How to weave in ends in knitting - 10 different techniques

[@MelanieMcKenna]

You should write a book to include these techniques and other of your many excellent methods. You could reference your KZbin videos in the book. I would certainly buy a copy. It would also make a nice gift. It would be an excellent addition to a new knitter kit for a grand hild or other loved one. Let your followers know about your book. I think it would be a bestseller in the knitting community.

[@NimbleNeedles]

Heh. Thank you for your lovely feedback Melanie. One day, I might just write a book. But I know how much work it is. And not sure I'm ready for it, yet :P

[@Jaymethiel65]

@@NimbleNeedles maybe a book that is a collection of your blog posts?

[@patchesandrefit]

@@NimbleNeedles prior to printing anything, creating more and more great playlists of all sorts of your own videos will be handy (and help you to organize your own work too!) so we can send around links to each other. Love you Norman. Happy new year, all the best in 2023! 🎉

[@angelaquittner5557]

Thanks for your informative and well explained tutorials Norman. I have learnt so much. Now I'm all set to sew in the ends of my knitting 😊

[@cindyvognetz7810]

This is the best video ever for weaving in yarn tails. No one has explained it as thoroughly as you have. Thank you so much!

[@ArdatLilli]

I love the way you explain the mechanics behind every method, the WHY'S, and not only HOW'S. Great tutorial, thank you

[@CindyButler]

I’ve been knitting for a number of years but never been taught how to properly weave in ends. Its the part of the project that I hate and often my projects will sit because I avoid the finishing. This video has given me great tips to get them done! Thank you so much!!!

[@kristenbeachgirl]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a video where anyone talked about weaving in ends in such detail if anyone has done it at all! Such great information! Thank you!!!!

[@loispatrick2594]

Wow! I have been knitting for 54 years since I was 4 years old and thought I had all the different weaving techniques down pat for different fabric types and yarn choices. Boy did you prove me wrong! Thanks for showing me some different methods and proving that no matter how long you have been proficient at something, there is ALWAYS more to learn! PS I just found your channel today and it looks like I have a bit of binge watching to do! 😀

[@NimbleNeedles]

sure. they are there to be watched :D

[@deborahottenheimer6031]

I've been knitting for 25 years, mostly self taught. Your videos are wonderful. really some of the best I've come across! Maybe that is the silver lining to the Covid pandemic😀

[@marthavalentine7569]

New to your channel. I’m 73, have knitted all my life, off and on, but always learning. Thank you for your video.

[@NimbleNeedles]

That's the spirit Martha. While I am still a bit younger than you, I too try to learn something new every day :) It's what I love about this hobby so much - there's always something new to discover around the corner

[@dorislindeque887]

After 65 years of knitting, I did not think I could learn something new - Fabulous video and learn quite bit - continue with your "classes " they are very informative

[@helena.3472]

I absolutely love how detailed your videos are. "Weaving in tails" is often why I don't complete some of my projects. Great tips here, time to 'finish' my blanket. Thank you, I'm encouraged ☺️

[@NimbleNeedles]

Ha! Well, I loved embroidery as a little kid. So, I guess it might explain why weaving in ends is actually fun for me 😅

[@nilnil7325]

@@NimbleNeedles You have such a wealth of knowledge about knitting. The way you demonstrate and explain different techniques is always so clear and easy to understand. The minute I start watching one of your videos I click the 'like' button because I know its going to be a great tutorial. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos, its greatly appreciated ❤

[@hollyammari]

Thank you for this master class in weaving in! This beginner has learned so much and wish I could go back and re-make all of my previous knits!

[@NimbleNeedles]

Aww. Thank you! ❤😊 but do embrace those mistakes as part of your journey..a project can still be beautiful despite not being 100% perfect.

[@jillio27ruh]

Same!!!

[@shonamosites]

I have been knitting for 20 years and realizing I have never known how to do this properly. Thank you so much!!

[@NimbleNeedles]

Happy to help!

[@jackgrey6408]

I’ve been knitting for twenty years and learned several new favourite techniques in this video. So helpful, thank you!

[@SmittenKitten.]

You're literally the best. You have helped me in so many ways. I felt like knitting was an insurmountable hobby to learn, but through your extensive library, I've been able to finish three whole projects! They're not perfect, but they're getting better and better. I'm a skilled quilter, embroiderer, and cross stitcher, but knitting always scared me. Now I can say YES, I CAN KNIT! :D

[@NimbleNeedles]

Glad I could help!!!!

[@classicalbunny]

The very last technique of splitting the cotton yarn is exactly what I needed a few months ago! Wish I had seen this video back then, but in the future all cotton lace projects are getting this treatment! Thank you for making these super helpful videos!

[@NimbleNeedles]

It's been a pleasure...have fun with your next cotton project!

[@maryludwick5352]

Bless you - I’ve been knitting for 54 years and always shied away from any pattern that would challenge me with weaving in ends 😦 1 month ago I learned about grafting new yarn on and it changed my life - until now! THIS video has opened up a whole new world to me in finishing my projects in way I’m proud of. Thank you SO much for this excellent demonstration of so many different ways to weave in tails! Just the sharp needle is a revelation to me - I bought the needles at once! 😂🎉❤🎉😂 Thank you for your work 🙏🏻🫶🙏🏻

[@Ynnsie]

you make me ashamed of all the shoddy finishing I've done in my knitting life! Thanks, Norman. You're wonderful.

[@NimbleNeedles]

you are very welcome. BUt never be ashamed. whatever works, works. and it's not like anyone sees the ends (well, ideally speaking :P)

[@KristinaAnderson-l6k]

Thank you for the time you have spent preparing these videos. You are my go-to as I learn all things knitting!

[@raedowning2243]

You just changed my life with this video, especially when adding a new color! It was definitely that lightbulb moment. Thanks so much for this information.

[@NimbleNeedles]

oh wow....very happy to hear that Rae. It feels good to be a "lifechanger" *grin*

[@lindaayala6541]

Okay, I’m hooked!. Weaving in ends has been my Achilles heel but now I feel confident that I can do this easily and correctly. Such clear and concise instructions! If only I knew another knitter to share your videos with! ❤️🙏🏼❤️

[@NimbleNeedles]

It's the spirit that counts. So thank you Linda!

[@lauraandbickbrannen1689]

To split yarn I rub it close to the work to flatten it and find the strands. I put a finger through and follow it up through the end. It’s really quick.

[@dreadeddm5580]

9:52 I am now going to make cool/pretty designs on the back of my projects! Thankyou I have learned quite a bit. I knew a lot of it already but I see some mistakes I have been making so thankyou!

[@maribelkern8450]

Norman you are a wonderful teacher, I love all your videos that I have watched so far. I've learned so much from you. Thank you 💞

[@lcsramonlm]

Excellent videos! What I really like is that, whenever you need to explain something that is already in another video, you explain it again, so we don't have to go and watch several videos just to find a peace of information here and there. Another great thing in your work is that you don't have a magic solution to everything. You explain several different techniques and show us its strengths and weaknesses so we can use whatever is better for our specific project. Just a great job!

[@NimbleNeedles]

that is one of my pet peeve. There is no anything "best" in knittng. there is only a "best for you". That's why I try to present choices instead :) :)

[@antoniomatthew2234]

Hey there! Just wanted to take a moment to send some appreciation your way! I'm a beginner knitter and recently purchased the How to knit the galaxy pattern book, and of course decided to choose a challenging fair isle type star wars sweater as my first project. I did some youtube research here with your videos, and just from observing your techniques I was able to land here at the end of my sweater with binding off and hiding all the color changing tails. I wanted to thank you as I thought this sweater which my book as mentioned is one of the more difficult projects was going to be a lot more harder than it actually was. Thanks again for posting these videos, it is greatly appreciated and I look forward to seeing your amazing work here going forward!

[@NimbleNeedles]

Aww...thank you Antonio. Very happy to hear you were able to finish such a challenging project and I was able to help you a tiny bit along!

[@AulineWillans]

I have been knitting for 50 years but thanks to you Norman I have learnt many new techniques and also improved ones I have been using for a long time. Thank you so much for great videos.

[@pennyreid4352]

This has been the most useful tutorial I've found. Weaving in has always been my bugbear and now I feel a lot more confident about it.

[@pufferpuffer4434]

Everything you have ever wondered about tying off those pesky loose ends! OMG ! I love this demonstration! I watched one before watching yours and thought, “uh huh, got it.” But then your channel popped up and I remembered how you cover every aspect of your subject, so I watched yours too. I’m so glad I did. Now I feel confident to handle this chore. I especially like the last method for cotton thread. I may use that one for everything because, that is secure for sure! I always worry that my projects will unwind if I don’t finish off with a big fat knot. Absolutely lovely presentation, thank you!😆♥️👱🏼‍♀️

[@regi920]

Ich danke dir ganz herzlich Norman, für alle deine hervorragenden Tutorials. Mit diesem hier hast du mich gerettet. Ich habe ein ganz mieses Garn erwischt, das mir schon beim Stricken keine Freude macht. Ich bekomme kein schönes Maschenbild. Am schlimmsten war das Fadenansetzen. Nun habe ich die Methode, die auch bei diesem Profekt gut gelingt. Hab vielen, vielen Dank ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@NimbleNeedles]

Das freut mich sehr! 😎

[@eileenmarino3050]

Thanks for showing these methods it will change the way I weave in ends in the future!

[@annegraheck5713]

Finally end weaving based on both yarn content and stitch. Brilliant.

[@daffodilsandtulips]

Thank you so much , that was super interesting to watch , and ill be re watching again so i can remember and learn to use the techniques you have been kind enough to show us :)

[@jackiewing7870]

I have been knitting since I was a small child in The UK. Now very much older living in the US and still learning from your wonderful tutorials. Love them all, thank you.

[@joannefraser9597]

I really like the way you teach, You take the frustration out of not knowing how to weave in ends

[@NimbleNeedles]

the funny thing is...i personally don't even see it as frustration and even fun..or well..maybe not fun but part of the job.

[@cindymclaughlin]

Thanks for making this video. It is saved in my knitting list so that I can rewatch everything that I need to weave in tails.

[@juliannaorgane4919]

This is rhe most helpful explanation and more methods for working ends in that I have ever come across before. Thank you.❤

[@WatcherOfTubes]

thank you so much for this video! I think your demonstrations and explanations of all these different techniques makes this one (1) video a gold mine! I've knitted many projects that I now realize I could/should have woven in the ends in a better way. Now I'm looking forward to trying some of these new approaches with projects in the works that I knew I needed a better way to weave in my ends. Thanks again.

[@steelonius]

You're videos are very helpful. I'm just finishing up my girlfriends birthday present. Thank you so much for all of the knowledge and excellent presentation!

[@NimbleNeedles]

You are so welcome!

[@alksnd2740]

As a beginner I found these techniques soo useful! helps me prevent true weaving-in mistakes

[@emmeline9309]

Thank you for this video! I finished knitting my first sweater but have been putting off weaving in the ends. Now I’m more confident that they won’t come loose after wear and tear!

[@sophiebathalon4046]

The more I look at your videos, the more I enjoy them. Really well done. You are well prepared, excellent explanations, tips and examples. Knitting is very logical and you demonstrate everything so clearly. I love your content!

[@NimbleNeedles]

yeah...for me knitting is math. And once you understand the basics, everything else follows automatically, lol :P

[@m.m.479]

This has been the best video for weaving in ends that I've run across. I've been knitting off and on for a few years but your tips have been fantastic. Thank you so much!

[@madamsloth]

I found your channel this year and it’s the only one I need. Wish I had found you in 2020 when I first got started.

[@bgummeson]

I used your method of weaving in garter stitch tails on a log cabin modular project, and I am delighted with the results! Thank you. 😊

[@btina9817]

😊 I thank you so much. 😘 Tonight I was tired knitting, after a exhaustive (but very educational) knitting machine workshop last weekend, and seaming the flat knitted pieces of a self calculated raglan jumper. So I decided to watch some videos of your channel. After watching this video, I was convinced to weave in some ends after all, and let me tell you: I never have been so fast weaving in ends before. Until today I always woven in my ends with duplicate stitch for at lest 10 sts. Today I hid my ends in the seam quickly. 1.000 thanks to sharing your experience with us.

[@maisiefrechette5442]

Mind blown, this is soo much easier than what I’ve been doing. Gotta get some sharp tapestry needles now! Thanks so much Norman!

[@lynnetaylor8974]

Another great video! I too was told not to go through the yarn when weaving in, Never did know why not. I will now be going through the yarn all the time.

[@patriciaerickson345]

I love your video tutorials! They’re paced well, have clear narration and are visually clear as well. Thank you!

[@olgatruntaeva898]

You are absolutely incredible, Norman. Thank you so much for your work!!

[@megadylanthomas]

This is a wonderful video. No um’s or ah’s, trivial comments or personal history. You teach very well. This has to be the best instructional video I have ever seen on any topic. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I am just making a hat for my son but I’m leaving inspired to do more with my knitting.

[@NimbleNeedles]

wow. this means a lot! thank you and happy I was able to help with my concise approach!

[@nicolelafontaine1720]

I especially like your recommandations about weaving cotton tails.

[@rochestermanagementservice6082]

Norman, you a marvelous instructor! I've knitted casually for umpteen years, but haven't done so correctly. Your tips just make such good common sense. So glad I discovered you! TFS from Cheryl in AZ

[@NimbleNeedles]

Very happy to hear I am able to help you along on your knitting journey. But please, do me a favor, will you? Don't think of your previous knitting as wrong or incorrect. It's a journey..and it starts somewhere and maybe never ends - but that doesn't mean the first leg wasn't (or couldn't be) enjoyable or something you shouldn't be proud on! :)

[@rochestermanagementservice6082]

@@NimbleNeedles My knitting skills are basic, and I did make one lovely knitted baby blanket for my first child which I'm proud of, as well as some scarves on extra large needles. Crochet is where my skill set is, but knitting produces such soft products. So, I think I've always wanted to build my knitting skills, but the books I purchased rather blindly weren't that helpful. So, I'm glad I found your channel, Norman, and I look forward to continuing to learn from you. Cheryl.

[@NimbleNeedles]

@@rochestermanagementservice6082 That's the spirit! and do know that I am here for you whenever you have a question, right? :)

[@rochestermanagementservice6082]

@@NimbleNeedles Thanks, again, Norman. You are very kind. I will go over your list of videos and start from the beginning to see what has been successful for you We all can learn so much from each other. Take care. Cheryl

[@catherine8770]

Thank you. Especially for the advice about slippery yarns. Today, I am using a bamboo/merino blend.

[@rosalind6192]

You have the best knitting instructional videos I have seen.

[@samanthaB7712]

Absolutely hands down the best weave instruction ever. Thx you, thx you.

[@NimbleNeedles]

Wow, thank you!

[@penelopetriant128]

Thank you, this is the best video I've seen on weaving in ends. Great help 😊

[@lindamorris6025]

I really enjoyed your video on weaving in ends! Very helpful and I subscribed to your channel. Many thx!

[@homebace2621]

I have crocheted for years but am new to knitting. You do a wonderful job with your tutorials. Very easy to understand and follow tips and instructions. I am happy to have found you.

[@songobelemulenga6551]

Thank you so much for this video! I watched your video on changing colours, so I had so many tails.

[@qUILTINANNIE]

Thank you! Watching this video, knitting a hat, drinking a cup of hot tea makes a gloomy rainy day just perfect, ordering a tapestry needle right now too.

[@NimbleNeedles]

sounds like a cozy setting!

[@ginnyteegarden7135]

Thank you for this video. Your instructions are clear and easy to follow. I like how you give examples for so many different scenarios, and explain the reasons for the techniques. It has been so helpful for a striped blanket I’m finishing that I put many hours of work into, so I want the finishing to look really nice. It is a gift for someone special, and you are a special gift to us learners!😊

[@royalnavarre1673]

I never thought of splitting the tails! Great idea to hide ends better. Thank you!

[@deel.2824]

Thank you so much for posting this! I have never weaved in the ends before. Now I feel confident I can do it.

[@karencarr1066]

Norman.....you explain things so well.... you really help me in my "knitting" issues! Thank you! 😊

[@hemaravikumar1478]

I found that duplicate stitch method for lace knitting very useful, thank you. Was looking for some method to work with lace knitting

[@MadlyNadly]

Very informative! I'm definitely going to try weaving my ends through the purl bumps instead of under them.

[@girlnovembercrafts]

Thank you! Tip Number 7 for garter stitch is totally new to me. You are the first person to suggest something that looks relatively clean and may solve what I need for items to be sold. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise.

[@NimbleNeedles]

Funnily enough, whenever I see other suggestions for garter stitch I'm always: why would you do it like that? 🤣

[@nikiTricoteuse]

Wonderful tips. Thank you, l've been knitting off and on for 50 years and still learned something new. I wanted to add my tip for anyone who, for whatever reason can't use a spit splice or other join and is worrying about running out of yarn - and therefore needing to join in a new ball - in the middle of a row. l estimate how much yarn l'll need by using my working yarn to measure loosely across the row (or the remaining stitches in the row) the same way you did to estimate the tail in your cast-on demonstration - if l have 4 X the width of the row, l know l'll have enough yarn to get to the edge before l run out. My favourite joining method is a spit splice but, l'll definitely try a couple of the others you mentioned and although l mostly manage to knit in my ends l'llbe using your method to weave them in when l need to. Also, for years I've successfully used a version of the spit splice on yarn that doesn't felt - l split the old and new strands in half for about 10 cm and twist half from each strand together, l knit a couple of stitches with the old yarn and the ½ strand of the new yarn together, then let the half strand from the old ball drop, knit the yarn l've made by twisting the old and new strands together and when l get to the other end of my join l knit a couple of stitches with the new yarn and the ½ strand of the old yarn. I let the unused other halves dangle behind the work and trim them off later. l've never had the courage to try a russian join as for some reason l worry they'll come undone after a few washes. 😊

[@debrahwill6516]

This is very helpful. I have been knitting for years, but have never been taught these techniques. They drastically improve the appearance of the finished item. Thank you

[@NimbleNeedles]

they sure do! finishing is probably 20% and can make such a big difference!

[@rosebonsai]

You have such a patient and clear way of explaining all these methods. You have the best tutorials!

[@ProudlyCanadian4ever]

Thank you so much for your detailed videos. I so appreciate the knowledge you share and always learn so much from you. I definitely feel more confident about taking on my next projects after listening and learning from you. ❤

[@juliawisnia3657]

I wish I had watched this years ago!! Seriously so helpful, could have saved so much time

[@suzanneramsay7757]

Very well explained with great photography that shows easily. Thank you so much for the cotton example. Perfect for me.

[@NimbleNeedles]

You are so welcome!

[@judyj7925]

Thanks so much. I've watched several of your videos and I will try and watch all of them now. Very helpful.

[@NimbleNeedles]

Glad you like them! and watch as much as you want :)

[@delighted2bwithu582]

I really appreciate your expertise and easy fun way of explaining exactly what is possible! Especially appreciated that superwash wool will not matt. Thank you Norman! You are the best!

[@evamuhlhause]

So many options, so informative as always. When it comes to bang for your buck this is in my top three best knitting blogs.

[@NimbleNeedles]

oh wow..thank you for the compliment Eva!

[@judyreel1544]

of all the videos I have watched to learn how to knit...you are my favorite, very helpful and informative. You also stay grounded, not talking down to us or suggesting only the expensive tools. thank you!!

[@NimbleNeedles]

very happy to hear that. And well, I don't do any sponsored content, so that might explain why I don't recommend needlessly expensivev stuff ;-)

[@dannabittner5567]

Thank you for this helpful lesson on weaving in the ends!

[@kerriekean7401]

great tutorial! Very thorough! Thank you, Norman, for putting this together!

[@patchesandrefit]

Thank you Norman, for being one of the best technical go-to channels, for all the information needed for knitting! To thank you, I’m now one of your annual micro-patrons on Patreon! Super loooking forward to following you and your life there too. Cheers!

[@NimbleNeedles]

aww...very happy to hear that. Happy new year!

[@Russqua]

love the background music - gives me calming "bedstories with Norman" vibes 😂❤

[@KerrieHillyer]

Thank you for this video! I've been knitting for a long time and have always felt iffy when weaving in tails.

[@jodiechapman3741]

Thanks!

[@katrinasettles5340]

Thank you for this. I am a crocheter and picked up knitting recently since it was something I have always wanted to do. I never makes since to me the way a lot of the tutorials weave in so weirdly either. Their is no way they wouldn’t unravel in my opinion. Then I found you and this helps me a lot in trusting what I make will not come unraveled. Thank you so much. All your videos have become my go to when I am struggling with something on my beginners journey.

[@NimbleNeedles]

Awesome, very happy to hear this ❤

[@margaretkerr7920]

Excellent demonstration and explanation of weaving in tails! Thank you❤️❤️❤️

[@royalnavarre1673]

I really enjoy these lessons! His teaching method is superb! Easy to understand and excellent filming.

[@cherylhitchcock1168]

Very good tutorial! I learned a lot to weave in the ends. I’m glad to know the various methods for different stitch patterns.

[@bevevakoby6103]

Wish I had seen this prior to my cotton work! Thank you - very, very helpful!

[@NimbleNeedles]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lucyvangorder1485]

Wow, really appreciate the time put into this video. I learned 10x more from your video than I have with others. Thank you so much!

[@NimbleNeedles]

Glad it was helpful!

[@itan238]

Great tips! Thank you. I'm starting to search and watch all your other videos

[@twonightingalesknit]

I love your videos Norman. You have a great way of teaching and give rationale to why its better to do things a certain way or not. I am learning so much from you which is making my knitting experience, as a new knitter, so much easier. x

[@NimbleNeedles]

awww..very happy to hear that Wmma

[@marshamussehl5446]

Gosh it’s hard to put into words just how helpful this video was. As a beginner I haven’t known how to handle changes in color and weaving in a tail at the end of a project. Thanks

[@NimbleNeedles]

You're so welcome! That's why I record them after all - to help other knitters

[@camdewval]

I just finished knitting a 21-color slouch hat. That’s 42 ends I have to weave in now! Wish I’d watched this sooner. Great information. Thank you!

[@NimbleNeedles]

ha...that's a lot! best of uh....luck..patience? :P

[@fredice9209]

This is a wonderful video! The speed and pacing of the techniques is perfect. I've been knitting for a couple years now and I've learned so much from this video!

[@carola.schmidt2545]

very clear instructions I had not thought about them before. Thank you

[@lauriephilemonoff6305]

I am SO happy to have found your fabulous videos! I can not say thank you enough!

[@jillio27ruh]

THANK YOU! This video is so useful in making my work better. I saved it to a playlist for future reference.😊

[@robinbairdlewis6219]

Coping with cotton tails is chronic in a climate that annually requires addicted knitters to resort to cotton based yarns in the hot season. Theses suggestions based on the wiser use of a sharp tapestry needle are an excellent solution that too many are unaware of. Thank you Norman for your persistence in changing this mind set. Sharp on!

[@NimbleNeedles]

Where are you from robin? But yeah, cotton can be a bit more difficult to weave in... but I actually like it...also linen can be great!

[@robinbairdlewis6219]

@@NimbleNeedles From the wilds of Canada lands and sometimes hotter climes. Depends on the finances and season. I prefer cotton too and linen mixes ideal. Passed along your suggestions to my knitting colleagues and many reacted: [beat] now, WHY didn't I think of that!? and this is from some experienced needle workers. Sometime cross-over knowledge needs a nudge, eh?

[@patriciachianelli7507]

Norman you are an excellent knitter with very good ideas for improving ones knitting skills. Thank you.

[@NimbleNeedles]

Thank you so much Patricia 😊❤

[@josie21612]

I was on the verge of tears completely overwhelmed with how I could possibly weave in all the ends on a 30 square sampler blanket, and this video absolutely saved me. I am blown away by these techniques and am feeling empowered to finally finish and know it’s secure AND pretty. Thank you SO MUCH!!

[@NimbleNeedles]

oh wow Shannon - very happy to hear i was able to avert desaster :P