Crochet Straight Edges Every Time

In this video you'll learn to crochet straight edges on any project every time! This technique is easy to learn and master for beginners and experienced crocheters alike.
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  • @lathan6746
    @lathan67464 жыл бұрын

    I'm a grown man who just started to learn to crochet so I could do it with my daughter and I was SOOOO discouraged because all my square work turns into a triangle! Thank you for this help!

  • @smitycrochet

    @smitycrochet

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad men are taking an interest in this.

  • @OurVisionOurStory

    @OurVisionOurStory

    4 жыл бұрын

    Shamgar331 THIS! this is so sweet. I would love to see some of your dual work! KZread has sure helped me learn new techniques that my Auntie who has been crocheting for 40 years taught me to do! Keep going, I am sure she gets a kick out of your willingness to learn.

  • @MsParaType1

    @MsParaType1

    4 жыл бұрын

    Shamgar 331 LOL. My very first crochet project was a blanket for my newborn son. It turned out a triangle! 😫My son is now 40 years old and I discovered he still has that blanket! I’ve come a long ways since then😁 I am now crocheting a very pretty blanket for my granddaughter who is due in April.

  • @smitycrochet

    @smitycrochet

    4 жыл бұрын

    I would love to crochet with you. I love to find a man who crochets or knit. I'm still looking for a hubby. I need a man who crafts.

  • @smitycrochet

    @smitycrochet

    4 жыл бұрын

    Listen it takes a while to learn but the more you practice, you will be a rising star.

  • @ikeahotdogs
    @ikeahotdogs5 жыл бұрын

    I wish I watched this before I started making my now-trapezoid shaped blanket! lol

  • @PeasLovePineapples

    @PeasLovePineapples

    4 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂 same!!

  • @jenniferkonieczki337

    @jenniferkonieczki337

    4 жыл бұрын

    I wish I watched this before I started making my now trapezoidal

  • @otoniao5855

    @otoniao5855

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same 🤦🏽‍♀️

  • @SushiAndSpices

    @SushiAndSpices

    4 жыл бұрын

    Mine becomes zigzag all the time😂

  • @chineloezekwesili398

    @chineloezekwesili398

    4 жыл бұрын

    I thought it was only me ,I Evan felt like crying cuase I wanted to make a scarf and spent a lot of money

  • @mnbr6884
    @mnbr68845 жыл бұрын

    I ve been unknowingly using this method all along. I thought this was how you're supposed to crochet!

  • @ellainedee7174

    @ellainedee7174

    5 жыл бұрын

    I Ko me too

  • @cckovary

    @cckovary

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ditto!

  • @hersurrender

    @hersurrender

    5 жыл бұрын

    Me too 😅

  • @trishdevon3481

    @trishdevon3481

    5 жыл бұрын

    me too

  • @06sodapop30

    @06sodapop30

    5 жыл бұрын

    Same here

  • @Veronica-go9xy
    @Veronica-go9xy3 жыл бұрын

    I've been crocheting a little over 40 years and never knew why my rows were always a bit off. I learned to skip that first stitch, now it makes complete sense. Thank you!

  • @crochetdethuongsaigon2989

    @crochetdethuongsaigon2989

    Жыл бұрын

    💐⚘🌹

  • @billiphotos
    @billiphotos5 жыл бұрын

    Finally!!! A tutorial that gets straight to the point! You rock! 😊

  • @wendelinerobert6242

    @wendelinerobert6242

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello, how are you ?? I hope you're good and safe. Honestly I must commend you've got an amazing smile.. I'm amazed with the way you put those smile on your beautiful face .. please keep smiling because life is beautiful and your smile too… How are you coping through this pandemic?? 😃 😷🌹

  • @alivagamingyt

    @alivagamingyt

    2 жыл бұрын

    -

  • @cinderellamajdalawi

    @cinderellamajdalawi

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@wendelinerobert6242 random but ok

  • @look4thestarss

    @look4thestarss

    Жыл бұрын

    @@cinderellamajdalawi lmao 💀

  • @zaboegailizibeth3533

    @zaboegailizibeth3533

    Жыл бұрын

    Am I right 👍👍👍

  • @jessicajohnson6541
    @jessicajohnson65418 ай бұрын

    Not only is this a “straight to the point”tutorial , The instructions are Absolutely clear! THANK YOU

  • @mallymakings2853
    @mallymakings2853 Жыл бұрын

    Have you any idea how refreshing this video is! “Crochet into this stitch and that = this how you do it! Straight edges. Job done! You’re welcome!” *straight* to the point, no waffling. Job done! Thank you so much! Xxx

  • @jackiefulbright6082
    @jackiefulbright60825 жыл бұрын

    This is for the young lady with crochetting straight lines. There arent enough thank you. I have tried for 10yrs. To do straight lines and thanks to you now I can. Bless you sweetie

  • @robinrowe8025

    @robinrowe8025

    3 жыл бұрын

    I tried for 36 years . So I started doing granny squares finally something else .

  • @anniejoseph7672

    @anniejoseph7672

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank u dear❤

  • @janejohnson850

    @janejohnson850

    2 жыл бұрын

    Just about to give up on crocheting until I came across your tutorial! Because I could never make a straight edge or even a granny square!

  • @penniwenerstromcrawford4264
    @penniwenerstromcrawford42643 жыл бұрын

    I love how you got right to the point without yacking forever! Love your video!!!

  • @terrystone845
    @terrystone8456 жыл бұрын

    I am a total beginner and just crocheted my first piece - called it a "learning blanket". There are many funky edges on the bottom rows, but by the top they are much straighter, as I came upon this technique on my own. I was so glad to see someone who knows what they are doing promote this. Thank you so much!

  • @silverstreamthecreator1868

    @silverstreamthecreator1868

    Жыл бұрын

    I have my beginning blanket too and I had to frog it twice before I found this video because the yarn was so expensive I wanted a really nice blanket and I think this video just saved me

  • @mikuenjoyerXD
    @mikuenjoyerXD4 жыл бұрын

    🎶I got my edges back, i got my edges back🎶

  • @iamkiana

    @iamkiana

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @akamprayerimonin5347

    @akamprayerimonin5347

    3 жыл бұрын

    😊😏😊😏😊😏☺️😊🙂🙂😏😊☺️🙂😏😊🙂🙂

  • @loripatrick7702

    @loripatrick7702

    3 жыл бұрын

    I hear you loud and clear Candie.

  • @AmyJackson-_-85
    @AmyJackson-_-855 жыл бұрын

    Now, I need a trick to stop me from making the stitches too tight.

  • @alissagonzales735

    @alissagonzales735

    3 жыл бұрын

    Try the next size up of hook.

  • @flyred77

    @flyred77

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, Alissa is correct. I crochet very tight also, so I just automatically move up one hook size and all works out well.

  • @k.r.hayman4633

    @k.r.hayman4633

    2 жыл бұрын

    Be conscious of the TENSION that you are putting on the YARN , AS YOU WORK! DON'T PULL YARN SO TIGHT!!!!! RELAX!!!!

  • @illidelphian1508

    @illidelphian1508

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same!! I always gradually get tighter

  • @chileanyways4517

    @chileanyways4517

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah my tension is VERY inconsistent so some of my squares are stitched very tight and some are a little looser. It makes my projects so wonky and harder to sew together. I’ve only been crocheting for a few months so I’m going to hope that it’s something that I will gradually get better at with time!!

  • @genevalou
    @genevalou6 жыл бұрын

    TO ME THIS GOLD! I have been so confused about how to turn to crochet even edges after watching so many videos that showed different methods. I learned nearly 50 years ago to skip 1st sc & work into the 2nd leaving the unsightly gap. I've been trying to get back into crochet and didn't realize there are so many different ways to turn! I think I'll keep it simple from now on and use this way. Seems like I always make things harder on myself than they really are. Thank you for a wonderful basic, easy-to-understand video!

  • @flyred77

    @flyred77

    2 жыл бұрын

    The beuty of this method is so simple to remember! Just crochet in EVERY stitch you crocheted in the row below.

  • @flyred77

    @flyred77

    2 жыл бұрын

    B-E-A-U-T-Y (LOL)

  • @Aelnyana

    @Aelnyana

    2 жыл бұрын

    You only stitch into the 2nd stitch with double crochet to allow for the height of the turning chain (which is a stitch in most patterns). What she's showing has always been the way to do it with SINGLE crochet.

  • @maureenmoffat6953
    @maureenmoffat6953 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I’m returning to crochet and your 5 yr old Straight Edges video makes it all clear. I SO admire the perfect edges I see in designs but never made it. Now I can. ❤🧶🧶🧶🧶

  • @stluanne
    @stluanne5 жыл бұрын

    This is perfect. I'm used to making hats for babies in a nearby NICU, but recently started also making 7"x 9" rectangles for Warmup America blankets and this technique has finally given me nice, even straight edges without mysterious "growth"! And I am using it with double crochet with 2 turning chains. Thank you so much!

  • @chaosinwonderland6778
    @chaosinwonderland67784 жыл бұрын

    As a beginner I’ve unknowingly been doing this the whole time I thought I was doing something wrong

  • @chii3778

    @chii3778

    2 жыл бұрын

    same I've been doing this and my edges are fine I was just curious about this video

  • @kashvi1225

    @kashvi1225

    Жыл бұрын

    SAME BAHAH

  • @fathi_ma

    @fathi_ma

    Жыл бұрын

    Samee😅

  • @karenescalera8193
    @karenescalera81936 жыл бұрын

    I stumbled upon that method in my own as every other time I tried different directions the sides went off at an angle. Glad to see someone explaining this method.

  • @animehuntress9018

    @animehuntress9018

    5 жыл бұрын

    Same, I was surprised.

  • @wendyshelor3680

    @wendyshelor3680

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol

  • @aegidiusgomes9406

    @aegidiusgomes9406

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too

  • @wendelinerobert6242

    @wendelinerobert6242

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello Karen, how are you ?? I hope you're good and safe. Honestly I must commend you've got an amazing smile.. I'm amazed with the way you put those smile on your beautiful face .. please keep smiling because life is beautiful and your smile too… How are you coping through this pandemic?? 😃 😷🌹

  • @wendelinerobert6242

    @wendelinerobert6242

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello Karen, how are you ?? I hope you're good and safe. Honestly I must commend you've got an amazing smile.. I'm amazed with the way you put those smile on your beautiful face .. please keep smiling because life is beautiful and your smile too… How are you coping through this pandemic?? 😃 😷🌹

  • @pleasanthopeboys7467
    @pleasanthopeboys74676 жыл бұрын

    i am 9 years old and that really helped me

  • @depressoespresso2180

    @depressoespresso2180

    5 жыл бұрын

    Caleb Altic same, just a eleven years old but still same

  • @idkwhoiam351

    @idkwhoiam351

    5 жыл бұрын

    read your comment again when you're fifteen, it would be really embarassing

  • @corvividart4745

    @corvividart4745

    5 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Learning at a young age. I'm 12, but I only started yesterday. I wish I started crocheting at 9 years old too.

  • @karennelson4108

    @karennelson4108

    5 жыл бұрын

    You are all amazing! I hope you keep on crocheting and develop other fibre arts!

  • @user-hw4hf2zb3t

    @user-hw4hf2zb3t

    5 жыл бұрын

    pacarnya sebong bro shut up i’m fifteen but you don’t see me putting down kids. i started crocheting at 9 too and you guys will be very glad that you started so young in a few years! keep going and don’t listen to pacarnys spaghetti or whateva

  • @melaniekent9319
    @melaniekent93193 жыл бұрын

    Perfect!!! Can't thank you enough for this tutorial. I finally got it!! Boy, those edges aren't easy but you totally showed me what I was doing wrong! Thank you, Sewrella! :)

  • @charlieb1764
    @charlieb17645 жыл бұрын

    I've been crocheting for a few years now, but I still always miss that tiny stitch at the end, and my work becomes triangular. This is much easier! Thank you.

  • @lisalivingstone6313
    @lisalivingstone63135 жыл бұрын

    This is how I learned from my books in the 70’s. It works for every crochet stitch. Thanks for the great video!

  • @Aelnyana

    @Aelnyana

    2 жыл бұрын

    Everyone should get instruction books from the 70's. These young kids are confused now and reinventing the wheel.

  • @Skittlesskittles-om6hp
    @Skittlesskittles-om6hp3 жыл бұрын

    OMG THANK YOU. I just started crocheting. I started making a baby blanket but it was round every time I would get to the end. I was like I am doing something wrong. I searched and found your video. Thank you so much for teaching how to get a straight edge. I got a little far but I will restart. Here I thought was the Crochet Person Of The Year. Boy was I wrong. Love your channel. I just started crocheting 3 days ago. It is really relaxing. Everybody calls me grandma because I sit and crochet. I just tell them “You people are just jealous”....🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Thanks again AWESOME VIDEO......🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

  • @laurastacey4088
    @laurastacey4088 Жыл бұрын

    this is revolutionary, I'm going to make so many scarves

  • @arinapurcella
    @arinapurcella9 ай бұрын

    The proper or traditional crochet actually does work into the first stitch. Many people just learned it wrong. It only applies to sc and hdc. You are doing everything correctly according to the proper crochet technique. Good tutorial.

  • @sheilagregorius3453
    @sheilagregorius34535 жыл бұрын

    I can't say how long I've been crocheting but I have been counting in my sleep every time I finish a project. Now I don't have to. Thank you for this hint!

  • @crochetdethuongsaigon2989

    @crochetdethuongsaigon2989

    Жыл бұрын

    ⚘🌹💐

  • @FloridaGrandma
    @FloridaGrandma6 жыл бұрын

    I have been crocheting for over 30 years and no one has ever told me this. I can't even begin to count how many times my end was not straight and I ripped out rows and rows of work to redo it. (I'm a bit ocd about my work being perfect. I won't fix something, I take it out and do it again correctly.) See, you really can teach an old dog new tricks. 😉 lol. 🎄Merry Christmas everyone.🎄

  • @billhughes7927

    @billhughes7927

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lynn - oh my God! I am the same way! Luckily I only really got into crocheting recently so I haven’t had to go back and undo tons of work that many times. But yes, I agree that this is a great tip/technique for ensuring straight edges. Only negative thing about me learning this is that the crooked edges at the beginning of the scarf I am almost finished with are going to annoy me even more now haha. I wonder if I can untie the yarn at that end and unravel it to where it becomes straight, then rework it with straight edges, almost like working backwards. I’m not sure that would work though, if that would make the stitching backwards and not look uniform with the rest of the scarf that was crocheted normally?

  • @0987hisham

    @0987hisham

    5 жыл бұрын

    تللنلل

  • @jenjen7728

    @jenjen7728

    5 жыл бұрын

    Same with me Lynn. Learned to crochet when I was 5, now 49, and have had nothing but problems with my edges my entire life. This video saved me.

  • @pattiscozzafava2371

    @pattiscozzafava2371

    5 жыл бұрын

    She said this could work for anything so I'm going to try it for a virus shawl where the ends curl. No matter how I enlarge the circle, etc, etc, I just can't get the 2 ends in front flat. So, maybe it's how I set up the prior row and the 'circle'.

  • @pattiscozzafava2371

    @pattiscozzafava2371

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@billhughes7927 It wouldn't take long to find out. Be grateful that, as frustrating as it is, it's only a scarf and you're not halfway thru a king-sized afghan!

  • @anniegabriel4002
    @anniegabriel4002Ай бұрын

    Skipping a stich as traditionally taught has made ne looses stitches over several rows. I exoetiemdnted with the method on this video before I'd seen it. It really does work and I'm so glad j saw your video to show me why it worked. Thank you!❤

  • @lorrebushman8706
    @lorrebushman87063 жыл бұрын

    I have read a lot of comments on different crochet instruction videos and this comment string by far has been the most entertaining. You have all made me laugh with your descriptions of zigzag, trapezoid and other undesirable shapes.. You made me forget that I continue to have this problem with almost every project I start. I tear stitches /rows out and do it over and over until I finally come back to rewatch the video and finally get it right. Thank you for the giggles and showing me I am not alone v in this big bad world of uneven rows. 🙂🧶

  • @kellymccallister7373
    @kellymccallister73736 жыл бұрын

    Thank you this is the hardest part of crochet for me

  • @nancygraves8787

    @nancygraves8787

    5 жыл бұрын

    Kelly takerskitty mcCallister me, too, Kelly!

  • @jdiana7734

    @jdiana7734

    5 жыл бұрын

    Me too!

  • @lindamedina3573

    @lindamedina3573

    5 жыл бұрын

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  • @KentuckyWoman2
    @KentuckyWoman22 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad to have found this video! I'm just learning to crochet (self-taught) and I was having so much trouble with getting the right number of stitches and straight edges, so I actually started doing this on my own! I just figured I was doing it wrong, but did it anyway, lol. I'm so glad to see that someone else thought of this technique, too, and that it's ok to do! Thank you!

  • @shirleywilson9378
    @shirleywilson9378 Жыл бұрын

    I've been struggling for 46 years with this. I want to thank you for helping me. I wish I knew this way a long, long time ago. Thanks alot! You're wonderful for sharing.

  • @michaeldower3041
    @michaeldower30415 ай бұрын

    I’m a grown man too, for two years now in my third learning crochet and with my latest project I lost my way . This tutorial got me back on track

  • @duckynickel1
    @duckynickel15 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Love how you describe the last stitch -j to look for the V.... I kept having trouble with this being a newbie. I was doing that V, plus forcing an additional stitch right after that. Yep, I'm a newbie, but now I know. Thank you!

  • @wendelinerobert6242

    @wendelinerobert6242

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello Donna , how are you ?? I hope you're good and safe. Honestly I must commend you've got an amazing smile.. I'm amazed with the way you put those smile on your beautiful face .. please keep smiling because life is beautiful and your smile too… How are you coping through this pandemic?? 😃 😷🌹

  • @katiesbeenyarnified

    @katiesbeenyarnified

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeeeeeeessssss! Forcing the stitch after that!!!! That is so me!!!

  • @dianaearl
    @dianaearl7 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed this tutorial!! My goodness but you make it so easy. Thank you so much!

  • @miriambaughn9055
    @miriambaughn90554 жыл бұрын

    Who else saw the lil bug at 4:10?

  • @b.m.c.9384
    @b.m.c.93844 жыл бұрын

    Oh My Goodness! Thank you so very very much!! I am 60years old & learned to crochet when I was 9. I can do anything I set my mind to with crochet except create a straight edge every time. I have pulled out miles of yarn in order to go back and get my edge straight. I will be thanking you for the rest of my days! Bless you!

  • @theastewart6721
    @theastewart67217 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial! As stated below I've been crocheting for years. I guess everyone has their own style but your technique works really well. Your explanation and instructions are great. Clear and concise! Thanks!

  • @MarySmith-gz6mm

    @MarySmith-gz6mm

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thea Stewar

  • @dikiririn640

    @dikiririn640

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thea Stewart lo

  • @barbscott6754

    @barbscott6754

    6 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed your tutorial you the first one I understand plus shows and explains so as a beginner I understand. Thank you Barb

  • @maryjacobs1302

    @maryjacobs1302

    5 жыл бұрын

    Q Google I need you to help me find a horse to crochet on KZread that's free

  • @northcoastize
    @northcoastize6 жыл бұрын

    Very quick & to the point video! Thks for sharing! Excellent!

  • @pcstgrsqrl5581
    @pcstgrsqrl55814 жыл бұрын

    I love, love, love your tutorials 😍 They are SO easy to understand and I always get it the first time (normally I have to watch several times with other KZreadrs.

  • @mme2chicbouvier346
    @mme2chicbouvier3463 ай бұрын

    71years old and I"ve sewn since I was nine years old and decided to learn crochet. Just as I was about to give up a year of frustration, I found your video. No more ripping out stitches. Thank you so much!!

  • @Lynda812
    @Lynda812 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve been crocheting for years and hate making squares because somehow miss end stitches and squares end up messed up. Thank you for this tutorial… I will use this for sure! 😊

  • @chelseabutcher5948
    @chelseabutcher59484 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been doing this and mine is still uneven. I wonder if I’m miscounting or identifying the wrong end stitches. So frustrating.

  • @priyankareddy4582
    @priyankareddy45825 жыл бұрын

    Oh My God your techniques is perfect. I am so proud of my straight edges. Thank you so much!

  • @nocomment4642
    @nocomment4642 Жыл бұрын

    Perfect tutorial ! Clear and simple and so effective. Thank you for sharing your skills

  • @annasullivan4946
    @annasullivan49466 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! Finally my question has been answered!! I am so GREATFUL I have found your channel and your wonderful tutorials!! Great job instructing us and giving us so much needed information and doing it at a pace we can actually learn along with you instead of so fast or too slow... GREAT JOB KUDDIO'S TO YOU!! With Christmas around the corner this is truly a blessing and so are you!! Thanks much keep up the GREAT tutorials!!

  • @sarahpotter5648
    @sarahpotter56482 жыл бұрын

    I just started crochet Saturday. I noticed most people don't use the stitches you do, but I love how clean the corner is! I'm using your way. :D

  • @loveamerica5725
    @loveamerica57254 жыл бұрын

    I've been doing this since I learned to crochet when I was 8 (from my grandmother). I thought this was common knowledge! Thanks for sharing!

  • @ThePhotoNomadUSA
    @ThePhotoNomadUSA8 ай бұрын

    I love this! I just started crocheting and it really bothered me that the edges were not straight. This is exactly what I wanted my edges to look like.

  • @Reb4ful
    @Reb4ful6 жыл бұрын

    Very well explained and a sweet voice to boot!

  • @lucyw.mcmellan7274
    @lucyw.mcmellan72744 жыл бұрын

    I have been crocheting since around 9 years old, and I am now in my 60's. You're never too old to learn. Thank you.

  • @user-ok1cq7ep6k

    @user-ok1cq7ep6k

    4 жыл бұрын

    Great reminder! 🥰

  • @vickireiff754
    @vickireiff7542 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much. The first time I can crochet even rows and straight edges. Simple and clear instructions.

  • @RTHfan
    @RTHfan5 жыл бұрын

    You are such a generous person to share this information. It will keep me from being frustrated with my scarves and Afghans. Thank you!

  • @ocelotito
    @ocelotito5 жыл бұрын

    This is wonderful. NOt only do I get straight edges but it saves me from having to work the stitch on the turning chain, which I hate doing.

  • @cathlenethomas5522
    @cathlenethomas55225 жыл бұрын

    I have been crocheting since I was 9yrs old, and my ends have always been my nemesis! Thank you so very much for sharing this! I am so excited to crochet something with edges! Liked and subscribed! Oh by the way, I'm 46 yrs old.

  • @crochetdethuongsaigon2989

    @crochetdethuongsaigon2989

    Жыл бұрын

    ⚘🌹💐

  • @hotpinkthread
    @hotpinkthread2 жыл бұрын

    I was so excited to watch this video and find someone who holds their yarn the same way I do! Oh, and the tip is awesome too! 💕

  • @dovebar76
    @dovebar763 жыл бұрын

    This single video has helped me to maintain pristine edges with every project! Thank you so much! 🧶🎉💜

  • @cheryl7784
    @cheryl7784 Жыл бұрын

    Hello! I realize this is an older video of yours, but wanted to thank you for this… it’s just what I needed & it really helped me out. I’ll look forward to seeing you soon! ❤

  • @autumnfehl9798
    @autumnfehl97985 жыл бұрын

    Thank you SO much. I've been crocheting off and on for over 10 years and each time I try to learn a new project I'll see one person start in the first loop, another say to never do the first loop, etc. I never knew which one was right and it makes so much sense that it would affect whether or not you use the turning chain. I thought I was losing my mind every time I watched a tutorial for a pattern and someone did it differently. Thank you for clearing the air on that! ❤️

  • @magiccitymama1620

    @magiccitymama1620

    2 ай бұрын

    I can't agree more. Every video I watch has different instructions about where to start the first stitch. I'd hear to always start on the second chain, then watch another and they start in the first. Or chain two extras for every project, but others don't. So frustrating!

  • @gillmayers6993
    @gillmayers6993 Жыл бұрын

    Finally you’ve solved my problem with wavy edges. Thank you so much. 😊

  • @videonana6377
    @videonana6377 Жыл бұрын

    This video has changed how I crochet! I am so delighted to finally know how to have straight ends. Thank you

  • @svrreservations7023
    @svrreservations70236 жыл бұрын

    That was the exact mistake I was making! Thank you so much for your tutorial! You are awesome.

  • @DesertBlossomCrafts
    @DesertBlossomCrafts4 жыл бұрын

    Wow, I learned to crochet this way. I can't imagine being taught the way that doesn't have a straight edge!

  • @qyet61
    @qyet613 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thanks so much. I've been crocheting for years and this is the easiest way I've found to keep my edges straight without the dreaded unsightly holes.🤗🤗🤗🤗❤❤

  • @aliciasimpson9650
    @aliciasimpson96502 жыл бұрын

    Love that you remember the little things that trouble us beginners! Thanks 😊

  • @virginiasemple5553
    @virginiasemple55534 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for this. I was never really sure where the row ended. I have been crocheting into the turning chain! Thanks for the clarification!

  • @wendelinerobert6242

    @wendelinerobert6242

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello Virginia, how are you ?? I hope you're good and safe. Honestly I must commend you've got an amazing smile.. I'm amazed with the way you put those smile on your beautiful face .. please keep smiling because life is beautiful and your smile too… How are you coping through this pandemic?? 😃 😷🌹

  • @crochetdethuongsaigon2989

    @crochetdethuongsaigon2989

    Жыл бұрын

    ⚘🌹💐

  • @nitam777
    @nitam7774 жыл бұрын

    I’m new to this but I was wondering why do they tell you to skip in the first place?

  • @Jayariee

    @Jayariee

    3 жыл бұрын

    They try to maintain even numbers

  • @vickilalumiere4561

    @vickilalumiere4561

    3 жыл бұрын

    i have never seen a pattern in single crochet that has you skip the first stitch. Been crocheting for over 50 years.

  • @alyl.9430

    @alyl.9430

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@vickilalumiere4561 Wow! You've definitely found the right guides then, because I get told that quite often.

  • @surban4369

    @surban4369

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you were working double crochet in which the 3-chain turning chain "counts as a stitch" (according to your pattern), you WOULD skip that first stitch at the base of the chain, as it is considered the base of the chain/stitch.

  • @jamescory4731

    @jamescory4731

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@surban4369 So does this essentially mean we don't have to count our stitches?

  • @ToriFn
    @ToriFn5 жыл бұрын

    I am SO happy right now! You just made my year! I had stopped crocheting and started Tunisian Crocheting instead because all my projects end up completely crooked. I really think your solution might be the exact fix. I’ve watched so many videos and google’d so many different things trying to figure out a solution to my issues with crocheting. I can’t wait to give it a try! Thank you so much.

  • @wendelinerobert6242

    @wendelinerobert6242

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello Jenna, how are you ?? I hope you're good and safe. Honestly I must commend you've got an amazing smile.. I'm amazed with the way you put those smile on your beautiful face .. please keep smiling because life is beautiful and your smile too… How are you coping through this pandemic?? 😃 😷🌹

  • @Djb1976
    @Djb19765 жыл бұрын

    I watched several KZreads on this subject. Yours was easiest to understand. Thanks very much.

  • @DebbiePike77
    @DebbiePike774 жыл бұрын

    I am self taught and it has helped me get my scarf edges nice and even.

  • @wendelinerobert6242

    @wendelinerobert6242

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello Debra, how are you ?? I hope you're good and safe. Honestly I must commend you've got an amazing smile.. I'm amazed with the way you put those smile on your beautiful face .. please keep smiling because life is beautiful and your smile too… How are you coping through this pandemic?? 😃 😷🌹

  • @tammi67able
    @tammi67able6 жыл бұрын

    thanks a billion I needed to this! I stopped crocheting becuz of lop sided edges

  • @justdawndb

    @justdawndb

    5 жыл бұрын

    tamia11 falanna me too, it always looked sloppy. Now we can pick it up again, I see there are new hooks that will be easier on our fingers and hands too!

  • @lazybelphegore6748

    @lazybelphegore6748

    4 жыл бұрын

    Me too! My problem wasn’t as much having the rounded “bumpy” edges, but when I tried to “fix” it I either ended up adding too many stitches or subtracting too many. I will try this method.

  • @lazybelphegore6748

    @lazybelphegore6748

    4 жыл бұрын

    Note-if you are a knitter too, you can get straighter edges by slipping the first stitch on every row purl-wise. Look up “straight edge knitting” videos here on KZread.

  • @skwarepeg1068
    @skwarepeg1068 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful! Perfection! I couldn’t ever figure out what I was doing wring to have my works look so wonky! Thank you so much for this important til and your excellent, direct, simple, short tutorial. I am now subscribed!

  • @maryelmore478
    @maryelmore4783 жыл бұрын

    OMG love this. I can't believe it has taken me this long to find this stitch. There's no going back now!

  • @wendelinerobert6242

    @wendelinerobert6242

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello Mary, how are you ?? I hope you're good and safe. Honestly I must commend you've got an amazing smile.. I'm amazed with the way you put those smile on your beautiful face .. please keep smiling because life is beautiful and your smile too… How are you coping through this pandemic?? 😃 😷🌹

  • @Darvit_Nu
    @Darvit_Nu4 жыл бұрын

    YES! Thank you!!! I'm so tired of following the pattern exactly and winding up with edges that aren't perfectly straight. I make really even, consistent stitches and couldn't figure out why I wasn't getting straight sides.

  • @craft-mamawannabe2965
    @craft-mamawannabe29655 жыл бұрын

    Very straightforward and easy tutorial! :) I thought I already knew how to do straight edges but this works better. I'll be using it for my next project, thanks :)

  • @crochetdethuongsaigon2989

    @crochetdethuongsaigon2989

    Жыл бұрын

    ⚘🌹💐

  • @laurgoulddigger524
    @laurgoulddigger5245 жыл бұрын

    Finally a video that actually explains what I was struggling with! :)

  • @St-yt1vt
    @St-yt1vt3 жыл бұрын

    This is so helpful thank you!! I just started crocheting and I've really been having trouble keeping my edges straight so this is awesome❤

  • @deidrejohnson
    @deidrejohnson7 жыл бұрын

    I do this too and it works great

  • @wendelinerobert6242

    @wendelinerobert6242

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello Deidre, how are you ?? I hope you're good and safe. Honestly I must commend you've got an amazing smile.. I'm amazed with the way you put those smile on your beautiful face .. please keep smiling because life is beautiful and your smile too… How are you coping through this pandemic?? 😃 😷🌹

  • @annikalad
    @annikalad7 жыл бұрын

    Awesome...I always hate to work I that last chain!

  • @theastewart6721

    @theastewart6721

    7 жыл бұрын

    annikalad Me too! I've been crocheting for years and it's annoying.

  • @Sylphadora

    @Sylphadora

    6 жыл бұрын

    Same here

  • @micaela_3800

    @micaela_3800

    5 жыл бұрын

    fr

  • @debconner8615

    @debconner8615

    4 жыл бұрын

    It's next to impossible to get the hook into that last chain too!

  • @carlyperez3184
    @carlyperez31844 жыл бұрын

    Really appreciate you doing something also basic. Its helped me alot.

  • @allisonharden4969
    @allisonharden4969 Жыл бұрын

    I've been crocheting for over 40 years. I can't believe how simple your techniques is to get a beautiful straight edge.

  • @kathywilson2877
    @kathywilson28775 жыл бұрын

    This is fabulous!!!! Thank you, more for the “permission” to go against the rules to make a straight edge!

  • @wendelinerobert6242

    @wendelinerobert6242

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello Kathy, how are you ?? I hope you're good and safe. Honestly I must commend you've got an amazing smile.. I'm amazed with the way you put those smile on your beautiful face .. please keep smiling because life is beautiful and your smile too… How are you coping through this pandemic?? 😃 😷🌹

  • @fluffysheep2876
    @fluffysheep28763 жыл бұрын

    Me before : I have no edges 😭 Me after watching this video : I got my edges now 😂

  • @crochetdethuongsaigon2989

    @crochetdethuongsaigon2989

    Жыл бұрын

    🌹💐⚘

  • @bettypeterson1839
    @bettypeterson18393 жыл бұрын

    I want to thank you for this tutorial. I am new at crocheting and I was about to give up because I could never have straight edges and therefore lopsided blankets. This tutorial is the best and I’m making my first straight edged blanket! Thank you!

  • @user-ik3br9ds3k
    @user-ik3br9ds3k2 ай бұрын

    Thank you Thank you Thank you!!! For the first time, EVER, I am finally able to crochet with straight, clean edges. I am forever grateful for your video!!

  • @CustomComfyCrochetByDawnMarie
    @CustomComfyCrochetByDawnMarie6 жыл бұрын

    Great video!!! This is how I've always done it just naturally. I didn't even know people did it differently. Very interesting :-)

  • @samanthajebb7344

    @samanthajebb7344

    3 жыл бұрын

    MMB ybgra

  • @samanthajebb7344

    @samanthajebb7344

    3 жыл бұрын

    Have e26tvc7gvyf7gy v7gyfa32yg7 7yg gdvv76t7qd3yg

  • @hthrshey
    @hthrshey6 жыл бұрын

    I was taught this way when I was seven by my great aunt. I’m still doing it this way over 30 years later

  • @pinkyflee6382
    @pinkyflee6382 Жыл бұрын

    This was so quick, to the point & informative! Thank you! ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @JohnnyTwinkletits
    @JohnnyTwinkletits8 ай бұрын

    I’ve been crocheting for less than two weeks and was really struggling to keep straight edges. I thought I’d never be able to make a scarf or a blanket but this tutorial was a game changer thank you 🙏🏻

  • @Sanctuary740
    @Sanctuary7404 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU You've solved my woes.

  • @lnorrisnorris4080
    @lnorrisnorris40806 жыл бұрын

    Purfect 😘👏

  • @saskiaboudreaux1694
    @saskiaboudreaux16942 жыл бұрын

    My edges were so out of wack. Thank you so much. And love your calm voice, and straight to the point. Glad I subscribe to your post.

  • @libra74677
    @libra746775 жыл бұрын

    Excellent demonstration! Thank you!

  • @letacarr6121
    @letacarr61217 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, that's exactly what I do!

  • @vimlaroopun4118

    @vimlaroopun4118

    5 жыл бұрын

    Leta Carr crochev

  • @wendelinerobert6242

    @wendelinerobert6242

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello Leta, how are you ?? I hope you're good and safe. Honestly I must commend you've got an amazing smile.. I'm amazed with the way you put those smile on your beautiful face .. please keep smiling because life is beautiful and your smile too… How are you coping through this pandemic?? 😃 😷🌹

  • @tammyrich387
    @tammyrich3875 жыл бұрын

    I have had a stroke ores get jumbled up in my head. Your demonstration and calm soothing voice helps me rehabilitate the use of my hand and eye coordination. It’s like you are helping to rewrite my brain. Crocheting also helps me with patience. If I mess up - no bIg deal it’s a easy do over. I am far from perfect but crocheting helps me stay calm

  • @crochetdethuongsaigon2989

    @crochetdethuongsaigon2989

    Жыл бұрын

    ⚘🌹💐

  • @dangerousxlightning
    @dangerousxlightning3 жыл бұрын

    this is the literal best video. i struggled SO much constantly with getting my edges straight and i just crocheted the most person even rectangle. i feel so accomplished. thank you x1000 :)

  • @sibatsheikh
    @sibatsheikh10 ай бұрын

    THIS IS THE BEST ADVICE!!! I've had such wonky edges and now I have nice neat edges! Thank you!!!

  • @ccoultas365
    @ccoultas3655 жыл бұрын

    The amount of work ive undone because of wonky edges ty i am a frustrated newbie crocheter also

  • @Estelle-bd9ss
    @Estelle-bd9ss6 жыл бұрын

    Guess im not traditional cause i do it exactly like this :). Thanks for your tips and tricks

  • @ivankaghpickering

    @ivankaghpickering

    6 жыл бұрын

    Estelle you do it like this because it IS the traditional way to correctly do single crochet. You only skip the first stitch when doing double crochet or larger. With single crochet. The chain one for the turn is not big enough to count as an actual stitch so that's why you have to make your first single crochet in the very first stitch instead of skipping it as you would with larger stitches (dc and larger)

  • @aritin5259

    @aritin5259

    6 жыл бұрын

    Me as well! Always thought I was doing it how everyone else is. :)

  • @cheepeter6160

    @cheepeter6160

    5 жыл бұрын

    Estelle .nt08r2q

  • @hxney-tae4459

    @hxney-tae4459

    5 жыл бұрын

    Estelle "ECT" I used to do it like this, I don't know why i stopped. I start doing it again because it makes your work look great!

  • @lpaltageek

    @lpaltageek

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ivanka Pickering I need some advice on how to mark first ch, turning point and how to keep my edges straight. Could you look at my blog...please????

  • @DownyZ
    @DownyZ3 жыл бұрын

    Best technique I've found. Wanted to put a border around my blanket, but could not get the edges straight to save my life. Tore the darned thing up three times! And it took two hours to rip it all up to start again! Thanks for this video!!!

  • @rkh1942
    @rkh19423 жыл бұрын

    I have been crocheting for almost 60 years and I'm just now finding this wonderful technique!! Thank you for your precise presentation.