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How do I "weave in ends" in a knitting project?
I just started knitting, and started with the classic scarf. I am an extreme perfectionist and have started over from the beginning a couple times now so I feel like I have the hang of it. Now I want to try making stripes in the scarf, but I'm not sure how to proceed. I was told to just tie the two colors together and keep knitting, but the perfectionist in me doesn't think she'll like the knots that creates very much. So I did some research and saw that I could just leave a tail and weave it in later. Thing is, I don't know how to do that. I can't find a detailed description so I'm not sure how to proceed. Any input would be greatly appreciated!
Also, assuming I can figure this out:
Would the weaving in create weak spots in the scarf?
Would I be able to see this weaving in my pattern or would it make lumps?
Thanks!
Weaving in ends is something that most knitters have their own different, individual methods for doing. Whatever holds the yarn securely and satisfies you as far as looks is the right way to do it for you.
I personally leave about a 3" tail and use a crochet hook to weave it in in the stitch pattern of the fabric (for example, in stockinette stitch, I weave it along that "U", "upside down U" pattern.) My sister does the same thing but using a yarn needle and a 6" tail which she snips short when she's woven it in far enough. Enough is usually 5 stitches' length or so.
I didn't find much for you either as far as net help but here's one text explanation:
http://knitting.about.com/od/learntoknit/a/weaving_in.htm
And here's a video that shows weaving in ends AS YOU GO: http://www.knittinghelp.com/videos/knitting-tips?searched=weave+ends&highlight=ajaxSearch_highlight+ajaxSearch_highlight1+ajaxSearch_highlight2
As for your other questions:
Weaving in ends actually creates a stronger spot, not a weaker spot. However, it does often look thicker there, especially in smooth stitches like stockinette. You do it on the back though. With some stitches, like garter stitch, it's pretty near invisible no matter where you do it.
With a scarf, it's a tricky thing. You have some options.
-- You can accept the lumpiness on an edge of each new stripe.
-- You can leave nice, long tails (6" or so) and then hide them in a border that you add to the scarf after you finish it.
-- You can use the Russian join if you don't mind a possible jog in the color change on one edge now and then. This doesn't work for all yarns. Here's a tutorial: http://www.knittinganyway.com/freethings/russianjoin.htm
-- OR you can find a nice self-striping yarn. There are more and more gorgeous multicolored yarns on the market everyday. Have fun shopping!
Hope that helps. 
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