Crochet Tips: No Ends in Sight

 When working a large afghan, blanket, sweater or poncho in crochet, you often have to change to a new ball of yarn.

By nature, it seems that I always have to use multiple balls of yarn for large crochet projects. 

Anyone who knows my knitting and crochet style, knows that I don't love the finishing work. The worst of it, to me, is the weaving in ends. I have always looked for ways to minimize how many ends I have to weave in. 

The felting method is my absolute favorite method when it comes to animal fibers and non-superwash wools. I have even been able to get this method to work with some of them. So, I thought I would share this method with you, in hopes it helps.

This method will work with changing between one color and the next OR if you run out of one ball of yarn and are adding another ball of the same color.

Felting Method:

When you come to about 5 inches away from your next ball change, take the end of your yarn and pull the plies apart. 

Make sure that all plies in your yarn are pulled apart about 2 inches up. Do the same for the ball you are going to add to your work. 

Meld the two yarns together and kind of wind them around each other. Then, spray or dip your yarn with water. Warm water really works good for this process. Put the yarn splice in between your palms and rub. What really makes this process work is the equation of Heat + Agitation = Felting. 

See video below for a illustration of this method.

I hope this helps anyone who wants to weave in less ends!



 

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Spring KAL & CAL

Image
Hi Fiber Buddies! We wanted to make spring tops here at The Hook & Needle Nook, and you are invited to join us! We are planning on starting our tops on February 15th, during our knit group which meets from 1-4pm. You can find us at 1508 North Monroe Street, Spokane, Washington. For the Knit-Along, we have picked the Ranunculus top by Midori Hirose ! This pattern is very popular and highly customizable. You can use it to make anything from a cozy winter sweater to an airy summer top! Many knitters who have made a Ranunculus enjoyed the project so much, they have knit more than one. Pattern details as taken from the pattern page on Ravelry: Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10, 11) Finished bust circumference: 117 (123, 129, 134) (140, 146, 151) (157, 166, 174, 180) cm / 46 (48.5, 50.75, 52.75) (55, 57.5, 59.5) (61.75, 65.25, 68.5, 70.75) ” Yarn: You can use lace, light fingering to worsted weight yarn. Long Sleeve: 520 (530, 560, 600)(620, 680, 710)(780, 820, 850, 860) m / 5...
Read more

Grand Re-Opening Party & Cascade Yarn Tasting

Image
Hi Fiber Buddies! We are unpacked and open for business at our new location! We are now located at 3808 North Monroe Street , in Spokane, Washington. We will be having a Grand Re-Opening Party & Cascade Yarn Tasting to celebrate our successful move on Saturday, the 27th of July . We will be open from 10 am to 4 pm on the 27th, so stop by anytime that is convenient for you! We will have sandwiches, chips, cake, and refreshing non-alcoholic beverages. Bring a project and a friend, and join us for a day of fun! We hope to see you all there! - The Nook Crew
Read more

We are Moving!

Image
Hi Fiber Buddies!  The Hook & Needle Nook is moving! 🥳 We are moving just up the street to 3808 North Monroe Street . This shop was previously home to the Gaming Grotto, if you want to look the location up. (It has its own thermostat!) Join us for a Moving Party on Saturday, June 22 , where we will begin to pack yarn. We have movers scheduled for Friday, June 28 to help us move our big heavy furniture and displays. It is our hope to be open for business at 3808 North Monroe Street in early July.
Read more