{"id":16817,"date":"2021-12-09T12:56:24","date_gmt":"2021-12-09T20:56:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.tincanknits.com\/?p=16817"},"modified":"2021-12-14T12:44:28","modified_gmt":"2021-12-14T20:44:28","slug":"the-spit-join","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.tincanknits.com\/?p=16817","title":{"rendered":"The Spit Join"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Let’s talk about something kind of gross but completely genius for a second: the spit join. What is it? Why would I do it? And how am I just now hearing about this awesome technique?!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a spit join? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One common way to join in a new ball of yarn is to leave a tail, start working with your new ball, and then weave in the ends later. This is fine. It works. BUT, if you aren’t a fan of weaving in ends (I know I’m not), you might want to try a spit join instead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note:<\/em><\/strong> this will only work if you are using an animal fiber (wool, alpaca, etc.) and a non-superwash yarn. If you aren’t sure if your yarn will work…try it! If you follow all of the steps, give your yarn a tug. If it comes apart, it’s not meant to be. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do I join two yarns together with a spit join? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
  1. Get the two ends you are joining wet \u2013 this is where the spit comes in. <\/li>
  2. Overlap the two ends a bit (1\/2″-1″ will do it). <\/li>
  3. Rub the two damp, overlapping strands vigorously together between your hands. Really give ’em a go, like you’re trying to start a fire. <\/li>
  4. Check it. Once you’ve given them a good rub, take a look. Does it look like the two ends are felted together? If not, keep rubbing, if so, you’re good to go!<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Need a better visual? Check out this video: <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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