Always crochet a perfectly STRAIGHT SEAM!

[@NickisHomemadeCrafts]

NEW UPDATED Version of this video, per your request: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m57XmXipiLR8obs 😘

[@junebrown8207]

Could you somehow make the writing larger as I could hardly see it, please?

[@amyrobinson4713]

This is one of those, "AHA" and "DUH" moments at the same time! I mean, wow, why hasn't this caught on, and DUH! Why didn't I think of doing that?!? LOL Well done. Thank you for this.

[@NickisHomemadeCrafts]

So glad it was helpful

[@traceyifversen6109]

Thank God I found you I started a bucket hat 4 times. Ripped out 3 of the 4 and I have been crocheting since I was 12. So frustrating but I found your video and got a perfect line and finally finished my project lol. Thank you so much!!!

[@pamshaffer524]

Just came across this! This trick is great! Some patterns do the increase first and some do increase second & I didn’t understand the difference. Now I do!! Thank you so much for explaining this little trick! It seems every time I crochet I learn something new! Have a blessed day and happy crocheting 🧶

[@lynnbedford3950]

I crocheting 64 years ago. I couldn’t crochet for about twenty some years because of having the crippling form of arthritis. When I was crocheting before the arthritis; after the first ten years no one knew how to do what you’ve taught in this video. I’ve always had to cover the seam with flowers for little girls. I did different types of cute stuff for the boys. I avoided making adult beanies all together. I wish I had thought of doing an online search before I made the 200 beanies I made for charity in 2019. You tutorial was wrest. Thank you very much for what you do. Joylynn

[@NickisHomemadeCrafts]

So glad it was helpful

[@dorib2634]

Thank you!!! you don't even know how long I've been researching this. I knew it had to be possible, but couldn't find it any where

[@hajeh]

Thank you so much. I was wondering why my seem was never straight. Makes perfect sense.

[@fabiennefadda5816]

This is a perfect trick thanks for sharing I will do it for sure . All the best from Sardinia island of italy. Fabienne F

[@terriealmeida3050]

Thank you so much for this. I recently made my daughter a beanie and took great care to show her the uneven seam so she would always put that toward the back. I cannot wait to make her another using this technique. The line is so straight and even! Amazing!!!

[@carolyncardoza6241]

Thank you for this video. I have been trying endlessly to make a straight seam, while crocheting beanie hats. I was amazed after watching your tutorial and explaining the process I finally crocheted a beanie hat that came out just awesome. 😁

[@ruthcline5465]

Best explanation ever! That’s the only way to crochet in the round for me from now on 👏

[@NickisHomemadeCrafts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sharecare-tg2dx]

Thanks for showing such an in-depth video on that!! I’ve watched others videos but I have to admit this is the first time my brain actually caught on to it. Your explanation was very clear. Thank you Nicki!! This will be such a huge help in so many future projects!! 👍🏻❤️❤️❤️

[@vickiereed643]

Thank you so much for the clear instruction on how to crochet a perfectly straight seam!!

[@antsheppard1235]

You are brilliant! I have been so sad at myself because my gifts were not perfect. Thank you!!!

[@antsheppard1235]

I have now made many hats for the needy and about 6 more to keep. I really appreciate you and your talents. I rock now! Whoohoo!

[@donnabrown3086]

Thank you for this tip. You clearly explained and demonstrated.

[@momroxx]

So glad I found this. My son in law loves the beanies I made him and I’m going to make him a new one again so I’m going to try this.

[@jankavaganova3879]

Hi Nicky. I am a begginer in crochet, I followed your tutorial and I got a straight seam when increasing but then I got a slant on my beanie when I was just extending it....what am I doing wrong?

[@joannemattheis4934]

I was happy for this tutorial because I make a lot of hats and I've been wondering how to get the seam straight... thank you so much!

[@angelaabbott2824]

THANK YOU!! Saw this on Pinterest and found your video here and I'm a fan!

[@WillowRaven7]

Thank you for this! I am a left handed crocheter and was able to understand and follow your tutorial. It seems such an easy step! Thanks again, can't wait to try it and have no more crooked seams!! 😊😊

[@lucyscabyn]

Did exactly what you said on the video. The increase rounds are straight. Once i start on the other rounds the line starts to curve quite a bit. It would be helpful if you at least showed the round after the increases.

[@robertastewart2083]

Thank you for the great explanation on how to keep the seam straight when doing the increases. However once the increases are finished the seam on my beanies then slants! I’d love to know how you avoid this happening .

[@NickisHomemadeCrafts]

So glad you found this helpful

[@kathybryer6438]

Roberta Stewart, I have the same issue with the slanting issue after the increases are done.

[@robertastewart2083]

@@kathybryer6438 if you read the comments it seems as though we aren’t alone with the slanted seam problem! I think the seam stays straight if you turn the work after each round. Also I have seen an explanation on Sheepishly Sharing on how to avoid the slant. It involves slip stitching to the top of the chain on one round and then slip stitching to the first stitch on the next round. Thing is you have to concentrate and remember what you did on the previous round! Good luck with your endeavours !

[@maritaborowski9608]

Very clear and helpful.

[@NickisHomemadeCrafts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nosherooney]

Brilliant - quick and simple! Thank you sooooo much Nicki

[@travisanderson2014]

I found your channel from Pinterest, thank you so much! I was always wondering why my hat's seams always slanted. I'm going to be trying this 😊

[@Latebird24]

Really glad you showed this solution!! Thank you.

[@missthemusicinme]

So simple yet so effective! Definitely be trying this the next time i work in the round

[@teresitaesteban4935]

thank you for your video it’s very clearly explained

[@kayceegreer4418]

Very helpful and very clear and very much appreciated... So is that the secret to making a wonderful perfect circle?

[@last12dive32]

Holy goose, I tried to make a bottom up beanie using the Suzette stitch, I had nothing but trouble with a wind around seam. I even tried filling the first stitch with a dc, and backed it up with the sc, dc on the second....any thoughts for a straight seam on this?

[@MelaniMiguel]

Wow!!! Thank you so much for this video tutorial tip. It's brilliant! 👍🏾👍🏾

[@those_eyes]

Brilliant!!! New subscriber here!!! Thsnk you very much!!!

[@sonyaevanssoutherncomfortc9060]

Thank you so much, I will be doing this from now on.

[@Patsyquilts]

Thank You! I just subscribed to your channel. I will try this technique on my next beanie.

[@DaisySunshineaz]

Thank you I can’t wait to try

[@marionivey1842]

Thanks so much. This Jas been a major mystery for sometime. Thanks so much! Marion Ivey North Chesterfield, Va.

[@simonecarvallhoartes2614]

Excelente tutorial 👏👏👏

[@NickisHomemadeCrafts]

♥️

[@phyllispiatt9772]

Very clear and easy to follow! Thank you!

[@nesssantvoort8035]

So simple, I wonder why pattern writers don’t use this system to get a straight seam. Thanks for the video

[@NickisHomemadeCrafts]

It’s not the usually way. But it helps 😀

[@juliebenson3990]

Hi, thank you for the video..I'm making baskets, the base of the basket is perfect one straight line, my problem is when I start working up, they want to go to the right. I guess this doesn't pertain, but I'd really like a solution. can you help with that?

[@lanajantz2240]

I'm going to try this Niki thx again!!!

[@lynnebabb5349]

I have used rhe patterns that say do inc 1st. and I never noticed the angular joins. I can't wait to do the inc last. Thanks.

[@Vildmis]

I'm doing as you say. But it still won't go straight, so it made me think - do you count your ch2 as a stitch and slip stitch to that or do you ch2 DC in the same stitch and then slip stitch into the dc instead of the ch2??? Thanks in advance!

[@janieholmes3154]

Does this also work for hdc beanie? I have taken it apart several times, because my seam is slanted to the right.

[@lebinhl5537]

Tks for sharing !

[@noemitorressantos]

Perfect I was looking for the perfect video to show me this tip..... Perfect thanks.. I will try to practice...

[@MrsGump]

I count my stitches depending on the round. So round 3 has a 3 stitch repeat (DC, 2DC is 3 stitches total), round 4 is a 4 stitch repeat (DC, DC, 2DC = 4 stitches total, round 5 DC,DC,DC,2DC = 5 stitches total) its an easy way to know where ur up to just by counting ur rounds. Plus, so I don't lose where I'm at, I count as I go, eg for round 5 is a 5 stitche repeat so I count it out loud as I go, always putting the last 2 stitch increase in the last stitch - so I count out 1, 2, 3, 4-5 (4 &5 in same stitch). Round 6 is a 6 stitch repeat (DC,DC,DC,DC,2dc = 6 stitches total) so I count it as 1,2,3,4, 5-6 (the last 2 stitches, so stitches 5&6 in round 6, 6&7 in row 7, 7&8 in row 8 etc etc.....so counted out each round would be 5= 1,2,3,4&5 same stitch (ur increase) row 6 = 1,2,3,4,5&6 in same stitch/ur increase. I hope this makes sense lol

[@marinacaputo4567]

Thanks a lot. The explanation was nice and neat.

[@annacardenas4851]

Hi Nikki , It was when I was looking at it. But it’s not now. Maybe my phone is just acting up. Sorry. I just wanted to let you know what it was doing at the time I was listening to your tutorial . ❤️ Thank you Anna

[@TammyWeavingDreams]

Hi Nikki,thanks very much,for this tutorial ! Is amazing for the top of the hat ...I bought the pattern, thinking that it was a detail of the part that does not have increases in the hat, but I see that you do not weave it in the video tutorial, and do not put images of that part, in the pattern of sale. You could make a second part, please, thank you very much! Nice day!

[@judyharwood256]

Where do I put my stitch marker? I was told to put it in the stitch I just finished making. Is that right?

[@pinapina4108]

Fantastic! ❤

[@wandabigelow9692]

I do as you said and still have the tilt.

[@NickisHomemadeCrafts]

Which stitch did you use?

[@NickisHomemadeCrafts]

Also check my new videos on circles

[@patriciafagan5165]

Many many thanks 😊

[@susanarodriguez9830]

I am a beginner I am a little confused. Do you count the first chain two as a stitch? When you close do you make the slip stich on the second chain of the first chain two? 😘

[@junebrown8207]

It was a good video and very helpful. However, the writing was so small that for us who have bad eyesight, we could do with the writing being larger, please!

[@nanajude3444]

Great video, just found your channel and I’m a fan. This is such a simple tip but oh so helpful, makes one wonder how we didn’t already know it. Thank you. I’m struggling with figuring out which stitch to begin my rounds with, after chaining two, any tips?

[@NickisHomemadeCrafts]

Thank you😀 You should check out this tutorial: www.nickishomemadecrafts.com/how-to-always-make-the-perfect-beanie-or-hat-crochet-tutorial/

[@hazelfujimoto138]

Great tutorial! ☺️

[@juleswilliams1207]

I saw in another video that by not counting the Ch 2 as a stitch it keeps the line straight

[@annacardenas4851]

Hello Nikki, Just wanted to let you know your video sound is in slow motion while you are speaking about tutorial . Love Anna

[@NickisHomemadeCrafts]

Are you sure? I just listen to it and it is not in slow motion for me.

[@saundracallender340]

Not in slow motion for me, either.

[@redgingerbreadpam]

I'm hearing it just fine also. No slow motion at all.

[@those_eyes]

Not in slow motion for me! Check your settings.

[@ellencanoy-wise7646]

How would you create a straight crochet seam from brim up?

[@delorissargent4992]

I would like to see a half moon rug please!

[@sweettigeress]

How do you keep the seam straight after the last row of increases? After the last row of increases it immediately begins to start slanting.

[@NickisHomemadeCrafts]

I do. Maybe a very mild slant, but nothing much I can't fix with blocking. I do not count the beginning chain as a stitch. I hope that helps.

[@susanfryer1616]

That's what I find

[@emmachapman1179]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3Wmf2eIg7RqoMk

[@delorissargent4992]

how many rounds do you stop the Increase? on the beenie hat?

[@NickisHomemadeCrafts]

This should answer your question well: www.nickishomemadecrafts.com/how-to-always-make-the-perfect-beanie-or-hat-crochet-tutorial/

[@CyberSquirre1]

I watched so many videos and decided on this method. Watched the video twice and after my increases, it’s slanting. Is there something I missed and did wrong?

[@helsingor8]

so helpful - thanks so much :)

[@almaramirez2508]

OMG! Thank you. Love your tutorial. I have a question. I have noticed that double crochet beanies do not really keep cold away, do you have a tutorial of a beanie in single crochet? Thank you.

[@NickisHomemadeCrafts]

I actually have a lot of hats and beanies that are very warm! The warmest are the ones using the waistcoat stitch (similar to the single crochet, but looks like knitted). I have many of them. All of my hat patterns are here: www.nickishomemadecrafts.com/category/crochet/crochet-patterns/hats-beanies/ And a waistcoat stitch hat I would recommend is this one: www.nickishomemadecrafts.com/swirly-heart-hat-pattern/ Enjoy :-)

[@almaramirez2508]

Thank you very much for your prompt reply. It looks lovely. I will try it soon.

[@buttonuk]

Hi Nicki, thanks for this great tutorial. I've been so frustrated with my skew seams! I also have Dawn's problem, though.When I'm doing the straight rounds for the body of the beanie, how do I prevent that seam from going skew? Some patterns say that the ch1 or ch2 act as the first st? I'd love your advice please :)

[@NickisHomemadeCrafts]

You are so welcome 😀

[@sweetmelisamakesmore5344]

Im a little confused. When you say increase in the third round are you doing it (the double crochet) in every stitch or 2 double crochet in every stitch? Sorry I'm a beginner so this is probably an obvious question. Thanks for the help.

[@NickisHomemadeCrafts]

Do me a favor and check out my pictures on my website. I think that should help you better. www.nickishomemadecrafts.com/crochet-perfect-straight-seam-rounds-photo-video-tutorial/

[@hanneliebester8066]

Thanks!

[@lulu1369]

Thank you👍👍👍😊😊

[@classykimscrochet1424]

Thank you💚💜❤🧡🌻🌼🌸

[@Mama_glo13]

Tysm this helped

[@NickisHomemadeCrafts]

You're so welcome

[@lanajantz2240]

Awesome thx!

[@cenelson6484]

Does this concept work when changing colors ?

[@NickisHomemadeCrafts]

Yes it does :-)

[@cenelson6484]

Nicki's Homemade Crafts ok thank you ! And thanks for such a quick reply 🤩

[@barbaragillispie9993]

Thanks will b a big help.

[@Pixiesantics]

Thank you that helps a lot!

[@sparkyheberling6115]

The camera cuts off some of the picture!

[@julianazaniboni1161]

Thanks. Congratulations

[@KT-yq7ed]

But where did you put that “1st” stitch!!!!!!!!!!!! Was it right under the Ch-2???????????? I wish when someone shows a technique, they would slow up and show the “newbies” where that first stitch is !!!!!!!! And tell us to “mark” the stitch which will be the stitch that we sl st into!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pleeeeese

[@NickisHomemadeCrafts]

No worries! I have a separate video for that! Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5bEpZR7eMp6rdU

[@juliebenson3990]

i more thing, I've never chained 2 with a double crochet, only 3....

[@emilliachse3910]

And where is the shift stitch??????

[@rhondalynn3043]

Thank you for this tutorial!!!! I just finished a hat and my seams are slanted. Now I know how to prevent that from happening.

[@bandbagility]

It would help,if you kept your hands in the middle of the video.

[@crystalcroft8318]

I loved it but I couldn't see what you were doing and you crocheted so fast...could you remake this video?

[@bethtisdalestaton7250]

IF YOU TAP ON THE VIDEO, 3 DOT'S WILL BE ON THE TOP RIGHT, TAP THEM & IT WILL LET YOU SLOW THE VIDEO DOWN TO WATCH IT IN SLOW MOTION. I HOPE THIS HELPS. I HAVE TO DO IT ON A LOT OF VIDEOS MYSELF. HAPPY CROCHETING 😊!

[@kayceegreer4418]

It is a shame that your drawing was not on camera, I would have liked to've seen it as you explained it

[@gracefullikeagazelle]

I got really tired of listening to the narrator sniffling and all I could think was "Give that person a tissue so she can blow her nose!". lol

[@blackieja]

I found it very irritating so I stopped the video and came to the comments to see if anyone else felt the same way. I knew I wouldn't be the only one. Not saying her advice wasn't appreciated I could have done without the sniffling. I annoy myself if I do it much less hearing someone else.

[@those_eyes]

I was so busy listening to her and watching her hands, I did not even notice her sniffling!!!

[@pm5039]

off camera too much

[@RebelMaggie]

to complicated for a beginner

[@marywigmore3629]

Not clear at all.

[@lyncutten8956]

Wanted to watch this but your sniffing put my off so I turned it off!

[@pamshaffer524]

Just came across this! This trick is great! Some patterns do the increase first and some do increase second & I didn’t understand the difference. Now I do!! Thank you so much for explaining this little trick! It seems every time I crochet I learn something new! Have a blessed day and happy crocheting 🧶

[@NickisHomemadeCrafts]

Glad it helped!

[@rhondalynn3043]

Thank you for this tutorial!!!! I just finished a hat and my seams are slanted. Now I know how to prevent that from happening.

[@tonijones6657]

Thank you!!!🎉