Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
So you're crocheting away on a project when you come to the end of the ball of yarn you started with, now what? Let me show you how to add another ball of yarn when you run out so you can continue crocheting away.
There are several ways you can join yarn together, including the Magic Knot, the Russian Join and felting for wools and wool blends, but I am going to show you the most common way, which is worked the same way as changing yarn colors, as it's my go-to technique.
Photo Tutorial & Written Instructions: eyeloveknots.com/2023/06/how-to-add-a-new-ball-of-yarn-when-you-run-out.html
Looking for other half double crochet projects? Check out the:
- Ear Warmer: youtu.be/j9Lh8iXxZ8s
- Beanie: youtu.be/cGoqEC6TEQE
- Rectangle Shawl: youtu.be/ixSnL0VMFbo
- Washcloth: youtu.be/h8xT9Ud4KT0
- Blanket: youtu.be/FqN8yTvOmY4
This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase by clicking on them, I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!
Materials:
I'm using Lion Brand Pound of Love in the Oxford Gray and White colorways and an H8/5mm Crochet Hook
Shop Lion Brand Pound of Love in my Yarn Shop: yarncraftsandcoffee.com/product/lion-brand-pound-of-love-yarn
If you want to treat yourself to an ergonomic crochet hook, I like using the clay hooks from these two shops on Etsy:
- Shop BronzeShepherdStudio: tidd.ly/435FfYY
- Shop SiennasBowtique: tidd.ly/3IqAMGD
Photo tutorial showing how to change yarn colors multiple ways with multiple video tutorials: eyeloveknots.com/2014/11/how-to-change-yarn-colors-in-crochet.html
Blog subscribers can download free copies of PDFs of patterns anytime from the Free File Library with the password found in the most recent newsletter - it's free to sign up: yarn-crafts-coffee.myflodesk.com/fmpwy17v72
Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro
00:43 How to Change Yarn Colors in the Middle of a Row
02:45 How to Change Yarn Colors at the End of the Row
So you're crocheting away on a project when you come to the end of the ball of yarn you started with, now what? Let me show you how to add another ball of yarn when you run out so you can continue crocheting away.
There are several ways you can join yarn together, including the Magic Knot, the Russian Join and felting for wools and wool blends, but I am going to show you the most common way, which is worked the same way as changing yarn colors, as it's my go-to technique.
Photo Tutorial & Written Instructions: eyeloveknots.com/2023/06/how-to-add-a-new-ball-of-yarn-when-you-run-out.html
Looking for other half double crochet projects? Check out the:
- Ear Warmer: youtu.be/j9Lh8iXxZ8s
- Beanie: youtu.be/cGoqEC6TEQE
- Rectangle Shawl: youtu.be/ixSnL0VMFbo
- Washcloth: youtu.be/h8xT9Ud4KT0
- Blanket: youtu.be/FqN8yTvOmY4
This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase by clicking on them, I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!
Materials:
I'm using Lion Brand Pound of Love in the Oxford Gray and White colorways and an H8/5mm Crochet Hook
Shop Lion Brand Pound of Love in my Yarn Shop: yarncraftsandcoffee.com/product/lion-brand-pound-of-love-yarn
If you want to treat yourself to an ergonomic crochet hook, I like using the clay hooks from these two shops on Etsy:
- Shop BronzeShepherdStudio: tidd.ly/435FfYY
- Shop SiennasBowtique: tidd.ly/3IqAMGD
Photo tutorial showing how to change yarn colors multiple ways with multiple video tutorials: eyeloveknots.com/2014/11/how-to-change-yarn-colors-in-crochet.html
Blog subscribers can download free copies of PDFs of patterns anytime from the Free File Library with the password found in the most recent newsletter - it's free to sign up: yarn-crafts-coffee.myflodesk.com/fmpwy17v72
Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro
00:43 How to Change Yarn Colors in the Middle of a Row
02:45 How to Change Yarn Colors at the End of the Row
