Stop weaving in your crochet ends like this

There's a better way and a better tool to weave in ends on your crochet projects!
There are very few crochet tools that I recommend but this is absolutely number 1.
Susan Bates Finishing Needles amzn.to/46k4bMO

[@angiepetsche3845]

I've never had a problem with traditional darning needles. They all do the same thing, but I did have one of the plastic needles snap on me, leaving it useless. Thanks for the suggestion, I like the original steel needles. 😊

[@maximumyarn]

Oh. I thought you had found a revolutionary way of weaving in ends. This was just about the needle. I use Wool needles that come in several sizes with large eyes.

[@mariannebecker5132]

I like the needles with the bent tips.

[@hookandpaper]

Those are good, too!

[@maryknipp9623]

Not sure how I found you, but this is a game changer! Thank you so much! 🙂 Now I need to go through your channel for more fun tips! 🙂

[@witchywoman4139]

Another benefit to using the needles you're showcasing is the ability to weave in short ends, because the needle hole allows the yarn to slide to wherever it needs to be in order to get through. That's the main reason I'm purchasing some; I'm rather new to crochet, but I've done a fair amount of embroidery, and short thread ends are the bane of my existence. I'm going to try using similarly-designed beading needles for weaving in short threads, but I'm hoping to head my yarn ends off at the pass by getting these in advance of starting a crochet project. Thanks for sharing!

[@rrmother3748]

For those short ends, you can also weave the needle thru your work first (keeping the eye right there next to the lil short yarn/floss) and THEN thread the needle. Doesn’t always work if your end is just too short but is great in a pinch!

[@witchywoman4139]

@@rrmother3748 Thanks! That's a great tip, especially for embroidery. I haven't kept up with my latest embroidery project, so I've almost forgotten how to do it lol. Not sure if I ever got some large-eye needles for that, but if not, I'll definitely be doing it the way you suggest...thanks for sharing!

[@MarliScarlett-hq1lq]

Thank you. The needles sure have been time consuming so I’ll give these a try!

[@impunitythebagpuss]

I love mine...I've used mine for over a year now and haven't had a single one break! Well worth the money in my opinion! ❤

[@hookandpaper]

Same! I don't have them break on me but I definitely lose them all the time :D

[@muphaphi1608]

I bought a pack of these about a year ago. They are great. You can weave in either direction using the shortest thread. Never have to take a short tail and rethread it to weave it in.

[@hookandpaper]

Agree! they save me a ton of time.

[@latetotheparty4785]

I’ve used them for decades. They’re all I use, I’ve never minded weaving in ends. The plastic might have molding ridges from manufacturing, I just take a fine nail file to perfect them. Also the best for when you want to split the thread into which you’re weaving.

[@hookandpaper]

Good idea re: fine nail file - I love these little needles!

[@KimONeill]

Thank you for showing those. I use a tapestry needle which makes it easier, too, but still want to try the ones you showed.

[@ScraptasticCrocheter]

They look really fun to use! Thank you

[@patriciawaring]

Those are based on beading needles! I used to used them all the time when I used to make jewelry. Great idea. Thank you!🤍

[@hookandpaper]

You know what, you're right! They are like the ends of the collapsable beading needles!

[@devrarayvals5871]

This tool is a scaled down weaving shuttle.

[@bxgal347]

Great tip!! Ordering now on Amazon !! Thank you!!!❤🎉

[@hookandpaper]

You are so welcome! Hope you love them!

[@patpearson9890]

Thanks! I will get it.😊

[@hookandpaper]

Hope you like it!

[@rrmother3748]

If you don’t have/don’t want these needles and have the traditional tapestry/yarn needles instead, here’s something I started doing at age 8 when I was learning to embroider: Take some slightly thicker paper and cut a strip about 3cm long and the same width as the eye of your needle. Fold it in half and put your yarn in the center. Thread your lil yarn sandwich thru the needle and Ta-Dah! Should I trademark this and sell lil paper sandwich needles online for $6 each? 😅

[@justpinkcandy]

I wrap my yarn/thread over the needle, tightly, then put the fold through the eye of the needle. I never wet the ends, twist them or jump through any hoops. I actually bought these needles a long time ago, but I rarely use them. I stick to regular needles. Even with sewing thread, I rarely use a needle threader. Again, fold the yarn or thread over th needle, tightly. push the fold through the eye.

[@kathysausen6493]

I can’t stand these! They always snag

[@hookandpaper]

Really? Tell me more? Is it with a certain kind of yarn or all yarns? I've used these for a long time and have only experienced notable snagging when I use the largest one on really chunky yarn so I'm interested in your experience!

[@PinkPumpkin529]

Wow! I have NEVER used a needle! I use a much smaller hook to pull ends in! If anyone has never done & tries it, let me know! Thanx! ❤✌️🤘

[@charlottebruce6841]

Yes I have used smaller hooks, but the needles is MUCH better!!

[@PinkPumpkin529]

@@charlottebruce6841 Thanx Charlotte but am TRYING to picture it! Taking time to "thread" yarn thru needle vs sliding hook under stitches & pulling yarn end thru! Maybe I'm just too old to grasp the concept! I never knew there WAS another way! Hmm... So, you think I should TRY teaching this old dog a "new" trick? Taking callers now! Cast your votes! 👍 or 👎 on whether I can learn or not! 😉😊✌️❤️