Comments on: How to Minimize Weaving in Ends in Crochet

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Mon, 21 Dec 2009 05:01:41 +0000

[...] How to Minimize the Number of Loose Ends The tips included within the pattern instruct you to carry loose ends of yarn by crocheting over them to minimize the number of ends you have to weave in when you finish. If done correctly you will have only ONE loose end to weave in. Here is a link to a more detailed explanation of the technique used in this pattern: How to Minimize Weaving in Ends in Crochet [...]

By: Rachel

Rachel — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:28:21 +0000

Hi Rachel, I don’t tie the ends. My projects seem to hold up without doing it. But if you feel you need to you can.

By: Rachel B.

Rachel B. — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:15:46 +0000

I HATE HATE HATE weaving in my ends! I almost don’t want to finish my projects because I know I’ll have to do this! I tried this the other day on a project, and it was so much easier than weaving them in! One question – do you tie the 2 yarns ends together before you weave them in or not? I’m just wondering if they’re not tied together if the project will start to pull apart after time.

By: Glynda

Glynda — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:09:23 +0000

Wow – Your tutorials are the easiest to understand I’ve found anywhere! Thank you so much for sharing with the rest of us! G.L.

By: Marian

Marian — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:44:23 +0000

I think I have done this since the moment I can crochet!! And that is over 40 years, lol. So nothing new but still a good tip

By: Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:35:02 +0000

Hi Maria, this technique works best when your stitches are tight. That way the stitches can hold the loose ends tighter. You can read more about other techniques here: Finish Off and Weave in Ends in Crochet If your ends are sticking out after you wash it, you can try hand washing instead of using a machine, so it won't be as rough on the material.

By: Maria

Maria — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:16:52 +0000

This is a great tip! But my problem is that I’ve tried this and for some reason, when I wash the item I’ve made, I find that the ends start to stick out and I weave them back in. Is there something I’m doing wrong?? How else can I secure the end piece and keep it from peeking out after washing??

By: Lila

Lila — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:47:44 +0000

It’s funny. Just this morning I was wondering if there was a way to do that and ended up doing the same. Kinda glad there’s someone out there who hates weaving in the ends as much as I do, lol.

By: Beth

Beth — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:30:37 +0000

Awesome tip! Thanks so much.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:29:53 +0000

I *love* this technique! Thanks so much for this post, I’ll be linking.