How to Crochet 2 Rows at the Same Time *UPDATE!* How to do this technique using *HDC* (half double crochet) & *SC* (single crochet) stitches video is now live! ua-cam.com/video/4F1STFvp6JU/v-deo.html 👈😀
Didn't even know this was possible!!! This couldn't have been found at a better time. I don't have long to live, barring a miracle, and I'm trying to make blankets for all my grandkids before I can't anymore. This will be a tremendous timesaver for me and may make the difference between them all having something from me for years to come and only some of them getting a blanket. I'm crying tears of joy and relief and thanking God for letting me find this just when I thought I would need a time machine to get them all done. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU❣️❣️❣️
Lynn, what beautiful gifts you're giving to your grandchildren. I KNOW you will succeed getting all of them done. The power of will is phenomenal and you have that will. Bless you dear Lynn, and I hope for a miracle for you. I want you to know that my grandmother embroidered a tablecloth for me to add to my hope chest (yes, I'm from the era of hope chests)! and that has been over 45 years ago. I still have it and still use it on holidays and I put it on the table on her birthday. I will be passing it to one of my daughters. Your grandchildren will keep it for all their lives, I guarantee it. I still have that hope chest filled with memento's for my children and grandchildren as well.
God bless u Lynn! I am sure your grandchildren will treasure their blankets for yrs to come knowing they were made with such love! I pray that you receive healing, for u to get your miracle & to live a long prosperous life! Always believe in miracles & NEVER give up on the brink of one! We never know when we will receive a miracle so as my pastor always says, “we all are always on the brink of one, so have faith & never lose hope.” Prayers, Blessings, Peace, Love & Healing to you!🙏🏻😊✌🏻💖🌻 Kim P.S. I wrote this verse on my bathroom mirror to remind me to NEVER give up on ANYTHING & to always have hope & faith. It is my favorite verse. Hebrews 11:1 “Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
THE MOTHER OF ALL CROCHET TIPS INDEED!!! Love this, and thank you! I've been crocheting for about (ahem) 58 years, and at this point, it isn't very often you see something ACTUALLY NEW! I'm so excited!
@Gail and Robin, I enjoy learning new stitches. Just last night I learned how to crochet a crocodile stitch, which I am making my mom ( who is also a crocheter, which I learned from her when I was about 3 or 4yrs of age) a shawl. She wants to learn the Crocodile Stitch as well. I just watch the videos several times and I proceed making the stitches while listening to them
I donate all my projects to homeless and low income fellow veterans and you just help me skim time and in doing so it will undoubtedly help me help more people!! Thanks so much!!
I’ve always made it my goal to knit and crochet things for the homeless in my state and giving them other basic supplies, so I’m glad I’m not the only one! :)
Doesn't this lady sound so nice I really like how she explains what to do so clearly and slowly for us to be able to learn this wonderful trick! I think it is really good how you have the camera so we can actually see the stitches and projects. A truly excellent Tutor thank you so much
Wow! I have been crocheting for 50+ years and you have taught me something really new! I am ready to hold the packing for my move and pull out my yarns because my mind is reeling with so many new ideas. I am now a subscriber!
This stitch is sooo much fun, thank youuu! I was playing around with it when my husband got home from work and he was amazed - said I was the master of crochet, haha! I found it a bit tricky at first but after just a short while I was really getting into the swing of it. What I really like is how it feels as I work it - it just flows back and forth rather than the quick up, down and twist of a regular DC - and I think it's going to be much less painful on my rheumatic wrists and hands, especially when making larger items. I also love the way it looks, it's so interesting as it grows, and there's a certain softness and drapiness (is that a word?!) to it that regular rows of DC lack. Thanks so much for making such a clear and easy to follow tutorial, your efforts and talent are very much appreciated! :)
Oh my gosh! Thank you so much for sharing this. After the first couple of rows on my example I was whizzing along faster than I ever thought possible. I’ve been crocheting for nearly 50 years I can’t believe I’ve never seen this before. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
What a wonderful, EXCELLENT teacher you are!! I know without a doubt whatever your video is I will understand and retain your teaching. Thank you SO much!!!!
Shut the front door!!! No way have I ever imagined this was a possibility. TOTALLY GOBSMACKED! ! Thanks so much for sharing this technique with us. Wowza, too cool!
Wonderful trick! 🧶🥰 also love your nails! 💅🏻 Quick tip. When you get to the end of the row and chain 5 to begin the next row, turn you work and begin the next chain down. instead of placing the stitch immediately at the bottom as Robin shows, place it in the next stitch. It will keep the lines straight without creating that bulge effect!
Amazing! I've seen a lot of crochet tutorials but this is the first time I see this trick. I would recommend starting with Foundation Double Crochet stitches instead of the foundation chains though. It will give the work even neater bottom edge and you will skip working into the those annoying chains. Thanks a lot for sharing this great trick. 💕💕
@@HookedbyRobin very true 😀 I completely abandoned the foundation chain since I discovered the foundation stitches.. they are just a life saver for crocheters 😍
im too privileged to live in a age where I have information like this on the internet. makes me reflect on past ages that wouldnt of been none the wiser. yet here we are, sharing information so golden, and yet so accessible to most of the world. thank you..
@@HookedbyRobin without the internet i think i would be intellectually a different person. it's given me so much info. me mum taught me crochet but she could only make a dodgy stitch in blanket rounds, i figured out myself how to make bags and beanies and scarfs (they were awful but eh i was 10) i only really learnt how to crochet properly because of the internet. also books suck aha. i learned how to knit in 2 hours because of the internet, and i learned how to tunisian crochet in like 4 mins because of the internet.
I'm gonna try this. I've been making lapghans crazy for the community nursing home, and this will speed up the quantities! I'll be a crocheting machine for sure! Thank you!
OMGness!!! You are the ONLY crocheter I have seen that holds your yarn the way I do and uses your index finger to keep the yarn on the hook in control!! 🤣🤣🤣👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Hi! 😊 Omg... I couldn't help myself... I just had to tell you that even though I alternate the way I hold my hook (because of hand cramps), I always use my index finger to control the yarn on my hook to prevent myself from pulling it through too many loops. It's a time saver not having to undo stitches. Glad to know you do this too! Cheers! 👍😊
You teach very well and have a lovely voice. Im doing sweaters & bored to death w the repeated stitches. So happy to get a break by learning something new. You made my day. Thanks.😙
I've just come across this video, and of course I had to try it out. AND... I like the way the sides look. They aren't wonky; they're scalloped! Who needs a border when you have these lovely undulating edges.
That is _so_ clever! Thanks so much for sharing. EDIT I tried something to make the beginning of rows less lumpy. I started with four chains rather than five. Maybe try it yourself, and let me know what you think. I'm having fun with this. 🙂
@@HookedbyRobin Thanks. This stitch of yours is _wonderful,_ so I'm just glad to be able to give something back. While I was practicing the stitch, I had an idea about how to make the _end_ of a row straighter, too. It's a bit convoluted, so I hope I can explain it… There's a loop at the end of the row that makes a small lump on the side. Well, before inserting your hook into the top of the last stitch in the row below, insert the hook down into that loop, from the top, then, with a bit of a twist, put the hook through the top of the stitch below, as usual. Capturing that otherwise loose loop makes the end of the row straighter. I hope I made that clear. Please feel free to ask for clarification, if I didn't. And, of course, I'd appreciate your feedback.
@@thetroublewithtrebles1362 that makes sense to me! As for the stitch, I cannot claim credit for inventing it, I'm merely sharing it! I love when people tinker and tweak something to make it better so thank you for taking the time to have a play with it and report back! 💕
@@HookedbyRobin I'd never have seen this stitch if not for your tutorial, which, I might add, is very clear and thorough, so I thank you for that. 😊 As for my tinkering… Well, I can't help myself. It's just what I do. The fun part is sharing, though, isn't it? I just love how supportive everyone I've encountered in the UA-cam crochet "community" is. It makes one feel right at home. 🤗
thank you for being so clear about where to stitch into for the top row of stitches. after watching a few of these tutorials and seeing people go in random places it was nice to see someone pick a consistent spot and show it clearly
That is seriously awesome, wow. I'm about to test it out, I crochet a lot of beanies for the cancer patients at the kiddies hospital and thus will save me so much time and I can get more done in no time.
This is just FABULOUS!! I wish I would have known this years ago it would have saved me sooo much time when making blankets and anything else! I will be trying this from today on!! I will become a crocheting machine!!😏😏👌🏻💪🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Wow! This is fantastic. After all these years I'm Just seeing this tutorial. Never seen that before. Excellent video and so grateful that you shared this with us
This is amazing!! Thanks so much. Your swatch resembles back loop double crochet, hence that slant in the front. If you aim for the "back hump" (slant, the loop, and then loop just behind that) instead, you get a typical double crochet look.
I'm going to have to get out my yarn and hook, and try this, as soon as I'm feeling a little better. What a great crochet "community" we have on UA-cam. Everyone's so helpful, so generous. I just love it! 😊
Oh my THANK YOU so much!!!! This is just amazing. Now I can get twice as much done in a day. LOL. I want to make a rather large blanket for my bed and was double thinking my desire and then you come with this!! No more thinking going to buy the yarn tomorrow and get on it. Sweet just sweet!
What a great tutorial. I don't think there is any chance of anyone not being able to understand any of the steps. And the technique too is super cool. Thank you.
OM Goodness! I will be practicing til I get this down pat, thank you. Can't wait to share with my sisters. I'm the youngest and I can finally show them something they don't know! 😁
Thank you so much for this tutorial! I've tried this stitch with a different tutorial and it did not turn out well😂. It clicked with this tutorial 🙏🏻✌🏻
Thanks dear you show how double row at the same time its new for me ,i m searching every time new crochet tips than i apply.thanks a lot dear live you,stay bless
Thank you! I have done this when I needed to add in a stitch in the row below to fix a mistake but I never thought of using it to make fabric completely! Excellent!
@@kikib48grid You're not alone. On my first C2C project -- a scarf -- I noticed it was missing a DC on an outside square. I got out the yarn, added the DC, and wove in the ends. I guess you might see it if you went looking for it, but I doubt it, and I would've had to frog at least half of the scarf, otherwise. As "they" say, "Necessity is the mother of invention," eh?
@@kikib48grid Thanks. It's so great that we get to share solutions to problems, as well as new stitches and stitch patterns, and all the rest, especially if we don't know anyone else who's interested in these things. Gotta love the Internet, right?
I tried your stitch and in the second row, I did the same process before turning, turned and made my stitch in the following stitch. I chained five like you said, not four. So far my sample is pretty straight. Thank you for this lovely stitch!
Wonderful trick! 🧶🥰 also love your nails! 💅🏻 Quick tip. When you get to the end of the row and chain 5 to begin the next row, turn your work and begin the next chain down. instead of placing the stitch immediately at the bottom as Robin shows, place it in the very next stitch. It will keep the lines straight without creating that bulge effect! I wish I could show a picture in the comments.
Oh my goodness, where has this stitch been all my life??!! Well OK for the last 18 months since I took up crocheting. You teach so clearly, thank you so much x
I recently learned to avoid the wonky edge by turning and slip stitching into the last stitch made before chaining... I created a swatch along with you, and worked my edge ( row ends) in that manner , chaining 5 AFTER an end of row turn, slip stitch IN LAST STITCH... and continued this double row stitch. Ta-dah! Straight edges! I am super happy to find your channel today. I can’t wait to try this for a project! Also, I found your channel via a search for continuous granny block attaching (?) Perfect! Love your channel. Your newest follower!👍🏼❤️
Thank you so much for this technique I really appreciate your nice slow movements and clear explanation you have made Chrocheting fun for me all over again thanks again.
Thank you for sharing this brilliant idea! Thanks to UA-cam's recommendation so that your tutorial just popped up and it really helps me at the right time ^ ^ I want to make lots of things for my beloved friends as a gratitude sign from me, but I have to do it as fast as I can, this truly help me work better while enjoying new stitch :) Thank you so much!!!
Have just learned this and I’m amazed to find your video is 4 years old!!! Just tried this method and worked out a way to avoid the bulge … go into the second stitch in the row! Works a treat and the side is straight!
Thank you! This is awesome! I found this video on my Google feed and now I just subscribed to your channel..... Your instructions are very clear and you have a good light heartedness which is wonderful for tutorials!!!!! Happy Crafting!!!!! 💜
So, I played around with technique and after the 1st ch 5, add multiples of 3 to add more rows. Then pick up loops as if you were on the first DC when you don't pull through the loop. Recommend an Afghan hook!!!
More simply.. 3x-1= chains needed after making width, where is x is rows wanted. 2x+1 is number of stitches the is supposed to be on hook when stitches are picked up properly. I have tested this with 20 rows on Afghan hook.
This is wonderful! I've used less yarn in my projects thanks to this stitch, it's super economical. Thank you so much for sharing it! Edit: I have just realized that you can make the stitch as tall as you want depending on how many multiples of three you increase the chain by when making the first stitch!
I’m certain I am not alone in having missed a stitch on a row below...this will be a great cheat method of adding in after the fact. Thanks for sharing. By the by...if you invented this you should be awarded a metal for being a genius!
Have you tried this stitch starting with an extra chain 2-3 for a sc appearance or even a chain 6-7 for a treble crochet? I can only imagine how helpful this will be in larger time intensive patterns. Especially if you’re able to inc or dec the rows and use it in circular patterns.
This is really great, I didn't know it before and I'm happy to learn from you 😍 Thank you so much and happy crocheting to you & all followers 💐 GREETINGS from GERMANY 🇩🇪
Ok! I timed myself doing your two lined crochet vs 2 lines of the regular double crochet. It took me 15 seconds longer the regular way. But! The texture of the double line is much softer. I will be using this more often cuz it does take away from the same-old.. same-old
That is so clever I'm not an expert on crochet ( self taught) just do bits now and again but watching you teach this it was lovely to follow, thank you can't wait to see more of your projects 💅🏻
This is so awesome.I love this I have not heard of this before and I would love to thank you for sharing this with us . God bless you in many ways and have a great day. Thanks again
Tried this two rows at time. At first took a couple play backs but WOW it works! Nice flat and my edge is not a bump. I think blocking would make the differece. I just pressed edge with fingers like in quilting. Love this video.😁
I did this on my son's blanket, before there was a tutorial. I saw a clip on facebook, and I believe the clip is somewhere on yt but I'm not sure. I just showed how to do it after it was already started and there was no talking. I go into the slant and not under it though. Works up quickly once you get in the "zone". Thanks for sharing.
There are a couple of videos floating around, I certainly didn't invent this technique, I'm merely sharing! I think going into the slant is called a linked stitch? I can't remember but it's pretty much the same thing 😃
First thank u so much for sharing ❤️ that is amazing.. second regarding the edges, i started with a chain of 4 instead of 5.. it straightened out the edges perfectly similarly to when u do each row separately.. That is for because when chaining 5, you are starting the two rows in each round, one by a chain of 2 and one by a chain of 3.. and a longer chain at the beginning of the row makes it a bit more bumpy.. while a chain of 4 wld give each row a starting chain of 2, so it evens it up.. However, there is one other thing i altered that even made it look exactly like a regular double crochet without that slanted loop.. u know that loop where you yarn over and don’t pull through, i actually pulled through and yarned over again before going into that stitch at the bottom.. thats it.. it made it perfect.. is there any way i can send u a picture to show u?
I make blankets for homeless, animal shelter and NICU, as well as hats, scarves and socks for homeless and slippers for nursing home and hospice patients. This will help me tremendously. Thank you for sharing.
I just gave this a go and I found that at the start of a new row , instead of chaining 5 just chain 4 and still do th same as before , the edge in a lot straighter . Hope that helps !
This is the best tip I’ve come across. Thank you for sharing! I’m going to try to Ch 4 instead of 5 to see if that helps with the bulging. Definitely a timesaver!
That is the coolest thing I have ever seen!!!!!!! Is there a way to increase/decrease thus way? I thought after so many years of crocheting there was nothing new under the sun, how wrong I was!!!
How to Crochet 2 Rows at the Same Time *UPDATE!*
How to do this technique using *HDC* (half double crochet) & *SC* (single crochet) stitches video is now live! ua-cam.com/video/4F1STFvp6JU/v-deo.html 👈😀
Thank you so much! I've been crocheting for 38 years and had no idea that this could be done. How cool!
Didn't even know this was possible!!! This couldn't have been found at a better time. I don't have long to live, barring a miracle, and I'm trying to make blankets for all my grandkids before I can't anymore. This will be a tremendous timesaver for me and may make the difference between them all having something from me for years to come and only some of them getting a blanket. I'm crying tears of joy and relief and thanking God for letting me find this just when I thought I would need a time machine to get them all done. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU❣️❣️❣️
You are MORE than welcome 💕 please let me know if this technique helps in your blanket quest! Xx
I pray you have a long healthy life ♡
😚What a fortunate group to have you!
Lynn, what beautiful gifts you're giving to your grandchildren. I KNOW you will succeed getting all of them done. The power of will is phenomenal and you have that will. Bless you dear Lynn, and I hope for a miracle for you. I want you to know that my grandmother embroidered a tablecloth for me to add to my hope chest (yes, I'm from the era of hope chests)! and that has been over 45 years ago. I still have it and still use it on holidays and I put it on the table on her birthday. I will be passing it to one of my daughters. Your grandchildren will keep it for all their lives, I guarantee it. I still have that hope chest filled with memento's for my children and grandchildren as well.
God bless u Lynn! I am sure your grandchildren will treasure their blankets for yrs to come knowing they were made with such love! I pray that you receive healing, for u to get your miracle & to live a long prosperous life! Always believe in miracles & NEVER give up on the brink of one! We never know when we will receive a miracle so as my pastor always says, “we all are always on the brink of one, so have faith & never lose hope.”
Prayers, Blessings, Peace, Love & Healing to you!🙏🏻😊✌🏻💖🌻
Kim
P.S. I wrote this verse on my bathroom mirror to remind me to NEVER give up on ANYTHING & to always have hope & faith. It is my favorite verse. Hebrews 11:1 “Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
THE MOTHER OF ALL CROCHET TIPS INDEED!!! Love this, and thank you! I've been crocheting for about (ahem) 58 years, and at this point, it isn't very often you see something ACTUALLY NEW! I'm so excited!
Yay! You are very welcome!
@Gail and Robin, I enjoy learning new stitches. Just last night I learned how to crochet a crocodile stitch, which I am making my mom ( who is also a crocheter, which I learned from her when I was about 3 or 4yrs of age) a shawl. She wants to learn the Crocodile Stitch as well. I just watch the videos several times and I proceed making the stitches while listening to them
I donate all my projects to homeless and low income fellow veterans and you just help me skim time and in doing so it will undoubtedly help me help more people!! Thanks so much!!
Marine Semper-Fi
Same here! Excited to watch the vid now. ☺️
I’ve always made it my goal to knit and crochet things for the homeless in my state and giving them other basic supplies, so I’m glad I’m not the only one! :)
Doesn't this lady sound so nice I really like how she explains what to do so clearly and slowly for us to be able to learn this wonderful trick! I think it is really good how you have the camera so we can actually see the stitches and projects. A truly excellent Tutor thank you so much
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Wow! I have been crocheting for 50+ years and you have taught me something really new! I am ready to hold the packing for my move and pull out my yarns because my mind is reeling with so many new ideas. I am now a subscriber!
This stitch is sooo much fun, thank youuu! I was playing around with it when my husband got home from work and he was amazed - said I was the master of crochet, haha! I found it a bit tricky at first but after just a short while I was really getting into the swing of it. What I really like is how it feels as I work it - it just flows back and forth rather than the quick up, down and twist of a regular DC - and I think it's going to be much less painful on my rheumatic wrists and hands, especially when making larger items. I also love the way it looks, it's so interesting as it grows, and there's a certain softness and drapiness (is that a word?!) to it that regular rows of DC lack. Thanks so much for making such a clear and easy to follow tutorial, your efforts and talent are very much appreciated! :)
It definitely flows nicely once you get into the rhythm!
Oh my gosh! Thank you so much for sharing this. After the first couple of rows on my example I was whizzing along faster than I ever thought possible. I’ve been crocheting for nearly 50 years I can’t believe I’ve never seen this before. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
You are very welcome!
You are so right!
I agree! Love your Kitties!!!😻😻
What a wonderful, EXCELLENT teacher you are!! I know without a doubt whatever your video is I will understand and retain your teaching. Thank you SO much!!!!
Thank you for such a wonderful comment Debra!😃🥰
Wow! Been crocheting most of my life and have NEVER seen these technique before. Can’t wait to try it!
Shut the front door!!!
No way have I ever imagined this was a possibility.
TOTALLY GOBSMACKED! !
Thanks so much for sharing this technique with us. Wowza, too cool!
Game changer right? I'm amazed not many other people seemed to have shared this technique before - I thought everyone knew it LOL fail
Gobsmacked definition is - overwhelmed with wonder, surprise, or shock : astounded.
Gobysmacked indeed
Judy Wray it’s a British term
"Gobsmacked"! Lol!! I love it!!
Wonderful trick! 🧶🥰 also love your nails! 💅🏻
Quick tip. When you get to the end of the row and chain 5 to begin the next row, turn you work and begin the next chain down. instead of placing the stitch immediately at the bottom as Robin shows, place it in the next stitch. It will keep the lines straight without creating that bulge effect!
Amazing! I've seen a lot of crochet tutorials but this is the first time I see this trick.
I would recommend starting with Foundation Double Crochet stitches instead of the foundation chains though. It will give the work even neater bottom edge and you will skip working into the those annoying chains.
Thanks a lot for sharing this great trick. 💕💕
I'm a HUGE fan of foundation crochet, I agree!
@@HookedbyRobin very true 😀 I completely abandoned the foundation chain since I discovered the foundation stitches.. they are just a life saver for crocheters 😍
@@HookedbyRobin ah I almost forgot.. a new subscriber to your channel here 😊 keep up the great work 💕
im too privileged to live in a age where I have information like this on the internet. makes me reflect on past ages that wouldnt of been none the wiser. yet here we are, sharing information so golden, and yet so accessible to most of the world. thank you..
The internet is amazing isn't it? It's how I learnt to crochet in the first place as I just couldn't "get it" when trying to learn from books
@@HookedbyRobin without the internet i think i would be intellectually a different person. it's given me so much info. me mum taught me crochet but she could only make a dodgy stitch in blanket rounds, i figured out myself how to make bags and beanies and scarfs (they were awful but eh i was 10) i only really learnt how to crochet properly because of the internet. also books suck aha. i learned how to knit in 2 hours because of the internet, and i learned how to tunisian crochet in like 4 mins because of the internet.
Oh my word!! How did I not know about this before?!?! This is AMAZING!! Crocheting scarves for charity is so much easier now!😁👍Awesome teaching too!
I'm gonna try this. I've been making lapghans crazy for the community nursing home, and this will speed up the quantities! I'll be a crocheting machine for sure! Thank you!
Glad it will help! What a lovely thing you are doing 💕
OMGness!!! You are the ONLY crocheter I have seen that holds your yarn the way I do and uses your index finger to keep the yarn on the hook in control!! 🤣🤣🤣👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Hi! 😊 Omg... I couldn't help myself... I just had to tell you that even though I alternate the way I hold my hook (because of hand cramps), I always use my index finger to control the yarn on my hook to prevent myself from pulling it through too many loops. It's a time saver not having to undo stitches. Glad to know you do this too! Cheers! 👍😊
Can't believe you read my mind! Was thinking"add 4 chains instead of 5 and you won't have the wave!" Love this..Thanks
this technique is incredibly time saving and I can’t believe this can be done so easily! THANK YOU FOR TEACHING US! ❤
I am pleased it helps! 😃🧶
Those blue nails were perfect again the colour of the yarn , complimentary and easy to see where you were pointing out. Thankyou . Clever idea!
I thought the same thing
You teach very well and have a lovely voice. Im doing sweaters & bored to death w the repeated stitches. So happy to get a break by learning something new. You made my day. Thanks.😙
try skipping the first stich of your dc stich row for a even boarder....thanks for sharing
This is too good to be true!!! I've been crocheting for 43 years and this is the BEST crochet tip ever!!! Thank you so much!!!
Love it! Using it now on a bag project to make my handles/straps stronger! Working wonders! Thank you so much!
I've just come across this video, and of course I had to try it out. AND... I like the way the sides look. They aren't wonky; they're scalloped! Who needs a border when you have these lovely undulating edges.
That is _so_ clever! Thanks so much for sharing.
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I tried something to make the beginning of rows less lumpy. I started with four chains rather than five. Maybe try it yourself, and let me know what you think. I'm having fun with this. 🙂
Oooh good tip! 👍
I've pinned your comment so hopefully your ch4 tip will help others! 😄👍
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Thanks. This stitch of yours is _wonderful,_ so I'm just glad to be able to give something back.
While I was practicing the stitch, I had an idea about how to make the _end_ of a row straighter, too. It's a bit convoluted, so I hope I can explain it… There's a loop at the end of the row that makes a small lump on the side. Well, before inserting your hook into the top of the last stitch in the row below, insert the hook down into that loop, from the top, then, with a bit of a twist, put the hook through the top of the stitch below, as usual. Capturing that otherwise loose loop makes the end of the row straighter. I hope I made that clear. Please feel free to ask for clarification, if I didn't. And, of course, I'd appreciate your feedback.
@@thetroublewithtrebles1362 that makes sense to me! As for the stitch, I cannot claim credit for inventing it, I'm merely sharing it! I love when people tinker and tweak something to make it better so thank you for taking the time to have a play with it and report back! 💕
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I'd never have seen this stitch if not for your tutorial, which, I might add, is very clear and thorough, so I thank you for that.
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As for my tinkering… Well, I can't help myself. It's just what I do. The fun part is sharing, though, isn't it? I just love how supportive everyone I've encountered in the UA-cam crochet "community" is. It makes one feel right at home.
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thank you for being so clear about where to stitch into for the top row of stitches. after watching a few of these tutorials and seeing people go in random places it was nice to see someone pick a consistent spot and show it clearly
You're very welcome, I am glad it helps!😀
Fun idea! I don’t think it saves much time compared to normal dc stitching but it surely changes the colour pattern when using variegated yarns.
I didn’t think it would save time either but once I gave it a go and got the hang of it after a couple of goes, wow- you can whizz along a blanket!
It does once you get used to it because you're able to get more height in else time
It does save time, especially if you're working with a bulky or blanket yarn. I whipped up a blanket for my MIL last year in NO time!
That is seriously awesome, wow. I'm about to test it out, I crochet a lot of beanies for the cancer patients at the kiddies hospital and thus will save me so much time and I can get more done in no time.
This is just FABULOUS!! I wish I would have known this years ago it would have saved me sooo much time when making blankets and anything else! I will be trying this from today on!! I will become a crocheting machine!!😏😏👌🏻💪🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Wow! This is fantastic. After all these years I'm Just seeing this tutorial. Never seen that before. Excellent video and so grateful that you shared this with us
I am so pleased it helped Deirdre! 🤗🥰
How cool is this? Wish I would have seen this a few months ago when I started working on Christmas gifts.
It's like you're doing a foundation double crochet on top of a regular double crochet. Very clever!
It's a neat trick isn't it!
This is amazing!! Thanks so much.
Your swatch resembles back loop double crochet, hence that slant in the front. If you aim for the "back hump" (slant, the loop, and then loop just behind that) instead, you get a typical double crochet look.
I'm going to have to get out my yarn and hook, and try this, as soon as I'm feeling a little better. What a great crochet "community" we have on UA-cam. Everyone's so helpful, so generous. I just love it! 😊
Thank u for that suggestion.. so u mean we go thru all 3 of them including the slant loop?
This is pure genius! Thanks girl. And giiiirl, your nails are life..very beautiful polish
haha thank you! It is by Rimmel in the colourway "844 Out of the Blue"
@@HookedbyRobin thanks, love the nail polish color!
Oh my THANK YOU so much!!!! This is just amazing. Now I can get twice as much done in a day. LOL. I want to make a rather large blanket for my bed and was double thinking my desire and then you come with this!! No more thinking going to buy the yarn tomorrow and get on it. Sweet just sweet!
What a great tutorial. I don't think there is any chance of anyone not being able to understand any of the steps. And the technique too is super cool. Thank you.
Thank you!
OM Goodness! I will be practicing til I get this down pat, thank you. Can't wait to share with my sisters. I'm the youngest and I can finally show them something they don't know! 😁
Thank you so much for this tutorial! I've tried this stitch with a different tutorial and it did not turn out well😂. It clicked with this tutorial 🙏🏻✌🏻
You are welcome!😃🧶
What an awesome way to create two rows at a time😊 Bravo and thank you.
Thanks dear you show how double row at the same time its new for me ,i m searching every time new crochet tips than i apply.thanks a lot dear live you,stay bless
I did a chain 5 but went into next chain stitch and looks great. Thank you so much for this great tip. Working on a blanket now using this stitch. 😀
Fab tip! Glad you are enjoying it!
Love this stitch. On the 2nd row go into the middle of last row instead of underneath. It gives a different texture by creating ridges.
Thank you! I have done this when I needed to add in a stitch in the row below to fix a mistake but I never thought of using it to make fabric completely! Excellent!
Wow. Great idea! 😊
@@thetroublewithtrebles1362 thanks! I hate ripping back!
@@kikib48grid
You're not alone. On my first C2C project -- a scarf -- I noticed it was missing a DC on an outside square. I got out the yarn, added the DC, and wove in the ends. I guess you might see it if you went looking for it, but I doubt it, and I would've had to frog at least half of the scarf, otherwise. As "they" say, "Necessity is the mother of invention," eh?
@@thetroublewithtrebles1362 Excellent!
@@kikib48grid
Thanks. It's so great that we get to share solutions to problems, as well as new stitches and stitch patterns, and all the rest, especially if we don't know anyone else who's interested in these things. Gotta love the Internet, right?
I tried your stitch and in the second row, I did the same process before turning, turned and made my stitch in the following stitch. I chained five like you said, not four. So far my sample is pretty straight. Thank you for this lovely stitch!
That's awesome! Thank you for sharing!
Love this tip!! Much appreciated!! Love your dark blue nails they compliment the colors your are using 😊
You are an awesome teacher. I went into the second stitch at the beginning of each row, counting the chain 5 as my first stitch. Thank you!
Thank you Patricia, I am glad it helped!🧶
Wonderful trick! 🧶🥰 also love your nails! 💅🏻
Quick tip. When you get to the end of the row and chain 5 to begin the next row, turn your work and begin the next chain down. instead of placing the stitch immediately at the bottom as Robin shows, place it in the very next stitch. It will keep the lines straight without creating that bulge effect!
I wish I could show a picture in the comments.
When she talked about the bulges, I was thinking of trying it this way.
Oh my goodness, where has this stitch been all my life??!! Well OK for the last 18 months since I took up crocheting. You teach so clearly, thank you so much x
You are welcome, I am so happy my video helps Simone-Claire! 😃🧶
Doing 4 stacked singles instead of the chain 5 gives a beautiful straight edge
I second this. Exactly what I do ❤
I recently learned to avoid the wonky edge by turning and slip stitching into the last stitch made before chaining... I created a swatch along with you, and worked my edge ( row ends) in that manner , chaining 5 AFTER an end of row turn, slip stitch IN LAST STITCH... and continued this double row stitch. Ta-dah! Straight edges! I am super happy to find your channel today. I can’t wait to try this for a project! Also, I found your channel via a search for continuous granny block attaching (?) Perfect! Love your channel. Your newest follower!👍🏼❤️
Thank you so much for this technique I really appreciate your nice slow movements and clear explanation you have made Chrocheting fun for me all over again thanks again.
This is so cool. If only my nan was still alive so I could show her- this would have blown her mind.
Indeed! My Mom would also have her mind blown, if she saw this! 🤯
I am your fan now! That is so clever !!! Thanks!
Yes thank you so much. I will remember the stitch throughout all baby blankets. God bless.
Love your tute! Especially when you say pop! You should do more videos I’d watch them even if I already know how to do the stitch!!!!
😂 thank you!
Thank you for sharing this brilliant idea! Thanks to UA-cam's recommendation so that your tutorial just popped up and it really helps me at the right time ^ ^ I want to make lots of things for my beloved friends as a gratitude sign from me, but I have to do it as fast as I can, this truly help me work better while enjoying new stitch :)
Thank you so much!!!
Have just learned this and I’m amazed to find your video is 4 years old!!! Just tried this method and worked out a way to avoid the bulge … go into the second stitch in the row! Works a treat and the side is straight!
That’s fantastic Jacqui!😃🧶
Thank you! This is awesome! I found this video on my Google feed and now I just subscribed to your channel..... Your instructions are very clear and you have a good light heartedness which is wonderful for tutorials!!!!! Happy Crafting!!!!! 💜
THANKS! WOW! Genius! Inserting the hook is the most time consuming part of making a stitch so this will go really fast!!!
Definitely!😃 I’m glad it helps Gale.x
Being Canadian, I think I will call this the 'Double Double' Stitch
Should we explain what ‘double double’ means to non-Canadians??
Oh my! My mind is totally blown! Thanks so much for sharing your talents.
Wow! First time hearing about this awesome stitch! Thank you for this clear and concise tutorial 👍🏼
You are very welcome!
So cool! I can work up scarves in half the time now. Yay! And, I bet the wonky edges would look neat on a headband…
You can! 😃🧣
So, I played around with technique and after the 1st ch 5, add multiples of 3 to add more rows. Then pick up loops as if you were on the first DC when you don't pull through the loop. Recommend an Afghan hook!!!
More simply.. 3x-1= chains needed after making width, where is x is rows wanted. 2x+1 is number of stitches the is supposed to be on hook when stitches are picked up properly. I have tested this with 20 rows on Afghan hook.
Thank you I have Aspergers and I am slow this for sure will help my speed. Awesome.
Time saver , speedy project , creative pattern , love it , yr nails n paints looks superb
This is amazing. I am going to use this on my next scrapghan. I had no idea this was possible. Thank you for sharing this with us.
It's a great technique isn't it!
This is wonderful! I've used less yarn in my projects thanks to this stitch, it's super economical. Thank you so much for sharing it!
Edit: I have just realized that you can make the stitch as tall as you want depending on how many multiples of three you increase the chain by when making the first stitch!
Thank you Robin for this great tip!
I’m certain I am not alone in having missed a stitch on a row below...this will be a great cheat method of adding in after the fact. Thanks for sharing. By the by...if you invented this you should be awarded a metal for being a genius!
Sadly no medal for me as I didn't invent it unfortunately! 😅
this magic of crochet made my day! not sure it's faster with all the loops but sure is more fun than plain DCing 2 rows
Have you tried this stitch starting with an extra chain 2-3 for a sc appearance or even a chain 6-7 for a treble crochet? I can only imagine how helpful this will be in larger time intensive patterns. Especially if you’re able to inc or dec the rows and use it in circular patterns.
This is absolute genius. Thank You Robin for showing us this stitch. I am really enjoying your channel.. Thank You again.
This is really great, I didn't know it before and I'm happy to learn from you 😍
Thank you so much and happy crocheting to you & all followers 💐
GREETINGS from GERMANY 🇩🇪
For the boarder you could do a hdc then sc to even out the sides. This stitch is amazing.
Ok! I timed myself doing your two lined crochet vs 2 lines of the regular double crochet. It took me 15 seconds longer the regular way. But! The texture of the double line is much softer. I will be using this more often cuz it does take away from the same-old.. same-old
Best crochet tip I have ever seen ,super thanks for sharing.
I'll have to give this a try soon! I'm always making a lot of baby blankets, so this would help me so much!
It's super speedy!
This is awesome . .I always give up on blanket making. Now I can finish one. Finally !
That was worth taking a look at. I'm pleased I watched it, very good
That is so clever I'm not an expert on crochet ( self taught) just do bits now and again but watching you teach this it was lovely to follow, thank you can't wait to see more of your projects 💅🏻
This is so awesome.I love this I have not heard of this before and I would love to thank you for sharing this with us . God bless you in many ways and have a great day. Thanks again
Tried this two rows at time. At first took a couple play backs but WOW it works!
Nice flat and my edge is not a bump. I think blocking would make the differece. I just pressed edge with fingers like in quilting. Love this video.😁
What is blocking? I'm fairly new to the crochet world.
Wetting down your finish work and hopefully shape to square edges. Let it dry flat.
What is this trickery...lol...can't wait to try this! ! Thank you so much for sharing this!!
😂 it's witchcraft
Or, Stitchcraft 😄😄😄
I did this on my son's blanket, before there was a tutorial. I saw a clip on facebook, and I believe the clip is somewhere on yt but I'm not sure. I just showed how to do it after it was already started and there was no talking. I go into the slant and not under it though. Works up quickly once you get in the "zone". Thanks for sharing.
There are a couple of videos floating around, I certainly didn't invent this technique, I'm merely sharing! I think going into the slant is called a linked stitch? I can't remember but it's pretty much the same thing 😃
First thank u so much for sharing ❤️ that is amazing.. second regarding the edges, i started with a chain of 4 instead of 5.. it straightened out the edges perfectly similarly to when u do each row separately..
That is for because when chaining 5, you are starting the two rows in each round, one by a chain of 2 and one by a chain of 3.. and a longer chain at the beginning of the row makes it a bit more bumpy.. while a chain of 4 wld give each row a starting chain of 2, so it evens it up..
However, there is one other thing i altered that even made it look exactly like a regular double crochet without that slanted loop..
u know that loop where you yarn over and don’t pull through, i actually pulled through and yarned over again before going into that stitch at the bottom.. thats it.. it made it perfect.. is there any way i can send u a picture to show u?
I'd love to see a pic! I'm on social media if you are - hooked by Robin on Facebook or @puddnhead on Instagram:D
When u ch4 instead of 5 which ch do u go into to begin the 2nd or the 3rd like in the video?
Lady you deserves to have the biggest WOW thank you so much for sharing us with your talent
This is awesome! Did not know this was possible!
What a marvelous stitch! It flows smoothly and looks great. Thanks for sharing.
This is really amazing. What a time saver for sure. Thank you so much. Will be teach this a my crochet guild
The way your fingers are when you crochet looks perfect ... you make it look so easy and natural :) great video! Thank you for it!
Amazing magic loops indeed👍👍
I make blankets for homeless, animal shelter and NICU, as well as hats, scarves and socks for homeless and slippers for nursing home and hospice patients. This will help me tremendously. Thank you for sharing.
I've used this technique for many charity blankets - it works a treat :D
Waoo very good idea.I never think that two rows can make together.Thank you for sharing
I just gave this a go and I found that at the start of a new row , instead of chaining 5 just chain 4 and still do th same as before , the edge in a lot straighter . Hope that helps !
This is the best tip I’ve come across. Thank you for sharing! I’m going to try to Ch 4 instead of 5 to see if that helps with the bulging. Definitely a timesaver!
I’m so glad it helps Janae!🥰🤗
Wow this is awesome!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing with very clear instructions.
You are an amazing teacher. So clear and concise. Thank you so much!
That is the coolest thing I have ever seen!!!!!!! Is there a way to increase/decrease thus way? I thought after so many years of crocheting there was nothing new under the sun, how wrong I was!!!
Donna Lynn
I’m not sure if it’s going to fit
Mind blown!!! Amazing. Like with the other commenters, I did not know this was possible. Thank you so much!
It's crazy because I thought everyone knew this! I'd have shared a long time ago if I'd known LOL