The "end of crochet": Three ways to change the finished product and how to dispose of the yarn.

When crocheting, the knitted fabric is completed with each row, so it is simple to finish knitting.
After knitting the last stitch, make sure the stitches do not come undone, and then finish the end of the thread so that it is not visible.
Here we will explain how to finish knitting and how to handle the ends of the yarn afterwards.

Three ways to finish knitting

When finishing knitting and handling the yarn, it is important that the ends of the yarn do not fray.
In particular, for works that will be subjected to force or pulling when in use, it is safe to secure them firmly using the first method introduced.
On the other hand, if you are not planning on using it for heavy purposes and you want to prioritize a neat appearance, we recommend the second or third method, which will prevent the end of the knitting from becoming lumpy.
Japanese recipes almost never specify how to finish the end of the knitting, so please process it however you like depending on your purpose.
There are videos on how to process these three types of processing.Cut yarn herePlease also see the explanation page.

Pass it through the loop and tighten it.

This is the most conventional way to securely fasten the end of your knitting. If your overseas pattern says to "fasten off" the end of your knitting, try this method.

Just remove the thread

If the end of your knitting won't be pulled or subjected to any stress when you use your project, it's fine to just pull out the yarn like this. It may seem unreliable, but this method will prevent your knitted fabric from becoming lumpy.

Finishing the crochet neatly

When finishing a motif, you want to finish it neatly so that the raised part is not noticeable. In such cases, this method is recommended. It is not a particularly difficult process, so it is useful to remember.

How to process threads

Once you have finished the end of your knitting using one of the methods introduced above, the next step is to finish the ends of the yarn.
To avoid any residue from the yarn treatment affecting your finished piece, try to treat the yarn in as inconspicuous an area as possible on the back of the knitted piece.