Knit Yarn Join at the Beginning of the Row (Perfect for Stripes!)

When you’re knitting stripes or starting a new skein, joining yarn at the beginning of a row can feel like a gamble. Will it stay secure? Will the edges look neat? Will you see that knot forever haunting you in your finished project?

Good news — this simple method solves all of that.

This technique creates a clean, seamless join with no knots, no bulk, and zero unraveling, making it ideal when you’re switching colors for stripes or when you just need to add yarn at the start of a new row. It blends right into your edge stitches and holds firmly without disrupting your tension.

Whether you’re a newer knitter looking for a reliable method or an experienced crafter tired of messy joins, this trick is going to be your new favorite.

Check out the full tutorial here: