Is it better to start a new ball of yarn, same color, at beginning or end of row or somewhere along row as the ball comes to an end. I’m working on a blanket and have done both but not sure if I should have a preference.
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Which do you prefer? Some like to distribute the woven in ends in the middle of a blanket to avoid bulk at the ends. Others prefer the beginning or end of row. I go with somewhere toward the middle but I’ll bet there are several different opinions.
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On this particular project, I was afraid of not having purchased enough yarn so I was trying to be very cautious about any waste. But at one transition mid row, I felt like I could see where I connected the new yarn. I’ve since worked on that area and I think it will be fine, especially after blocking. I also don’t think I will have an issue with running out of yarn anymore so the last 2 changes I did at the beginning of a row. I did also google for info on this subject and one video from elizabeth Smith knits show how to use both strands (one from old & one from new) in the last stitch, so I tried it and liked it. Can this same technique be used mid row.
I often add a new skein by overlapping yarns for a single stitch. You’d think it would show but it really doesn’t. An alternative is to drop the old strand and knit the next stitch with the new strand. You have to remember to cross the two yarns over each other when you go to weave in the ends. That closes up any hole.
What pattern are you making?
I do one stitch with both yarns too. Maybe I learned it from you but it’s so long I don’t remember anymore. It doesn’t show. It will not help if you need to find where you joined the new yarn for some reason. Ask me how I know. lol I avoid joining at the first stitch of a row. It messes up the edge.
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I mostly prefer to add yarn mid row. I don’t make blankets but with sweaters i don’t want all the weaving in at the seam as it can get bulky or be loose for the seaming of the edges. I am more careful if woking lace or cables though and make sure I don’t add new yarn where i can’t weave in easily. If i have a very open stitch like lace or just working on big needles to make light see through fabric i only join at the seam because the weaving can be seen where it doubles the thickness on very light fabric.
I think everyone has their own preference and it depends on what is being made and in what stitch. I don’t use bulky yarn but if/when i do I’ll be thinking about this differently again as the extra bulk may change my mind on where i want the weaving to go and if i do, or don’t, use both yarns for a single stitch.
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ABC baby blanket by Jenny Williams. Tried to post pic but it keeps saying error
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I find it depends on the yarn - the weight, finish and spin. Non super wash wool , lightly spun yarns can be felted together - I find that is the best option as it’s totally invisible and if you need to frog a section, you don’t have to unpick the weaving in! You join wherever the yarn runs out.
Super wash finer yarns need a few stitches worked with overlapping yarn, as well as weaving in, as they’re more likely to unravel. So they’re best out of the way!
In plain stocking stitch, I tend to go to the end of the row as, even if the weaving in is invisible, you can see the difference in texture where the woven ends make the fabric stiffer.
This technique or a variation of it works well for weaving in ends for many yarn weights without affecting the stretch of the knit fabric. It works nicely for stockinette, reverse stockinette and garter.
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Thanks. I do use this technique but I sometimes find my eye drawn to the slightly thickened couple of rows !!!
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