It is so helpful you did a comparison video ... really helpful, and with the links to easily access the most suitable join for the project at hand. I've followed your videos for a long time and they are consistently first class.

I love the spit slice for the Entralac scarf it worked like a charm. I've used it too to connect very fine yarn that my cats have separated messing around with a project. Thanks Staci

So helpful (and it really sets you apart) that you include real world examples. I'm thinking, here, of your 4th example which shows a little hole. So you show us the better ways, the way that goes wrong and -- then -- if we must do the one that goes wrong, what to do about it. Class act!

As always your videos are super helpful. Also, I love your nail polish.

Another good teacher! Very clear tutorial, thanks.

I absolutely love your green sweater! And thank you for the videos.

What a great benefit to have all of the join methods you discuss be compared and contrasted in one place to exhibit their advantages and disadvantages. You probably discuss this in the separate spit-splice video but do I recall that spit-splicing does not work for sure on superwash wool (even though it is an animal and non-cellulose fiber)?

Thank you! I’m just about to start a new skein of acrylic-I don’t often use artificial fiber-and I’m so glad you posted this with the context and considerations for each method!

@anniec7958

9 ай бұрын

My sentiments exactly. Thank you for this comment, and ty to verypinkknits for the excellent instructions. ⚘

This is a super helpful video, thanks so much for making it!

Fabulous hair you have! Love this Do & color!!!

Thank you so much. Now I know what to do and I can do it with confidence.

I am a brand new knitter. Thank you for sharing!

I love you girl!!! Oh and your videos too!

You have the best nails!

Great video! Next weeks video I suggest should be a giveaway for knitters pride cubics interchangeable needle set.

Thanks for the video.

Great help thanks so much!!!!!

very helpful, thanks!

That's amazing!!!!!!!!

Thank you for the video.

Quick question -- where you have a wool yarn that isn't twisted/plied together but more woven together into a tube (like some recent bulky/chunky yarns) ... do you have any recommendations? I tried spit splicing and it didn't work quite as well as it usually does. The yarn was 100% merino so I expected spit splicing to work.

I love all of your videos and have watched ALL of them a number of times. Thanks and keep up the good work. My question is: how do you join a new ball of yarn when you are knitting on circular needles using Magic Loop and where would you join this next ball of yarn? Thank you.

@verypinkknits

8 жыл бұрын

Usually you want to join a new ball of yarn at the beginning of the row/round - the fact that you're knitting in-the-round using magic loop makes no difference.

Do your methods change when when working a pattern and/or do you introduce a new ball of yarn at a particular part in the pattern? I am actually using the same variegated yarn, but I ended up not being able to use all one ball. I have a border of a star stitch on a stockinette background and a body of cable slip stitch every third stitch so I figured the best time to change over would be at the beginning of a row that starts with 7 knit or 7 purl to make sure the tension stayed consistent... but I have not worked patterns much before so I am just crossing my fingers that my instinct is right. Wish me luck.

shuddering thinking of all the projects I've not used the best methods on. If it weren't for videos like this, how would we ever learn these things?

@schandler7129

5 жыл бұрын

Back in the day it was the older generation teaching the younger, now we don't really have that option like we used to, especially for those of us that don't live near home. If I did, I would have my aunt teaching me :(

Very helpful thank you I see your video for Russian join and saw magic knot I’m a beginner knitter have crochet for years. Working on a poncho that says to spit splice I’m working with animal fibers I understand you literally spit on the yarn and roll them to make them join? I know that would be an odd demonstration but this poncho is stockingette I’m not crazy about the way it curls I’ll probably add a garter boarder

@verypinkknits

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, here is my video on spit splicing - kzread.info/dash/bejne/aqmAy6iIhtDJhbg.html

What is the best join for single ply yarn in a lace project?

Very Nice thanks

In your opinion, which join would be best for a brioche two color pattern joining the same color sock (wool and acrylic) yarns?

Hi Stacey. What do you think about the "magic knot" method of joining yarn? Have you tried it and if so, do you have a tutorial? Thanks!

@verypinkknits

7 жыл бұрын

Several people have asked me the same question, and I have a tutorial coming soon! :)

Another Great Video Thank you!

@verypinkknits

9 жыл бұрын

Heaven Northrop - thank you for the comment. There is a camera facing me (the one I talk to), and other one over my head, out of frame. :)

@finding_thriving

9 жыл бұрын

Awe I see now!

Hi Stacie, have you ever used the "magic knot" join and if so, do you think it is a good option to join a new ball of yarn? Thanks for your helpful videos. Birda

@verypinkknits

8 жыл бұрын

+BirdaSu - I haven't tried magic knot myself, but I've seen it done. I think it will work for some projects but not others, since a knot would be obvious in some (maybe most) knitting.

When do you tie the knot?

As always, clearly and simply explained. What do you think of knitting with both old and new yarns together, or making a loop of the new yarn, knitting with that for 1stitch and then looping old yarn over etc? Both these methods will result in a temporary thickening of stitches where they are Knitted with double wool, but they are quick and easy. How ugly are they?

@verypinkknits

7 жыл бұрын

I'm familiar with this method, but I'm usually not happy with the way it makes the fabric thicker, as you mentioned. You can always give it a try in any project, and if you don't like the way it looks, tink back and use a different method.

@jacquiehoulder6024

7 жыл бұрын

VeryPink Knits - thank you. Stupidly I read your reply to an earlier comment after sending my query. Spit splicing is how my mother used to do it, but with so many synthetic/cellular options today, I was looking for alternatives. I like knitting in the round - no edge to hide a knot in,and I like knitting for my grandchildren in cotton (easier to wash) .

Your nails 😍😍😍👌👌👌

With the Russian join woking with cotton or synthetic yarn ,wouldn't using a product like Fraycheck or another non fraying treatment commonly used in sewing help to prevent the little ends from fraying more and moving to the front of the work? I use it quite frequently when sewing easily frayable fabric and after it drys a quick wash and it returns to the same softness as before. Assuming you are able to wash the finished knit.

@verypinkknits

8 жыл бұрын

I'm not familiar with that product, but I'm guessing it's a kind of glue? I don't recommend using any kind of glue on yarn, but some folks might disagree. There are other ways to join yarn without additional products, as I demonstrate in this video.

Do you have a particular method recommended for cotton thread knit doilies? I think I may face needing a new ball in the middle of a fairly large piece and at the moment, I plan to use the russian method, but do you have any tips?

@verypinkknits

8 жыл бұрын

+jcgmaudlin - sorry, I don't ever work with crochet thread, so I don't know the answer to that. But I'm sure you can find crocheted doily experts here on KZread, I'm sure they have your answer!

@jcgmaudlin

8 жыл бұрын

I have actually been having difficulty with this simply because from what I've seen, most just use slip stitch joins for crochet. I love crocheting as well, so I definitely realize that method doesn't work for knitting. I think I may just continue and try the russian join and see how that works. Thanks for getting back to me though!

Beautiful nails.

I can't find the videos with the tutorial for joining the new ball of yarn. I'm pretty sure I already know how to do it but I would still like to see your tutorials.

@verypinkknits

7 жыл бұрын

This video explains how to join a new ball - the technique is the same if it is in the middle or the beginning of the row/round.

@Dmartinsu

7 жыл бұрын

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@shepherdess2

7 жыл бұрын

In the section underneath the video it says 'Show More', click on that and you will find the links to the videos that she is talking about.

@yolanslater9989

7 жыл бұрын

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Can you spit splice Superwash wool? Thanks!

@verypinkknits

5 жыл бұрын

You can try it, but superwash yarn usually will not felt, and spit splicing doesn't normally work.

Thanks for this tutorial. I'm currently trying to join a new ball of yarn to my work, and at the moment I've used the technique that leaves a big hole in my work. But I'm wondering, instead of tying the ends together like you did, to close the hole, would weaving the ends in such a way that mimics the stitches, work? I think it would but I don't know how to do this. Do you have a tutorial to show how to do it?

@verypinkknits

6 жыл бұрын

Yes - you can search my channel for "duplicate stitch", I have a few videos.

where can I find the darning needle you used? I would love to have one

Can you tell me the reasons why my scarf always roll up? It's a kind of style with this one.

@verypinkknits

10 жыл бұрын

Lynn Tống - some stitch combinations (like stockinette) will always curl, no matter what you do. I recommend finding a scarf pattern on Raverly that you like, in a stitch combo that doesn't curl. This is one I always recommend: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/one-row-handspun-scarf

@lynntong3835

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much ^^

@hassansabbagh5968

9 жыл бұрын

VeryPink Knits

I have seen a technique were you just knit with the new yarn and the old yarn together for three stitches, and then continue with the new ball. Do you think that is a good way to attach a new ball of yarn? :)

@verypinkknits

8 жыл бұрын

Yes - this is an effective way to join a new ball, but I don't personally use it. The fabric becomes twice as thick for those few stitches, and I just don't like the way it looks or feels. It's less noticeable in certain yarns.

@Xitchee

8 жыл бұрын

VeryPink Knits Oh, okay. I will have to try it on a sample and see if I like it or not. I don't want it to show in my work, so maybe an other method is better.

If you are using 1 color of 100% wool and need to join a new ball of yarn, do you join it at the beginning of the row with a knot or do you spit splice? Thanks.

@verypinkknits

7 жыл бұрын

I would personally try spit splicing first. If it looks good, you can do it in the middle of the row.

@theastewart6721

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I just joined my 2nd ball of yarn at the beginning of a row and later thought, why didn't I just spit splice it? I appreciate the input. I will try it for the next ball on this project. I love spit splicing and totally forgot. It is seamless and so sturdy! Thanks again for your prompt response.

I wonder why my teacher warned us not to use knots in joining a new ball of yarn (or, ever)?

@verypinkknits

7 жыл бұрын

Because just tying a knot and knitting along would allow the knot to show in your work...but there are plenty of folks who believe that even tying ends together is less-than-perfect. But I've found that tying knots, at least sometimes, creates sturdier work, and the knot does not interfere in any way. So it's worth it.

@mickimicki

7 жыл бұрын

Then I guess it's time for to break free from 35 years of school-induced knot-o-phobia and give it a try ;)

@verypinkknits

7 жыл бұрын

Sure! I always know that if I've tied a knot and later decide that it's disruptive, I can always grab a tapestry needle and pick it back apart, then weave in the ends without a knot. No harm in trying.