What does it mean to join yarn?
Joining yarn is a simple knitting technique for adding a new yarn ball. … And while the obvious reason for adding a new ball of yarn is because you’ve come to the end of the old one, there are other reasons too: You may find a knot in your yarn. This happens and the best way to deal with any knot is to cut it out.
What does join yarn to back mean?
Simply put, take the yarn and bring it towards you by bringing it between the 2 needle tips and letting it sit in front of your work. So, “yarn to back” means to bring the yarn to the back of your work, just like when you prepare to knit the next stitch while ribbing.
What does Yft s1p YBK mean in knitting?
It looks like the ybk and yft are just telling you where to more the yarn between the needles. They won’t create a stitch over the needle. Yarn back, slip a stitch, yarn to the front and purl 2 (3sts).
How do I change yarn when knitting?
To change yarn a different way, make a slipknot in the new yarn then pass the old yarn through it. Slide the new yarn up to the base of the first stitch and tighten the slipknot. You are now ready to continue knitting with your new ball of yarn. Weave in the yarn ends.