I love doing this. Blossom Crochet Showed us how to do this. I do it with US single, double, and treble crochet. looks so much nicer. much better edges. Thanks for bringing it to all your followers.
Inexperienced crocheter here, and the most frustrating part of the turning chain is finding the right stitch at the end. This is what's so appealing to me in this video -- it appears that stitch will be much more identifiable -- but I also wonder how you adjust for single and half doubles. I struggle with tension also.
for a single you just do an extended single. which is just extending your loop longer and instead of chaining just put your first single crochet in the first stitch.@@robinmoore7202
For a half double you can just put one stitch instead of two. and you can put three for a triple. it works for just about all stitches.@@beckasmith6725
I just chain ONE (and turn) and then do a US double (UK treble) stitch in the very FIRST hole. It makes a VERY straight edge, HOWEVER, it also makes the first stitch identical to the others, which looks much neater.
Oh my, whoever created this "turning-not" chain, he/she is a genius. That gives so much relief bc of that nice edge you get when next row ends. As someone said already, that gives a second chance to crocheting again for so many people. I even decided to repurpose one of my old unfinished sweaters just to enjoy that kind of turning 😄 Also, when combined with chainless foundation, that gives literally perfect knitted fabric. Gorgeous! Many thanks for sharing that 😊
Learning this stacked single crochet is what convinced me to start crocheting again. I made a throw with some yarn I purchased several years ago and I love how easy it all was, and how the edges look. I also don't do the chain one turn for single crochets anymore either. Thank goodness for people like you who share the knowledge!
I saw the video a while ago and wasn't making blankets yet because it was summer. Now the nights are getting colder it's time to make blankets again. I remembered this video refreshed my memory and started crocheting. This is amazing and makes it look beautiful on that edge. Thank you so much.
I also love using this Stacked Single Crochet stitch. I've always has such a hard time keeping my side edges straight, but after I learned this stitch, it has helped so very much in straightening them out.
I'm so glad you are sharing this with people Tracy. I have had the odd pattern (I'm in the U.S.), that instructed me to do this, and I really preferred it as well. I NEVER liked the 'chain business', as it looked SO unfinished! When I first was instructed to do it this way several years ago....I couldn't understand how it took me so long to come across this! Why was I chaining all this time!!! 🤦♀ I'm not the type to 'envision' things well, but I certainly can do as instructed....and I absolutely know what I prefer. I'm sure most people are really happy you have shared this and are as appreciative as I was when I first learned of it!! 👍 💕
I began doing this stacked single crochet about a year ago, I won't go back to the old way, the look is nice. I've been croching for about 46 years and I do it for all of the reasons that you stated.
This makes so much sense and always thought how is the 2 or 3 better than a proper treble stitch. I think even if you just manipulate a straight forward treble it still looks better. I've used a standing stitch before, but after crocheting for 50+ years I would not always remember to do a standing stick and do the chain, just because my brain is trained that way, and realise after I'd done a row or 2.
This 'trick' is typically used for US double crochet or higher stitches bc it gives straight and ''closed' edges. Depends on the pattern, but if u don't skip the first stitch in the pattern, this is likely not a good thing to implement. Hope that helps!
It’s taken me years and a CAL to realise that if a pattern says that the starting chain of however many counts as a stitch, then you need to skip the first stitch! No wonder my edges were wonky and stitch counts were out. Best kept secret ever! 😂
You have the best working technique there is! The pen hold and run yarn over left middle finger. Very high speed/output achievable like this. A pleasure to behold
I just discovered your channel and absolutely love your content. Your tutorials are explanatory, yet very straightforward and to the point. Your voice is so calm, flowing and relaxed, which makes it such a joy to watch your videos!
I just watched this video a few hours ago and tried using this turning method. Its a game changer for me!!! My stitch count has been perfect from row to row. My sides are now gorgeous in my eyes. Very straight. I was always dropping or gaining stitches trying to make the sides look decent, not anymore!!! All i can say is thank you!! I am left-handed and watched the right-handed video with no problems. Thanks for having a left-handed video out there.
Thank you! You're right about it being a game changer. And it looks beautiful. Now I'm going to watch the "lefty" version. I learned to crochet from my grandmother in the early 1960's. She being right handed and me being left handed made this a bit of a struggle, but with her patience I finally learned. What I didn't realize until about a year ago was that for all of those years I was doing some strange Frankenstein of crochet. Part right, part left, but it worked. So now whenever I want to learn something new, it helps to have both versions; right and left. So thanks again and I have subscribed.
I must say, from South Africa, you have made my day after pulling out unsightly work I tried this method. Beside counting wrong, it works perfectly, thank you so much❤
I saw this on another UA-cam channel about 6 months ago and have been using it ever since. I totally agree with you, it's a game changer, and I'll never go back to the old way again! P.S. I just found your channel and subscribed. You have some great videos. Thank you! 😊❤
Uncanny. I saw this on EliseRoseCrochet only a day before I saw your video. I've seen it before, and strangely enough, I've been doing it for my dishcloths for years. My best friend and I did it 30 years ago, when all we did was dishcloths 😊. Weird.
I’ve finally found someone who holds their crochet hook as I do with the yarn over the left middle finger. I learnt from my mum when I was about 12 and didn’t realise there was any other way till I discovered the internet about 9 years ago. You can go at warp speed holding your hook this way. 🌈🦘
I love the way you did that instead of having to chain. Sometimes when I chain the chain has a tendency to make a gap. I have never liked that!! So thank you so much! I will definitely be using that tip for now on, with everything I crochet. NORMA COLLINS FROM TEXAS, USA
love dont crochet all that much but use on knit edges of blankets you did a great demo thanx so much I made a special playlist just for this so I dont lose it. Blessings!
Hi Tracy, I have seen this on another video and I agree with you! I love it and agree the stitch is definitely a much more pleasing way to start rows! Thank you for doing this video!
I figured this out years ago, but I don't make videos, and also you can do it with a US treble, or any stitch that is taller than a double, just keep adding another stitch in the side loop 🤓
So appreciate your sharing your time and talent. I've watched your tutorial twice and will change to this method. Am making baby blanket for grgranddaughter due May 2024; this will be so much nicer. So glad you don't have annoying music background too... just saying. Thank you again. Have happy days everyone.
Thank youuuuu!!!! I'm teaching myself to ceochet and I could NOT figure out why my edges were so bulgy and ugly 😂 I just practiced this and it's pretty!! Much much better, I'll only do this from now on. Big huge hugs to you ❤
thank you. When i did do turning chain i was just doing 2 for a UK treble (US double) a lot of tutorials said 3 that always bulged too much. I much prefer this way
Been crocheting for years and just found this video using your method instead of turning chains. So impressed with it! Going straight into my current project to give it a go. 😊
I've been crocheting since I was 13 or 14. I am now 65. This is a complete game changer, for sure! Thank you, thank you! Without you & the web, I would never have learned this! Thank you!
I’m immediately implementing this ending stitch instead of the chain-3. I’m still a beginner (on my 3rd project), and I’ve only had issues finding the beginning chain-3 stitch to start the next row. I was just sitting here, taking 10 mins to try and find the proper way to go into the stitch (sometimes, the 3 chains turn to make the back face me, so I get disoriented on where to even stick my crochet hook. 😂) This alternative stitch is _SO_ much more convenient and it’s more straightforward. It also works as you scale it up for longer stitches, so this is my life now. 😂 Much appreciation to you for making this video! 😊🧶 *Edit:* I just remembered seeing this stitch a couple weeks ago in passing whilst doing preliminary research into different stitches. Here in the US, this is called a stacked single crochet. But they didn’t explain it halfway as well as you did, so I dismissed it entirely as something beyond my skillset. 😅 Guess I was wrong!
I've been using stacked SC for US DC, but i think it looks a bit better when, before finishing the first SC, remove the hook, put it thru both loops from the left and twist the hook into position. Then finish the SC, yo, pull thru, go thru loop closest to you, and do a SC. Same, but with a twist :)
Bless you - I am making a giant mesh granny square for part of a summer top and the turning chains were driving me bonkers. This is literally life changing! lol!
This is fantastic! I hate the way it looks when I use the usual method of chain 3. Now my work looks so neat and tidy. Thank you so much, your instructions are easy to follow. Definitely subscribing. 😊
Geez, after 55 years of crocheting, I love this new way . Thumbs up to whoever created it.. 👍
Thank u
That is brilliant! No bulges in the end! Thank you!
You're welcome!
I've been crocheting for over 50 years and have recently learned this method and I love it.
I have crocheted for over 30 years and still learning. Thanks for sharing.
You are so welcome!
I love doing this. Blossom Crochet Showed us how to do this. I do it with US single, double, and treble crochet. looks so much nicer. much better edges. Thanks for bringing it to all your followers.
Same here about a year ago! 👍🏼
How do you do this for a single? Wouldn’t this give you too much height?
Inexperienced crocheter here, and the most frustrating part of the turning chain is finding the right stitch at the end. This is what's so appealing to me in this video -- it appears that stitch will be much more identifiable -- but I also wonder how you adjust for single and half doubles. I struggle with tension also.
for a single you just do an extended single. which is just extending your loop longer and instead of chaining just put your first single crochet in the first stitch.@@robinmoore7202
For a half double you can just put one stitch instead of two. and you can put three for a triple. it works for just about all stitches.@@beckasmith6725
It makes all the difference!!!! Thanks a lot ❤
I just chain ONE (and turn) and then do a US double (UK treble) stitch in the very FIRST hole. It makes a VERY straight edge, HOWEVER, it also makes the first stitch identical to the others, which looks much neater.
Yes, I agree !! I have started doing the same and you’re right it does resemble the other stitches.
I have seen that one…it works too
I used to struggle to find the last stitch in the row This gives a clean straight edge Thank you for this tip
What a nice edge! After 50 years of crocheting I am definitely switching to this technique and whole heartily thank you for sharing it!❤
Me, too! Over 50 years!
Oh my, whoever created this "turning-not" chain, he/she is a genius.
That gives so much relief bc of that nice edge you get when next row ends.
As someone said already, that gives a second chance to crocheting again for so many people.
I even decided to repurpose one of my old unfinished sweaters just to enjoy that kind of turning 😄
Also, when combined with chainless foundation, that gives literally perfect knitted fabric.
Gorgeous! Many thanks for sharing that 😊
thank you so much
I love doing this. I've been crocheting 43 years and you are totally right when you say this is a game changer. It makes a more beautiful edge.
It really does. A much nicer finished edge! 👍
Learning this stacked single crochet is what convinced me to start crocheting again. I made a throw with some yarn I purchased several years ago and I love how easy it all was, and how the edges look. I also don't do the chain one turn for single crochets anymore either. Thank goodness for people like you who share the knowledge!
I saw the video a while ago and wasn't making blankets yet because it was summer. Now the nights are getting colder it's time to make blankets again. I remembered this video refreshed my memory and started crocheting. This is amazing and makes it look beautiful on that edge. Thank you so much.
You are welcome
Yes!! I'm also not confused about which stitch to go into at the start of rows!
I have done this "stacked single" technique for quite a while now. I love it!
I also love using this Stacked Single Crochet stitch. I've always has such a hard time keeping my side edges straight, but after I learned this stitch, it has helped so very much in straightening them out.
I like it because it ends the confusion of if the chain 3 is counted as the first stitch or not! 😊
I'm so glad you are sharing this with people Tracy. I have had the odd pattern (I'm in the U.S.), that instructed me to do this, and I really preferred it as well. I NEVER liked the 'chain business', as it looked SO unfinished! When I first was instructed to do it this way several years ago....I couldn't understand how it took me so long to come across this! Why was I chaining all this time!!! 🤦♀ I'm not the type to 'envision' things well, but I certainly can do as instructed....and I absolutely know what I prefer. I'm sure most people are really happy you have shared this and are as appreciative as I was when I first learned of it!! 👍 💕
I began doing this stacked single crochet about a year ago, I won't go back to the old way, the look is nice. I've been croching for about 46 years and I do it for all of the reasons that you stated.
This makes so much sense and always thought how is the 2 or 3 better than a proper treble stitch. I think even if you just manipulate a straight forward treble it still looks better. I've used a standing stitch before, but after crocheting for 50+ years I would not always remember to do a standing stick and do the chain, just because my brain is trained that way, and realise after I'd done a row or 2.
Newbie crocheter here. I had to cringe when she said the stitch we skip....um...I haven't been skipping that one. 🥴
Right! I have never skipped that stitch. Do your chain and crochet into the first stitch.
Looks like skipping it is the norm for a lot of people 🤷♀️
@@Triple_count Kinda explains my struggle with stitch counts
This 'trick' is typically used for US double crochet or higher stitches bc it gives straight and ''closed' edges. Depends on the pattern, but if u don't skip the first stitch in the pattern, this is likely not a good thing to implement. Hope that helps!
It’s taken me years and a CAL to realise that if a pattern says that the starting chain of however many counts as a stitch, then you need to skip the first stitch! No wonder my edges were wonky and stitch counts were out.
Best kept secret ever! 😂
😅😅😂😂😂😂😂
You have the best working technique there is! The pen hold and run yarn over left middle finger. Very high speed/output achievable like this. A pleasure to behold
Thank you 🤟🤟
I love this technique. It also looks as though it prevents the gaps at the end that creates the holes in your projects. Thanks a lot for this.
THIs is the solution to the problem I have had with my projects. Thank you for posting the technique.
I love this, too. I searched forever years ago so I wouldn't have to ever slip stitch in a chain ever again.
I still make the chain but go into that same "ignored" stitch the same you do beginning the new row. My edges are great!
This is what I do too
I just discovered your channel and absolutely love your content. Your tutorials are explanatory, yet very straightforward and to the point. Your voice is so calm, flowing and relaxed, which makes it such a joy to watch your videos!
Thank you
I just watched this video a few hours ago and tried using this turning method. Its a game changer for me!!! My stitch count has been perfect from row to row. My sides are now gorgeous in my eyes. Very straight. I was always dropping or gaining stitches trying to make the sides look decent, not anymore!!! All i can say is thank you!! I am left-handed and watched the right-handed video with no problems. Thanks for having a left-handed video out there.
You are welcome
Watching your way is so much better than the old way
.I am converted. Thank you
thank you
Thank you! You're right about it being a game changer. And it looks beautiful. Now I'm going to watch the "lefty" version.
I learned to crochet from my grandmother in the early 1960's. She being right handed and me being left handed made this a bit of a struggle, but with her patience I finally learned. What I didn't realize until about a year ago was that for all of those years I was doing some strange Frankenstein of crochet. Part right, part left, but it worked. So now whenever I want to learn something new, it helps to have both versions; right and left.
So thanks again and I have subscribed.
thank you and welcome to my channel
Becausz you do a Frankenstein 'hybrid' you might enjoy 'freeform' crochet if you are creative or don't need patterns!
That excellent.. especially for a new crocheter the edge will be smooth not wonky..thanks tracy!!
Nice. I always hated turning chains. I could never do them properly. Thank you.
Glad to help
How do you do one for a USA single crochet?@@crochetrocks
I must say, from South Africa, you have made my day after pulling out unsightly work I tried this method. Beside counting wrong, it works perfectly, thank you so much❤
I love turning this way.😊
That is a real game changer. I like that stitch. Thank you for sharing that. Diane Ernest
I saw this on another UA-cam channel about 6 months ago and have been using it ever since. I totally agree with you, it's a game changer, and I'll never go back to the old way again! P.S. I just found your channel and subscribed. You have some great videos. Thank you! 😊❤
thank you so much welcome to my channel
Uncanny. I saw this on EliseRoseCrochet only a day before I saw your video. I've seen it before, and strangely enough, I've been doing it for my dishcloths for years. My best friend and I did it 30 years ago, when all we did was dishcloths 😊. Weird.
Thank you , love this method. No More trying to get a straight edge !!!
Yep, I've been doing it this way now for probably 10 years 😊
I’ve finally found someone who holds their crochet hook as I do with the yarn over the left middle finger. I learnt from my mum when I was about 12 and didn’t realise there was any other way till I discovered the internet about 9 years ago. You can go at warp speed holding your hook this way. 🌈🦘
I've been doing this for quite a while. It looks so nice instead of the "chain"
Very nice tip! I enjoyed watching! Take care friend!
Thank you so much for dropping by
Definitely yes to this way and for me it’s out with the 3 chain method. Thank you.
I love this! I've seen something like it on another channel, but this is so simple, and it really does make a nice edge. Thank you!!
I love the way you did that instead of having to chain. Sometimes when I chain the chain has a tendency to make a gap. I have never liked that!! So thank you so much! I will definitely be using that tip for now on, with everything I crochet.
NORMA COLLINS FROM TEXAS, USA
Thank you 🤟🤟
love dont crochet all that much but use on knit edges of blankets you did a great demo thanx so much I made a special playlist just for this so I dont lose it. Blessings!
This is my game changer since i have been using in all my crochet, love it and thank you lovely for sharing 👌🙌❤️🙏🏻
You’re welcome 😊
Fantastic. I've seen shorts with these methods but couldn't quite grasp what they were doing. This is a most excellent tutorial.😊
thank you
Hi Tracy, I have seen this on another video and I agree with you! I love it and agree the stitch is definitely a much more pleasing way to start rows! Thank you for doing this video!
I love this!!! I never liked the look of the chain edges, I am going to try this.
Very nice, thanks so much.
Thank you!
Thank you for this. I have been looking for an alternative to the "chain 3" especially for my granny squares. Thank you for sharing 😊👍
Thank you
Wonderful tip. Thank you!!
I figured this out years ago, but I don't make videos, and also you can do it with a US treble, or any stitch that is taller than a double, just keep adding another stitch in the side loop 🤓
So appreciate your sharing your time and talent. I've watched your tutorial twice and will change to this method. Am making baby blanket for grgranddaughter due May 2024; this will be so much nicer. So glad you don't have annoying music background too... just saying. Thank you again. Have happy days everyone.
Thank you for your answer to my question
that is great , I always had a trouble with a straight line . thank you sooooooo much
Hi Tracy, thankyou so much, I have seen it done but others always seemed awkward but now you have made it a lot clearer. Thankyou for sharing 😊
Thank you 🤟🤟
I love will try on my next project
Thank youuuuu!!!! I'm teaching myself to ceochet and I could NOT figure out why my edges were so bulgy and ugly 😂 I just practiced this and it's pretty!! Much much better, I'll only do this from now on. Big huge hugs to you ❤
thank you. When i did do turning chain i was just doing 2 for a UK treble (US double) a lot of tutorials said 3 that always bulged too much. I much prefer this way
Thank you for sharing that that’s wonderful
Wow Tracy, this is great! I love tips & tricks like this. Thanks for sharing this. Hope you're doing well my friend. 💙🤗
Thankyou! That is awesome!!!
Makes a very nice edge❤
Been crocheting for years and just found this video using your method instead of turning chains. So impressed with it! Going straight into my current project to give it a go. 😊
it really is a game changer I use it all the time now
Absolutely fascinating 🧐😁🤓🎉 im gonna try that. Thank you so very much for sharing!!! 😁
I've been crocheting since I was 13 or 14. I am now 65. This is a complete game changer, for sure! Thank you, thank you! Without you & the web, I would never have learned this! Thank you!
you are welcome
Love it! Thanks!😊
You are amazing teaching! I love to listen watch and try myself. Thank you so much!!!
You are welcome thank you 🤟🤟
Tyvm I LOVE this. Brilliant
Thank you for the tip. Just tried it; absolutely a game changer. Love it.
How would this be done with US double or treble stitch? I’m loving the smoothness of it 😍
Thank you🌹
I love it, thank you for sharing.
I’m immediately implementing this ending stitch instead of the chain-3.
I’m still a beginner (on my 3rd project), and I’ve only had issues finding the beginning chain-3 stitch to start the next row. I was just sitting here, taking 10 mins to try and find the proper way to go into the stitch (sometimes, the 3 chains turn to make the back face me, so I get disoriented on where to even stick my crochet hook. 😂)
This alternative stitch is _SO_ much more convenient and it’s more straightforward. It also works as you scale it up for longer stitches, so this is my life now. 😂
Much appreciation to you for making this video! 😊🧶
*Edit:* I just remembered seeing this stitch a couple weeks ago in passing whilst doing preliminary research into different stitches. Here in the US, this is called a stacked single crochet. But they didn’t explain it halfway as well as you did, so I dismissed it entirely as something beyond my skillset. 😅 Guess I was wrong!
Thank you so much
indeed this is a game changer im glad i found you🥰 thank you so much for sharing
Glad it was helpful! Thank you 🤟🤟
Thank you thank you thank you!!! I hate those 3 chains😢
I've been using stacked SC for US DC, but i think it looks a bit better when, before finishing the first SC, remove the hook, put it thru both loops from the left and twist the hook into position. Then finish the SC, yo, pull thru, go thru loop closest to you, and do a SC.
Same, but with a twist :)
Nice to see someone holding the hook the same as me🎉
Bless you - I am making a giant mesh granny square for part of a summer top and the turning chains were driving me bonkers. This is literally life changing! lol!
thank you Denise i really like it
Thank you so much!
Oh, wow....such an excellent little trick to get perfect edges. I thank you so much for making this so simple to do. You have a very soothing voice.
Thank you
Oh my goodness! I am elated I found you! This suggestion is wonderful! I love it. Thank you. You've a new subscriber.
Thank you 🙏 welcome to my channel 🤟🤟
Thank you ❤
Sooooooo well demonstrated!!!!!!thank you for your excellent video
You are so welcome!
Thank you, I’m going to try this on my current project!
This is fantastic just what I need ❤
I have been doing this for years. I discovered this on my own and didn't know that other people were doing it this way too. Thank you.
Thank you Tracy. I hadn't seen this stitch before
I love it! Thank you!
This is life changing 🙌
I love it
Thank you for providing a lovely detailed tutorial!!!
thank you
This is fantastic! I hate the way it looks when I use the usual method of chain 3. Now my work looks so neat and tidy. Thank you so much, your instructions are easy to follow. Definitely subscribing. 😊
Thank you and welcome to my channel
For a complete amateur like me, this is huge! Can't wait to try this. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you for the awesome simple easy to follow instructions big thumbs up 🎉
Keep up the great work 😊
You are never to old to learn
no, well, lets hope not lol
Wow! Thanks for showing us.certainly will be using this beginning stitch from now on! 👏👏👏🇨🇦
Love this technique, thanks. Be Blessed 🤗💕🥰
Thank you!!!!