Crochet Tips for Weaving in Ends

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Weaving in your ends after finishing your crochet project is a crucial step. You’ll want to weave in your ends so that there are no future problems with your crochet projects.

In this tutorial, I am going to show you crochet tips for weaving in ends. Once you complete implementing these tips, your projects will have a complete, polished, and professional look.

What does “Weave in your ends” mean?

Weaving in your ends (or tails) is a technique where you take the remaining strand of yarn and strategically intertwine it within your project. This will make your project less prone to unraveling and look very professional.

How many ways are there?

There are different ways of weaving in your ends in crochet, and for today we will be covering the easiest one that you can manage.

Why do we do this?

We should do this technique because it will make your project more secure so it doesn’t unravel. Also, we don’t want loose strands of yarn showing on your project, it makes it less appealing and gives an uncompleted look.

Do I need to buy more supplies?

You will need a tapestry needle to implement these tips for weaving in your ends.

What type of Tapestry Needle?

You’ll want a durable tapestry needle (preferably metal), that has a eye big enough to fit your yarn through. There are two types of tapestry needles you can purchase. There is the straight tapestry needle and the slightly curved tapestry needle. I prefer the straight tapestry needle.

What if I don’t have a tapestry needle?

You can swap out a tapestry needle for a smaller size crochet hook. I preferably use 2.5mm crochet hooks if I don’t have my tapestry needle handy.

Step-by-step on how to weave your ends in

1. Fasten Off: you want to cut at least 6” as a yarn tail
2. Thread the yarn tail through the eye of the tapestry needle
3. Place a knot so that the yarn and needle are inseparable

Let’s Get Started

There are several different directions on how to weave in your ends. We want to ensure we are going with the one that is least noticeable to the eye and weaving it in on the wrong side (WS) of your project. 

In case it is noticeable on the wrong side, we have the right side (RS) facing outwardly so that no one can practically see it. Only if they turned the workaround. 

With this technique, even if they did turn the workaround, it would still be hard to find it from an eye view.

Double Crochet

All of the crochet tips for weaving in ends are ones that I use daily. With double crochet, I prefer going horizontal because of how dense it is in that area. Many others weave in crochet ends vertically as well, which is another option. I prefer to horizontally as a personal preference. You want to take advantage of the area right behind the double crochet stitch. Weave your ends towards the top of the post where the yarn will be hidden.

Important note: It’s important to know that you should not be pulling too tightly when weaving in ends. We wouldn’t want our yarn to snap, lose the yarn within the crochet project, or damage the project itself. This is not a race but more like a brisk jog.

Single Crochet

Single crochet is very dense in comparison to double crochet that is very loose. As mentioned before, you want to be as delicate as possible when weaving in your ends. Use the tip of your tapestry needle to feel out where the back stitch is. The gently weave your needle or hook through the back post.

Tips for Granny Square Weave in’s

Granny squares can come in different styles, designs, etc … You’ll want to find the most dense area of your granny square the same as the double crochet to weave your ends through. If you have different colors within your granny square, weave in the color yarn before starting your next row to ensure you don’t get confused. Also, it’s much easier to weave in as you go in certain crochet projects.

If you have multiple colors that are close to one another, you can also create a knot for extra security.

 

Tapestry Needle Substitute

If you are without a tapestry needle but want to finish your project today. You can use a smaller crochet hook (preferably 2.5mm) or small enough not to overstretch your project. You’ll just weave into your project with the crochet hook and pull the yarn through.

 

Tips For Weaving in Your Yarn Ends:

1. Do not weave in too tightly
2. Be sure to stretch it a bit to see movement
3. Place a knot at the end of securing (if there are multiple colors)
4. Read over this tutorial if necessary

 

If this helped, tag me @crochetwithhadiya so that I can see you’re weaved in projects!

Have questions? Leave a comment and I’ll be more than happy to get back to you!

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