[sp2arky]

I am working on my first big project....a ripple afgan for my Mom's Christmas present. The only thing is I don't know how to stop!!! I am almost to the length that I want it, but I don't know how you end it.
Can anyone help me? Or point me to an informative website? I don't want my Mom to have to carry around a ball of yarn with her blanket......hmm.....that could make a nice pillow though.

[LeanyBean]

Once you reach the desired length and reach the end of a row and end of a stitch~one loop on the hook~ cut the yarn about 4-5 inches from the hook. Then pull the yarn through the loop~all the way through so there is no loop~and pull tight. After this, weave in the remaining length into the wrong side of the afghan. Tug and pull a bit at the top of the afghan to see how secure or noticeable the weave is. If you can't see it or barely see it, you've done an excellent job concealing the tail. Store the leftover ball of yarn for a later project. You're afghan is done. If this yarn you used is machine washable and dryable run it through the machines before wrapping. If not, following the cleaning instructions on the yarn label. A fresh, hand made afghan is a wonderful gift. Congratulations on completing your first big project!

[mama2riley]

After I end, I always do my stitch all the way around the edge of the blanket and it gives it a finished look, especially on the sides. When I do baby blankets I often double or triple the stitch (repeat it several times using the same hole) and it makes a nice wavy/rippled edging. Congrats on finishing!

[LeanyBean]

Melissa, I completely spaced on doing a border. I usually do one, too. Thank you for pointing that out. I knit more often than I crochet and most afghans that are knit the border is part of the knit pattern from the very beginning stitch.
Michelle, remember to join the beginning and end of your rows on a border. A slip stitch works best.

HTH!