Weave in ends

Learn different techniques to weave in your ends neatly, depending on whether you are working with garter stitch, stockinette or crochet.

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How to weave in tails in garter st

In this DROPS video we show how you can weave in tails in garter stitch. Always weave in your tails on the wrong side of your knitted garter stitch piece. With the needle and yarn follow the stitches sideways over 2 rows. Halfway through video we show you the same thing with a contrasting yarn to make it easier to follow. As you can see with this method your weaved in tail will not show on your right side. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where you can use this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
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How to weave in tails in stocking stitch

In this DROPS video we show how you can weave in tails in stocking stitch. Always weave in your tails on the wrong side of your knitted stocking st piece. With the needle and yarn follow the stitches sideways over 2 rows. Halfway through video we show you the same thing with a contrasting yarn to make it easier to follow. As you can see with this method your weaved in tail will not show on your right side. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where you can use this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
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How to weave in tails in ribbing

In this DROPS video we show how you can weave in tails in ribbing. Our sample on the video is a 2 by 2 ribbing. Always weave in your tails on the wrong side of your rib knitted piece. With the needle and yarn go to the first section of K sts, weave through each stitch diagonal for 5-7 sts, turn and go down through each st on the other side of the stitch. As you can see with this method your weaved in tail will not show on your right side. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where you can use this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
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How to weave in cotton tails

In this DROPS video we show how you can weave in tails on your crochet or knitted project. When using a cotton yarn, especially when it's thicker, it can be tricky. The tails will show and also may come out again when washing and wearing. A great trick is to split the strand into multiple thinner strands and then sew these thinner strands away in different directions. This usually comes out invisible and will not come undone. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns with this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
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Crochet tip for fastening strands

In this DROPS video we show how to avoid sewing many strands after colour change. Work the first 2 stitches at beginning of every row with new colour with double yarn (same colour). Then place yarn end along stitches from previous row and work around it so that the yarn end is hidden inside the stitches. In addition should the yarn end left at the end of row also be placed along the stitches when turning the piece to work around this yarn end as well. The way the strands are fastened without using a needle. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You must read the pattern to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern where you can use this technique by clicking on one of the picture below.
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How to weave in ends when working a new colour in the round

In this DROPS video we show how you can weave in ends on your work. When knitting with multiple colors or when just changing from one to another color, you can weave in the end as you continue with the new color. When you start the new color you want to make sure to twist the loose end around your previous color to avoid a hole, then place the working yarn behind the tail, and pick up the yarn alternating above and under the tail end to weave it in. Weave for about 4-6 sts and then you can cut the remaining tail. This way you don't have to fasten the threads at the end. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where you can use this technique by clicking on the pictures below.