Most crochet patterns direct you to fasten off after completing the final stitch. This step is essential to secure your stitches and keep your piece from unraveling.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Follow this tutorial to learn how to fasten off.
1) Determine if you need to leave a long or short tail. Your pattern should specify a length. If it doesn’t, a general rule is to leave at least six inches of tail to weave in. Once you know how long to make the tail, cut your yarn.
2) Yarn over at the end of your piece.
3) Pull the hook through.
4) Continue to pull on the cord until the whole thing is out.
5) Pulling the cord forms a knot that’ll secure your yarn. Be sure to keep pulling until it’s tight.
Projects That Require Fastening Off
You’ll need to fasten off for any crochet project, but here are some specific projects where fastening off is essential.
Common Questions
Why Do You Need To Fasten Off In Crochet?
Fastening off secures your stitches in place and keeps them from unraveling. Without taking this step, your project would easily come apart, and all your hard work would go to waste.
What Do You Do With The Tail After Fastening Off?
After fastening off, use a yarn needle to weave the tail under several stitches on the back of your work. This will hide the tail and keep it hidden in place. Then trim off any excess yarn.
