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- US abbreviationweave in
- UK abbreviationweave in
- Most loops on hook1
What is weave in ends?
Hiding the loose tails of yarn in the back of your work with a yarn needle, so they do not show or work loose. It is the last step of nearly every project, in crochet and knitting.
In a pattern you will see it written as weave in in both US and UK patterns.
How to do it, step by step
- Thread the tail onto a yarn needle.
- Run it through the back of 5 or 6 stitches in one direction.
- Turn and go back through a few stitches the other way.
- Trim close to the fabric.
The mistake to watch for
A tail woven in a straight line can slide out in the wash. Changing direction locks it.
If you are left-handed
Hold the hook in your left hand and the yarn in your right. Work rows from left to right, and read any chart diagram as a mirror image.
Practise it on a free pattern
These patterns from Crochet Counter use weave in ends:
Related stitches
Questions
What is the most common mistake with weave in ends?
A tail woven in a straight line can slide out in the wash. Changing direction locks it.
How many loops are on the hook?
At the busiest moment of weave in ends there is 1 loop on the hook.
Keep count with Crochet Counter
The app has this stitch and 31 more in its stitch dictionary, in US or UK terms, with a row counter for every project. The core app is free, has no ads and needs no account. Pro is optional.
