Two Yarn Joining Methods - The Magic Knot & The Russian Join!

You know how some people sit there and talk for ten min about the thing they are about to show you? Well you don't do that. You say, "I'm going to show you a thing, this is what it's called and now I'm going to show you how it works" I FREAKING LOVE AND APPRECIATE THAT ABOUT YOU! I will never have listen to another droning self involved*constantly patting the work while they go on and on, ridiculously irritating instructional video ever again because of you. Thank you for your service and your focus and your on task-ness that makes me able to remember what I'm here to learn in the first place. Sincerely, All humans with whatever is wrong with my brain.

This is utterly amazing! Thank you for your detailed and wonderful demonstration of this joining method! After watching the two methods, I think it may depend on the type of yarn used, thick or thin, that one may lend itself better than the other. I love learning clever new techniques at 78 years old.

You ARE the grand high whatchamacallit of crochet. The absolutely most patient brilliant teacher. I'm lucky to have found your site

When I heard the “I wasn’t a club scout, so I don’t know the exact name of the knot” I felt that. 😂

The magic knot is the first half of a complete Reef Knot, and the Russian Join is just a classic rope splice technique, so you're half way to your Knots Badge, in the Scouts! good on ya.

I've been crocheting over 50 years and was never shown these methods, Thank you Fiber Spider. I love these join methods.

Just taught an old lady that has crocheted for 60 year a new trick. Thank you.

Hi Craig and everyone. I really like that you explained both in one video. I was always concerned about knots too. I learned to crochet the basics from my mother as young girl. Now as an experienced crocheter I adopted a combination or of these two joins. I use the magic knot along with the Russian join. I start with the magic knot and leave a long tail on both ends. Then, weave those in to ensure a secure hold. It works brilliantly. I've only had to look to see if any trimming is needed after the first wash on any of the garments or projects I've done. I sell many, and make many for my family. The kids wear get the most wear and tear, and washes. Not one of them has come unraveled, or look frazzled where the joins occur. I am the only one that knows where those are in the project/garment. They lay flat for most part, or are hidden. With working in my tails as I crochet I often do not have go back to weave them in. It is so nice to have these tutorials to share with friends that are learning to crochet, and I'm saving them to show my granddaughter who I'm teaching chains and how to hold her yarn for tension. She's five years old. I feel so priveldged to pass the love of fiber arts and skills on to her. When I cannot be with her it is really great that I can send her videos like yours in the future for her continued learning.

Thank you!!! I've known how to do the invisible knot (I use Aileen's Fabric glue that is both *stretchable* and *clear* to set it for extra peace of mind). I've heard of the Russian knot but have never seen how it's done. This is great and honestly there are times either one would be better than the other, so it always great having "more than one pony in the stable". Thank you also for just getting to the point!!! No wasted time here; very refreshing!

This video just popped up in my feed and I'm so happy it did. Not only did I learn about the Russian join but I discovered you and your truly fun, funny and refreshing tutorials! I've been a knitter for years but there is always something new to learn. Thank you for being you and keep up the great work!

You are AMAZING 🤩! I have been crocheting and knitting for ummm 🤔 50 years and this is the best way to tie yarn together EVER!!!💞 Thank you for showing this. I absolutely love it. You ROCK!

Thank you! Your voice is very pleasant and your teaching style is so easy to follow. 🙂

I generally use a mix of both. I knot it, then weave the ends back through.

I've used the Russian join for years.. I love it..I haven't tried the magic knot.. I also learned a method to join that uses no needles and doesn't have a knot.. You take both ends of the yarn, and twist them to unravel them..I unravel about five inches...Next place the unravel ed yarns one on top of the other, now you press the strands all intertwined and twist the yarns back together. They are now all in the length of yarn.. I twist the yarn until t is the thickness of one yarn. There is no bumps or knots and no stray lengths of yarn to trim off.

This might have just changed my life ❤️ thanks so much for talking it through so gently. I hate sewing in ends.

I've been crocheting off and on since I was 8 years old - I'm 69 now - and this is the FIRST time I have ever seen these two ways of joining presented. I was taught to use the overhand knot to join my threads. This video is in my saved stash.

I have never used the Russian knot but since I seen how simple it is, I will start using it right away! Take care.

OMG! What an ingenious way to do the Russian Join! I've avoided it due to difficulty getting the needle down the center of the yarn strand. WOW! Thank you so much for this tutorial!

You give the best directions and video! There aren't any tv sewing and crochet programs in my area. You are my only hope.

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I will never do the magic knot again. You have made the Russian Join so do-able , and have demonstrated how much more secure it is! Muah! 😘