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How to switch yarn ball

In this DROPS video we show one way of switching yarn balls.

This technique is useful when switching from one ball to next when knitting with eg DROPS Polaris or Snow. Split the old strand in two on the last 15 cm / 6'' – cut off one part, do the same on the new strand. Place the first and last 15 cm / 6'' on top of each other so that the yarn is the normal thickness and continue to work – this is done to make the switch invisible and no ends to weave in.

You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where you can use this technique by clicking on the pictures below.

Patterns using this technique

DROPS 234-8

DROPS 234-8
DROPS 227-26

DROPS 227-26
DROPS 227-25

DROPS 227-25
DROPS 227-28

DROPS 227-28
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Video #226, listed in: Other techniques, Switch yarn

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Country flag Paola wrote:

Buongiorno Va bene questa tecnica anche per l’uncinetto? Grazie

04.02.2025 - 13:25

DROPS Design :

Buongiorno Paola, si, può provare anche con l'uncinetto. Buon lavoro!

09.02.2025 - 11:14

Country flag Katleen wrote:

Kan deze techniek ook met Drops Air ?

03.03.2022 - 22:57

DROPS Design :

Dag Katleen,

Nee, deze techniek is alleen geschikt voor dikkere garens, zoals Polaris en Snow.

10.03.2022 - 12:24

Country flag Pat wrote:

Super idée. Je mets en pratique de suite merci

08.12.2021 - 16:54

Country flag Angelique wrote:

Hallo, kan je deze techniek ook toepassen bij dunner garen bv. puna?

26.01.2020 - 09:00

DROPS Design :

Dag Angelique,

Ja hoor, de techniek is niet afhankelijk van de draaddikte. We gebruiken meestal Eskimo in onze video's omdat je het dan duidelijker kunt zien, door de dikke draad.

31.01.2020 - 18:46

Country flag Kim wrote:

Very helpful, thanks.

05.12.2015 - 02:03

Country flag Danielle wrote:

J'aime beaucoup votre site. On y apprend beaucoup de techniques. un gros merci!!!!

04.01.2014 - 20:45

Country flag Loulou59 wrote:

Méthode sympa... Je vais la mettre en application sur mon prochain tricot. Merci.

02.01.2014 - 08:50

Country flag Sevgi wrote:

Super super

31.12.2013 - 15:49

Country flag Catia wrote:

Fantastico sistema non lo conoscevo. Una curiosità, il filo non cede rimane ben fermo?

25.02.2013 - 18:29

Country flag Marie wrote:

Je n'avais encore jamais vu cette technique et n'en avais pas eu l'idée . Génial pour un tricot parfait Curieusement ce n'est pas toujours pratiqué dans les pelotes neuves Garnstudio, les miennes ont des noeuds ;-)

24.02.2013 - 16:16

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