How to Russian Join Yarn in 7 Easy Steps
Posted: 19 Jun 2012 06:00 AM PDT
Hate
weaving in ends? The Russian join is an excellent technique for
attaching a new skein of yarn or for changing colors. Best of all, it
creates a secure join, so you can keep crocheting or knitting without
worrying about yarn ends! Here are instructions on how to complete the
Russian join in 7 easy steps. I’ve used 2 different colors of yarn, but
this is a great technique for attaching a new skein of the same color
yarn, too!1. Thread a blunt needle with one end of yarn.
2. Work the needle through the plies of your yarn for a few inches. Don’t worry if this looks bunched up now.
3. Pull your working yarn through, leaving a small loop at the end. This is where the second piece of yarn will be attached.
4. Thread your needle with the second piece of yarn, then insert the needle into the small loop you created before.
5. Pull a few inches of yarn through the small loop.
6. Like you did before, work the needle through the plies of your second piece of yarn.
7. Give each strand a little tug to smooth out the bunching. You now have a secure join! Trim off any excess ends.
That’s all there is to it! Depending on your yarn, you may notice that this joined area is slightly thicker than the rest of your yarn. I find this isn’t very noticeable when I’ve worked my projects, but it’s something to keep an eye on.
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