Unless you will be knitting only one-color and one-skein projects, you will eventually need to add a new skein of yarn. I like to add the new yarn at the beginning of a new row and tying it into a little bow to secure. Watch this video to see how easy it is to move onto two-color and multi-skein projects!
I use the Russian Join with sock yarn. Find a thin needle and it will work like a charm. Happy knitting!
What is the best way to join two skeins of sock yarn? It seems too fine to use the Russian join.
Welcome to knitting! Yes, you can just cut the old yarn leaving a tail to weave in later. This can be done as many times as you would like. If you are going to stripe, I suggest watching my Carrying Yarns Up the Side video to avoid cutting your yarn at each color change.
I just started knitting about week ago, I find that your videos are very helpful. if I wanted to change color in the middle of my work, but still have a lot of my original color, would I just cut a tail about 8″ then join the yarn ? How many times can that be done in a project ?
Thanks for knitting Building Blocks with me! The Russian Join video will show you how to join yarn in the middle of a row with no knots. Happy knitting!
I saw a video about joining yarn in the middle of the row without knots but now I can’t find it. What is it listed under?? thank you?
I am doing building blocks and have learned so much, I don’t want to stop until I finish the block. Then I can’t wait to start the next one, things I thought were too hard to do are really easy and with your videos, I can check to see if I’m doing them right.
thank you so much.
I’m delighted to be a part of your knitting education! Keep up the good work.
I taught myself to knit with lots of experts along the way giving me advice. I purchased your book, Building Blocks and I am knitting the largest project that I have tackled so far. Thank you for supporting me with videos and giving me the confidence to knit the blanket.
I’m so happy that Building Blocks and my videos are helping you improve your skills. Happy knitting!
I just starting knitting in January (2013) and I am doing your block of the month class at my local yarn shop, Fanciwerks in Apple Valley, CA. I have learned so much and now have the confidence to take on new projects. Your Video lessons are the best!!!
Thank you,
Melissa G
How do you join yarn in the middle of a row?
How nice to hear from you, Viy! Unfortunately, the “running stitch” is a characteristic on the wrong side of garter stitch.The best that can be done with your situation is to knit even number of rows in garter stitch before changing colors (ex. 2 in blue, 2 in green, 2 in red). This will give a nice flow to the back. Good luck!
Hi, Michelle-
Is there a technique that will prevent the “running stitch” pattern (line) from forming on the wrong side of the fabric when one changes yarn colors either in circular or flat knitting? I am thinking of stripes in a blanket, for example, where I would like to not have that obvious yarn change line on the wrong side. The blanket is done in garter stitch.
Thanks for all your very instructive videos. You are a very good teacher; but then, I already knew that from having taken some of your classes already.
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Thank you! This was so helpful. I love your site.
I wasn’t sure if I was joining the new color properly & it was too late to call my personal tutor so I checked the video for how to join new yarn & found out I was doing it right!! These videos are really helpful. Keep up the good work Michelle.