How to Hide Yarn in a Crochet Pattern

Whether you're making amigurumi — those stuffed, closed-off pieces — or any other project that doesn't get stuffed at the end, you'll still be left with a yarn tail that needs tucking away for a clean, tidy finish.

For pieces that aren't stuffed or joined to anything, you'll usually have 2 separate strands of yarn to deal with: one left over from the magic ring you started with, and one from your final stitch, which typically ends in an invisible fasten-off.

To tuck the yarn out of sight, thread a needle onto the strand and work it through the inside of the piece. Pass the needle through the back loops only of the stitches, moving across the rows (perpendicular to them) for a few rows at a time.

To lock everything in place so it can't come undone, switch directions — now travel the other way, running along the row through the back loops, using just your tapestry needle. Once you've passed through enough stitches that the end feels nice and snug, grab a pair of scissors and snip the yarn close to the work. Give it a gentle wiggle to make sure no raw edges are poking out, confirming it's tucked safely inside the crochet piece.