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[mash52]

I have a problem. When I finish a crochet piece. It says, fasten off and weave in the ends. When I weave the ends in. They come back out. when washed. Help!

[billiebob]

Mash52 If you look at the different threads you will see we have all discussed this alot. I leave a long enough tail that I can lay it on top of the last row and crochet it in as I go. It sure makes life easer for me. As I'v said Im lazy and attention defeset (does spelling count?) thats why I don't do granny anything. I know Id find something I want to do and never go back to sew them together. LOL But everyone has there own way. So good luck.
Best stiches,
Billie

[Carolyn1953]

mash52, try using a yarn needle with a 12 inch or so tail. Sew mimicing the stitches one way for a couple of inches and then reverse the diection for a couple of inches. Works for me. Good Luck, Caro

[Anaisa]

Are your ends still long?

[Val]

I do the way Caro does..the ends mingle with the stitches that way.

heres another way

[mash52]

Thank you all. I will try all of your suggestions, especially Val's

[mash52]

Yes, when I cut the yarn off after I have finished my crocheting piece. How long does the tail need to be.

[Carolyn1953]

At least long enough to go through the eye of the needle and give you room to work, I ususally do 12 inches or so.

[mash52]

Thanks, Carolyn1953. That will help me.

[Theresa L]

I cut a long tail when I am near the end and then pick it up along with the feed line of the yarn so the stitches end up a little thicker at the end but the tail is crocheted right into the work and has never come loose on me.