Why is there always a loop at the end of my rows?

Hi,
Is there any way to avoid this loop that appears at end of each row after final stitch. I can’t tighten it until I do the next stitch.

This stitch can’t be tightened on the current row. Usually the extra yarn in this stitch works its way into the adjoining sts. An alternative might be a slip stitch edge if this is a scarf or other project where the edge will be visible (e.g. a scarf or cowl). If this is going to be seamed then it won’t be problem.
Here’s one way to work a slip stitch edge.

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Thank you.
Thanks for including a video too. Very helpful.

Many people use a slip stitch edge to neaten edges and it works well.

If you don’t use the slip stitch method try to be very mindful when working the last 2 to 3 stitches of a row, treat them with care as though they are delicate, don’t over tighten or under tighten and especially the last stitch don’t let the weight of the fabric pull down on it (in the middle of the row you have all the fabric supported on two needles, by the last few stitches the weight may drag on these and especially the last stitch which can be distorted by dragging out yarn from the previous row making that stitch elongated before you have a chance to drop it off the left needle), don’t try to tighten anything as it can make it worse, just turn, snug up the first stitch as you tension for the next row, then be really really gentle with the first 2 to 3 stitches of the new row.
My first 2 to 3 stitches I support with my left finger and thumb whilst holding my left needle and using my right to draw the working yarn through, I don’t let them take any weight or elongate. Rather than using the right needle to push the old stitch off the left needle I aim instead to remove the left needle from the stitch by kind of reversing it out. Never drag an old stitch off (which I’ve see in some tutorials and it can distort the stitch) or drag the stitches along the needle, instead stop to readjust the stitches when needed.
Again at the end of the row I treat my last 2 or 3 stitches carefully. I make sure all the weight of the fabric is on a surface and supported and I hold these stitches with my thumb and finger, and again reverse the needle out of the old stitch rather than pushing it off.
Sounds like a big faff but in reality it is a very quick and barely noticable maneuver but my description is long winded.

I did see someone do this on a top tips count down, it may have been “nimble needles”. I was surprised as they did exactly as I do but I’d never seen it in a video before. Their video is better than my description. Sorry I can’t be sure where to find it again.

There are ways to fix or hide a loop but they are done later on, not when the loop is close to the needles.

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Thank you so much. Very helpful.

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This video might help you figure out what the problem you’re having is. It helped me figure out why I had messy edges. If it’s overkill for now, save it for future use. OK?

Thank you so much. Very informative.
:grinning:

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You’re welcome. I hope it’s useful to you.

Thank you. It’s good.

Amazing Idea!