How to: Join a New Ball In Knitting

Ran out of yarn in the middle of your project? Don’t worry, this video will show you the quick, easy way to join a new ball of yarn so you can continue doing the fun part.

Ran out of yarn in the middle of your project? Don’t worry, this video will show you the quick, easy way to join a new ball of yarn so you can continue doing the fun part.

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Ran out of yarn in the middle of your project? Don’t worry, this video will show you the quick, easy way to join a new ball of yarn so you can continue doing the fun part.

See the step by step guide here
Level: Beginner
Craft: Knitting
Type: Technique

Step by Step

How To Join A New Ball In Knitting - Step 1

Step 1

To join in a new ball of the same colour, knit until you have a yarn tail of about 20 cm/8” left.

How To Join A New Ball In Knitting - Step 2

Step 2

Take your new yarn and tie a knot onto your old tail, close to the needle.

How To Join A New Ball In Knitting - Step 3

Step 3

Now simply continue knitting, leaving the knot on the wrong side of your knitting.

How To Join A New Ball In Knitting - Step 4

Step 4

When you finish your project, you can undo the knot and weave in the ends to prevent it from coming undone.