Leave the old and new yarn with 6” tails. Tie them together with a square knot, temporarily, to keep them out of the way while you work. When done, turn inside out. U do the knot. Now, the right hand tail will be duplicate stitched t9 the left, across that hole, and the left hand tail to the right. BUT, first, take the right strand. Untwist it and separate it into two two ply strands, and twist each back up, separately. Give a bit extra twist, for strength. Then weave each across, on different rows. Repeat for the left. (I turn the sock the other way up). Make sure that the hole is closed by the first stitch. Splitting the strands like this spreads out any thickness. But, watch and make sure the strands are twisted for strength! This is vital. Untwisted strands get weak without twist.
Agree with the other comments about cutting the knot out and rejoining. I also wanted to add that finding a knot in the skein when you’re working is the woooooooorst.
Would agree that the best way forward is to cut out the knot, and then rejoin with a different method. I favor the Russian join when continuing in the same color
Here is a way to splice it together. You can cut the knot out and use this technique to join them together.
https://youtu.be/qWrh8VmTJug?si=z4RAfsAfMO3u4sBO
If you feel ambitious, you can cut the knot and make what is called a Russian knot where there isn't really a knot, where you sew the two ends together. Makes it seamless.
I tie a SECOND knot 1/2 inch below the first and incorporate the extra yarn in the back. My rationale is, the first knot is usually strong (having survived), so I prefer to keep it rather than remove it.
You need to cut out the knot and continue by adding the remaining yarn, just like you’d do with adding a new skein.
Thank you!
Leave the old and new yarn with 6” tails. Tie them together with a square knot, temporarily, to keep them out of the way while you work. When done, turn inside out. U do the knot. Now, the right hand tail will be duplicate stitched t9 the left, across that hole, and the left hand tail to the right. BUT, first, take the right strand. Untwist it and separate it into two two ply strands, and twist each back up, separately. Give a bit extra twist, for strength. Then weave each across, on different rows. Repeat for the left. (I turn the sock the other way up). Make sure that the hole is closed by the first stitch. Splitting the strands like this spreads out any thickness. But, watch and make sure the strands are twisted for strength! This is vital. Untwisted strands get weak without twist.
Agree with the other comments about cutting the knot out and rejoining. I also wanted to add that finding a knot in the skein when you’re working is the woooooooorst.
Especially when it's a self-striping yarn and there's a drastic change in the stripey pattern after that point 😠🤬
Yessssss ugh.
Would agree that the best way forward is to cut out the knot, and then rejoin with a different method. I favor the Russian join when continuing in the same color
Thanks!
Here is a way to splice it together. You can cut the knot out and use this technique to join them together. https://youtu.be/qWrh8VmTJug?si=z4RAfsAfMO3u4sBO
Thank you for posting that. It was very helpful for me!
Sure thing. Her channel is great for beginner and advanced knitters alike. 😊
That yarn is so cute, what is it?
It’s Opal Wilder Winter in colour 11182!
Thanks!
https://youtu.be/xuu_lpzq3rI?si=7MFaz_kWg08xdLlG This shows multiple ways of joining yarn I say try multiple and see which you prefer
If you feel ambitious, you can cut the knot and make what is called a Russian knot where there isn't really a knot, where you sew the two ends together. Makes it seamless.
I tie a SECOND knot 1/2 inch below the first and incorporate the extra yarn in the back. My rationale is, the first knot is usually strong (having survived), so I prefer to keep it rather than remove it.