Snakes on a Sweater!

If I found myself on a plane with snakes, I guess I wouldn't be too happy especially since I have been stripped of all my cosmetics and moisturizer, and probably feeling a little scaley myself. But the snakes that are a problem for me are all those little  ones that pop out of my finished work as ends that I thought I had so nicely woven in. I usually weave in about 1 or 2 inches, in and out and through the finished work, even splitting the ends of yarn and weaving in smaller ends. But no matter what I do, the ends just end up rearing their ugly little heads. Any suggestions?

Comments

[Marcia]

Ends happen. I think they might calm down after a bath. Ends are still better than knots. Which always pop out on the FRONT of your work!

[Karen]

I have the same problem myself. I'm hoping someone will leave you a good tip. :)

[Laura Copeland]

I use a small amount of Fray Check on the end of the yarn that I have weaved through. Works well for me.

[jenn Ty]

did you block your work? did you give it one last cleansing wash before wearing it? It seems to me that the pieces should meld together once they are swished and swashed together in a bublle bath.

[Jenn Ty]

Our knitting group will be attending the opening of
Snakes on a Plane this friday....all set and ready with glow in the dark needles and a few "props." to share iwth the crowd...(a few rubber snakes)

[Daniel]

Wow! I think you've found a new problem what no one has ever realized that it actually was a problem.
1)wool will felt if it hasn't been treated. Weave it in then wash it. 2)All non-woolen fibers should be secured either by splice-weaving or weaving into the stitch path and sewing them down to the wrongside.
3)You can also alway change strands at the beginning of the row so it can be woven into the seam and pulled in on itself.
4) Or you can line it.