LEARN HOW TO CROCHET - FASTEN OFF INSTRUCTIONS Step #1: LEARN HOW TO CROCHET - JOINING IN NEW YARN INSTRUCTIONS Step #1: Step #2: Step #3 and 4: 18 If you are working a narrow stripe pattern, instead of cutting off the old color of yarn,  carry it loosely along the side of the fabric so that it is ready to pick up again the next time it  is needed. For wide stripe patterns, it is usually best to cut off the old color or yarn, leaving a  6” end for weaving in. Longer carries, also called “floats” are easily snagged. If you are working whole rows in different  colors, make the change during the last stitch in  the previous row, so the new color for the next  row is ready to work the turning chain. Continue to work the following stitches  in the new yarn color following the pattern instructions. Yarn over with the new color of yarn and pull  the new color of yarn through to complete the  stitch. When joining in new yarn or changing color, continue working yarn until two loops of the  last stitch remain in the working yarn or color. To fasten off the yarn permanently, cut the yarn  leaving an 8” end (longer if you need to sew  pieces together). Pull the end of the yarn through  the loop on the hook and pull gently to tighten.