How to Join Yarn: Russian Join Method
The Russian Join Method of Tying Yarn is Invisible
When tying two pieces of yarn together, you usually end up with a knot that is visible in your knit or crochet project and is not always strong. The Russian join method weaves the two pieces together for an invisible, sturdy join.
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Post a CommentThank you for passing on the method. Now can use up small batches & will be sharing this with my mother =can teach her something new finally,,,lol= (love ya Mom!)
I have jst found this cite and am in love with it ...thanks for being so helpful . Will use this method from now on .
What a neat way to join threads. I used this method on thread crochet and it made a practically invisible join! This is great for crafters like me who want a professional finish to their goods. And...the best part? By running the needle through the length of thread, I don't have to worry about it coming un-done! Thanks A Million!
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This method is wonderful!!!!!!!!! I will connect threads this way from now on!
I've just got back into crocheting last year. I have no one to help me. I was staying away from changing colors when working projects. When I did I would tie yarn together and that can be hard to hide. I tried this method and I love it!!. It's so easy and it makes the color connectipns smooth. I've since found a crochet group at church and have shown it to everyone.
Thank you.
WOW--in thirty years of crocheting and knitting, I have never seen this style before...loved the pictures and easy intructions to follow...thanks again for this way of joining yarn
This is a fantastic method, I will enjoy crocheting with this technique. Thanks!
Thanks! I have been joining this way since I read your instructions and I don't plan on using knots ever again!
very cool, loved your excellent instructions
These are perfect "how to" pictures. I will be sharing this method with my mother :)