{"id":26534,"date":"2026-02-17T10:26:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T15:26:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.planetjune.com\/blog\/?page_id=26534"},"modified":"2026-03-01T21:41:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T02:41:38","slug":"ultimate-finish-for-amigurumi","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.planetjune.com\/blog\/amigurumi-help\/ultimate-finish-for-amigurumi\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate Finish for Amigurumi"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"infobox\">Link easily to this tutorial in <a href=\"\/faq\/linking\/may-i-link-to-your-pattern-tutorial-in-my-pattern\/\">your patterns<\/a>: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetjune.com\/finish\" class=\"autohyperlink\">www.planetjune.com\/finish<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n<p>The Ultimate Finish is the neatest way to fasten off and close the remaining hole when you&#8217;ve finished crocheting a piece of amigurumi. <\/p>\n<p>Pair it with the <a href=\"\/invdec\">invisible decrease<\/a> for a smooth, gap-free base that looks almost as neat as the <a href=\"\/magicring\">magic ring<\/a> at the top!<\/p>\n<div class=\"halfcenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/images\/ultimatefinish_video.jpg\" alt=\"ultimate finish for amigurumi video tutorial, by planetjune\" \/><\/div>\n<p>I recommend you watch the video to see the Ultimate Finish method in action, but in case you prefer text or want something visual to refer to, I&#8217;ve also made a photo tutorial version for you.<\/p>\n<p>Quick finder:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#video\">Video Tutorial (right- and left-handed)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#instructions\">Step-by-Step Instructions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"video\">Ultimate Finish for Amigurumi (right-handed)<\/h2>\n<div class=\"video\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SMkNQAZ5Si0?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Click to <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/SMkNQAZ5Si0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">watch this video on YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Ultimate Finish for Amigurumi (left-handed)<\/h2>\n<div class=\"video\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/87WT97AdqDY?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Click to <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/87WT97AdqDY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">watch this video on YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Note:<\/strong> The videos may look a little small embedded in the blog: if so, you can fullscreen them or click through to YouTube to watch them full-sized \ud83d\ude42<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"instructions\">Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n<p>The almost-finished stuffed piece, with 6 sc remaining:<\/p>\n<div class=\"halfcenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/tut_images\/ultimatefinish1.jpg\" alt=\"ultimate finish for amigurumi by planetjune\" \/><\/div>\n<p>Cut the yarn, leaving a long yarn end. Draw the end through the final loop on the hook and thread it onto a yarn needle.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll be using the front loops only for the next stage; those are the loops that are furthest from the hole:<\/p>\n<div class=\"halfcenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/tut_images\/ultimatefinish2.jpg\" alt=\"ultimate finish for amigurumi by planetjune\" \/><\/div>\n<p>Working in the same direction as you crochet (clockwise for right-handers; anticlockwise for left-handers), insert your needle under the front loop of the next stitch, so the needle goes <strong>from the centre<\/strong> of the hole <strong>to the outside<\/strong> (below, left). Draw the yarn taut.<\/p>\n<p>Move to the next stitch and repeat: insert the hook under the front loop of the stitch, again going from the <strong>middle<\/strong> of the hole to the <strong>outside<\/strong> (below, right). Draw the yarn taut, but don&#8217;t tighten it fully yet.<\/p>\n<div class=\"halfcenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/tut_images\/ultimatefinish3a.jpg\" alt=\"ultimate finish for amigurumi by planetjune\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/tut_images\/ultimatefinish3b.jpg\" alt=\"ultimate finish for amigurumi by planetjune\" \/><\/div>\n<p>Repeat for the remaining stitches until you have woven the needle through all 6 stitches, going from the middle to the outside each time (below, left). Now pull the yarn tight (below, right). The hole will close up just like a magic ring! It does leave a small bump on the outside though&#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"halfcenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/tut_images\/ultimatefinish4a.jpg\" alt=\"ultimate finish for amigurumi by planetjune\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/tut_images\/ultimatefinish4b.jpg\" alt=\"ultimate finish for amigurumi by planetjune\" \/><\/div>\n<p>To get rid of the bump, insert the needle through the middle of the ring you&#8217;ve created, going into the piece, and bring it out an inch or two away. Pull the yarn tight and the bump at the closed end will disappear, leaving a nice smooth finish. <\/p>\n<div class=\"halfcenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/tut_images\/ultimatefinish5a.jpg\" alt=\"ultimate finish for amigurumi by planetjune\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" src=\"\/blog\/tut_images\/ultimatefinish5b.jpg\" alt=\"ultimate finish for amigurumi by planetjune\" \/><\/div>\n<p>Finally, snip the end close to the surface, and the cut end will retract back inside the piece.<\/p>\n<div class=\"halfcenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/tut_images\/ultimatefinish.jpg\" alt=\"ultimate finish for amigurumi by planetjune\" \/><\/div>\n<p>Give it a go and let me know what you think of my Ultimate Finish!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"halfright\"><a href=\"\/amibook\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/images\/ega_cover_thumbnail.jpg\" alt=\"The Essential Guide to Amigurumi book by June Gilbank\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Loved this tutorial? I have so many more amigurumi tips and tricks to share with you!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Boost your amigurumi skills<\/strong> with my latest book, <a href=\"\/amibook\">The Essential Guide to Amigurumi<\/a>, your comprehensive guide to amigurumi techniques and tips.<\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Do you find my tutorials helpful?<\/strong> If so, please consider making a contribution towards my time so I can continue to create clear and concise tutorials for you:<\/p>\n<div class=\"donate\"><a class=\"cssbutton\" href=\"\/shop\/just-a-donation-no-product-p-308.html\">make a donation<\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>Thank you so much for your support!<\/strong> Now click below for loads more crochet video and photo tutorials (and do let me know what else you&#8217;d like me to cover in future tutorials&#8230;)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/help\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/images\/more_planetjune_crochet_tutorials.jpg\" alt=\"See more helpful PlanetJune crochet tips and technique tutorials\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"halfright\"><a href=\"\/amibook\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/images\/ega_cover_thumbnail.jpg\" alt=\"The Essential Guide to Amigurumi book by June Gilbank\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Loved this tutorial? I have so many more amigurumi tips and tricks to share with you!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Boost your amigurumi skills<\/strong> with my latest book, <a href=\"\/amibook\">The Essential Guide to Amigurumi<\/a>, your comprehensive guide to amigurumi techniques and tips.<\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Do you find my tutorials helpful?<\/strong> If so, please consider making a contribution towards my time so I can continue to create clear and concise tutorials for you:<\/p>\n<div class=\"donate\"><a class=\"cssbutton\" href=\"\/shop\/just-a-donation-no-product-p-308.html\">make a donation<\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>Thank you so much for your support!<\/strong> Now click below for loads more crochet video and photo tutorials (and do let me know what else you&#8217;d like me to cover in future tutorials&#8230;)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/help\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/images\/more_planetjune_crochet_tutorials.jpg\" alt=\"See more helpful PlanetJune crochet tips and technique tutorials\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Link easily to this tutorial in your patterns: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetjune.com\/finish\" class=\"autohyperlink\">www.planetjune.com\/finish<\/a> The Ultimate Finish is the neatest way to fasten off and close the remaining hole when you&#8217;ve finished crocheting a piece of amigurumi. Pair it with the invisible decrease for a smooth, gap-free base that looks almost as neat as the magic ring at the top! 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