Join Yarn the INVISIBLE Way - NO KNOTS, NO TAILS 🤩 3 Ways

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Here are 3 ways you can join your yarn if you don't want to use a knot. Each has their pros and cons but are all virtually invisible to the eye. See which one you like best and let me know! xx

[@delladearest2511]

I like the third one better and thanks 😊

[@PlayHookywithMe]

@@delladearest2511 great! Thanks for watching 💕

[@loisharach3612]

❤WOW! THE 1ST ONE! I NEVER DREAMED THERE'D BE SOMETHING SO EASY, YET SO SECURE!

[@loisharach3612]

❤1st, is my favourite, then 2nd, then 3rd.

[@alisondark8183]

Thank you for sharing these! My favourite is the second for my current project. When I was really little (1960s) a neighbour showed me how to manually do what method 2 achieved, but try as I might I've never been able to do it as neatly as she did. If only I could have recorded her amazing skills. She also made rugs and amazing cakes. Her garden had a peach and an apple tree which the next owner destroyed without tasting. More fool him. Those apples were the among the best I've ever tasted. Have a lovely day 😊

[@loisharach3612]

I'm 67, had 2 strokes, 1 before I was 53, been in a coma, life support machine, feeding machine, had to re learn crochet, NO LESS than 5 times. Then, here you come along, & show me 3 ways to join yarns, that I really love the 1st one most! And, am going to try it tomorrow. I think I'm going to use your site! A LOT! YOU ARE FRESH, UPBEAT, & SUNSHINE ON AN OTHERWISE DISMAL DAY! GOD BLESS YOU! AND, I THANK MY HEAVENLY FATHER, FOR DIRECTING ME THROUGH TO YOUR SITE!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻 sending you such big hugs, your words mean the world to me ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@whatifschrodingersboxwasacofin]

You inspire us all. 🙏

[@michellet4407]

God Bless you all and I hope you feel great today.

[@pfftxoxo1502]

Damn girl you could have left that out 💀

[@julesoxana]

God bless you❤

[@susanroberts]

These are great! I’ve been knitting and crocheting since I was 8 years old and I’m 61 now. I’ve never seen this before. Thank you! 💝🥰🤗

[@PlayHookywithMe]

That’s wonderful , I hope you enjoy trying these out 💕💕👏🏻💕

[@DebraJohnsondone]

Thank you! I have been crocheting since I was 10..now 65 and I have never seen this! Thanks so much !!❤❤

[@conniestrong4778]

Same here. All my work has big knots

[@the_good_citizen]

​​@@DebraJohnsondoneWow! What experience. do u have a website where I can see your projects?

[@lilsuzie193]

Susanroberts, your story is mine, including age. Now, I don't feel alone in not knowing these tricks. Thanks for sharing.

[@whatifschrodingersboxwasacofin]

I’m not a yarn person, but I just had to comment that those hands in your thumbnail simply radiate a strong but soft touch and care. Lovely. 😊

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Oh my goodness, thank you 💕💕

[@laurac86]

You put that perfectly ☺️

[@bryzcrochet]

Hopefully this is a case of practice makes perfect. Thank you for one of the most useful crochet tips in over 40 years .

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you so much 💕💕🧶

[@meadarkangel]

This is amazing!!!! I've been crocheting/knitting for years, but I'm self-taught so I never knew how to do any of these, what a life saver!!! So easy and it's so secure, I'm never tieing knots again

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I’m so glad you found it useful 👏🏻👏🏻💕

[@cherylshepherd5602]

I'm new to crochet & just located your channel. Thank you for taking your time to explain & show step by step methods to make it simpler for those of us still learning!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I’m so happy that you are finding the videos helpful. Thank you for telling me 😀💕

[@dayhefner]

Wow!! I gave the Russian join a try - I cannot believe how well that works! Total game changer. Thank you!!!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Great to hear! 😀❤️

[@pamallen2498]

Thank you for showing all three ways to connect yarn.

[@jmontoya6661]

Fantastic joins to learn. I’ve used only the magic knot, but the Russian knot looks worth a go. Thank you so much!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

It’s actually really satisfying to do for some reason 😆💕

[@a.j.nunnaurbiz6535]

I've never trusted the knot, and always used the Russian join. Thank you for the other two options, I've never seen them before!

[@bolynn9668]

So interesting! I’m 55 but brand new to crochet and just loving it. Thanks for guiding us all!

[@creativitybycarilyn6634]

These are great tips! I've been crocheting for decades and have done your 3rd method. I like your 1st & 2nd methods much better than what I was doing. Less bulky and seems much stronger. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you ! 🧶💕

[@angelabirkett9671]

Roz a lady taught me this method years ago but she just said a neat way to join yarn . Which means I use it sometimes , but didn't know there was a name for it . Thanks for sharing and have a great day.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Love that 😀👏🏻❤️ have a great week

[@carollowe3704]

thank you for using different colors in the yarn to make the process easier to follow along with. i appreciate it.

[@fabihamonirprathama]

So glad this came up in my recommendations right when I was thinking about what to do with all my leftover yarn from different projects.

[@sharbear1968]

Great video! I use the twist and join method on 3 and 4 weight yarns. The bulk alarmed me at first but as you continue your project it does become much less noticeable. It’s the quickest way to add a new same color skein.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Great to know! 😀👏🏻💕

[@maryhoge247]

I use the Russian join a lot. I am happy to know about the "cheaters" join. It looks like a nice quick alternative to that one. I can see what you meant about the twist and go being a bit bulky. It should work better with thinner yarn or roving style yarn. Thanks for the new ways to join yarns.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Ooh, good point on the roving style wool. That probably would work well with the twist n go 🙌🏻💕 the Russian joint is a champ , no doubt 😀🤩

[@amybair3205]

I can’t wait to try the braided join. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!❤️

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Hope you enjoy it ! 👏🏻😀❤️

[@coribeckett7400]

I’m newish to crochet. I am self taught. Joining yarns is something I never knew how to do without a bulky mess. You blew my mind today and totally transformative. ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So glad you found it useful 😀💕🧶

[@TheSandwichAftermath]

I've been looking for these my entire life. I tried the second one as I wasn't in favor of having a bulky part anywhere but it pulled apart a little too easily (I think I just failed to weave well enough). Then the Russian join did the trick on the second time. Thank you so much.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So glad it helped 😀💕

[@CherieKelly-g1f]

I liked the middle one also. Thank you.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So glad! 💕🧶

[@magnoliab7155]

I'm excited about the second version of the Russian join. I'm going to have to try that! the Russian join is the one I use most

[@franhagaman6806]

Thanks. I love method two and do it all the time now. I had a giant yarn BARF and had to do several it several times and when it is worked in the join is scarely noticable.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Awesome!

[@edenelston7668]

This is precisely what I needed! Thank you!! Much less fiddley than weaving in all those loose ends!

[@Jenny-qj3qo]

Oh my goodness, these are amazing! Look so, quick, simple and effective. Can’t wait to try them! Thank you so much. Your videos are so clear and easy to follow, wonderful!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you so much , they are very simple once you get your method down 🙌🏻💕

[@julianam9795]

I'm speechless i just finish my blanket with so much ends and i see this just now I'm so so happy you made my year ma'am!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you so much 😀❤️

[@paulacurran3091]

Thank you so much. I think some munchkins were playing with my yarn and i found a few short pieces, but thankfully, some long ones I can join to the main skein to finish my project. I love how you showed three methods and I elected to use the second one as it appears the least visible and the work will not get stressed so should be secure. Thank you again.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Great! ❤️

[@cricos_crea]

Thank you! I knew only the first one and now I'm glad I know also the others. Very useful and very well explained, as usual 👍🏽💕

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you ! 😀💕

[@DM-Canada]

I have been crocheting all of my life (a long time!) and I never knew this! Thank you! It is awesome!!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So glad 😀👏🏻❤️❤️

[@melaniejanenewton]

They were such great tips. My favourite was the same as yours. I’m knitting in the round with linen and mohair held together and it worked like a dream! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So glad it worked well for you 😀❤️

[@deltadog6528]

Thanks a lot previously I used glue which was rough and it was popping out, so this is a real game changer😍😍

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Glue can come in handy sometimes ! I’m glad this video helped 💕

[@feeberizer]

Just the info I need! I finished a ball for a knitting project yesterday and was hunting for a good join for the 100% acrylic yarn I'm using. The Russian join will be perfect. Thank you!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So glad😀👏🏻💕

[@JillWebber-m6q]

This is very good and simple to follow and understand. Thank you very much!

[@hasumatipatel9410]

Wow Roz, am extremely delighted to learn these methods of joining yarn, the only one i knew was the Russian join and that also i learnt about three years ago, have been crocheting for so many years and this is something more in my life at the age of 70 😅thank you so much for sharing 👍🤗💕🙏🏻💕

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I’m so glad you found it useful, thank you for telling me 😀👏🏻💕

[@lilsuzie193]

Why is it that WE old ladies didn't learn these tricks early in crocheting? I've been crocheting since I was 8. I'm in my early 60s. I just learned about the Russian Join today. You CAN teach an old dog new tricks (⁠+⁠_⁠+⁠).

[@akorn95]

Thank you! That Russian join is new to me and I’m excited to use it. 💖🚀💫✨

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Oh good! You’re going to love it 😀💕

[@Karen-kw4jl]

Love this technique! And I have those scissors - have had mine for many years.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Aren’t they great 👏🏻💕

[@conniereynolds8577]

I came across your video of invisible knots. Amazing! I love it! Thank you.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you , Connie! 💕

[@LindaIrwin7328]

Hi Roz I LOVE your channel. It's always full of fantastic tutorials and projects that are super useful for beginners and for those of us that have crocheted for 50 years. Many of us like me were self taught so I have never heard of these methods. I'm not sure I'm calling it by the correct name but I use the "fisherman knot" to join new yarn. I thought I liked it but I have to try "the Russian" now. I love learning from you and your voice is so easy to listen to. I greatly appreciate the content you offer. Thank you so much Roz. Your videos are never boring and never get old. Have a blessed night and stay safe and healthy. 😊❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you so much, Linda ! Means the world to me ❤️

[@candydaisydunlopa9403]

Oh my goodness ive been wondering of ways and now im absolutely hooked on the Russian join so amazing thank you

[@najatbali7868]

Thanks , your favorite is my favorite 😀, the Russian join is cool too

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Yes it is! 👏🏻🙌🏻💕

[@Moonstone2536]

Thank you so much for this video. I've been using the Russian join, or overlap join since I don't trust the magic knot. But the needle join looks like exactly what I need for the sweater I'm currently working on.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Oh great, I’m glad it will help 👏🏻💕

[@caseymckenney5540]

This is GAME CHANGING! Thank you for sharing!

[@veronicawhite398]

Wish I knew of these joins years ago. I think I prefer the 'braided' knot. Thankyou Roz.😊

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Glad you enjoyed them! 💕

[@akorn95]

I just love using that middle example! Thank you for showing us! 💖🚀💫✨

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Absolutely 🙌🏻❤️

[@dianeshaw8171]

@@PlayHookywithMe I’ve been doing the second option instead of Russian join lately. 🙌 What is it called?

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I have no clue what the proper name is. @@dianeshaw8171

[@jaybee2337]

I don’t even crochet or knit but I watched this entire video and really enjoyed it.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Wow 😀👏🏻👏🏻💕

[@carole6351]

❤mir gefällt die erste Variante. Ich kannte sie bis jetzt nicht und bin dir sehr dankbar dass du sie gezeigt hast. Ab sofort mache ich es stets so! Danke. ❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Wonderful 👏🏻❤️

[@melblacke5726]

Looking forward to using the first 2 on the project of medium weight cotton yarn in the same color that I am currently working on. Thank you!

[@a1nettie20]

I love these!! Going to use today. I think I will love the second one the best

[@JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts]

Excellent collection of join techniques. I love the first 2 methods and can't choose. lol Thank you! ❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Hahaha you’ll start noticing one technique suits the yarn better than others and probably switch back and forth 😆💕

[@loisbullock3151]

The 2nd way is my favorite. Thanks for sharing

[@juwantiali5108]

The 2nd way is the easiest for me.. Thanks for sharing..

[@patriciaitalia]

The Russian join seems like the best one whether you're working with one or two colors. Since it twines with itself, there is no mixing of colors like the second example. Thank you so much for this! It's easy and very effective.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Good point!

[@jessann2098]

I didnt know what it was called and I have been looking for the name of the russian join(been searching something along the lones of "how to join yarn with needles) and after a bit I your video, thank you so much ❤

[@mollywillis1757]

Thank you again for these great tips. I always learn something new and exciting from you. I am going to be using the invisible joint an all my new projects.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I’m so glad you are finding the videos useful, thank you ! Yes, it’s a great one 👏🏻💕

[@amparozambranogonzalez3827]

Gracias, los dos primeros me gustan más. Bendiciones.

[@karenjohnson2332]

Can't wait until I run out of yarn to try one of the join methods. Thank you!

[@karenmessinger9609]

Thank you! Ive been looking for a video like yours. I hate knots & never sure they will stay.

[@shesaknitter]

Thanks very much for these clear instructions for several join options!

[@robinleaf]

I'm a big fan of the Russian join but I'm definitely going to try that cheater's knot as well! I'm not sure if I would want to trust just twisting the yarn and moving on but I might! Thanks so much for this video. It's super helpful.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you! I’m with you , I had my doubts about the twist and go but I’ve been using it more than I expected 😅😂💕 I actually really like it now . So far no issues but I think you’re right , if it’s too short it would probably slip its way out. 👍🏻

[@conniesadowinski6846]

Thanks for sharing this. The Russian join is my favourite.

[@Coldene]

Russian JOINT ALL THE WAYY Thank you mam' I've been thinking of making a scarf with various tones and this really helps, I'm subscribing I'll need you in the future 😂

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you for subbing 😀💕

[@varadamahajani6511]

Very good tutorial. I liked all the three. Thanks for sharing it. Wish you and your family a very happy and prosperous new year 2024!❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Happy New Year! 🎊 🧶💕

[@kellylyn68]

Thank you for sharing these with us! I will try all but I think the Russian Join will be my favorite!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you !

[@becauseiam8264]

I am an elderly African person and my Mum taught me the invisible string through when I was 12. Never heard of it being Russian ? 🤔 Great work 👍.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Hi 💕 That’s a great point. I’m curious now why it’s called Russian Join. I’ll have to investigate!!😀😆

[@tdavis5836]

Thanks so much for these tips! I will definitely use one on my next project.

[@valeriepayne5129]

I'm just learning the Russian join, but that second one looks really neat. I will definitely be trying that one next

[@ZebaKnight]

These are so useful! There is an ugly (factory) join ahead in the skein of yarn I'm working with. I'll use the Russian join when I get to that. Thank you!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Perfect 🙌🏻💕

[@yvonnetomenga5726]

@Play Hooky with Me • These are all fantastic. I don't know how you come up with these techniques but you have helped us all go from that homemade look to the artisan look. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and expertise with us! 👍

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you so much, your words mean the world to me 😀❤️

[@eggkeeper]

This is very clear and works great, thank you so much!!

[@vickiereed643]

Loved your video and I can’t wait to try these techniques! I’m thinking I will use the Russian join or the Needle join more than the Twist and join, but they are all good to know! Thank you for sharing your gift! God bless!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

The twist and join was my least favorite, but guess what? I use it all the time now 😂😂💕

[@susanhopkins26]

I use the Russian join but was unfamiliar with the other two. Thanks for the options!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Awesome, thanks for watching 💕

[@teresamachado6673]

Obrigada por compartilhar seu conhecimento com todos❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you ❤️❤️

[@happycamper5529]

I just want to make it official, I am a fan of yours 😇 Love your colors and inspirations ❣️ 😎

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Oh really? 😀 That’s lovely to read, thank you so much ❤️

[@happycamper5529]

@@PlayHookywithMe 💕

[@marionbartley214]

I like these yarn joins, thanks for posting I will give it a try.

[@smiller6925]

very helpful- thanks

[@julianam9795]

OMGWAW!!! Thank you so much!!!!

[@tstramel]

The twist and go can be done where you alternate between tail and working yarn just picking up one pull through then pick up the other it holds well and you don’t get the bulk. Alternate up to the twist then alternate beyond the same

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Excellent tip, thank you ! ❤️

[@mariacanales1870]

Thanks for the lesson those joints are sweet…..😊❤❤❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Glad you like them! 😀

[@deniseyokley4249]

Thank you ❤ I’ll start using this method looks alot better than magic knot mine anyway 😊❤

[@sshaw4429]

I learned to do this in a knot tying (rope) class….but never thought to apply to yarn.

[@3kytrvlrs813]

Thank You! 😊

[@mindyalbright4491]

You can crochet over those ends, so that they won't fall out. You can also twist the yarn between each stitch, behind, after you loop it, especially if there is a distinct front and back. (It may seem a bit fiddly, but also works for joining a new yarn in knitting.) This way you don't get that over-sized stitch.

[@CalYenne]

I love your videos and your work; I just don’t see how this will save me much time when I need a different color in a specific spot and I need it now. I feel for the amount of time it took you to do the Russian join I would have weaved in my tail securely and moved on with the new color exactly where I want it to start. Perhaps these joins are better suited for same color connections. I, unfortunately learned the hard way that my weaved in tails are practically impossible not only to find but undo when I’ve weaved in my tails too early and had to find and undo them. Thank you for all your efforts. Warmly, Anne

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Yeah definitely not a method if the focus is on time saving but I find it’s essential if you are someone that often uses knots (aka me ) but working on something that it is too noticeable. I’ve been experimenting with a lot of different ways these past few months but the “magic knot” is ultimately my go too. Surprisingly my least favorite of these 3 is one that I use often now 😂😂 I thought it would be too bulky but turns out it’s not that bad . Thanks for thoughts and experience. Always fun to read what others are doing.

[@misscrafty5904]

I love love love this magical collection 😊 🎉thank you so much. I love them all but first two are the ones I am gonna try 🎉xx

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Yay! Thank you!xx

[@thehonestcrocheter]

My favorite part is when you said "it doesn't have to be perfect, just do your best" 🤩🥹✨️

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Because it’s true 🙌🏻❤️

[@czmzawahir7131]

This is awesome! I should have learn this long ago. Thanks for sharing.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Glad it was helpful! 💕

[@blissbillo9603]

This is super helpful, thank you so much!

[@maryannstout7600]

Yea!!!! Thank you ! Thank you ! Thank you !

[@hum321]

Really works thank you❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So glad !! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@francessantiago8894]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! ❤

[@katibere1966]

These are great! I’ve used all 3

[@chrissiehill8587]

Brilliant tips. Thank you

[@libbylandscape3560]

Thanks, I like the first 2 best.

[@artbynasrin]

Thank you great video.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you !

[@kimdegroat1487]

Thank you I needed this.

[@marilyngrayCraftandcrotchet]

Thank you for sharing this. Super helpful information. 😊 I like the Russian join. I have done the twist and join.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Awesome ! I think they all have their place. Thanks for watching 😀💕

[@FruitariansKvetaAndMango]

thank you ❤🧡💛💚💙💙💚💛🧡❤

[@kristenfay5083]

I've never seen the twist and go join. Gonna try it out. Thanks

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I think you’ll love it 💕

[@kristenfay5083]

@PlayHookywithMe You're right, it is a little bulky, but it might work great with a thinner yarn. Thank you again. 😊

[@PlayHookywithMe]

@@kristenfay5083 I used it with bulky yarn today (for upcoming video) and I was pleasantly surprised that it was hard to see 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 - it’s growing on me more and more 💕

[@tenaocean4713]

I use the Russian join and the other needle join (uh, weave join?); mostly the Russian join since I believe is most secure. I use the weave join for hats since always seems less bulky to me for some reason. Your instructions are very clear, and nice info on different needles. :)

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you ! 🧶💕