We’ve all been there when several rounds into our new project, a knot has popped up in our lovely new ball of yarn. At first, there’s nothing more annoying, but over time crafters learn that these knots are unavoidable and are actually a key part of the manufacturing process, and not necessarily a reflection of the quality of the yarn. It’s just about knowing how to work with them!
So, where did the knot in my yarn come from?
Knots are a direct result of new threads being joined together when the yarn is being spun. This may be because the thread broke, or it might just be where a new cone was joined - it’s impossible to make a continuous piece with no ties at all!
At the time of writing, the industry standard allows up to 3 knots in a 50g ball, but it’s always worth contacting the manufactuer if you’ve received a particularly knotty ball of yarn to let them know.
Right then, what’s the best way to deal with this knot?
There are two ways we recommend to deal with a knot. One way that’s great especially if you are using a natural fibre yarn for Edward’s Menagerie toys is you can leave the knot be, and just make sure it is on the inside/on the wrong side of the crochet body part. No one will be any the wiser!
Or if you'd prefer, you can neatly cut the knot out, and continue your work by behaving as if you were joining a new ball of yarn, being sure to leave a tail to weave in later. We’d suggest this method if you’re currently working on a knitting project, as it’s harder to hide a knot, and the knot could come undone when the finished piece is being washed and blocked and that would be a lot harder to fix!
Don’t forget, if you’ve got any questions and you’d like to talk to the TOFT Team, our phone lines (01788 810626) are open from 10am-4pm or you can also drop us an email on [email protected] and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
