Tying in a material

Fixing a material to the hook with firm turns of thread: the pinch wrap.

Hold the material on top of the shank. Bring the thread up between thumb and material, over the top, and down between finger and material, so the loop closes from above. Pull straight down to tighten.

The material stays on top instead of rolling round the far side. Two or three more turns make it secure.

Common mistakes

Patterns that use it