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When you’re crocheting larger projects, you’ll need to know how to attach a new ball of yarn. The Russian Join method allows you to do so without any knots- creating a nearly invisible join!
This method works really well for hats and sweaters that you wear close to the skin- there won’t be any bumpy, itchy knots in your crocheted items after you learn this!

Supplies You’ll Need
Scrap yarn of your choice. In the video, I’m using a worsted weight acrylic yarn from Furls Crochet called Wander Acrylic. As of this post, the Amethyst (dark purple) yarn is still available, but the Bergamot (light purple) has been discontinued. You can check out the current color selections here- it’s a lovely, soft acrylic!
You’ll also need a yarn needle and scissors. Also pictured above is my Furls needle case. It’s not necessary, but I love it for my project bag! They’re super popular, so sometimes they get sold out. If they’re currently available, you’d find them on this page here.
Video: Learn the Russian Join Method
To work a Russian yarn join, you’ll start by threading one yarn end onto a tapestry needle. Turn the yarn back on itself, and untwist to thread your needle through. Be careful to leave a loop so your other yarn end can pass through! I use my thumb to pinch the yarn and keep a small loop open.
Next, you’ll thread your other yarn end on your tapestry needle. Thread it through the loop in your other yarn, then repeat the process of threading your needle back through the yarn strand towards the new ball of yarn.
Now, you can pull both ends to straighten the join, and trim the excess off with your scissors.
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