How to weave in ends in crochet

How do you weave in crochet ends so they don't come out?

Weave in crochet ends so they do not come out by changing direction at least twice and piercing the yarn plies.

1. Thread the tail onto a blunt tapestry needle.
2. Weave the needle through the back loops or posts of the stitches for about 2 inches (5 cm).
3. Turn and weave back 1 inch (2.5 cm) in the opposite direction.
4. Split the plies of the yarn once while weaving back to lock the tail.
5. Stretch the fabric gently so the woven tail relaxes with the stitches.
6. Trim the tail about 1/8 inch (3 mm) from the fabric.

Where should you weave in ends on a crochet project?

Weave in ends on the wrong side of the project, inside stitches of the same color. On reversible items, weave through the center of stitch posts so the tail hides from both sides.

Can you crochet over ends instead of weaving them in?

You can crochet over ends by laying the tails along the top of the previous row and working the next 8–10 stitches around them. This method works well for stripes but is less secure for slippery yarns such as cotton or bamboo.

How do you weave in ends in slippery yarn?

Weave in ends in slippery yarn by weaving a longer distance, at least 3 inches, changing direction three times and splitting the plies each time. A small dab of fabric glue on the trimmed tip can help on items that are not washed often.