Comments on: Finish Off and Weave in Ends in Crochet

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:46:09 +0000

Yes, it is that simple If you have any worries, you can try weaving the end in on a small swatch and then toss it in the wash to see how it holds up. That way you can see what works for you and also have peace of mind when it comes out okay.

By: wineplz

wineplz — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:17:40 +0000

I have been knitting for nearly 15yrs but I am new to crocheting and have been looking around to learn how to bind off, or I guess, “fasten off” as I’ve seen in a few patterns. I guess by nature, you don’t really need to bind off crochet stitches/projects the way you need to for knitting, but I wanted to be sure. It just seemed too easy to just tie a little knot and weave in the ends at the end of a pattern…so am I missing something?
BTW, as a knitter, I often tie a little knot before weaving the ends…otherwise I’m afraid I might find a half-unraveled blanket in the washer.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 22:09:09 +0000

Hi Dawn, here's a tutorial that may help in giving you a visual on how to weave the ends into your work: Perfecting Your Craft: Finishing the Project

By: Dawn

Dawn — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:16:20 +0000

I am trying to teach myself how to crochet and I have gotten most of the stitches down but changing colors has me confused. When I was reading your hints I kind of understand but I dont understand what you mean by weaving the ends into your work. I have read books and can not find a explanation of that. Please help!

By: Gloria Hensel

Gloria Hensel — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 20:34:00 +0000

Wow! I love it that you say you tie knots. Everything else (including tutorials) say just weave in the ends. I know that wouldn’t be secure after washing and drying. I tie a knot (small one) then weave in ends and either tie another knot or sew the ends with a needle through the knot made, then clip off the excess. I’ve read “Never tie knots!” But they don’t give you any advice how to really secure the ends. Thank you for being brave enough to say “I tie knots.”

By: Ginger in MD

Ginger in MD — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 03:26:05 +0000

This site has helped me tremendously. I’ve been crocheting for years but cannot get past an Easy project because I seem to have difficulty processing the instructions for more challenging pieces. Does anyone know if there are videos of things like making a wave pattern, shells, and other textures in crochet? I’ve found that I seem to pick up things better through a demonstration than reading.

By: Kristin

Kristin — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:22:12 +0000

Thank you all so much for this article and feedback in the comments. I am a complete novice! I taught myself to crochet about a month ago from a book and was getting super frustrated that nothing was coming out “right”. Then I found this wonderful site and I’m learning so much from you all!

By: Rachel

Rachel — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 17:59:45 +0000

Yes, same idea. Feel free to read some of the techniques that are used in the comments.

By: nancy

nancy — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 16:49:48 +0000

i just read a pattern from 1977 and for finishing it says to run in yarn ends on the wrong side. this is the same as the tips here right? When I crochet the only end left that I have to weave in is the end.just checking to be sure.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 02:23:24 +0000

Hi Denisse, weaving in the ends means to tuck in the extra yarn that stick out of your work. Normally there is a strand of yarn that sticks out of your work at the beginning and at the end of your work, and even when you change yarn colors. To weave in the ends refers to taking the strands of yarn that stick out and place them in such a way that they don’t show.