Joining yarn

[Wolfiefan]

I tend to do very small projects (socks) so I don't need to start a new ball of yarn! I'm knitting baby hats for a local hospital. I can get 1 and 2/3 out of a ball! Then what? I'm knitting on dpn to avoid seams. These hats will also be washed quite a bit as they are for use on a ward. What method would be best to join the new yarn securely without leaving an uncomfortable lump!

[twilightcafe]

Google 'Russian join'. It's strong and avoid the need to weave in ends later on.

[Wolfiefan]

Thanks. Will have a look.

[TheFlyingFauxPas]

Knit both yarns for about 12 stitches then weave the ends in at the end.

[Wolfiefan]

Thanks Flying.
I'm such a novice!

[BarchesterFlowers]

I have never heard of the Russian thing, I am knitting a multi coloured thing at the minute, this, I am so doing that joining technique.