How to Make a Knotless Russian Join
Learn how to make a knotless Russian join with Emi Harrington. This is a really neat technique that will leave your patterns flawless. Watch this video, get some free crochet patterns and practice!
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Cheryl Y
Jul 19, 2018
I love this How to Make a Knotless Russian Join! I learned how to do this when my mom showed me how to crochet about 40 years ago. I never knew there was a name for it and I like the name. I always thought my mom made it up. LOL It does work and after years of washing and wearing items it does hold up. Thank you for showing me that this wasn't my mom's idea and sharing this free how to video that is well done!!
marymmiranda 91911 81
Aug 18, 2014
Emi as always....you've done it again. Love coming to you for tips and tutorials.
janarae 5185
Aug 08, 2013
Have been crocheting for years but always had to weave in the ends! Never heard of this join until today! Thank you ... Thank you!!! It will certainly make my projects much more professional looking!!!
Linda Hahn
Jun 28, 2013
oh my gosh, that is amazing. I will surely use this method when I need to add more yarn to a project. many thanks
studla 4319862
Apr 26, 2013
I've been crocheting for years but never learned this technique until now. This is wonderful. I've always hated having to weave in the loose ends and the way there is a place in the fabric where two yarns join together. This will solve that problem. Thank you so much.
jackiebarrett49 58 05912
Apr 17, 2013
Thank you for this ,my work will be tidier now.I love All free Crochet.
minighis 5140504
Mar 20, 2013
Love that tip, thank you so much. Your tutorials are so easy to understand and follow...once again many thanks.
ptquilter48
Mar 12, 2013
This is MOST AWESOME! I will be using this one for sure... TY so much.
donna 8576569
Feb 03, 2013
Oh, thank you so much for sharing this and what a great tutorial, what a great time saver! I'm just so tickled to learn this!
studla 4319862
Dec 20, 2012
I've been knitting and crocheting for years but never learned this trick. I LOVE it. It would have saved YEARS of weaving in ends. Thank you so much.
debbierines 240075 6
Nov 21, 2012
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. Wonderful to know for my crocheting and my knitting. Debbie
loveempress5
Nov 16, 2012
Amazing! Simply Amazing. Thankful and Grateful to you for sharing this technique.
linda bee
Sep 28, 2012
I am a veteran croceter but had never seen this tip before! I feel like a total idiot, since everybody else seemed to pick it up right away - I have watched the video about 10 times but I CANNOT figure out where the loop comes from or where you pull the yarn thru that you have put the stitches in - PLEASE HELP!! I'm dying to start using this technique!
ladydebag 7114657
Oct 04, 2012
The first loop is obtained with the first strand of yarn folded over to form loop and then thread needle through the yarn (attached to ball), then pull yarn from needle through those "stitches" forming a small loop. Then take the send strand of yarn, thread it through the loop, thread needle with yarn and thread that strand of yarn back into itself. On each end that is left , pull slightly to close up the loop, first on one end, then the other. that should do it.
Piper8
Sep 15, 2012
I began watching this, and after the first few seconds of watching, my jaw just dropped and I watched the duration of the rest of the video in awe, amazed with my mouth open. Very stimulating, WOW! Love this tip.
jrlawrence98 08503 80
Sep 07, 2012
A great way to join yarn. I will definitely use it. I agree it would be nice to have a copy for reference outside the computer. I have started a notebook of patterns and tips for when I travel. Thank you for your tips.
Member 17604
Aug 26, 2012
I love the technique,, but I would like to copy it for myself without using my computer each time I want to look at it. Is there a way? I have been crocheting for 55 years and this is the best tip I have ever seen.
VeryJoyful
Aug 26, 2012
Well, I'm back and just wanted to thank you again because I used this technique yesterday and it really saved the day. I was in the middle of a baby hay and came across a knot in my ball of yarn. The stitch I was using really didn't allow any place to weave in the ends of a traditional join, so I tried the Russian. Unless you're really examining the work, you'd never see it! Yay!
VeryJoyful
Aug 19, 2012
Love this! Wish I'd learned it before I started my "scrap blanket." I thought my exposed knots would be a cool "design element," but since I'm using some really short scraps, I'm ending up with a LOT of knots. I think this technique would have looked neater and even been a more efficient use of my scraps! Looking forward to using it on other projects. Thank you!!!
gglefty
Aug 19, 2012
That is a fantastic way to join yarn! Thank you so much for the wonderful tutorial. I really dislike weaving in yarn ends...
nanceann
Aug 06, 2012
This is the best tip I have found ever found. It is just so great I can't tell you how much my crocheting will be better. I hate finishing a project and then have to tuck in all those loose ends. I love it and will be using it from now on.
devinewilco 283548 5
Aug 01, 2012
I think that this is one of the best tips I have ever learned. When I was taught by my mother to crochet I do not think these new tips we even a gleam in my mother's eye. thanks for so many creative people out there.
Lacey
Jul 22, 2012
Thank you so much for this information. I have wanted to learn this for so long. It is great.
bikerbecca 8915770
Jul 10, 2012
I used to pick patterns that didn't require changing colors, because I dislike weaving in ends. You have have made my world colorful again. Thank you!
kickapoogma
Jun 14, 2012
Fianlly - a better way to join yarn. Excellent idea! This is the best tip I have seen in a while and I will be sharing this with all my yarn-loving buddies. Thanks Emi!
bikerbecca 8915770
May 27, 2012
This is my favorite tip ever! Thank you very much for sharing.
dburris11 6840915
May 21, 2012
Such a wonderful and simple way to combine yarn!!!! Thank-you!!! You are a great teacher!!!
Lynettebang
May 20, 2012
Hooray! My days of weaving in ends have come to a close! Thanks soooooo much!
balljc 6996335
May 10, 2012
This is great! I've never seen this before. I'm going to share this link with my knitting and crochet friends. Thanks!!!!
dkh522
May 10, 2012
Wow I am impressed! In all the years knitting and crocheting I never was taught this! Thank you! I love this site!
acl1chor 7080794
Jan 20, 2012
good idea, good tutorial once you got past the fingernails that took up most of the screen
yellah
Dec 17, 2011
I also hate weaving in all the ends for color changes or motifs, which really limits my choices. This is wonderful. Thanks
Nikki5150
Oct 17, 2011
Oh amen!!! I hate hate hate weaving in fiddly little ends! I don't know how many projects I've gotten frustrated with or abandoned right at the last step of weaving in yarn ends because I just HATE IT! Did I mention how much I hate it? What a fabulous way to avoid annoying little ends when joining yarn . . . now I shall pray for a way to avoid weaving in ends when joining motif's and squares, arrrgghhh!!!
my2suns 3145080
Oct 12, 2011
I agree with whimsical Gal and Member 15262. I've been crocheting for just over 40 years and I thought I knew most of these "tips"; but not so. Thanks!!
bnggillett
Aug 02, 2011
This is so neat. I wish I'd know a few days ago. Thanks for the great tip.
superzap
Jul 17, 2011
thankyou so much for this I got all my bit of yarn and made multi colored crochet ponytail holders ,and coat hanger covers thanks so much ,i did not have the heart to throw the yarn away thanks Rose.
Member 15262
Jul 02, 2011
My Heavens!! Just when I think I know everything, something so simple and wonderful crops up. I LOVE THIS!! I have been crocheting for 35 years and have never heard of Russian Knot or even thought of this technique. This makes a world of difference when making anything. I learned this just in time too as I will soon be working on my winter/Christmas projects/gifts. Thank you so very much for this tutorial.
whimsical Gal
Jul 01, 2011
Wow! What a great video and way to join yarn. I have been crocheting for over 30 years and have not heard of the Knotless Russian Join. I will be using this method from now on. Especially useful when you are working and along comes a splice in your yarn.Thank you for the great instructions!
crochetgrammie2149
Jun 22, 2011
Excellent presentation! Video and very clear instruction make this so easy to understand. I love getting special tips and tricks to make the fun even easier as well as prettier. Can't wait to try this one.
nhalbrook1 0604772
May 20, 2011
THIS WAS AMAZING ! IT RATES RIGHT UP THERE WITH THE INVENTION OF THE WHEEL! I WILL NEVER HAVE TO WORK IN LOOSE ENDS OR HAVE KNOTS AGAIN !
ucontactbree
May 19, 2011
This is soooo freaking cool!!! I always wanted something like this but would NEVER have thought to do this. Thank you so much.
JPKittee51
May 16, 2011
I am thrilled to death with this joining. I will be using this when I change colors or have to add on new skeins on my afghans and other items i crochet. Thank you so much for this great tip!
jmklous
May 14, 2011
took me a bit but i did it! now how do you do it at the end of a row when you change colors and need it to start at the very beginning without slack?
Chef 19323
May 09, 2011
I wish I had found this video when I first started to crochet....would have saved me a ton of yarn...but you can believe that I will using it from now on....Thanks
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