Crochet/tieing off

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Expert: Bea Harrell - 6/15/2008


Question
what kind of knot do I use when I tie off and finish?

Answer
Hey, Debbie!  You tie off the same way you do with sewing thread.Just tie a knot as small as you can, then weave a strand about 2" long, into the stitches you just finished. This will pull the knot into the stitch behind it, so it doesn't show.   This is a very individual thing, though. Some people don't even tie a knot, they just weave the yarn through the stitches.  I prefer a securing knot.

Best Wishes,   Bea

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Bea Harrell

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I consider myself an expert in the field of hand crochet. I have been crocheting for 45 years. I can answer most question on the differnt stitches, as well as the methods used to create speciality items. The art of crochet, after 2 decades of being out of fashion, is enjoying a modest come back. I want to help those newcomers looking for a little/lot of help to get started. Once they are comfortable with the process, they can relax & begin to create the heirlooms of tomorrow.

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40 + years crocheting for myself, my family & occasionally doing commissioned work.

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Bachelors degree in Social Science.

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