normal and join your round. flip your project over and gently pull the end of the tail tight to lock it in.
pull up the last few inches of the tail to your next row, and continue crocheting over the tail till it’s well hidden. finish up your pattern as written, and never worry about crocheting in the tail!
this is such a nice and clean method of crocheting without having to weave in ends. for the locked loop ends method worked in rows, click next page! 