CROCHET: Tips for keeping a straight edge | Foundation turning chain | Bella Coco
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-How many squares do I need for a baby blanket?
This can vary, it really can be however big or small you like, but i generally do 4x4 or 5x5.
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-How many chains shall I do for a *single/double/etc' blanket?
Again, this can vary. I would suggest that you do your chain and lay it down agains the bed you are wanting it for. It should be the same width. You should then ad a few more to make it a little wider.
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thank you for taking the time to do this video from your busy time right now. I have 2 boys so I know how tired you must be feeling. take care
Thank you for this tip. I am crouching a scarf & it is turning about beautiful & even.
I am just learning to crochet, thank you for this lesson on edges, I was a bit frustrated at the look of my edges and was about to give up. A big thank you for sharing, its always the little things. I am from Australia by the way.🤗
You're very welcome :)
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Love it, definitely will be using this technique going forward!
Glad it was helpful :)
Thank you for this tip!! ♥️♥️♥️
You are so welcome :)
You are the best! Thank you for this tip!
I’m practicing this technique again,
If I were to do this technique for a US triple crochet, how do you do the SC in the first stitch to make it tall enough?
Thank you in advance.
you would just do the single crochet in that second loop again until you reach the height of a triple crochet!! x
Lylia Ines Kellou thank you
I like your way too
:)
Thank you Bella Coco for all the tips and tutorials. I'm learning so much from you. Really appreciate the time and effort you put into your tutorials. Be Blessed!
I'm a fairly new subscriber and I love how you actually show how it's done!! And I'm so excited about this technique. I just finished a large lapgan for a friends son. But I will be using this little trick on my next project! Thanks so much!!
I just chain one less than is required and then there is no gap like in the first example. But this tutorial makes it a thicker edge which would probably be better for working stitches into for edging, they wouldn't pull so much (I'm a loose crocheter).
I’ve been searching a while for this! I was having the same irritation with my work because they always looked like the first two swatches you showed. Thanks a bunch!!
Wow! Thank you so much! I am crocheting some simple scarves in double crochet (UK treble) and I can't get over how much better the sides look by using this wonderful tip!! Again, many thanks! :)
Ms.Bella, Thank you so very much for teaching this foundation turn! It has solved my uneven and gappy crocheting!
I completely enjoy you and your work. Thank you for the great tip!
Well done! I will use this technique from now on. Very happy with the results.
OMG, thank you so much for that great tip, it’s genious to keep from making those side gaps, now I will start the row with (2) single crochets (US), then subsequent double crochet.
Your brilliant, thanks for sharing
Wow. I'm so thrilled with your tips and techniques. I am a beginner and struggling to keep the edges straights . This has been a success. Thank you so much .
You are so welcome :)
That works like a charm!! Thank you, now written up with sample for future use, fab :)
I think I've found my new project!!! I'm going to make a blanket
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I have been having a terrible time making straight edges. This will make my work look sooooooo much better.
Great tip
Thank you again for making a beginners life easier and better 🙂
That's the absolute best way of keeping the edges straight. What a breeze so thank you 🤗🤗
I love your videos. The yarn is always silky so I can clearly see the stitches. Your voice is calming. And I can follow along so easily. Thank you for having such clear and concise videos. You have helped me along my journey of teaching myself to crochet.
Great. Thank you. Concise, succinct, and well structured. The best of these videos that I have seen so far about keeping a straight edge in crochet. Great, also, to see the comparison between the two other methods sometimes suggested. Thanks again.
Shout out from the USA. Thank you Bella Coco, your tutorials are very helpful. It helps me too improve my crochet stitches. I have not crocheted in 7 yrs., as my skills have become "rusty." Your British english is very good. I like your accent.
You are very welcome :)
How have I only just found this. You are amazing, thank you so much. It is so much neater than chains.
Hi thanks Bella Coco can you do a swatch for something higher than the US double crochet and how you would do that turns say you were doing I don't know triple crochet or something thank you
What a simple but wonderful tip. Now my crocheted edges will be more even. Thanks ever so much! By the way, do you have a similar tip for knitting edges?
One question: Can this be adapted for (American terminology) treble crochet, beginning of the row, also? Somehow add another layer of height??? Thanks! This video has been adding an extra touch of perfection to my (US) double crochet work. I really love it.
Great tutorial, very clear instruction. I've tried many ways of doing it, and this is the best!
GREAT tip hon!!! Well done, and I appreciate your videos!! I always end up with ends that are NOT right! LOL!!
Hi Bella, thank u so much for sharing this technique. It gives crochet projects a finish look.💕🤗
I watched this several times. Is there anyway you can write this in US terminology? My lines aren't straight and I'd like to incorporate this technique. But I'm use to US terminology and it looks like when you get to the last stitch you single crochet, then half double crochet putting the needle through the post that was just made. But when you start your very first row, you single crochet once in the same stitch. Then you single crocheted again in the post you just created. Am I understanding this correctly?
I've been looking at so many techniques for a straight edge tonight and was just about ready to call it a night, then I saw your name ... I knew it had to be good. This is excellent, completely solved my side issues. Thank You so much!!
This is fantastic information!! I crocheted a baby cardigan but will have to undo it and remake it because the edges are so uneven! And I'm not happy with the button holes.
Great technic.So much neater looking g.I will definitely use this
Silly question (newbie here!)- I love the trim on the first row by doing the double first. How would I get the same finish at the end if I were to make a blanket? X
This is great. I’ve crocheted for decades and this is by far the best straight edge I’ve seen and now use. It was easy to adapt / adjust to other size stitches. Thank you.
I haven’t seen this method before, than you. I prefer the method of skipping the turn chain, extending the final loop and twisting it to then turn it into a dc (us). They have the same result: even edges with no holes, with the added benefit that finding the last stitch of the row is just as easy as the rest of them
Thank you so much for your tutorial.....I've searched for a while to find a technique I understand and this was the one! Keep the videos coming!
Crocheting an afghan now and just tried your method-I love it! Thank you!
yay x
This is, by far, the best technique for the elimination of those annoying gaps. Easy and consistency of execution is almost guaranteed. Some methods proposed out there are downright ridiculous. Thank YOU, Sarah-Jayne, for another outstanding tutorial!
You're very welcome :)
I'm going to give this a go next project. Thanks for sharing and your time!🖒💖✌👏👏👏
can u show me double crochet go slow amd explain everu movment that u make please!
what l did is use this technique at the end and at the beginning of my work and do the other technique for the rest of the work
Great technique. It makes a world of difference to the edge, thanks for sharing. 👏
Thank you, I found and tried this edging for the first time today I crocheted a baby coat and the finish was so much better than any I've done before and so easy to do.
I wish you would put it in writing because it’s hard to understand sometimes
Great technique to keep the work tidy and neat, I too thought it would be nice to get the sides straight and without any gaps, will definately be using this stitch in future when building stitches and work, thanks Sarah-Jane, great tip !
For straight edges, why would you do 2 U.S. Single Crochets instead of 1 Double Crochet? Can this technique be applied to your blankets, scarves, etc. that use U.S. Half Double, Double, and Treble Crochets? I’m working on your Ribbed Blanket.
You can use this technique for any stitches that are taller than a UK double (US single). With a blanket you can also work a border once you have finished which will keep the edges nice and straight 😊
Thank you so much for your exceptional videos! 🙂❤️
You are very welcome :)
I stitched into the turning chain in the beginning and end that’s why my work kept getting wider
This has helped me so much. Wish I knew it 51 years ago when I started to crochet. The only thing that kind of confused me was, I “think” you said US stitch’s then you said the other (British?). I may be wrong. I am making the 3d afghan for my great nieces wedding in June. I know! I better get busy!!! Thanks again.
I work in UK terms but I always refer to the US terms :)
Very smart Miss Sarah-Jane! What a neat little trick. I will certainly be using this on my future projects. I also just wanted to say thank you for the 'Yarnspirations' on your website - I am in love with all the fairytale inspired ones (particularly the ones inspired by Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast). I do love the Vintage one as well though - I must make something with all three!! Thanks again, Miss 🐝
Hello Ms. Bella...Question: if the pattern calls for double crochet (US), then would I stitch two doubles once I turn my work -- rather than chaining one? Thank you for your helpful video?
You're welcome 😊 A US double crochet is equivalent to a UK treble so you should use the technique exactly as shown in the video, by making two UK doubles (US singles).
This technique saved my life! Thanks for sharing ❤️
Yes you do not need to chain one and turn or chain 2 and turn you don't need to add turning chains your still adding unneeded stitches
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! At last! The secret has been revealed! I am eternally in your debt! And so so grateful! Bless you! Francis
You are very welcome :)
love your videos so easy to follow as I am a visual learner and can't read a pattern hope all is well with yourself and baby xx
Amazing! Thank you so much! My edges have always been an issue for me so this trick fixes the problem. I'm so grateful!
You're very welcome :)
Thank you so much. This really helped me because I'm just getting started. I was really struggling with the ends and turns. This helped me so much.
You are very welcome :)
I desperately needed this! Thank you!!
Okay I am in debt like forever to you! I have been crocheting since I was EIGHT! (I'm 21 now, 22 on september 30) and I have NEVER been able to get edges straight like this...I followed along and did about 5 or 6 rows and HOLY CRAP it works!!! You have saved me many hours of headaches
Would you please do a video for crocheting a mandala
Hi, very helpful video for beginners👌 Can the UK double crochet at the turn be also used with UK half treble and UK double treble? Thanks🙂
I'm glad you've found it helpful 😊 Yes, for a half treble I would work two double crochets at the beginning as shown in the video, but for a double treble you will probably want to work three double crochets to bring it to the correct height.
I'm really sorry but this didn't help me at all you kept going to fast and even when I slowed down the video it was still so hard but then again it could but because of my ADHD or I'm just really stupid
It's practice and patience so keep giving it a go and it will get easier, good luck :)
Thank you so much. I have had many troubles trying to keep edges straight. This viedo was perfect and very clear to understand
You are very welcome :)
I'm sorry if you addressed this & I missed it, but is this strictly for dc (US) or can it be used or modified for other stitches such as treble or hdc? When you do sc do you ch1 or do you have some special method for that as well? I like the way this method looks, the edge is more substantial than any other method & I'd like to be able to use it or a variation of it for any stitch that I do if possible.
Thanks!
Hi, I’m a very newcomer after not crocheting for 20 years. Like Katarina, I’ve searched far and wide to see if there is a different method for the US Single Crochet?? Also, I want to thank you Sarah Jayne. I’m only on You Tube and I’ve viewed almost every video of yours! Thank you for your reply ☺️
I am learning to crochet and the unsides look a bit untidy.
Thank you for this wonderful technique to keep the sides straight and neat.
You are very welcome :)
Can you still use this method on alternating rows of double and treble crochet (UK terms)?
Yes, you would just need to alter the number of double crochets you work to begin with (two for a treble 😊)
Klasse! Hab ich in deutsch noch nie gesehen! Danke! 🌷 🌷 🌷
Thank you for your guidance , I enjoy your tutorials , your easy to fallow 😊👍🏻❣️
You’re very welcome 😊
thanks a lot, its so hard to find how to make straight edges according to our current stitches. I didn t know this way. do u think I could that for a scarf with double crochet on a row and after single crochet on the next row? or maybe I have to change for the single crochet row? Thanks for your help ! have a good day
You're welcome, I'm glad you've found my tutorial helpful 😊 This method works best with stitches that are taller than single crochets; so for your single crochet rows I would chain and work as normal, and then switch to this method for the taller stitches.
I am trying this technique on a wrap I am making. Thank you for sharing this technique.
You're welcome :)
Great change in all crochet I make from now on!thanks for sharing !The video and the tip is really helpful!
Glad it was helpful :)
I’m going to try this for my next project. It looks much neater that what I usually achieve, thanks.
You are very welcome :)
Thank you that was very helpful. I clearly see now why my blankets comes out a bit sloppy. 😊
You're welcome I'm glad that it helped you :)
I had so much trouble with the edges but now its a breeze finaly I can make my scrappy blanket all thanks to you Bella love yor work
You are very welcome :)
Wonderful...love this... you are amazing. Thanks.
You are very welcome :)
Finally found a technique that works!! Thank you! Do you have a good technique for keeping US single crochets straight?
Thank you so much! Using this technique is going to make a big difference in my projects.
You are very welcome :)
Thank for sharing this. I know a lot of stitches, but never quite could get the edges right. This is nowa thing of the past.
You are very welcome :)
Thank you so much Sarah-Jayne!!! I know this video has been posted almost a year ago but it helped me quite a bit on an ear warmer/headband I am working on right now! It is the first project I have crocheted using a pattern (all of my other projects have been recreations of what you have made in your videos). I was confused when I found gaps on the ends of my rows of treble crochet but using this technique, they are gone!
Great video...I needed to get rid of the holes...works great and easy! Thank you 💕
You're very welcome :)
All these years even having a home in Scotland where I crocheted a good bit, I never knew the difference between UK & US crochet nomenclature.
Now I understand why, when I crocheted using UK patterns, I could never finish a piece without confusion.
I only learned stitch names from my American Granny, until I began reading more authoritative crochet literature.
Honestly 😯 ! Here we are, all UK- American cousins; shouldn’t we have the same names for our wonderful crochet stitches?
Maybe even NEW STITCH NAMES like a Single🇺🇸 /Double 🇬🇧, could have an animal name like a Sheep 🐑 Stitch, or a Collie stitch for the same number of yarn-overs & stitch heights! Then a Tall Treble crochet could be called a Giraffe 🦒 🤣
But still, I’m so appreciative now I DO KNOW! Thanks 🙏🏼 so very much.
It is very confusing having different names for the same stitches, I do have a conversion chart which can be found on my blog at bellacococrochet.com which might be of help to you :)
@@bellacococrochet - Brilliant! Thanks a lot.
This is Fantastic! I hate gaps, the work looks cheaper with gaps. Thanks so much for this tutorial.
You're very welcome :)
This works perfect!!! Thank you so much i can use this for all my crochet projects
You’re welcome 😊
Thank you very much for the tip, your tip made my blanket look 💯% better.
Glad it helped :)
This works great! I love how much neater it makes the edges look. Thanks for sharing!
You're very welcome :)
thank you Sarah-Jayne for another video
I have a problem with my crocheting being too tight. Frustrating
Tension is usually something that improves with practise - you can try to hold your yarn a little looser, or you can go up a hook size or two which will make your stitches less tight 😊
Do you adjust the type of foundation chain (end row turning one) based on type of stitch in row? If you were crocheting an even taller stich for example than one you demonstrated? I'm a beginner so maybe that's obvious to non-beginners. Thanks for tip. Saved it to my crochet YT video list.
Fantastic thanks a lot for your way of explaining, you are one of the best 👌👌
You are very welcome :)
Can you show this tip changing color by any chance please I am so confused I love the look but can not figure out how to do it changing colors . Mine comes out all wonky looking . Help Sarah Jayne !!!!
The trick is a slight amount of Tunisian crochet. I've been been using this technique to make my bikini tie strings all along! Never thought to use it to make straighter edges LOL . THANK YOU Bella!
Great tip! Thank you so much.
I have recently been experimenting with different techniques to solve that "hole in the end" problem that worked so-so. THIS, however is the answer !! There are certain projects I don't want to have to edge or finish off to create that straight side and now this is the solution. THANK YOU.
A brilliant easy to follow video. Thanks you so much.
You're very welcome :)
Thank you , I always have trouble with the sides of my work, I will use this method x
You’re very welcome 😊
Sarah-jayne, how much do I love you. I am now crocheting my first throw (as we speak). I just love love love your edges. Up until I saw your video, I was crocheting the dreaded rainbow. Oh my goodness, you Sarah-Jayne, can teach an old dog new tricks. Great tutorial. Thank you so much for sharing your craft. Love and kisses Sherie.