Add Double Crochet Stitches WITHOUT CHAINING. Essential Crochet Tip

Start double crochet without first chaining, both at the start and in the middle of a project. Foundation double crochet in two ways. See also how to get Smooth Edges in Single Crochet: • Always straight edges ...
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Content:
0:00 Intro
0:20 Basic foundation dc stitch
2:08 Foundation stitches in the middle of work

[@imueller5497]

I have been knitting and crocheting for 40 years and I learn so much from you. Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge!

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you so much! I find that I also keep learning new all the time!

[@susanvampressqueencolvin4721]

I guess that proves, u can always learn something new no matter ur age 😄

[@fritula6200]

Maaria.... you are a Godsend: this is fantastic.... ❤ THE TUULA STITCH: ❤ What a special gift you have given to the history of Crochet: giving many people so much delight! God bless you Tuula.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you so much!! 💗💗

[@tinavoltz3613]

You are such a sweet lady 🥰 Thank you so much for sharing your knowlege with us!

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@karenbailey9424]

Thank you. It is so much fun to learn new techniques to make crocheting easier and more polished looking.

[@TuulaMaaria]

True - many small things can make a difference!

[@lindsey970]

Genius! It never occurred to me to try it this way! I'm a fairly competent crocheter, and I have learned so much from you to really polish my work. A couple hours on your channel is better than months of studying the craft. You make it so accessible. Thank you!

[@susanvampressqueencolvin4721]

Me neither! I like using this stitch. (It saves time IMO). But i never thought about doing it this way before. Now i think that's so easy.... Why didn't that occur to me when i needed to do that on a project 🙄. Lol. 😅 THX @Tuula! Much appreciated. ❤🙏🥰

[@TuulaMaaria]

That is lovely to hear, thank you so much! 💗

[@delladearest2511]

I second this emotion 😀, thanks Tuula 🎉🌟🥰

[@karleedu]

I absolutely LOVE to watch how you teach us!

[@TuulaMaaria]

So glad to hear - because I love making tutorial videos and at times they don't seem to interest people as much as other types of videos!

[@ginadarco2440]

Thank you for teaching this. I've been watching videos for foundation dc stitch for years. No one has ever explained it like you have. I now have hope that I can master this elusive foundation stitch. Thanks again!

[@TuulaMaaria]

I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@luciewager7359]

I have to agree with everyone here! Just when i thought i knew everything about crochet you have another very useful tip! Thankyou so much

[@TuulaMaaria]

There will always be new tips, I find those all the time too!

[@ChrisTina-ln4yk]

I've been wondering if something like this was even possible. Thank you so much, Tuula!

[@TuulaMaaria]

Great, yes, I remember wondering how you can do this before I learned foundation crochet!

[@oraclebunny8359]

You are the first person I've found who holds the yarn like me 😊 I do knife hold though, so the quest for my true crochet twin continues 😄

[@TuulaMaaria]

The way I hold both yarn and hook are very common in many European countries, we are taught that at schools, or almost like that, I have changed it a bit!

[@oraclebunny8359]

I've recently watched your other video where you talk about this. I'm from the UK and just thought I'd developed bad habits but I just can't change how I hold my thread. It's so much easier to do it the same way as you.

[@NightsMuse]

I've seen people trying to explain this-but with your instruction I actually got it!

[@TuulaMaaria]

So glad to hear, thank you!!

[@graceau9885]

Good camera work and clear explanation. I love your video. Thank you for sharing your great ideas.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thanks for watching, glad to hear!

[@seascapedreaming5518]

Thank you very much for sharing this. I finally grasped the concept of the stitch. Every other time i saw other crocheters using this stitch form they did it too quickly thus making me avoid even trying to replicate it. Now i can use it with confidence. Thanks again for using patience and repetition in this tutorial. This has been by far the best tutorial on a foundation stitch. A few shawl patterns that i like use these foundation stitches , now i have confidence to try them out. 😊❤

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you, I'm so glad that the tutorial was helpful to you! Enjoy crocheting those shawls now! 💗

[@rhondaherdman7338]

Great information. I've never seen a pattern that required this but now I'm prepared thank you. Blessings

[@TuulaMaaria]

This is something I have needed quite a few times. For example, it is needed in this pattern I have , in shaping the bunny applique kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3PUZ2B5l65mbMU

[@partyfiesta1557]

You did it again! Awesome technique! It will be absolutely helpful in my crochet toolbox! Thank you so much ❤🎉

[@TuulaMaaria]

Lovely to hear! 💗

[@marilyngrayCraftandcrotchet]

Its taken me 3 years to learn how to do a foundation row. Thank you for this wonderful explanatory tutorial 😊

[@TuulaMaaria]

Wonderful! 😊

[@greekgrl88]

My mind exploded, the things you can do with crochet is awesome!

[@TuulaMaaria]

True, there are no limits! 😊

[@katrinagreely5399]

Thank you! I have tried foundation double crochet before, but never knew where to put my hook as I went forward (nor did I really understand how the stitch was forming). This is the clearest explanation I’ve seen. Thank you so much! ☺️

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you, I'm really glad to hear!

[@chibimaddy]

I very much like your videos. I'm a freeform crocheter so I do a lot of hopping around making shapes, and you share some interesting tips that get me thinking. Thank you so much for the videos. :)

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you so much! I love freeform too although don't get time for it often at the moment!

[@deborawendt5954]

Easiest magic ring I have ever made🎉

[@TuulaMaaria]

Great!

[@linedanzer4302]

Nice! Thank you for teaching me this. I will definitely use this method going forward.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Lovely!

[@Andrea_of_AtLastCrochet]

My brain tried to figure out this on my own but got confused. Thank you for showing the steps to use foundation stitches in a added on section. This should help with garments very much.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Great, glad it was helpful!

[@osbmar]

I cannot thank you enough for this video. This is brilliant! I'm so happy I stumbled across your page!

[@TuulaMaaria]

Glad it was helpful, happy you found my channel! 💜

[@melodied4314]

Yes you can teach an old dog new tricks.

[@TuulaMaaria]

That's great - we can learn more at any stage or age 😊

[@renatecormick7399]

What a brilliant idea. I’ve just started a cardigan for myself where I can apply this technique rather than the complicated instructions I’m meant to follow on the pattern. Thanks for sharing such a useful idea.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Wonderful! Happy crocheting!

[@JJW77]

Thanks, Tuula you are a great teacher!

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you so much!

[@darrinmckeehan9074]

I agree with the comments I read=great tip to use when needed 😊. Thanks for the lesson 😁. Never used but good to know how when the need arises.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Yes, there are many tips that can come in useful occasionally, not when we hear of them!

[@divinegracecreations]

This is an absolutely innovative crochet technique ma'am! Brilliant idea! 👏🏾 👏🏾 👏🏾 Thank you for sharing your knowledge. 💐

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you so much 😊

[@suebigger5097]

Thank you🤗 You give us such great tips🧶

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you! 😊

[@missapippin9020]

Thank you very much. That was very helpful.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Great, glad to hear!

[@mariaineseguia5759]

Great Teacher! I always enjoy your surprises every video of yours I watch!! Thanks for sharing, Tuula!!🌹🧶🌹 🧶🌹🙋‍♀️🇦🇷🇦🇷

[@TuulaMaaria]

Lovely to hear, thank you! 💗

[@Angel-xq1vn]

Amazing, thank you. I’m glad I found you!

[@TuulaMaaria]

Welcome!

[@jaskaurgrewal4764]

Useful for crocheting mock neck projects.thanks

[@beckymoore738]

Brillant!! I'm so glad I joined your page... so informative... Thank you .. for all of your great, helpful techniques.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Welcome and thank you so much! 💙

[@traumwandeln]

title: without chaining. begins with: chain 3. 😂 just found that funny. i know what was meant. wonderful technique. i really appreciate you for sharing your crocheting knowledge ❤ thank you so much.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Oh, i know, I noticed that but then coudn't think of another way to say it - to have the term foundation crochet in the title would have put people off because many might not know that term! 😄

[@bambinaforever1402]

I did not know that. Thanks, that was great!

[@TuulaMaaria]

Wonderful!

[@surekhasamel3213]

Great teaching, video is clear. New learning. I subscribed and saved and shared with my sister

[@TuulaMaaria]

Awesome! Thank you! 💙

[@theresabrooks2614]

Simply-Brilliant!!! Thank You❤❤❤

[@TuulaMaaria]

Lovely!

[@rachelkeller6378]

What a great tip. Thanks for sharing

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you!

[@carolilseanne2175]

MAGIC! 😄 Thank you xxx

[@TuulaMaaria]

Great!

[@wysteriacarlino1302]

Very cool!❤

[@lizlanman47]

Thank you! I did not know how to do this.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Great!

[@carinaterrell8261]

Thank you xx

[@annbashir5888]

Thank you so helpful

[@marywrigjt7614]

Thank you.

[@susiekeithahn1557]

Super awesome!!

[@TuulaMaaria]

Wonderful!

[@ritamclaughlin9681]

thank you! this is a great tip!!

[@TuulaMaaria]

Lovely!

[@-.-4]

Thank you ❤

[@TuulaMaaria]

💗

[@alejandraacosta2692]

Gracias!!!!! 😊

[@mirandaflores5247]

Gracias! Tu colcha muy bonita y alegre😊

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you! Yes, that bedspread has about 30 different colours!

[@lubnavaqarunisa4207]

❤❤❤

[@triciaquan9630]

Wow, another great tip!! Have you made any patterns using this? Like a sweater, since it reminded me of one?

[@TuulaMaaria]

Yes, I have used this for summer tops and in some appliques where I have needed to form a shape.

[@karynnepigott8270]

How do you keep the chain stitches you create, by pulling through only one loop, big enough so the bottom edge doesn't bend into banana shape? Mine always go so tight that the under edge bends and isn't straight.

[@TuulaMaaria]

One thing is to have the right size of a crochet hook. But largely it is just practice, I make sure I don't tighten the stitch when I make it.

[@cynthiahale9888]

Being fairly new to crochet, I never thought about using foundation stitches in this way. I assume this works with any of the basic foundation stitches.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Yes, works equally with foundation single crochet, half double crochet, treble etc.