{"id":1620,"date":"2013-06-14T10:06:45","date_gmt":"2013-06-14T17:06:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.tincanknits.com\/?p=1620"},"modified":"2020-08-06T16:46:24","modified_gmt":"2020-08-06T23:46:24","slug":"joining-a-ball","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.tincanknits.com\/?p=1620","title":{"rendered":"Joining a ball"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"cakes\"<\/a>Unless you are knitting a 1 skein wonder, you will need more than 1 ball of yarn to complete your project. Whether you are working in a new color, or just adding a new ball, the method for joining is the same.<\/h3>\n

Join a new ball at the beginning of a row or somewhere inconspicuous (like under the arm if you are knitting a sweater) where possible. Always try to leave a 4 or 5 inch tail of the old ball.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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  1. Insert your needle ready to work the next stitch (or the first stitch of the row as the case may be).<\/li>\n
  2. Instead of wrapping your right needle with the old yarn, place a loop of the new yarn around the needle. Make sure to leave a 4 or 5 inch tail of yarn (if it’s too short it may come out or it will be difficult to weave in)<\/li>\n
  3. While holding both the tail and the working yarn of the new ball, pull the stitch through.<\/li>\n
  4. Work a few more stitches with the new yarn (they may feel a little looser than usual)<\/li>\n
  5. Pull the tail from the old yarn and the tail from the new yarn to tighten up the loose first stitches.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
    \"Insert<\/a>
    Insert your needle, ready to work the next stitch (in this case it’s a purl)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
    \"place<\/a>
    place a loop of the new yarn over your needle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
    \"Pull<\/a>
    Pull the loop of new yarn through the stitch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
    \"Work<\/a>
    Work a few more stitches (they might feel a bit loose)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
    \"Give<\/a>
    Give your tail a tug to tighten up the stitches<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    I sometimes tie the two tails together in a loose knot so they won’t unravel or get in my way. When I am finished with the item I can undo this knot to weave in the ends<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Are there other parts of learning to knit that you are unsure about? <\/strong> It is our goal to inspire and educate – so stay in touch<\/a>!  We love to hear your questions and comments – ask and we will do our best to point you in the right direction.<\/p>\n

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