to figure it out 🥴

[@PlayHookywithMe]

It's so frustrating when that happens, I know. 😩🧶 ultimately avoiding a knot is the best bet to avoid that stress , right 🙌🏻

[@kathybayerl8050]

Love this …thank you!!🧶🪢

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you 🧶😀

[@sharigomez2231]

Thanks for sharing!

[@patriciasalazar1158]

Thank you very much!🤩

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Yes , it’s essentially the square knot with an added wrap for extra security. I’d recommend it if you like the square knot. 🧶 🪢. Thank you for the super thanks 😀❤️❤️❤️

[@danleguizamon8009]

Muchas Gracias 🫶🏼

[@DaniëllaKL1970]

Using this knot for ages. I can't even remember who told me about it. None has ever come undone, but i must confess im weaving in ends also. Im the one that says "beter be safe then sorry". 😂😂😂😂 Come to think of it i might have learned this knot in tatting.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

😆❤️

[@DaniëllaKL1970]

@@PlayHookywithMe it is a really good knot I hope you get to reach out to many yarn/thread crafters. Just with the double magic circle, double seems to be the best option. 😘😂

[@PlayHookywithMe]

@@DaniëllaKL1970 that’s a great point, Daniëlla! 👏🏻❤️

[@nicolacarter5277]

The surgeon and magic knots are the ones I use

[@kareninthevalley]

I don't trust factory knots to have been done right and have been clipping them apart and using magic knot. I've used the extra wrap from surgeon's knot before but I'm not sure if i always followed the square knot rule. Will do so from now on, thank you!

[@partyfiesta1557]

I use it for my weaving projects so why not (pun intended 😅) but I usually finish the last part of my stitch with my new yarn and stitch over the ends

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Perfect 🤩

[@valeriegipe8695]

😃 SNOOPY!! 💙😍!! New subber here, with a wee question; Are some knots better with particular yarns, than others? Popped into my head and had to ask! LOVE your channel!😊

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Good question and yes ! Yarns that are softer or slippery have a tendency to bust open if you cut too close to the knot so it’s always a good idea to leave tails on each side . Cotton yarn has always held well for me (cutting close to the knot) but after doing all these experiments with knots , the only one that I cut near the knot now , is with the “magic knot” which is technically the fisherman’s knot . Sometime I will with the surgeons knot, but only if I’m keeping it for myself. Again , I only cut near the knot with with cotton yarns unless I use the magic knot. Everything holds true for me with that one . 🧶❤️

[@kristym7574]

I have been using the surgeons knot for awhile. I almost always crochet over the top of the ends instead of snipping.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Perfect- I’m really starting to prefer this over my beloved magic knot , using the way you mentioned ❤️

[@hookedbymamace]

Thank you 💜

[@JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts]

TFS! ❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

❤️❤️

[@jennierollins8789]

I will give it a try. ☮️🌎🌲

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Great , Jennie ! 😀🧶❤️

[@jennierollins8789]

You're cats are so wonderful! You're a good match. 🍁🍁🍁

[@PlayHookywithMe]

@@jennierollins8789 thank you , Jennie! I have more than I ever planned 😅 but they are such a pleasure. I’m away for 3 weeks in the UK (back in Nov) and I miss them so much ❤️❤️

[@jennierollins8789]

Enjoy your stay. They miss you too. 🥰🥰🥰

[@JH-th9th]

Thank you !!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

😀🧶❤️

[@carolablue5293]

I do know the magic knot and knots are often necessary, but they are hard. I haven't the patience to master the Russain join, partly because I am a casual crocheter and partly because I have trouble handling a needle and thread.

[@Gothlite-i1l]

Doing the extra wrap is also known as a 'baker's knot'. I use it exclusively, even for tying my shoes and they never come undone.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Great to know 😀👏🏻🧶❤️

[@lindaszortyka6084]

I would use that over any of the others. Never could get the Russian style down.

[@deslauriersmama]

I use the regular square knot but I never cut the tails. I weave them in. Even with slippery yarns, I have never had them come undone.

[@debbiemcclure2874]

I'm paranoid about my knots; I always leave tails, then I pull a little after weaving them in to see if those are gonna come loose😂😂. I'm going to try this one though

[@PlayHookywithMe]

😆 can’t be too careful after all your hard work, yes 🧶💕

[@maryann4721]

Is the knot noticeable or can you 'feel' it .... if used in a sweater? I do like the idea of crocheting over the tails!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

It could potentially be felt or seen. I’d recommend not using it on light weight clothing or socks but that’s just a preference of mine to avoid in those instances. ❤️

[@maryann4721]

@@PlayHookywithMe thanks for the added information!

[@patriciaclark8956]

I use this knot

[@jacquelineellis70]

THAT'S FOR SURE

[@LisaLisa-fq4th]

❤

[@marthaslaughter4588]

I have been doing this for awhile now. I also noticed that a magic knot will come loose after pulling on it. I won't use a magic knot, even if it is in the skein.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

That’s a shame on the magic knot 💕

[@65cmsmith]

Confusing which direction to place the yarn ends. My brain doesn’t work that quickly

[@dianefreeman7194]

I would not use a knot in this instance. I carry the new yarn along three stitches, then weave in ends later.

[@sharonchristensen5882]

I only use acrylic yarn and this knit came undone

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Even with the tails attached?

[@valeriehofmann2615]

To bad it leaves a large seeable knot in your work

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Not necessarily 🧶

[@camilled2298]

Surgeon knot is bulky. Russian knot is best for me.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

👍🏻

[@michaelhall1590]

Why, when the russian join exists, would anyone use a knot?

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Not all yarn types respond well to Russian joins. 2 and 3 ply for example . Or bulkier yarns that don’t contain strands. Russian joins are beautiful but don’t always suit a project just the same as knots don’t 💕

[@michaelhall1590]

@PlayHookywithMe in most situations, I'd prefer to at least fuse fibres, weave in ends, or duplicate stitch for the full seamless fantasy than have a knot, but I suppose it depends on the stitch and the level of obsession in the artist lol

[@nancyreynolds9840]

No knots in crochet. It is always a giveaway for poor crafting

[@PlayHookywithMe]

🙄

[@DorthyConti]

THIS KNOT DOES NOT WORK. USE A LOOP THEN KNOT N IT WILL NOT SHOW

[@PlayHookywithMe]

🤨

[@jean-jn3nq]

Thank you !!! 😊

[@PlayHookywithMe]

🧶❤️