Description ~ Dealing with Yarn Tails

Most recommended methods for dealing with yarn tails have major drawbacks. They are visible when the fabric is stretched, can pull through to the RS or distort the stitches on the RS. There are techniques to avoid these pitfalls. Are they fun? Not particularly, but is it worthwhile to learn methods for stockinette, ribbing, reverse stockinette, garter, colorwork and seed stitch? Yes, it is as this can make a garment look handmade rather than homemade.

Materials Needed ~ Dealing with Yarn Tails

• Homework swatches

• Tapestry needle

• Scissors

Homework ~ Dealing with Yarn Tails

Swatches of various stitch patterns (patterns provided later.)