Weaving in Ends

It's one of those things that patterns tell you to do but then don't tell you how to do it.  

This is how I weave in ends, particularly the last end.  

Here is what you start with.  After binding off, you cut the end of your yarn and pull it through the last stitch.

Do you see how there is a big step between the beginning of the round and the end?  We'll fix that.

Put the yarn end on a big fat needle (Chibi needles are my favorite).

Insert needle under the first bound off stitch of the round and pull through.

Now, insert needle in the back loop of the last stitch of the round coming from the bottom and pull through.

Go back under the first stitch of the round like so.

Draw needle through the last stitch, coming from the top and out the front.

Back under the first stitch like before...

down under the second stitch after the first and then up under the third stitch (you can go up and down a few more if you like, though 3 is enough for me).

Now drop down to the second row on the inside of your work...

work your needle back and forth through the ridge (for a garter stitch edge or reverse stockinette).  If you have a ribbed edge, I just work my needle back and forth up one of the vertical ribs.  Pull yarn through.  I usually stretch the fabric a bit before cutting the yarn.

Voila!

If you are wondering, these are a pair of Turtle Butt's with legs I'm working on.  I'll post pics of the finish product when I get the ends all woven in.  Super cute!

Comments

[Sharyn Mathieson]

Wow! So many end's, it's the only bad part to knitting. Your way looks interesting, will give it a go, thanks. Sharyn :)

[Melanie Hoffman]

I agree!  Weaving in ends is my least favorite part.  I have to make myself do it before I'm allowed to start a new project.