I posted this as a comment when looking at Kim Werkers tip (http://crochetme.com/tips/weave-ends-you-go [1]) but then realised maybe it should go here? Sorry if this is classed as cross posting - totally new to this site and crochet.

Anyhow, I am doing a baby blanket with a shell stitch, changing colour each row resulting in a lot of loose ends. Is there an easier way to deal with these rather than weaving them all in at the end? Crocheting over the top means you can see them in the gaps between the shells and doubling up makes the stitch too bulky. I also tried working with 4 balls of yarn but the math doesn't work out right - the colour you need is at the wrong end of the blanket.

Am I just going to have to brave weaving all those bits in at the end??

PS: Thanks for this site - its GREAT!