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Arts & CraftsCrocheting 101

How to Change Thread When Crocheting

Instructions

  • Step 1: Finish first thread Pause your crocheting before you run out of the old thread. Leave a tail at least 4 inches long.
  • TIP: Join the new thread at the end of a row, unless your pattern calls for a color change in the middle of a row.
  • Step 2: Position new thread Position the new yarn on top of the last row of stitches.
  • Step 3: Yarn over Wrap the new thread behind and over the needle to yarn over.
  • Step 4: Join Hook the new thread and pull it through the two loops on the needle.
  • Step 5: Crochet Continue making crochet stitches with the new thread.
  • Step 6: Knotted join Join the two threads with a small knot if the previous method fails.
  • Step 7: Weave ends Weave in the loose ends across a row with a yarn needle.
  • FACT: A New York art gallery featured giant sculptures of crocheted rope in 2007, and visitors were encouraged to climb over the huge woven structures.

You Will Need

  • Yarn/thread
  • Crochet hook
  • Scissors
  • Yarn needle

Lessons in this Guide

How to Add Crochet Embellishments to Clothing

How to Broomstick Lace Crochet

How to Count Crochet Stitches

How to Choose Crochet Projects

How to Choose a Filet Crochet Pattern

How to Crochet

How to Convert a Crochet Pattern into a Knitting Pattern

How to Choose Crochet Patterns

How to Change Thread When Crocheting

How to Crochet a Hat

How to Do Half Double Crochet

How to Buy Crochet Supplies

How to Choose the Right Crochet Hook

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