Crochet designer Julie King shows how to fasten off crochet projects with the invisible join method, plus weaving in ends!
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So you got through the entire pattern and kept a solid, consistent gauge throughout. Then you tie off the yarn and it leaves an ugly lump in the brim of your otherwise adorable messy bun beanie.
Don’t get upset – get even! The invisible join disguises itself as a stitch so you can distribute the tail evenly into the round without using a bulky knot. Some patterns refer to it as an invisible finish.
Here’s the invisible join in 3 easy steps:
- Thread your yarn needle with the tail of the yarn from the last stitch.
- Insert your needle into the first stitch of the round and pull it out the back (wrong side) of the project.
- Insert your needle into the top of the previous stitch, pull it out the back of the project and pull tight.
From the right side of the project it looks just like a normal stitch so you can’t tell where the join is! Simply weave in the end to finish.
Here’s how to weave in ends:
- Flip the project to the back (wrong side).
- Insert the needle into the back of the last few stitches and pull through to secure the yarn.
- Trim off the excess yarn.
Truly the great thing about this technique is that it works with any yarn weight or stitch size. It obviously comes most in handy with projects in the round, but works anywhere there’s a join.
Tips to fasten off crochet projects like a pro:
- Make sure not to mistake a starter chain for the first stitch.
- Don’t overtighten the join, but keep it the same tension as the rest of the project. Rest assured, weaving in the ends will keep it secure!
What project will you create now that you know how to do the invisible join? Tell us in the comments section!
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What i want to learn is how to crochet animal out of yarn i have the kits but am not understanding them can you help with this?
Nice !!! Thank you ! Now if someone could show me an easy way to do a colour change! Or how to tie on a new yarn 🧶 without a bunch of knots …
I am making a 1920s style hat and want a smooth end. Thanks 😊
Nice illustration. Also nice to know I have been doing it correctly, especially since I am self taught. Now my youngest granddaughter wants me to teach her how to crochet and this makes me a little more confident that I’m teaching her correctly.
Thank you I always have the fear of it coming undone. So I get a knot this helps!!
If it’s not tied off on it come loose
Very nice Thank you for shareMaria this projects
I already knew the fastening off with weaving, but patterns r what I am interested in, different kinds of patterns. I love the alligator stitch.
I do this for years
At my local craft group, we’ve been crocheting poppies for our local old folks home. They’re going to have a display of 5,000 poppies for the memory of people who fought in the wars. It’s a lovely way to remember those who were lost & gave their lives for our freedom. I’ve been really enjoying crocheting these beautiful flowers & can’t wait to see what the older folks are going to do with them.
It’s nice
Amazing doing the poppies for the seniors . I work with seniors and I am sure it will be very much appreciated.
This looks great,
I already have thhe large hooks
I’ve taught myself how to crochet but I’d like to know how to do a square I’ve had a go at a corner but not much luck!! So if anyone could help I’d be so happy thanks…
Looks good
This will work great with my summer lace Bennie 🧢 with visor thank you very much for show this great illustration!!
I am making granny square blocks for.an Afghan and this will come in very handy
Thank you and GOD bless you for ALL YOUR HELP.
Jacqueline, when you do a corner, you should croche sc, join chain 1,2,3 ect depending on the stitch you are starting with sc,hdc dbl, triple ect. Then two sc, hdc dbl, triple chain 2 then two sc, hdc, dbl, trp ect.in next 2 sts one st in each st then you would work your corner again.I hope this helps..
Masks are a requirement because of the corona virus for kids over years old. Do you happen to have a mask pattern maybe attached to a hat that kids that don’t like hats or anything covering their face that would be hard for them to get off. Thank you.
I would love to crochet animals in 8 ply wool but cannot find patterns .i see lots on facebook but cant access them can you help