The secret to a professional-looking plushie is a seamless finish. This technique replaces the bulky slip stitch join with a "fau-stitch" that looks exactly like a regular single crochet.
Steps:
1. Cut the Yarn: After your last stitch, cut the yarn, leaving a 6-inch tail.
2. Pull Through: Pull the hook straight up so the yarn tail comes all the way through the last stitch (don't chain 1).
3. Thread Needle: Thread the tail onto a yarn needle (tapestry needle).
4. Insert Under "V": Skip the next stitch. Insert your needle under both loops of the second stitch from your last one.
5. Go Back In: Go back into the center of the very last stitch you made, passing the needle through the back loop only.
6. Tighten: Pull the yarn until the new "stitch" you've created matches the size of the others.
7. Secure: Weave the remaining tail into the inside of the project.
Pro Tip: Don't pull too tight! The goal is to mimic the look of a natural stitch so the beginning and end of the round are invisible
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