The way you got right to the instruction without two minutes of patting the project while you blathered on about your experience was HUGELY APPRECIATED. And your explanations are awesome. Thank you!

@MyTinyKitchen

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@kterhune100

Жыл бұрын

I was going to say the same thing! I hate it when people spend the first almost 1/3 of the video just TALKING about the pattern. I am not a verbal learner I need to see it

@dracofirex

Жыл бұрын

Lol I hate it when people spend the first five minutes feeling up the swatch like please get on with it!

“I’m gonna open this up…” That was the moment it clicked for me. Thank you!

@MyTinyKitchen

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

I love how this tutorial is well explained, and the how the stitch row builds upon itself. No long initial foundation chain.. you are heaven sent!

This tutorial allowed me to take on a huge project. I am currently halfway through making a 6-ft. blanket for my brother because he got me into Dungeons and Dragons last year, and I thought this looked just like dragon scales, so it was perfect.

@MyTinyKitchen

3 жыл бұрын

I also thought it looked like mermaid and dragon scales, so I specicially picked this color to make it my "mermaid" blanket. This would be very pretty in reds and oranges to make it look more like "dragon" scales.

@BluestormsSong

3 жыл бұрын

@@MyTinyKitchen I actually did it in earth tones with blue. The yarn is from Mandala and the colorway was called "Dragon". It was instant

@MyTinyKitchen

3 жыл бұрын

@@BluestormsSong awesome! Too bad you can't share pics on here, I wish I could see it

@BluestormsSong

3 жыл бұрын

@@MyTinyKitchen i have it on Twitter. I'll probably update this later today. It's grown since then. twitter.com/Die4APen/status/1350987752842682372?s=19

Enjoyed your smooth teaching technic; you spoke clearly and I was able to follow instructions with no mishaps.was very easy to follow and clearly spoken. Thank you.

@MyTinyKitchen

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped Linda!

Just what I needed! Uncomplicated, clear instructions. Thank you.

@MyTinyKitchen

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped Dianne!

This is how tutorials should be done. Very well explained and easy to follow due to how great this lady is at instructing and demonstrating. Many thanks ❤.

@MyTinyKitchen

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks a bunch. I watched other video of this stich and couldn't do it but your video made it so easy. Your the best.

@MyTinyKitchen

2 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

This was so much easier and way more intuitive than the other two or three tutorial videos I watched immediately before this one. Thank you so much for posting it.

Using this pattern to make a mermaid blanket by doing the pattern twice with no decrease so glad I found this its so easy and pretty

I am so glad to see such a clear video on this stitch! I think I like the diagonal over the regular version.

@MyTinyKitchen

7 жыл бұрын

I think the diagonal is kind of fun because you can make it however big or small you want it. If you do the traditional one where you go straight across, you have to pick your size first since you have to make the supporting row.

Your video was so instructive, well-spoken and clear. I was able to crochet right along with you. Thank you!

Thank you for breaking this down. I have been stumped by this stitch until now. Well done !

Thank You so much for the tutorial. I've been knitting and crocheting since I was 5 years old, I'm now 55 and I've always tried to master this stitch. I watched your video and did it right the first time. I thank you. This stitch was the last stitch I could never figure out. I'm making a small purse out of the alligator stitch. I have small zippers and I'm going to line it and put in a couple of pockets. I may make a key chain that matches.

@MyTinyKitchen

Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

I'm a beginner and your clear instructions have enabled me to attempt this. Thank you

@MyTinyKitchen

Жыл бұрын

So happy to hear!

Thank you for posting this video!!! For the longest time, I’ve only seen this stitch in the round. I always thought it would look great as a shawl or wrap. Thanks to your video, I can do that now.

The shawl is absolutely gorgeous. Wanting to make a co-workers daughter a mermaid tail blanket . Thanks so much for the video. Can't wait to try this stitch.

Thank you for making the instructions easy to follow and clear.

Thank you for sharing. I understand a lot now. You are a great teacher. God bless.

Thanks for explaining so clearly and showing exactly what your doing at a good speed. I'm going to try doing this watching your video again and if I do it I will comment again letting you know what a genius you are.

This is so clear, concise and easy to follow! Picked it up super quickly. Thank you! I'm using this to make some scales for a toy pangolin!

@MyTinyKitchen

3 жыл бұрын

Great, I'm glad it helped!

Great job on the tutorial. I’ve watched so many tutorials on KZread, and everyone one I came across went so fast and never gave enough explanation about where exactly you would stitch into. I have to say that you can be great at one thing, and you can do it well, but not fully understand it enough to teach it to someone. You did though, and thank you for that. Also I appreciate the explanation and advice about the extra stitching. Great tip! You’ve gained a subscriber.

@MyTinyKitchen

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

thank you so much fabulous teacher! I'm going to make colorful crocodile patches so it becomes a mermaid blanket.

I have watched dozens of videos trying to get this stich and you are the only one who made me understand. You are great!!! Going to follow you to learn more. THANK YOU.

@MyTinyKitchen

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, glad it helped!

This is so clear! Thank you so much, you make it look easy, I'm on my 3rd row already. xxx

Thank You for your time..I have looked through so many videos and I'm glad I found yours!!❤

ThankyouThankyouThankyou! I was despairing on a written instruction, not understanding a word. Your video explained everything clear and easy! You restored my believe in common sense :-) ❤️

I just need to share with you how amazing u are as a teacher because I have looked at tons of videos on the crocodile stitch and I couldn't get it right but finally after watching this video I am confident that not only can I do this stitch but I can make something great from it!!!! Thank you so very much!

Beeyootiful stitch pattern, especially with the colors shown in the beginning of the video. Thanks for sharing!

This is the best and easiest tutorial that I have found. Thank you very much.

Thank you, your instructions are so easy to follow!

I love this stitch...thank you for the tutorial

Thank you so much for moving slowly and giving such great explanations and cuing! I can't wait to try making this - you did an awesome job! Again, THANK YOU.

I finally understand how to do crocodile stitch for projects like hand warmers, thank you

@MyTinyKitchen

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, happy crocheting!

By far the best tutorial for this stitch.. God bless you :)

Thank you so much, you made it look so easy, I never knew how to decrease but thanks to you now I know, you explained it so easy

I started making this blanket because of this video. Thank you!

Thank you!!! Finally I understand!!! You make it so easy!!!

I was just about to give up on learning this, and I have never gave up on anything like this before, but I got so confused watching a few other videos, no matter how many times I watched I cldnt get it, your video was like somebody turning a light on for me, ty.

So happy to come across your Video 🙂 i am always looking for different things to crochet 😐 it gives me so much pleasure at my age (76)♥️♥️ have been crocheting and knitting most of my life even during my working years always found time to relax and enjoying my crocheting, thank you

@MyTinyKitchen

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped, happy crocheting!

I am so happy I found you, thanks for making the instructions so clear, I was getting very frustrated trying to do the crocodile stitch, but I do believe I got it. Love the diagonal version ... just like C2C but crocodile style :)

@loradavis6048

7 жыл бұрын

You are an awesome teacher! Would you consider making a mermaid blanket for a baby so that I don't have to do two of these and put it together. Thank you so much.

Great video, you made it so easy. I like c2c and never could get that stitch. Thank you

I just bought 6 skeins of this EXACT same yarn, same color and this video just popped up in my recommended. Now I know exactly what I’m making with it! I’m creeped out and so excited all at the same time.

@MyTinyKitchen

4 жыл бұрын

Hahah wow that is weird. I hope you have fun making it though!

@bsandromeda

2 жыл бұрын

What yarn is it?

8:14 foundation row 10:35 croc stitch 16:00 decrease

Thank you so much for your tutorial my project came out perfect.

Thanks! Great tutorial x

Thank you for making this! Very easy to follow and it's a beautiful stitch.

@MyTinyKitchen

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it, thank you!

This is such a remarkable tutorial! I only wish we were able to see a full shot of that mermaid scale one you had already completed! That was absolutely gorgeous!

@MyTinyKitchen

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

I always tried this stitch and can never do it, but now it’s easy, you explain very well, thank you for sharing. 🙏🏻💖

@MyTinyKitchen

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, happy crocheting!

I have tons of yarn in my stash. This is an awesome pattern for stash busting. Thank you for a great tutorial.

@MyTinyKitchen

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Yes, different colors would look so pretty!

Terrific tutorial...easy to follow....well done!!!

@ramonabarton5624

5 жыл бұрын

Grandma creatimve grandma

Excellent! Thank you!

AMAZING!!!!! video on this stitch I can not believe how informative and to the point you were. thank you so very much for your time it is greatly appreciated. Can not wait to start this next project.

@MyTinyKitchen

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped, happy crocheting!

Woof, this pattern felt like it would have never ended when I tried it for an adult shawl. Thanks though. I feel like I can now crochet dragon scales in my sleep I've done so many.

@MyTinyKitchen

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, it does take a while, but it looks so pretty when it's done!

@spirkspirk5093

4 жыл бұрын

@@MyTinyKitchen Indeed! :) I'm trying out gloves now. Should be much quicker to finish. Lol

Merci tout plein 👍😊c est le plus beau chàle crocodile que j ai vu et que je vais faire😉🌻

My name is Valerie and I am new to this channel, I want to thank you for making it so easy to learn this stitch, there are other videos out there that are confusing, thank you so much

@MyTinyKitchen

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, glad it helped!

Just found your video and it is so well done! Thank you so much for making this seem easy.😁😁 now to try it is another story. Haha off to give this a go! Great video!

@MyTinyKitchen

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Happy crocheting!

Thank you for this great lesson, I did change the beginning to 4 sc instead of 6. I just like it better with a smaller space. I am making wings for an owl puppet for my grandkiddos.

@MyTinyKitchen

4 жыл бұрын

That's the nice thing about crafting, you can change things to suit your style. Great idea for the owl!

Thank you!! It was crystal clear to understand!! 😘

@MyTinyKitchen

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad!

Wow, I have just noticed you do not slip stitch into the single post as most others do. This may give a better finished look so I will be trying you way. TY

@irmar

3 жыл бұрын

Frankly I prefer doing a single post between the "V"s that are going to be used for scales. First of all it is not necessary to put two stitches and secondly if you don't pay attention you might by mistake make a scale there. Whereas if you see a single post you know you have to just make a sl st and go on.

Thank you for this clear explanation! I watched another video that was way too confusing and I almost gave up.

@MigglesTheGidget

7 жыл бұрын

When I decrease, it looks better for me to ch 3 instead of ch 4 in the beginning of the decrease row. Does this look better for anyone else?

@MyTinyKitchen

6 жыл бұрын

You may get different looks with different yarns. I'm working with a bulkier yarn, so if you're using a thinner yarn, you may need to add chains to get it to look nice.

This is by far the clearest tutorial I've found. Thank you for making it so easy.

@MyTinyKitchen

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, glad it helped!

thank you very much.

Your video is very informative. Thank you.

@MyTinyKitchen

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, glad it helped!

Thank you so much 😍😍😙

Love your tutorial tq

@MyTinyKitchen

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You're welcome, happy crocheting

Thank u so much l'm struggling from long time to make colourfull blanket in this stitch u make easy for me you r very good n talented teacher 👌👏👏

@MyTinyKitchen

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad it helped!

Ty

Beautiful

@MyTinyKitchen

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@cookingcrochetcraze6708

3 жыл бұрын

@@MyTinyKitchen 💕💞

I loved this stitch. Could you please make a tutorial teatching how to make a diagonal gauntlet holding just one finger?

This would be nice for a cowl Thank you x

@MyTinyKitchen

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, it would! Enjoy.

If anyone has these written instructions that I can follow without having the video up please let me know. This video is amazing. I would just love to have it written out to follow. Thank you.

very nice tutorial i like it but can u show full crocodile stitch in a triangular shawl??

@gypsieemerald2658

5 жыл бұрын

Just go as many rows as you want to increase. Don't decrease it at all

I think I'm going to make a shawl using only increasing scales. I think it would look really cool with the yarn I bought. :)

@MyTinyKitchen

4 жыл бұрын

That would work very well for a shawl!

👌👌👌👌

Can you tell me does it make a difference of using one DC instead of the 2dc that you skip? I'm using a pattern now that only uses one DC in that unused post vs your two. I'm just curious if that makes it less scrunchy or if it's just a waste of yarn I could save. Thanks so much

@shandramacniven5964

4 жыл бұрын

The 2dc that you skip becomes the anchor for the next row. It changes the look and stability of the scales.

Thank you for this video! I am making this as a blanket for a baby shower but to make its rectangular-ish do I adjust the foundation rows on both ends like you did in the video or on one end ?

@MyTinyKitchen

7 жыл бұрын

You adjust it on one end first, until you get the size of the rectangle you want, and then you start adjusting it on the other side to make it rectangular. For ex, I would start making it smaller on the right hand side, but keep adding to the width on the left, until you have how tall of a rectangle you want. Once you get your height, then you want to start adjusting it on the left, so that it will make the top part of the rectangle even. Once you get your height, you will be doing decreases on both the left and right side, to create your other corner.

@veronica8188able

5 жыл бұрын

@@MyTinyKitchen I love your video tutorial as well...I would like to make the blanket rectangular as well. I'm at my 19th row..,so I need to continue to chain 3, for increase on the left side and NOT on the right side, until I reach my desired length?

@Isonhill

2 жыл бұрын

@@MyTinyKitchen Could you explain how to get a rectangular size instead of a square? I started the decrease on one side, but after 4 rows of the one-sided decrease, I frogged because I wasn't getiing a "straight" edge on the decreased side. Does that make sense? Any tips? Thank you!

How would you use this pattern to make a pillow? What would you do for the back if you wanted it to be plain and not patterned like the front and how could you attach it?

@MyTinyKitchen

6 жыл бұрын

You can keep doing it diagonally, but make it into a square. If you want the back plain, just do a separate square that is single crochet and then I would attach it with a slip stitch all the way around where the ridges are on the setup row from the back.

I love your tutorial! Thank you! Out of curiousity, what kind of varagated yarn did you use at the beginning of the video?

@MyTinyKitchen

7 жыл бұрын

It is Red Heart Boutique Unforgettable Yarn in color Dragonfly.

@manjari180

4 жыл бұрын

How much of red heart wool you used to make this

Hi, Love this video, could you possibly tell us what yarn you used in the picture before you started the tutorial. I Absolutely love the colors of the varigated yarn or self stripping yarn. Please and Thank you.💖 in Advance Roxanne

@MyTinyKitchen

6 жыл бұрын

Red Heart Boutique Unforgettable yarn in color Dragonfly

So, I love this and I want to do it. But does this only make a square blanket? How would you do a more rectangular piece? If not, how many I ches across should you shoot for for a personal blanket? I need a pattern!

@MyTinyKitchen

Жыл бұрын

If you wanted it rectangular, then I would do the stitch straight across rather than on a diagonal. Sorry, I dont have a special pattern. You could probably google it to get written instructions.

@Honeybee0408

Жыл бұрын

@@MyTinyKitchen I ended up making a few bandanas for my pup with this pattern. They turned out beautifully.

@MyTinyKitchen

Жыл бұрын

@@Honeybee0408 awesome!

OMG I love the variegated yarn you used. What was it called??

@MyTinyKitchen

7 жыл бұрын

the yarn is listed in the notes

I've been crocheting the crocodile stitch for years with no issue, but this is the first time I've done it on the diagonal. It starts off perfect but as I keep going, the angle of the piece gets wider and stops being square at the corner. How can I prevent this?

You do a wonderful video but I like to have written patterns to go by and then use the video as a reference. Do you have a written pattern for this?

I am aAlmost done with my crochet scale scarf (triangle scarf) and I noticed the scales are either curling up or are flattened on one side with the other half of the scale hidden behind it. I am thinking about sowing it down afterwards so it looks like what you done. What am I doing wrong?

@MyTinyKitchen

6 жыл бұрын

Most likely your tension is different from the left to right side. I found that the right side was easy (perhaps because I'm right-handed) and I could keep the blanket facing normal, but when working on the left side, I found it easier to turn the blanket sideways so that I could keep an even tension.

If I were to do two single crochet when forming the scale would it make it more of a point in center? Trying to go for a dragon scale look

@irmar

3 жыл бұрын

Single crochet? They are chains. You may do 3 chains, you can even close them together, like a picot.

My scales keep curling. I've tried a larger hook, smaller hook and checked my tension...im at a loss. Any suggestions?

Help please...I LOVE your instruction however...mine starts to get wrinkly...the stitches start to turn in on themselves..

Do you think this would make a good granny square to then piece together for a larger afghan? It feels daunting making a whole blanket with this stitch.

@MyTinyKitchen

7 жыл бұрын

You can certainly try it and see what you think. However, just be aware that this is a directional square, and because it has layers, it's going to be a lot thicker and heavier than traditional granny squares.

What kind of yarn was used to make that beautiful crocodile stitch at the beginning of the video??

@MyTinyKitchen

3 жыл бұрын

Red Heart Boutique Unforgettable yarn in color Dragonfly. It looks just like a mermaid or dragon scale to me!

Can this be started with a magic ring instead of a chained ring? I just feel the hole in the very first scale is kinda big… 🤷🏻‍♀️

I’m currently making a baby blanket with this diagonal crocodile stitch. Is there a way to make it rectangular instead of squared?

I would like to make a scarf with each end crocheted on the diagonal. How do I crochet at the end of a row without increasing?

@MyTinyKitchen

6 жыл бұрын

You would have to alternate each row. For ex, one row make 14 shells, next row make 13 shells, then repeat again. Next row will be 14 shells, next row will be 13 shells, etc.

Did u block urs to get it to lay so flat? Ive tried to loosen my tension but it still curls.

@MyTinyKitchen

7 жыл бұрын

I did not block mine, however I do keep my tension looser when making the "scales". If you go too tight, they may bunch on you.

I use picots instead of a chain 1 space on the scales. Its more pointed and I just think it looks better. Any one else?

@nikkienyx3034

6 жыл бұрын

Mary Claybourn what is that ? I'd love a more pointy end

What yArn is that? It’s beautiful

@MyTinyKitchen

3 жыл бұрын

Red Heart Boutique Unforgettable yarn in color Dragonfly

My scales are curling to the right. Does anyone know what I may be doing to cause that? I put it under a heavy book to try and flatten them.

@MyTinyKitchen

2 жыл бұрын

You may have too much tension on that side when crocheting. Or it could also be the yarn, depending on the twist of the yarn.

Mine was doing good and now my scales are curling the further along I go I'm not doing them tight

You're the born teacher ! Could you show or tell me how, once I have reached the width, to keep that width? F.eks if I make 14 shells in a row how do I continue making mmm lets say five more rows with 14 shells keeping straight edges ?! Thanks ahead of time and thanks now for this video

@MyTinyKitchen

6 жыл бұрын

You would have to alternate each row. One row make 14 shells, next row make 13 shells, then repeat again. Next row will be 14 shells, next row will be 13 shells, etc.

@MsBene59

6 жыл бұрын

JourneyToSelf-Sufficiency thank you so much 😊

How many balls of the red head unforgettable yarn did you use on the finished blanket

@MyTinyKitchen

6 жыл бұрын

I haven't finished the whole blanket, but so far I have used about 8 balls, and am about 1/2 way through. You use a lot more yarn for this stitch pattern than you think.

@Tiger-Creations

6 жыл бұрын

JourneyToSelf-Sufficiency should o use the hook size indicated on the yarn or a different one?

@MyTinyKitchen

6 жыл бұрын

I would use the hook size that is recommended on the yarn label