How do I fasten the thread when I use a single strand?

[Magdalen]

I know how to do the loop thing but that only works with the two strands, when I'm back stitching it is one strand and I don't know how to fasten it when I start.
Thank you

[richardandtracy]

You could use an 'Away Waste Knot' as described here: http://www.scarletquince.com/waste_knot.php
Or a pinhead stitch which can be on linen or aida: http://www.scarletquince.com/pinhead_linen.php or http://www.scarletquince.com/pinhead_aida.php

Hope these help,

Regards,

Richard.

[fccs]

I run the tail under a few stitches, leaving it long, and then catch it in the back stitches. For ending, I run it under stitches as usual.

[Allyn]

I use waste/away knots as Richard mentioned. The thread-under method that Debby described is also widely used. It mostly depoends on whether you want to flip your work to anchor the tail.

http://www.scarletquince.com/end_anchor.php" target="_blank

If you're backstitching, there are likely full stitches in a area to tuck the tails under.