I get regular requests to make a video showing the Twist-and-Weave color change technique, and this month I finally got round to it. There are two versions: one for knitters who hold the yarn in their right hand, and another for those who hold the yarn in their left hand.
It got me thinking about how I keep coming across different methods of joining yarn in knitting, and each time I wonder how many more can possibly be out there. And maybe I'm missing out on the perfect method just because I haven't looked for it?
So I've trawled the knitternet, tried all the methods I found and assembled them into a Compendium of Yarn Joins. You can apply filters ("Suitable for a color change", "Without knots" etc) and I've added some notes on when you might use each method.
See the Compendium of Yarn Joins >
Newly-published books
200 Fun Things to Crochet
Decorative Flowers, Leaves, Bugs, Butterflies, and More!
By Lesley Stanfield, Betty Barnden, Jessica Polka, Kristin Nicholas
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Simple Chic Crochet
35 stylish patterns to crochet in no time
By Susan Ritchie, Karen Miller
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Great Tunisian Crochet Projects
20 Colorful Patterns for Scarves, Afghans, Bags and More
By Kristel Salgarollo
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Garter Stitch Revival
20 Creative Knitting Patterns Featuring the Simplest Stitch
By Interweave Editors
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Knit Me, Dress Me, Love Me
Cute knitted animals and their mini-me toys, with keepsake outfits to knit and sew
By Sue Stratford
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Knitting Details, Start to Finish
A Handbook of Simple Tricks, Creative Solutions, and Finishing Techniques
By Ulla Engquist
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The Cable Knitter's Guide
50 Patterns, 25 Projects, Countless Tips and Ideas
By Denise Samson
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200 Fun Things to Knit
Decorative Flowers, Leaves, Bugs, Butterflies, and More!
By Jessica Polka, Kristin Nicholas, Lesley Stanfield
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The Knit Generation
15 Great Patterns by 8 Hot Designers
By Sarah Hatton (Editor)
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Designing a Knitwear Collection
From Inspiration to Finished Garments
By Lisa Donofrio-Ferrezza, Marilyn Hefferen
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Simple Chic Crochet
35 Stylish Patterns to Crochet in No Time
By Susan Ritchie, Karen Miller
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Knit Blankets and Throws with Mademoiselle Sophie
By Mlle Sophie
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Bath Knits
30 Projects Made to Pamper
By Mary Beth Temple
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Cashmere
A Guide to Scottish Luxury
By Lynne McCrossan
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Knitting Socks for Beginners
Quick and Easy Way to Master Sock Knitting in 3 Days
By Emma Brown
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The Titus Vintage Collection
12 pattern's in Baa Ram Ewe's Titus yarn.
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New and discontinued yarns
New yarn —Dragonfly Fibers - Dharma—Image © Dragonfly Fibers
New
Adriafil
Buacaneve
– Worsted
– 100% Merino Superwash Wool
– S on S plied
– Solid colors
Austermann
Bio Cotton
– Sport
– 100% Organic Cotton
– Plied
– Solid colors, Self-striping
Cardis
– Worsted
– 100% Cotton
– Plied
– Tonal colors
Bergère de France
Coton Satiné
– Worsted
– 100% Mercerized Cotton
– Crepe
– Solid colors
Classic Elite Yarns
Hanako
– Worsted
– 50% Cotton, 50% Linen
– Crepe
– Solid colors
Mika
– DK
– 100% Organic Cotton
– Single wrapped with thread
– Solid colors
Dragonfly Fibers
Dharma
– Light Fingering
– 50% Yak, 50% Mulberry Silk
– Plied
– Solid colors, Tonal colors, Multicolored
Ella Rae
Sun Kissed
– DK
– 100% Cotton
– S on S plied
– Tonal colors
Fyberspates
Stolen Stitches Nua
– Sport
– 60% Merino Wool, 20% Yak, 20% Linen
– Tweedy
– Tweed colors
GGH
Malibu
– Worsted
– 60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic
– S on S plied
– Solid colors
Gründl
Arktis
– Bulky
– 70% Polyester, 30% Nylon
– Faux fur
– Semi-solid colors
Classico
– DK
– 50% Merino Superwash Wool, 50% Acrylic
– Plied
– Solid colors
Island
– Bulky
– 61% Acrylic, 24% Nylon, 15% Superwash Wool
– 2 plies
– Solid colors, Marls
Nizza
– Sport
– 100% Cotton
– Plied
– Semi-solid colors
Just Yarn
Aran Wool
– Aran
– 100% Superwash Wool
– Plied
– Solid colors
Katia
Paint
– Aran
– 80% Acrylic, 20% Wool
– Plied
– Gradient
Knitting Fever
Painted Mist
– Sport
– 58% Modal, 34% Acrylic, 8% Wool
– Fiber-filled net
– Self-striping
Lana Grossa
Only Cotton
– Aran
– 100% Cotton
– Knitted tube
– Solid colors
Noro
Kagayaki
– Bulky
– 40% Wool, 24% Cotton, 18% Viscose, 18% Silk
– Tweedy
– Self-striping (gradient)
Phildar
Phil Cakes
– DK
– 80% Acrylic, 20% Superwash Wool
– Plied
– Self-striping (long)
Premier Yarns
Isaac Mizrahi Craft Sutton
– Super Bulky
– 85% Acrylic, 15% Superwash Wool
– Thick and thin
– Self-striping (gradient)
Purl Soho
Shepherdess Alpaca
– Super Bulky
– 100% Alpaca
– Single ply
– Undyed marls
Queensland Collection
United
– Sport
– 55% Superwash Wool, 45% Cotton
– Plied
– Semi-solid colors
Rowan
Breezed
– Heavy Worsted
– 80% Cotton, 20% Linen
– Tweedy
– Solid colors
Stone Washed
– Heavy Worsted
– 100% Cotton
– Tape
– Semi-solid colors
Sandnes Garn
Tynn Line
– Fingering
– 53% Cotton, 33% Viscose, 14% Linen
– Crepe
– Solid colors
Scheepjes
Whirl
– Sport
– 60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic
– Plied
– Gradient
Stacy Charles Fine Yarns
Ariana
– Bulky
– 100% Linen
– Tape
– Solid colors
Lia
– Aran
– 41% Cotton, 32% Nylon, 27% Linen
– Chained
– Semi-solid colors
Stylecraft
Classique Cotton 4-ply
– Fingering
– 100% Cotton
– Plied
– Solid colors
Mystique
– Super Bulky
– 70% Polyester, 30% Viscose
– Ribbon
– Semi-solid colors
Sunshine Yarns
Cashmere Chunky
– Bulky
– 100% Cashmere
– S on S plied
– Solid colors, Tonal colors
Haven DK
– DK
– 60% Merino Wool, 20% Silk, 20% Yak
– Plied
– Solid colors, Tonal colors
Tahki Stacy Charles
Catalina
– Heavy Worsted
– 100% Mercerized Cotton
– Tape
– Solid colors
Skinny Jeans
– Aran
– 70% Cotton, 30% Nylon
– Ribbon
– Semi-solid colors
Discontinued
Berroco
Linus
– Worsted
– 50% Acrylic, 20% Linen, 18% Nylon, 12% Rayon
– Loopy tape
Cascade Yarns
Rabat
– Bulky
– 50% Wool, 30% Acrylic, 20% Silk
– Single ply
– Self-striping (gradient)
Venezia Glamour
– Bulky
– 65% Merino Wool, 30% Mulberry Silk, 5% Metallic
– Crepe
– Solid colors with metallic thread
Fyberspates
Scrumptious DK
– Aran
– 55% Merino Wool, 45% Silk
– Single ply
Lang Yarns
Alberta
– Heavy Worsted
– 40% Superwash Wool, 30% Viscose, 20% Nylon, 10% Cashmere
– S on S plied
– Solid colors
Queensland Collection
Superstar
– Heavy Worsted
– 63% Polyester, 15% Acrylic, 11% Wool, 11% Nylon
– Sequinned
– Semi-solid colors with sequins
Robin
Candyfloss
– Super Bulky
– 100% Acrylic
– Single wrapped with thread
– Multi-colored
FX Aran
– Aran
– 25% Superwash Wool, 75% Acrylic
– Tweedy
FX Chunky
– Bulky
– 100% Acrylic
– Tweedy
FX DK
– DK
– 100% Acrylic
– Tweedy
Tahki Stacy Charles
Laguna
– Aran
– 78% Linen, 22% Cotton
– Loosely plied
– Semi-solid colors
Monet
– Heavy Worsted
– 52% Cotton, 40% Acrylic, 8% Nylon
– Plied
– Multicolored
Sherpa
– Bulky
– 48% Wool, 46% Alpaca, 6% Nylon
– Fuzzy
– Undyed
Universal Yarn
Alana
– Aran
– 58% Viscose, 42% Polyester
– Tape
– Multicolored
Ariana
– Bulky
– 63% Bamboo Viscose, 37% Nylon
– Tape
– Solid colors
Valley Yarns
Longmeadow
– DK
– 60% Cotton, 40% Microfiber
– S on S plied
– Solid colors
Wendy
Mode Chunky
– Bulky
– 50% Acrylic, 50% Merino Superwash Wool
– Plied
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