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Crochet Straight Edges Double Crochet |Quick Crochet hacks, tips & tricks

Crochet Straight Edges Double Crochet | Perfect Every time
It's time for another crochet hack, tips & tricks. Are you tired of your crochet projects looking warped? Using a foundations turning chain will fix your problems. This stitch works great for double crochet stitches or bigger. Most people use chain 3 as their turning chain and the crochet project will come out looking "spacey". Another option is to chain 2 stitches and double crochet back into the same stitch. This might eliminate the gap, but unfortunately is will leave your crochet edges looking lumpy.
With this technique, you will learn how to crochet straight edges perfectly every time.
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  • @LittlejohnsYarn
    @LittlejohnsYarn3 жыл бұрын

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  • @imnothere8309
    @imnothere83094 жыл бұрын

    I love that this went straight to the point without a lot of boring chitchats at the beginning. Thank you for this! 💕💕

  • @LittlejohnsYarn

    @LittlejohnsYarn

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm a woman of few words🤣

  • @janiceocallaghan535

    @janiceocallaghan535

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@LittlejohnsYarn f

  • @juliawhetstone5768

    @juliawhetstone5768

    3 жыл бұрын

    AGREED..No Boring Chitchat..

  • @LloydsofRochester

    @LloydsofRochester

    2 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely! Save chit chat for podcasts.

  • @julietaperez4091

    @julietaperez4091

    4 ай бұрын

    Agreed!

  • @desleybettens5356
    @desleybettens53563 ай бұрын

    Finally someone who gets STRAIGHT to the point & not fill up the video time with jibba jabba. Hallelujah!

  • @MM-cr1zs
    @MM-cr1zs4 жыл бұрын

    You just made my LIFE! I knew there had to be a way to get a better edge on my work...THANK YOU!!

  • @LittlejohnsYarn

    @LittlejohnsYarn

    4 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome

  • @MsLittlethorn

    @MsLittlethorn

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same here🤗 thaaaank you!

  • @franbel5924

    @franbel5924

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!!!!!! This got me so frustrated I stopped crocheting

  • @lynnchiu1302
    @lynnchiu1302 Жыл бұрын

    God tier content. Short, to the point, with demos, and it works.

  • @theMermaidRhonda
    @theMermaidRhonda4 жыл бұрын

    This is great! In all my years of crocheting this is the first time I've ever seen this stitch. Thank you so much for posting this!

  • @LittlejohnsYarn

    @LittlejohnsYarn

    4 жыл бұрын

    Even us old dogs can learn new tricks 🥰

  • @flavia7581

    @flavia7581

    3 жыл бұрын

    Como me gustaría entender lo que dice! no lo puedo traducir y tengo que adivinar con las imágenes....

  • @byDsign
    @byDsign4 жыл бұрын

    I swear.... the Internet + KZread is every'thang! I've been crocheting.... quite well, I might add... for over 40+ years and I've **never** seen anything like this before! Love it! ♥♥♥

  • @TheKiwibirder
    @TheKiwibirder4 жыл бұрын

    That is brilliant! I love the way you made the video, too. Right to the point, no unnecessary chatter, excellent camera work. Definitely subscribing!

  • @melaniegeorgiou4607

    @melaniegeorgiou4607

    4 жыл бұрын

    I totally agree. Such a useful video and no unnecessary chatter and waving of hands.

  • @JaneSmith0709

    @JaneSmith0709

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes! I so appreciate that too!

  • @pennicrawford9174

    @pennicrawford9174

    3 жыл бұрын

    I totally agree!

  • @newbeequilter
    @newbeequilter4 жыл бұрын

    I like how you pointed out with your crochet hook just which loop to enter.

  • @pique-nique
    @pique-nique3 жыл бұрын

    This is the best crochet tip I have ever seen. The look of my work is starting to be very professional. I thank you very, very much not just for the great tip but also for your generosity in sharing it with all of us. Some people might not want to share a tip this good but the fact that you did just shows what a kind and generous person you are! I wish you all success.

  • @katriskafrancis7096
    @katriskafrancis70964 жыл бұрын

    I've been crocheting for a very long time and I'm still learning new tricks. Thank you so much for this.

  • @LittlejohnsYarn

    @LittlejohnsYarn

    4 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome 😊

  • @theMermaidRhonda

    @theMermaidRhonda

    4 жыл бұрын

    I was about to say the same thing! I've been crocheting since I was 7 and have never seen this. I love it!

  • @mariehelton6291

    @mariehelton6291

    4 жыл бұрын

    Pineapple crochet

  • @PlutosKitten
    @PlutosKitten Жыл бұрын

    March 2023, and I’m still relying on this video for straight edges! Thank you for this awesome video 😊

  • @jojose417
    @jojose417 Жыл бұрын

    Best crochet video ever, straight and to the point, quick explanations!

  • @badcatsmom
    @badcatsmom4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this very clear, concise tutorial! You not only told me where to place my hook, you showed me & I got it!

  • @LittlejohnsYarn

    @LittlejohnsYarn

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I want to cut out the 10 minutes of fluff 🤣

  • @sweettrubble4635
    @sweettrubble46353 жыл бұрын

    The *perfect* remedy for uneven crochet edges.

  • @gailrussell9104
    @gailrussell91044 жыл бұрын

    Ingenious! I have aways hated the edge of crochet for this very reason. I hope you have or will do a tutorial on seams when joining two edges ( i.e. sideseams or setting in sleeves).

  • @LittlejohnsYarn

    @LittlejohnsYarn

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. I think I will do a seams video next 🥰

  • @msshannonigans
    @msshannonigans2 жыл бұрын

    You're a hero. You should wear a cape at all times.

  • @LloydsofRochester
    @LloydsofRochester2 жыл бұрын

    Short, sweet, to the point. Perfect! I'm not going to waste time regretting that I didn't know this before, but I know it now. My future work will be much better.

  • @leslie32able
    @leslie32able4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this!! I’ve been trying to get straight edges for months and this is the only technique that’s worked for me!!

  • @LittlejohnsYarn

    @LittlejohnsYarn

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! I'm glad you like it❤

  • @lifeofchasingdreams
    @lifeofchasingdreams Жыл бұрын

    The amazing thing about this method is when doing a border or finished edge you have two chain spaces to go into! Takes the guessing out of where to put them! Love it!

  • @dotifer198
    @dotifer1984 жыл бұрын

    This is the most clear tutorial with foundation chaining I have seen. Up close and showing not just the beginning but how to work into it on the other end. Thank you so much!

  • @roxiestead4427
    @roxiestead4427 Жыл бұрын

    This was THE best, simplified, well-explained, easy to understand demonstration that I’ve watched. I’m a beginner and have felt stuck on this. Thank you!!

  • @ven_ven00
    @ven_ven002 жыл бұрын

    OMG GIRLLLL!! I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR TUTORIAL LIKE THIS!! THIS IS LITERALLY GAME CHANGING, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

  • @marytotten1901
    @marytotten19014 жыл бұрын

    I just tried this and am so pleased with the results. Thanks a million . You are a precious treasure when it comes to crochet.

  • @eileencarlson4276
    @eileencarlson42762 жыл бұрын

    Great explanation. I’ve watched many videos on this and yours is the best. Thank you.

  • @niamaysing359
    @niamaysing3592 жыл бұрын

    I wish I could like this video twice! Thank you!

  • @dooglitas
    @dooglitas4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome trick. I've been crocheting 35 years, and this is the first time I've seen this technique.

  • @carringtonhudnall5196
    @carringtonhudnall51962 жыл бұрын

    i literally wish i could like this a million times….. thank you thank you thank you!!

  • @pique-nique
    @pique-nique3 жыл бұрын

    You are a generous genius! So many people hold back information when they teach. Thank you, thank you, thank you for knowing and sharing this!

  • @shutupandcrochet
    @shutupandcrochet4 жыл бұрын

    Nice! Clear, informative and to the point!

  • @mayraaguilar5089
    @mayraaguilar50893 жыл бұрын

    Omg, you’re a genius! I’ve been trying to figure this out all day, and here I find your tutorial 😭 THANK YOU!! 🙏🏼

  • @ann6813kol
    @ann6813kol11 ай бұрын

    A little proud for myself that I figured out how to finish correctly by myself👉👈 But this turning stitch is really cool and new to me! Thank you🙏

  • @melissahecht8908
    @melissahecht8908 Жыл бұрын

    Best crochet tip I've seen! This has completely changed my work! Thank you!

  • @like90
    @like904 жыл бұрын

    Wow, that's so easy! I'll have to try that on my next project. I love learning new tricks. Thanks for the great video.

  • @LittlejohnsYarn

    @LittlejohnsYarn

    4 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome 😊

  • @phuongkern8027
    @phuongkern80272 жыл бұрын

    Clever! So simple and effective! Thank you 🙏

  • @iansmith2013
    @iansmith20132 жыл бұрын

    i love this. you explained slowly and showed us what you meant by stitch, so even complete beginners like me can start recognizing where the stitches start and end. amazing

  • @alisamitchell9446
    @alisamitchell94464 жыл бұрын

    I've been crocheting for over 35 years and have never even imagined that! Mind blown... I will definitely be trying this and sharing your video.

  • @AphoticMind
    @AphoticMind3 жыл бұрын

    This was SO helpful. I was making a neck cowl and getting frustrated at the edges. This video SAVED my project! Thank you!!

  • @ceecee9155
    @ceecee91552 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your great quick tutorial! Easy to understand, easy to see, and doesn't take up any time.

  • @subakai
    @subakai9 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this! All those gaps in my work, and I didn't know how to fix it...very frustrating! I've tried another video before but yours is so much easier because I can pause it! You also give a better close up of what the stitches look like. I follow you on IG. Thanks again!

  • @lorrainemorin
    @lorrainemorin4 жыл бұрын

    I do my edges like that all the time. The edges are always straight and no gaps. Love that tip.

  • @LittlejohnsYarn

    @LittlejohnsYarn

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much

  • @LoveIsAlwaysHereChooseLove
    @LoveIsAlwaysHereChooseLove2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent, helpful video! Thank you for getting straight to the point and for being such an excellent teacher! Thank you!

  • @rosiee.1372
    @rosiee.13723 жыл бұрын

    A beginner crocheter here & I've been using this turn stitch every since I saw your video. Thanks for the tip.

  • @Nora-xp8dz
    @Nora-xp8dz2 жыл бұрын

    I love your channel, thank you for actually getting to the point!!! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!!

  • @JaeyunYD05
    @JaeyunYD053 жыл бұрын

    Thank god I stopped to look more at the basics before starting a bigger project, hope this works :)

  • @dawnkindnesscountsmost5991
    @dawnkindnesscountsmost59912 жыл бұрын

    SO EASY!! Fantastic tip, I love this. I also appreciate your straight-to-the-point nature of the video, and the bright color of the yarn against the white background- that greatly helps us viewers see what you're showing us, even in low-res (I did up mine to mid-res. for even better viewing). Thank you so much.

  • @pamelahofman1785
    @pamelahofman17853 ай бұрын

    Excellent video! Straight to the point, easy to follow, and very helpful. Thank you!

  • @Idratherbecrocheting
    @Idratherbecrocheting Жыл бұрын

    I am just happy as a clam. Fantastic! THANK YOUUUUU!!! If you were here I'd hug you, haha ☺️ You made my day. Beautiful edge, just gorgeous.

  • @MsCraftyMonica
    @MsCraftyMonica3 жыл бұрын

    Omg! New subscriber here. I'm crocheting a blanket now and wanted to find how to get cleaner edges, so with my search I stumbled upon your channel. I tried this stitch, and geez what a difference! I started watching your other videos and now I'm "HOOKED" 😆. Thank you so much for the clear, close up instructions. This will forever change my crocheting! Thank you!

  • @niciwalsh5180
    @niciwalsh51802 жыл бұрын

    OMG I needed this video, thank you I can't believe how good my work looks now....yesss

  • @bonnyhart9831
    @bonnyhart98312 жыл бұрын

    Excellent. Straightforward. Makes it easy.

  • @Ldyether
    @Ldyether4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! My ends always have the holes on turns, and to me it ruins an otherwise lovely piece of work. Thank you thank you for this tutorial on fixing this problem. 🎉👏👏

  • @LittlejohnsYarn

    @LittlejohnsYarn

    4 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome 🥰

  • @happinessislaughter
    @happinessislaughter3 жыл бұрын

    it's insane how well this works

  • @tanyaknopp2138
    @tanyaknopp21382 жыл бұрын

    What!? You've just changed my life. Thank you for sharing ❤️

  • @stephaniegranot6956
    @stephaniegranot6956 Жыл бұрын

    Omg thank you I’ve been wondering about that for 40 years

  • @libbyfraser5657
    @libbyfraser56579 ай бұрын

    I'm undoing my work so I can go back and use this haha. Thank you for sharing!!!

  • @hadassahjoseph9877
    @hadassahjoseph9877 Жыл бұрын

    This is my favorite method for straight edges. And trust me, I’ve tried several

  • @YaYaCreationsCrochet
    @YaYaCreationsCrochet4 жыл бұрын

    This is my favorite way to turn my work, you did a great job of explaining it!! I hope more people use it, it truly makes work look professional! ♡♡♡

  • @mistymountains9968
    @mistymountains99683 жыл бұрын

    Yay! This is my new favorite way to turn my work! There are a lot of different suggestions out there, but this is by far the easiest and least fiddly!

  • @muttlee1213
    @muttlee12133 жыл бұрын

    just used this fabulous "straight-edge" hack with a linked double crochet!! Amazing! Thank you!

  • @thethriftyfawn
    @thethriftyfawn3 жыл бұрын

    This looks EPIIIIIIIC!!!!!!! I sorta learned how to crochet a few years ago, but now I REALLY wanna learn how to actually do it and feel confident and create beautiful and fun projects! Gonna check out some more of your vids! 😊❤👍

  • @steph8256
    @steph82562 жыл бұрын

    Oh. My. Goodness!!!! For this first time in my crocheting career, I have actually got beyond the first 10 rows of my piece without tossing it aside in frustration at the wonky edges!! Saved and subscribed - thank you!!

  • @arctaex
    @arctaex Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video, I've been trying to learn how to foundation crochet and no one makes it as simple as you have ❤

  • @rjvasquez3464
    @rjvasquez34644 жыл бұрын

    if i could give this 100 likes, i would. I love it so muchhh

  • @zobeeeeee
    @zobeeeeee3 жыл бұрын

    I’m glad I stopped making my blanket to watch this. The edges are just so frustrating!! You are seriously amazing for sharing this; thank you so much!!

  • @toniboyle9895
    @toniboyle989510 ай бұрын

    Thank you! I‘m self taught and have always struggled hen turning at the end of the row - especially when it comes to determining what the last stitch in the row actually is. You broke it down beautifully!

  • @Awusa
    @Awusa Жыл бұрын

    Straight to the point, well explained and very helpful for a crochet beginner like me :) thank you!

  • @anneheitman6937
    @anneheitman69373 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, I don't crochet a lot but always have had trouble with the sides. Thanks great information I will use.

  • @aaronsmith7049
    @aaronsmith70493 жыл бұрын

    This is such a life changing and much easier way to explain to new crocheters also how to keep edges neat. It looks wonderful and it’s so nice not to have to do a border unless you want to!

  • @mandiigraham1596
    @mandiigraham15963 жыл бұрын

    At last someone has demonstrated this brilliant step. I have found my own way around this issue but your way is much better. Thanks 🙏

  • @MzEbony_Luvz
    @MzEbony_Luvz2 жыл бұрын

    Where have this been all my crochet life. Great thanks a bunch😊😊😊

  • @jennytaylor3494
    @jennytaylor34944 жыл бұрын

    Yes! That makes for a more neat finished look. That will make my dog sweaters look much nicer

  • @LittlejohnsYarn

    @LittlejohnsYarn

    4 жыл бұрын

    You just gave me a great idea for a tutorial🤓

  • @jennytaylor3494

    @jennytaylor3494

    4 жыл бұрын

    I would be so thrilled if you did a dog sweater tutorial. Ive been looking for a pattern thats easy and adorable. I have a few basic patterns but id love to follow a tutorial you could make for dogs. That would b awesome!

  • @RM-vc2fc

    @RM-vc2fc

    4 жыл бұрын

    My daughter just adopted a dog & I'm working on a sweater for him right at this very moment - which is why I looked up this video (just recently found you). Hope you're able to have the new video out soon! And may I suggest using reflective yarn? Red heart has it & I've only seen it available online, not in stores yet. Thank you so much!! 🐕

  • @teresatanasi5143
    @teresatanasi51434 жыл бұрын

    I am pushing 60 yo. Aunties taught me 50 years ago;) I crocheted a lot and haven’t for a bit. LOVE your channel. Great!!!! Hacks!!! Just ADORE you!! Thanks so much

  • @MiRuina69
    @MiRuina694 жыл бұрын

    All my decades, I wish I knew this hack. Thank you!

  • @nicolet.4379
    @nicolet.43792 жыл бұрын

    WOWWW!!! I was always so frustrated on why my edges looked all messed up and wondered how other people got perfect edges! I saved this video to my playlist incase I need to come back to watch again

  • @irinchix
    @irinchix4 жыл бұрын

    OMG! I've been crocheting for about 25 years and this is mindblowing. Thank you SOOO much. Now my work will be much better. ❤👌

  • @lisagolden5657
    @lisagolden56573 жыл бұрын

    Finally the perfect edge Thank You🧶🧶🧶

  • @kristencoombs850
    @kristencoombs8503 жыл бұрын

    Oh my gosh - this was by far the best tutorial I've seen. THANK YOU.

  • @francesf718
    @francesf7185 ай бұрын

    So clear. Exactly what I needed. Thanks very much!

  • @paulasoares5362
    @paulasoares53623 жыл бұрын

    Learnt something new...brief, smart and easy to follow...thank you...

  • @kellynobles912
    @kellynobles9123 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this tutorial! I love this method to get straight double crochet edges. I am struggling with learning how to change yarn color (like stripes in a blanket or scarf) with this method. Would you please consider doing a follow up video with changing colors while keeping straight edges in double crochet? You do a great job of explaining crochet steps. Thank you!

  • @stephenworthington-ob2zt
    @stephenworthington-ob2zt Жыл бұрын

    Thank you thank you. What a difference this has made. Finally can not only make straight edges but my count is always right on. Thank you!!

  • @angelaehrhardt5325
    @angelaehrhardt53252 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, this will make my projects look better.

  • @chloe5329
    @chloe53292 жыл бұрын

    OMG, I've never watched a crochet tutorial that is this clear, to the point, and easy to follow. Thank you! Automatic subscribe!!!

  • @LittlejohnsYarn

    @LittlejohnsYarn

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 🥰

  • @cherylblecic8540
    @cherylblecic85404 жыл бұрын

    Finally I have perfect edges!!! You rock!!! This was a very helpful hint that I can use!! Thank you soooo very much!!!

  • @cateberthelet1528
    @cateberthelet15282 жыл бұрын

    This is absolutely GENIUS!! This will be especially good for making stuffed crochet items. I have always gone around the seams with a warning needle and yarn to 'close up' all the gaps but will no longer need to do this. THANK YOU!!!! Edited to add: Subscribed!

  • @jeannewilliams1208
    @jeannewilliams12084 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!! Always love learning new hacks!!!!

  • @knittrolley
    @knittrolley Жыл бұрын

    Thank you sooo much, now my edges are so straight 🤗🤗🩷🩷

  • @spacey49442
    @spacey494424 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant, thank you so much for this, edges are so important and yours are beautiful. :)

  • @LittlejohnsYarn

    @LittlejohnsYarn

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much

  • @jojose417
    @jojose417 Жыл бұрын

    This is so great! I was just working on a project with DC and was like why do my edges look like that! I thought I was missing stitches or something lol Thanks for sharing!

  • @4karaxxi
    @4karaxxi3 жыл бұрын

    This is the awesome!!!! I knew there would be a way the edge would be neat. Thank you!!!!

  • @graycesutcliffe7336
    @graycesutcliffe73363 жыл бұрын

    This changed my life!!

  • @EverBloomingCrafts
    @EverBloomingCrafts4 жыл бұрын

    Omg! Problem solved! I’m sure this is one of the issues that has bothered us crocheters !!! Thanks so much for the tip :)

  • @Kellee7
    @Kellee72 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I can do the middle part of my projects fine but I’ve been fighting with edges for years and this actually works. I’m so happy. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @hayleybreshears4567
    @hayleybreshears4567 Жыл бұрын

    You are AMAZING!! This was so helpful for my baby blanket!

  • @rebupc
    @rebupc4 жыл бұрын

    So glad to have found you! Nothing for saying for several decades never need to do this! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @LittlejohnsYarn

    @LittlejohnsYarn

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you found me too🥰

  • @katmcamis9767
    @katmcamis97673 жыл бұрын

    Thank you... you explained the smooth edges so well, I dont think I'll have any trouble at all

  • @C.WinterOHanlon
    @C.WinterOHanlon3 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been crocheting for years and I wish that I knew this in the beginning! Thank you for sharing this tip, my future projects are going to look so much better now.

  • @Nietje70
    @Nietje703 жыл бұрын

    Same here ...just now i've seen this ...i always did an standing stich at the beginning to avoid those gaps...but this is just great..thank you so very very very very much ;-) :-)

  • @yippee8570
    @yippee85703 жыл бұрын

    Excellent! Usually if you follow the pattern it looks ugly. Thank you for this.