The magic knot allows you to join 2 yarns seamlessly, leaving no ends to weave in - you just keep on crocheting.
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The Russian knot is truly seamless, as you weave the strands of the 2 yarns together by feeding a yarn needle under just 1 ply of the yarn.
The Russian knot is not suitable for all yarns, due to the nature of the weaving so the magic knot is a great alternative.
I will also mention that I have not found the Russian knot to be as secure as a physical, tied knot like the magic knot and wouldn't feel safe using the it in a project.
With the first colour, you will create a knot, without pulling it closed, leave the tail pointing to the left.
3. Tighten the knots and pull together
It may feel slightly terrifying to cut those ends, but i assure you the knot is secure - the only way to undo the knot is to pull the ends - once they are removed, it is much harder to come undone.
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My preferred way to attach 1 yarn to another is what I call the quick knot! The end result is just as seamless, but for me it's much quicker.
The magic knot is a great way to join a 2nd ball of yarn while working in a single colour, AND also if you are making scrap projects where the position of the colour change is not essential.
The joy of having less ends to weave is amazing.
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