5 Indispensable Crochet Tips. What I Wish I Knew Sooner

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you for watching! See also the 5 things to AVOID in crochet to enjoy it more: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3y8gJdnfMR4ppY

[@CathyCollazo-v1s]

Hello, I live in Escondido, California. Have a great day. Cathy

[@Fraususemil]

Helvetti, dear Maari! I am 65 now, knitting and crocheting since I was 3 years old, and FINALLY I found somebody who shows me how to make proper edges in double crochet pieces! I am more of a knitter, so I didn't spend a lot of time and energy to find it out but tricks like these, simple but effective, make crocheting so much more fun. Kiitos paljon! ❤ Regards from Germany Susanne

[@TuulaMaaria]

@@Fraususemil Only noticed this comment now! Glad that you found my channel. Happy crocheting, and knitting!

[@karenfinch6296]

OMG the tip on how to use 1 ball of wool and make it into 3 strands is amazing! So simple. Wish I had known this years ago and your other tips are also really helpful. Thank you 😊

[@TuulaMaaria]

Still never too late! Thank you 👍

[@mtngrammy6953]

I also love this tip! I can now use it on a hat that I was planning on making. I wanted a heavier yarn and now I have it!! So easy.

[@MsForeverYoung924]

I made a basket using this method….game changer!! Ty

[@rosimom]

I think it’s chain plying and I do it all time on my spinning wheel.

[@smokeykitty6023]

That was a really clever tip!

[@gaylescovel7308]

The straight edge technique for ending the row was astonishing to me! I will always use that now!! Thankyou❣

[@TuulaMaaria]

That's lovely!

[@personofnointerest]

This was a game changer for me!!! I just frogged a baby blanket, and then used the turn around recommendation for sc (U.S.). It works on extended sc as well. I am beyond stoked!!!

[@maryzenkungfu]

I always thought the uneven edges were because I was doing something wrong, so thank you for your tip to fix those uneven bumps on the end of each row!

[@katiobrien7854]

I always like seeing your videos pop up. I am 75 and learned to crochet very young, but I always learn something from you. Thank you.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you, lovely to hear! Have a great day!

[@KayYarbrough]

I do the magic circle as you do, I have wondered why others make it so complicated. Thank you for all you teach.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Wonderful!

[@lirae666]

I watched so many tutorials on the magic circle and just couldn't get it right. Then I found one where it started as I normally do...but just twist the hook. I was so mad that it had been so complicated before, but so pleased when I finally had it "figured out" haha.

[@bobbiejohatch4245]

I also use your way of making magic circles. You have shown me so many tricks. Thank you.❤

[@mikedemuth3488]

The one crochet tip I ALWAYS use is to NEVER miss one of your crochet tutorials!! You are the best!!

[@TuulaMaaria]

Oh, that is a wonderful tip, thank you!! 💗

[@ritayahm970]

​@@TuulaMaaria😅

[@radiggie]

Yes, 64 and just starting and agree with this tip!

[@acolley2891]

My 5 yr old is learning to single crochet.😊

[@TuulaMaaria]

That's great! 💜💜💜

[@BlueSkyLissa]

That’s awesome. It’s very relaxing and a very useful skill to learn. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@openorwap5412]

I'm working on my 10 year old niece 😆🤞🏽 I'm holding my Ace card of suggesting watching crochet on Tiktok until I really need it!

[@bettablue2660]

This was how we all began as kids. If you think about it, this stitch teaches us how to hold the hook, hold the yarn, how to feed the yarn, hold the tension, and biggest of all, how to do all of that at the same time.

[@bettablue2660]

I’ve taught my disabled step-sister to single crochet and she made scarves for everyone. She was also left-handed and I’m right-handed. It was er tough to teach her.

[@Chatty_crafter]

I absolutely love your tips, and your channel. I’m 73 been crocheting since I was 8 and I’ve learned so much more from you. The magic ring your way is definitely the best, I didn’t know you could crochet an Icord, I always knitted mine thanks for the wonderful tip. I nearly fell off my chair when I saw how easy it was to make yarn thicker. I’ll explain how I recently did it, and if you or anybody laughs at me I won’t be offended😊 so I had a ball of yarn and needed to triple it, my idea was unravel all the ball, spread it out along the floor and try to divide it into three. Well I had yarn everywhere, my husband decided I needed help and between the two of us we were able to untangle the mess and get the thickness I wanted, after all that the three sections were not even, one section was about half a meter longer than the others. Oh dear😂😂😂🤣🤣

[@TuulaMaaria]

Oh wow, that was a story! 😂 Definitely the tip with the loops is easier, doesn't take up a whole floor! This shows, we keep learning right through life, I'm happy I always come up with some new tips from various sources too!

[@nancy-katharynmcgraw2669]

I would have used 3 skeins/balls of yarn to get the desired thickness. This Navajo weaving sounds much easier!

[@engenulf]

I think most of us are thinking "that's how I do it too" 🤣How kind of your husband to come to your rescue 😄

[@evebyarugaba1422]

All the way from Africa. Thank you so much

[@TuulaMaaria]

Welcome! 💜

[@alligeek]

Wow, that i-cord tip is a real game changer! I usually hate knitting/crocheting i-cords, but you made it look so easy that I'm looking forward to trying it in a project.

[@TuulaMaaria]

I love it too, was so glad when I learned it several years ago!

[@zeebee1948]

I discovered your KZbin channel about 3 years ago. Your patterns super and your instructions very clear, logical and easy to follow. Just have to tell you that your latest series of tips are just the best ever, invaluable. Thank you, thank you!😊

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you so much, so glad to hear! Happy crocheting! 💗

[@dayanibulathsinhala6085]

Thank you so much.very interesting it.I'm so happy for your correct advice.

[@denisedavies5859]

Photographing the hook and WIP is a great tip. I use it all the time . Thanx for the magic ring tip. That’s going to make my life easier for sure.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Wonderful!

[@alexcarrn28]

I love ALL your tips. You are the best. Thank you so much. I'm always ready for tips. ❤❤❤❤

[@TuulaMaaria]

Lovely!

[@BlueSkyLissa]

I only recently discovered your videos Tuula, and I’m hooked-play on word intended lol. Thank you so much for these tips, wonderful knowledge to have indeed. Between you & Crystal, from Bag-O-Day, I am set for life with tutorials for projects to make. You’re a great teacher & a beautiful soul, thank you for being there to help all of us along our crochet journeys. 💜💜💜

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you so much for your lovely words, all the best in your crochet journey, and life! 💗

[@Happyhousmother]

I like your thing with the yran you do trippel.

[@TuulaMaaria]

It is handy, isn't it!

[@irenejones31]

First time I've seen that trick about keeping your double crochet rows even on the end - thank you for sharing!

[@TuulaMaaria]

Happy to hear there was something new among the tips!

[@Anna-jl1rx]

That I-cord trick was new to me. Thank you very much!

[@TuulaMaaria]

That's great!

[@helenwarren8258]

I have been crocheting for over 50 years. I consider myself advanced. But these tips were very helpful. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@TuulaMaaria]

Great to hear! 💜

[@gramcracker2023]

All the tips are so very helpful but taking a photo of the project showing the hook size is brilliant. Thank you!! 🌵🌵🌵

[@TuulaMaaria]

That's great, happy crocheting! 💙

[@kathiemagee5594]

I had a sock yarn that was the perfect color needed but I needed it to be a 4 weight. I took 3 skeins and laboriously unrolled them it one monster ball. Lol… this was an awesome tip !!! The only one I always use is the magic circle but from now on I will incorporate YOUR Tips. TFS

[@TuulaMaaria]

I'm really happy to know the tips are helpful! Happy crocheting!

[@impunitythebagpuss]

I know right? I don't how much time I've wasted winding yarns together! Who knew this tip made it so easy...and tensioned perfectly too!

[@karonchambers2219]

Awesome!! I have been crocheting for more than 50 years and I always learn a lot from watching your channel. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@TuulaMaaria]

Wonderful! 💗

[@dianneunderwood8456]

Hi Tuula - I was lucky to begin crocheting at a very young age because my grandmother lived closed by. She taught me using steel hooks and 10 weight cotton thread --she did beautiful fine work edging tablecloths and pillowcases that were made from sugar and flour sacks! Your tips were great - the two that were new to me were the method to keep the edges straighter and making a heavier yarn using strands from the same ball! Thank you for taking the time to share these -( even tho I'm over 70) it is great to learn and improve no matter what you are doing.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you! Yes, we never stop learning! Your grandmother must have done such beautiful work, a lovely memory for you 💗

[@catherineeddy9045]

Your comment is the same comment as mine would be. Are you from the east coast of Canada?

[@margaretcroghan5959]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful tips 😊you have a beautiful home 🏠

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thanks so much! 😊 The home where I filmed actually belongs to one of my daughters and her family! I was cat-sitting for a week 😊

[@kat9446]

Hi! I’ve also been crocheting since age 5. Yes, it amazes me that there are so many valuable tips in the past few years. Thanks so much for sharing your tips. Very nice video. More please. 😊

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you! Nowadays all tips spread quickly around the world 😊 I'm always excited if i find a new tip!

[@lindawellinghoff5432]

Love the bonus tip! Now why didn’t I think of that😂!

[@TuulaMaaria]

Like with me, it took someone else to point that out! 😄

[@jenniferhuff2566]

I always love your tips and tricks and the way you explain them. Using a stitch marker in long chains has saved me a lot of grief!

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you!

[@chrisannlittle]

That I cord tip is amazing...I've never seen that before!!

[@TuulaMaaria]

Glad you liked it!!

[@JH-th9th]

Thank you...its always exciting to see you have posted a new video...I always learn or refresh what I have learned...you certainly are the yarn whisperer !!!

[@TuulaMaaria]

That is lovely to hear, thank you so much! 💜 I hope I will come up with interesting subjects also in the future!

[@arnicewilliams7695]

Every time I watch you I learn something that iss important to make my work look more professional. Thank you so much and have a great day too.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you so much, you too!

[@ClaireNicole33]

You're the best!!❤❤❤ Saving this video to ALL 8 of my crochet playlists😊 Edit; one tip I always use is chain foundation very loosely and crochet in the back bump of my chain lol even if it takes a week☺ Tip; I have a designated a photo album to just "crochet" so that I'm not scrolling thru tons of other pics. Sometimes I make notes on the pic of other important details...❤ Great video, Thank you❤❤

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you! Yes, crocheting into the back bump makes a much nicer start but I'm often too lazy to do that 😀 I should also make crochet albums on my phone, on the computer where I transfer all photos from the phone I have about a million albums divided by all sorts of things but none on the phone! A great tip!

[@ChrisTina-ln4yk]

Thanks for the tip about the crochet album and making notes on the pictures themselves!

[@ClaireNicole33]

@@ChrisTina-ln4yk 🙂❤

[@vicentacastillo363]

👏👏👏thanks for the Master Class. ❤❤❤

[@TuulaMaaria]

😊

[@madewithloveandfibres1816]

Love the i-cord technique on the tail! Reminds me of a continental cast on for knitting which I find really relaxing to do.

[@TuulaMaaria]

True, it is similar!

[@barbarawilson834]

Your magic ring technique is so easy to follow! Thanks! I adore taking a picture of the hook with the project.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Wonderful!

[@MarthaAnderson-jv8ph]

I tried all those other magic circle directions and just could not do and stumbled upon in my own how to do it exactly as you make a magic circle. No need for all those 'hand gymnastics '. Thank you for sharing 😊.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Great to hear! 💙

[@goviemom]

I am a long time crocheter and have used all of your wonderful five tips regularly. They are great but your bonus tip is absolutely marvelous. I always have several project bags going at home and also several in the car at the same time. (I get bored too easy!) Your bonus tip will be my new all-time favorite. Thanks for the great tips and wonderful videos you create.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you, great to hear! Happy crocheting!

[@asaldanapr]

These are great tips,!! I hope I remember next time I need them, I should probably look at this several times.🙄😂

[@TuulaMaaria]

Save it in your liked videos, then you easily find it again! 😊

[@luciewager7359]

I love your I cord! I like to use numbered beads. Some have quite large holes that fit stitch markers. I use them for example, for the row i left off or yes the size hook I’m using or anything that i might forget that has a number!! For me its easier than writing it somewhere and losing it 😊

[@TuulaMaaria]

Sounds like a good tip!

[@carolyn9588]

Wow! I love the "straight edge" tip and the "tripling" of the yarn hacks. I must try them and check out your channel!

[@TuulaMaaria]

Great, hope you find other interesting things on the channel! 😊

[@kyuutatsu]

I always stitch mark my chains, namely for ones in the triple digits. It’s so hard to keep track of them at that point. I loved all these tips though! I have a project that requires super bulky yarn but it’s expensive to buy super bulky yarn so your navajo weaving tip was exactly what I needed!!! Thank you so much and please continue to upload! I love learning more about crochet and you teach it well!

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you so much! Enjoy your super bulky project!

[@suebigger5097]

You give the best tips. I love se the magic ring the most often. Keep teaching us your ways.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thanks so much!

[@c.joseph4805]

The Navajo plying, or whatever it's called, is a revelation to me! I am so thankful that you shared this! I have used it already and have many planned projects for fine yarn that I was gifted...🎉😅❤

[@TuulaMaaria]

Great to hear! 💗

[@christinemiller1567]

Straight edges with Double crochet and Magic Circle Love ❤all your tips I hope I can remember them all. 😊

[@diannemasters9435]

Just found your channel and I never want to lose it! Love your tips! Been crocheting for at least 50 years and still learning!

[@TuulaMaaria]

That is lovely to hear!

[@ellisortiz3169]

THANK YOU! my favorite tip is taking the picture of the. project with the hook! now why didn't I think of that!!!🤔😊

[@TuulaMaaria]

I didn't think of it either! Often takes others to point out something!

[@veronicaambler1846]

Fabulous tips, thank you. And I agree, your technique for the magic ring is awesome! I never had success with it before, but I did it first time following your video! :D 😍 It's a real game changer for me! x

[@TuulaMaaria]

Wonderful to hear! 💗

[@veronicaambler1846]

@@TuulaMaaria Just wanted to say I've gained a lot more confidence in my work now, because of how much better it looks using your magic ring. I've used it multiple times today lol! Thanks again! x

[@TuulaMaaria]

@@veronicaambler1846 That's great to hear! 💗

[@brendacampbell76]

Thank you for the wonderful tips.

[@irenakadleckova8156]

Great tips, thank you! I know and always use the magic ring; I absolutely love the first tip, edging was my nightmare (until now) 😻 Thanks and greatings from Praha CZ

[@TuulaMaaria]

Glad it was helpful! Praha is one of the places I have long wanted to visit but haven't so far! 😊

[@revelationrollcall4852]

Thank you for these tips! I also appreciate that you go at a slower pace to actually teach us. Some go way to fast & I’m a visual learner.

[@TuulaMaaria]

It's hard to find the right pace I find. But fortunately KZbin videos can easily be slowed down or played at a faster speed too!

[@impunitythebagpuss]

You are such a great source of information! Thanks for these tips! I always mark my chains at 20 stitches. Your description of the magic circle is amazingly clear and simple! And I'll never have an uneven edge again!❤

[@TuulaMaaria]

Lovely, I'm glad it's useful! 😊

[@jemsjems1]

Waw! The tip on extending the ball of yarn into 3 rows of yarn at once is genius!!! I have a lot of very fine baby yarn and this trick lets me use it up as thicker yarn for projects. Thanks so much for sharing ❤️❤️

[@TuulaMaaria]

Wonderful! Glad that tip is coming in useful for you! 💜

[@alexvr9951]

Thank you for sharing your immense knowledge and experience with us on the regular Tuula

[@TuulaMaaria]

I always have the working yarn coming from the ball, so I don't measure that. The tail needs to be 3x the length, I haven't actually measured how much yarn it takes from the ball compared to the tail. For this reason I point out the tail and the working yarn separately at the start. I should have added that the working yarn is still in the ball, I didn't think of that!

[@alexvr9951]

@@TuulaMaaria aaahhh now i get it, sorry for the misunderstanding :) The tail itself must me 3x the desired length. Nice. Makes sense :D

[@cindycaldwell1970]

the picture of what hook you use with each project is priceless!!! I put a note on a project just the other day of which hook I was using! Thanks!!!

[@TuulaMaaria]

Lovely!

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you for watching! Check out also The 6 things I don't do in crochet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWHCo2V-nsuef6M

[@gunillalindahl6694]

i will for sure x

[@Yvonne-oz9jv]

Thank you for taking the time to help others 😊

[@peaceandlove7704]

Will do! 👍

[@jessicahayman3729]

I needed a way to make chunky yarn from a single ball - thanks Tuula! Love your videos, you remind me of my Omi

[@TuulaMaaria]

That's lovely to hear!

[@ABJILL033]

A tip I often give new crocheters when working back & forth in rows, is to put a stitch marker in the top of the chain at the beginning of the row, that way you can see where your last stitch goes, helping to keep the work even & making sure all stitches are worked. If a piece of work is going to be used often, I normally do a double magic ring for extra security. I love your videos keep up the good work, thank you

[@zimtt1276]

Thank you! I'll always use your tip for a stronger circle. I've always thought, if that one strand breaks...😧

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you, that is a good tip about a stitch marker. In magic circles I go around inside the circle when weaving in, that actually ends up the same.

[@laurelgirard8475]

A magic ring is a loose slip knot. That’s it. That looks complicated. I make a circle with the yarn and pull the loop through & tighten. We all do what’s comfortable for us.

[@TuulaMaaria]

I think I have seen that but haven't tried it so far!

[@meowmeowf4916]

Love all your tips.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Glad you like them!

[@shirleyedwards1490]

These tips are all brilliant. Thank you

[@TuulaMaaria]

Great to hear!

[@sandybechtle2295]

I love how you made 3 yarns out of one

[@TuulaMaaria]

Glad you liked that one!

[@voyager8148]

I think it's making one yarn out of three.

[@conniehash4643]

Thank you i will be using all of your tips. I cant believe that i havent seen any of them before. Thank you again.

[@TuulaMaaria]

You are so welcome, lovely to hear that there are new things to you! 💜

[@ikecleans]

Thank you for all your tips ❤

[@TuulaMaaria]

💙

[@CynthiaKingCrochet]

How to keep the edges straight was my favorite today!! I always learn something from your videos. Thank you!

[@TuulaMaaria]

Great! 💜

[@normajean2855]

oml the way people try to teach you the magic circle is incredible..yours is perfect...thankyou...and for the tip before that with the holes on the ends of the rows..i hated making clothes because of not being able to fix it nicely enough... many thanks for your time and effort...

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you so much 😀

[@patjeavons1826]

I have used your straight edge hack for a long time now.. The cord can also be used in pace of a single crochet chain. Thank you for your tutorials

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you! 👍

[@sandyhough3901]

Tip #5 is genius! Thanks for sharing.

[@angieh3036]

Thank you for your tips, there greatly appreciated 🧶🧶

[@TuulaMaaria]

Glad you like them!

[@13klecan]

I love the cord technique #3. I'm so glad I learned it several years back. The number one thing to remember about the cord crochet trick is to always grab the bottom thread by hooking it the opposite way you normally grab your thread. You have to force your brain to think "opposite." I 've used the crochet cord for so many goofy stuff. I just finish making a colorful 5 inch cord tab for a friend who had trouble popping out her window screen. Using nylon thread (thread for making friendship bracelets) as a zipper tab. My suitcase has 5 different zipper compartments. I put 3 inch tabs on the main compartment....so at the airport, I'm not zipping all types of compartments to get to what I need. Also good way to wrap a cord on a suitcase handle to identify. Using nylon thread (or any thread/rope, etc from garden supply store), there's no end for cord use for gardening projects: hanging planters, holding up baby plants to a stake, color identification of plants, and just wrapping and glueing a cord around a pot.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you so much, many great ideas! 💗 I saved your comment!

[@sb9442]

Love ❤️ it tuula…ty for sharing 👍

[@dianb336]

Wow! I really love the magic circle tip. But most of all, I like the straight edges. I'm working on a sweater - almost 2/3 finished - and wish I had used your straight-edges technique at the seams. It builds sturdier seams to sew. Thank you for all 'six' tips.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you! You can use the tip for your next sweater 😊 But yes, that tip definitely makes nicer edges to sew too.

[@sandylendall3649]

Such a great video. My grandmother thought me how to crochet years ago and I love it. Thanks so much for the tips. Their priceless

[@TuulaMaaria]

Wonderful!

[@Wiener-Doo]

Thank you for all of these tips. I too was happy to see an understandable way to do the magic circle! 🙂

[@suesmith2398]

Wow. That tip for making your yarn thicker is FANTASTIC. Love that one so much. I was just contemplating going to buy more wool but now I don’t have to. Thank you so much. 👍👍👍

[@TuulaMaaria]

That's lovely to hear! 💗

[@rhondamcmaster7185]

I discovered your videos on YT totally by accident, and I have to say your tips and your teaching skills are second to none - you are brilliant, Tuula!

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you so much! 💗 Happy crocheting!

[@bluerouz]

Kiitos dear Tuula Maaria 🤗🤗🤗 your tips and the way you explain things are amazing!! ❤❤❤

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you! 💜

[@KDM__19]

I really live that triple yarn trick! Thank you ❤

[@TuulaMaaria]

Glad you like it!

[@lenoraberendt750]

Your tips are the best I’ve ever encountered. Thank you so much!! 😀

[@TuulaMaaria]

Lovely, thank you! 👍

[@bernadettesjones9142]

I have learned a lot of tricks thankyou❤

[@TuulaMaaria]

Glad to hear! 💗

[@rochellepizza5802]

Thank you so much for this video. I truly learned a lot. The very last tip is an incredible idea. I would never have thought to take a picture of my project along with the crochet hook that I was using. Thanks again and have a great day.

[@TuulaMaaria]

So glad! Have a great day too!

[@weneedpeace777]

I absolutely love this. When I was younger I had done this for a few years. Family came along. And I put it away. Off from memory I picked it up again. Wow the ideas blow my mind. Would love to have a tea day or coffee.... And watch some more of your ideas! Thanks. Oh, now it's for grandchildren and great grandchildren

[@TuulaMaaria]

Wonderful! You have great grandchildren, amazing! Happy crocheting 💗

[@kristiehoffman8314]

Great tips!!!!!! Thank you so much😊

[@TuulaMaaria]

You are so welcome!

[@WoollenMaple]

Such good tips!

[@fascinatingtastes]

Your tips are brilliant. I keep looking at them and shake my head!

[@TuulaMaaria]

Happy to hear!

[@geraldinebonny6630]

I’ve just learned six amazing tips from your video. I was most impressed with how to triple the wool with a continuous loop. I love your practical way of teaching and the sound of your voice. It’s very relaxing. Thank you.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you so much, happy to hear!

[@pamculver7138]

I absolutely loved that last technique!! I'm so happy that you gave out that "secret" idea!!🤭🤭

[@TuulaMaaria]

Glad you liked it!!😊

[@johncarter4411]

I love all of your tips, but your videos are always straight to the point, i love that too. Thank you.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you, glad to hear!

[@maryparson1224]

I like the tip about taking picture of hook size on project! Thank you.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Zendemic42]

For the magic loop, I do the same but around point and index finger because the gap between the fingers makes it even easier to slip the hook in 😊 Great video as always!

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you! I could try that way with the magic ring.As long as it remains quick and easy!

[@Zendemic42]

@@TuulaMaaria yes it is just as quick as yours (or perhaps quicker) but just with two fingers to create the little space

[@djlclopez128]

Here I thought I knew everything about crochet! 😂 Wow, I loved all of your tips, I'm going to use all of them from now on! Thank you for this video - I especially loved the idea of tripling your working yarn, how clever! And the cord! And the level sides for the double crochet was beautifully done! I am so happy I subscribed! 😄

[@TuulaMaaria]

Lovely to hear that the tips are useful and thank you for subscribing 😊 I find that no matter how long I crochet, there are always new things to learn about it, which keeps it interesting!

[@carolharry6936]

Your tip to thicken yarn is my all time favorite tip. I've started a blanket using this technique and am very pleased so far. Thank you so much.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Wonderful, happy to hear! 💜

[@jeangough5223]

Thank you all your tips are very helpful xx

[@TuulaMaaria]

Glad to hear, thank you!

[@wifeoftim]

Thank you for demonstrating the easier way to make the magic ring. I've always hated the magic ring. Thank you again.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Welcome 😊

[@Ruby-wise]

TY Tuula! I’ve been crocheting since childhood and this is the first time I’ve seen a stitching solution to that awkward, last Double Crochet on the row lump! I’m going to use this hint immediately on my current dog sweater project. 😊

[@TuulaMaaria]

Wonderful! 💜

[@chilipeprsandi]

I’m trying to learn how to crochet correctly. I can make many items following people on KZbin, but from you, I have learned so much more by watching just a few of your videos. Thank you for your expertise. 💕💃🏻

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you so much, happy to hear! Enjoy all your crocheting!

[@kathyberlincourt4542]

Great video, thank you. I use my phone for everything , I just never thought to use it for tracking project hooks. Double 2tg is a great way to keep edges neat, I'll give it a try on my next scarf. But, I'm a 2 finger gal for the magic circle, it's easier to insert the hook. You have a beautiful home and view.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you! It often takes someone to give an idea, I didn't think of taking photos of crochet hook sizes myself either! - I filmed that in my daughter's house, I was cat-sitting ( showed the cat in last week's video 😄)

[@Luvnheartdesign65]

Hi, I often use the magic ring and I take photos of my projects with the crochet hooks. I upload it to my Facebook page to help me keep track. I often look back at my Facebook albums using the search words that I include with the photos. I do this with the yarn and hooks. I initiate this practice more often. 😊 Thanks for sharing wonderful tips. Have a wonderful day! ❤

[@TuulaMaaria]

Would be a good idea to upload the photos to Facebook! I upload to my Google drive so that they are all in one folder. Have a great day! 😊

[@Vixen781]

Thank you for the holy grail of tips. Just started crocheting again after 20 years and many of the techniques were new to me and the hand gymnastics of the magic circle left me with chain slip stitch to a circle technique that i learned years ago but today your tip(s) the best!

[@TuulaMaaria]

Wonderful that you have started to crochet again, many happy moments!

[@TRaceTK]

Fairly new crocheted and this video has helped me so much!! Thank-you 💓 from Canada

[@TuulaMaaria]

Great, thank you, enjoy crocheting!

[@LUCKEY11202.]

I enjoy your crochet hacks,my favorite is this to triple the yarn without using 3 skeins. Thank you, for sharing your time.❤

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you!

[@triciamcdermott2610]

Thickening the yarn! It's magic, fab xxx

[@karleedu]

I make my ring the way you do. I do a stacked dc at the beginning of each row instead of chaining. I had such a hard time until I learned this trick. I wonder if it was one of your videos to learn that. I was always afraid of making a cord now I can! Thank you so much for your tips!

[@TuulaMaaria]

Great! I don't have a video of stacked dc, I do have a couple on the standing stitch at the start of a row or round. Happy crocheting!

[@karleedu]

@@TuulaMaaria Oh! Maybe that's what I've been doing (Standing stitch) I may just have named it wrong. Thank you for answering!

[@TuulaMaaria]

@@karleedu there are two similar things you can do and they do have a different name, you probably named yours right!