How to tie crochet knot most often means the magic knot, the flattest and most invisible way to join two strands of the same-color yarn. This knot works for every skein change. This guide gives a quick-reference summary of the steps.
Quick Steps
- Overlap the old and new yarn ends by a few inches, pointing opposite directions.
- Tie an overhand knot with each strand around the other.
- Pull all four tails firmly until both knots lock together flat.
- Trim the short ends close to the knot.
Why This Knot Specifically
Unlike a standard double knot, the magic knot’s two interlocking overhand knots lock flat against each other rather than creating a single bulky bump, letting the join hide inside a stitch almost invisibly once woven in.
Frequently asked questions
Does the magic knot work for a color change too?
It works best for same-color joins. For a visible color change, switch yarn on the last yarn-over of a stitch rather than tying a knot.
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