How to join two yarn balls with the Magic Knot
There are so many different ways to join two yarn balls. The felted join method is definitely useful, but it only applies to specific types of yarn, like wool in its composition, one ply, and few twists.
But what about all the multiple-ply, twisted yarns that might not contain any wool fibers? Let’s see how to join two yarn balls with the Magic Knot!
As we know, joining two balls of yarn is necessary when knitting or crocheting and the project requires more than a ball of yarn. The main goal is to create a solid and invisible joining between the yarn balls, preventing the final piece from looking uneven.
Note: the finer the yarn, the less visible the joining will be. The Magic Knot works best on yarns you would usually work with needles and hooks that are up to 4 mm thick. For example, yarns like Biologica or Prato Cotton by Bettaknit are not the best for this joining method.
Take your two yarn balls and watch our video tutorial or continue reading for the step-by-step guide!
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Tutorial: join two yarn balls with the Magic Knot
For this tutorial, we used Lana by Bettaknit, 100% Merino Gentile wool yarn, in the color Caribbean Blue.
Place the two ends to be joined on a flat surface. They should be parallel, one pointing to the right and the other one to the left.
Take the upper end and place it on top of the lower one, folding it downwards.
Then go under the lower thread and over the upper thread.
Twist the end and the upper thread as if to make a knot.
Take the lower end and place it on top of the upper one, folding it upwards.
Then go under the upper thread and over the lower thread.
Twist the end and the lower thread as if to make a knot.
Tighten both knots by pulling on the threads.
Take the two threads next to the knots and pull both of them outwards.
The two knots will slide until they run into each other.
Pull all threads again to make the knots tighter.
Cut the excess yarn close to the knots.
This knot is very secure and can be easily hidden inside the work! You can use it for your knitting or crochet prjects and avoid weaving in the leftover ends from adding new balls.
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