Bye bye foundation chain 👋// Try my NEW way to start a crochet project ✨ foundation sc alternative

[@Annie.C.61]

As a knitter, why have I never thought of this before?? This is genius! Well done, Michelle, and thank you so, so much for sharing this 😃❤❤❤

[@megancole544]

I'm the same.., and I was even using this cast on yesterday. Well.., never too old to try something...new?

[@michelleappenheimer4670]

In knitting, the twisted German cast on does the same thing as this, gives a stretchy edge with the first row already done.

[@TheBaumcm]

Was just thinking this. Many people have crossover and I was wondering why this looked so familiar at first. I use this, without drawing the back through, to be able to graft live stitches to live or to knit in both directions for symmetry.

[@EstherVillenaMartinez]

😅 Ñ😢 mi😊​@@megancole544

[@danielledixon3356]

I don’t think I like this way because of that 1:29 the slingshot three put your fingers I like foundation chains better which that’s OK cause not everyone likes the same things😅❤

[@conniecondra4535]

I hate dealing with foundation chains. This is SOOOO cool. I was a knitter first. This is very comfortable for me. Thank you.

[@ImSomeoneImNoone]

let me just be one of the first to welcome you to planet earth from whatever higher dimension of needlework enlightenment whence you came 🫡 having come to crochet from knitting, this would've been a super helpful way to bridge the gap between the two, instead of making me get frustrated at the usual methods and benching it for three years LOL. thank you so much for sharing!!

[@MadScientistCrochet]

LOL yes!!

[@Craft4gail]

It is one of the ways that u start in knitting. I have never seen anyone do it for crochet before.

[@angelique82mon]

Ooooh…. My…. God! Wow! I’ve been both a knitter and crocheter for so many years and I never thought of this! It’s seems so obvious right! How come no one has thought to do this in all the years! Well done! You are a fiber arts genius!

[@JoyceLeibach]

😊

[@StephanieSharp2]

Genius idea! Combining the long tail cast on with crochet! I’m a knitter as well and I actually cast on with a crochet hook. Sometimes mixing things makes things so much easier! Also, I’m doing a lot of crochet bralette tops for the summer, and I think this is the perfect starting foundation for that, having stitches on top and bottom to work into when starting each cup.

[@wheelchairboy88]

As a knitter I have no idea why I never thought of something like this because the long tail cast-on is my favorite cast-on method

[@evelynestes2176]

Oh, I absolutely love this. The fact the chains are the same size due to the crochet hook is fantastic!

[@happ-hobby]

It's easier than the chainless foundation stitch I've been using, and looks a lot faster. Plus it looks absolutely fantastic!

[@sharahblankenship7877]

Yes, this is as cool as you think it is!!! Thank you so much for sharing your brilliance with the rest of us… I am so relieved to finally leave the crochet foundation stitch, and the chain stitches behind! I also sent this to five of my crocheting and knitting friends! And I’ll keep sharing the gospel of this new technique!

[@amandanavneet2446]

Oh, and the reverse of the strings just changes the top and bottom from what I can see...

[@RealityCheck1956]

This method is genius! Any knitter will find this easy. Thank you so much for your east to follow tutorial!

[@critters_and_creatures]

I'm a beginner crocheter and WOW this was so much fun to learn! It felt like my fingers were doing a dance. Clear, simple instructions, easy to see exactly what you're doing, amazing video!! Thank you! ❤

[@MJStPeter]

When you said you invented a new way to start crochet, I got snarky and thought "oh, please!" But then I watched the video, and in less that a minute you proved me so totally wrong! I've been knitting and crocheting for 35 years, and it never occured to me to crossover and use a long tail cast on for crochet!!! Even though I use a crochet foundation chain for a provisional cast on in knitting. I'm really impressed - well done! And thanks for the video - keep up the great work and the improv! Absolute genius!!!

[@SaltSpoon]

It has taken me 2 hours of internet searching to re-find this video. I can tell you now, it’s unique! I was getting to the point where I thought I’d imagined it. Xxx

[@loridavis7086]

After such searching experiences, I created a “crochet” folder for those treasure videos.

[@loridavis7086]

Maybe this is a stupid question, but how long a tail would I need to make a 60 inch length. Im a new crocheter & hate making the chain row … it’s uneven. I want to make a blanket w the Moss stitch and the how to videos are really unclear on how to go into it from a chain row … or mine is really sloppy anyway. Can I use this technique then go into the moss stitch? Or is my only option a chain row and into a moss stitch from that? Loved this video, thanks!

[@ravenlunatic1177]

⁠@@loridavis7086Yes, you should be able to treat this foundation crochet as the first row for any stitch you might want to use for your blanket. I’ve been making projects this way for a couple months now and haven’t had any problems using any stitches. As for the length of yarn needed for the tail, you will need 3xs the desired finished length. So using your 60” as a finished size, you would need to start your slip knot at 180”. HTH have fun crocheting! Cheers from FL😺

[@LP-mz8rc]

​@@loridavis7086Lori, did you used to be a Harris in MS? If so, I'm Mariah's mom. LP😊

[@loridavis7086]

@@LP-mz8rc sorry, no. Wouldn’t that have been fun to reconnect w an old friend this way?

[@debi7227]

It’s knitting’s long-tail cast-on 😂with a crochet stitch!!! Bless you and your hook!!!!! ❤❤❤

[@RockyRoadJY]

I absolutely think this is as cool as you do. I love it. So much easier and FASTER! I’ve been crocheting for 60+ years and there isn’t much I haven’t tried that’s actually been new or innovative. This is wonderful, thank you so much. ❤

[@sheenaw6421]

Um GENIUS!!!❤ I make little amulet bags to wear around the neck and was looking for a way to do the crochet for around the neck sturdier than a regular base chain but not as thick as a full single crochet foundation chain. This is perfect!

[@symz8229]

Thank you for sharing. I will definitely be switching to this method. Always hated my foundation chain for its stiffness. Truly helpful. You're a genius if you developed this method. You are still brilliant if you just shared it. ❤

[@vulffwardgarr4546]

This is so COOL!!!! Elegant, simple to execute, and more importantly simple to repeat!

[@OnezumiDaisuke]

Yes! I started out knitting first before picking up crochet & the long-tail cast on is my go-to. This is a perfect solution to what I hate about foundation chains; thank you!

[@kriswagner5171]

Thank you for reminding me where I learned this stitching😍 My Mom tried to teach me knitting and crocheting, bless her heart , and as a normal young adult I didn't pay close attention to lessons. She passed in '88 and now I feel like a newbie trying to remember what I knew. So glad so many crafters are willing to share their wisdom❣

[@gloriakueker2641]

I wanted to share my progress with you. It did take a few clumsy starts before it wasn’t too wonky, but after a while it did become easier and only had to frog it a couple of inches a few times only because my tension wasn’t even. I can tell right now that this is going to be my new go to for my first row of single crochet. Thanks again for sharing! ❤️ Gloria

[@shelleybibeau2362]

Best crochet hack of this century. It is the most useful technique I've learned since third loop half double crochet. Many thanks. Well done.

[@shirley6074]

I’m a knitter and I love this. Has a great stretch to it. Perfect for gloves. Thank you for sharing.❤

[@DeaSpina]

I just love it. It looks like a mix of knitting and crocheting, and the result is perfect. Thanks!

[@sabrina1887]

I love this! Especially for the sturdy structure at the bottom of a project!

[@RaechelleBennett782]

This is BRILLIANT! I knit as well and I never thought of this. Thank you!🌹

[@artbyamyk1000]

This is amazing! Thank you! I've really hated the starting chain and this makes it so much better!

[@Sepulchre_Gate]

This is one of the most epic bits of information i've come across sense i started hooking .🤯🤩

[@VetsrisAuguste]

That was brilliant!!!! I wonder what it feels like to be the first to spot a solution that’s been staring us all in the face for generations.

[@SalinaStarr]

Except chainless foundation single crochets already exist without having to measure your tail lol

[@VetsrisAuguste]

@@SalinaStarr you’re a jerk

[@BrokenAnguissette]

This is absolutely amazing! I started out knitting and started crocheting last year, and this is the easiest way to make a really nice foundation chain!

[@BadWolfe42]

This! A game changer no doubt!! I can’t wait to start a new project so I use this technique!! Awesome!! Thank you!

[@yolyrom7233]

This technique has been around for a long time now for crocheting, basically the same as a long tail cast on in knitting. Which is my favorite co for knitting.

[@BitzTrix]

I’ve never seen it before for crocheting and I am so happy she shared it! 🎉🎉

[@GaiaBD]

@@BitzTrix Looks like this person wanted to patent it 8 years ago: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pp_KomuAeNCDf6c

[@OneTrueWord1988]

@BitzTrix Neither have I, and it's pretty memorable! 🤔🙄❤️

[@d.o.r.kzerrato9193]

Thanks!

[@debzink6042]

that is the fastest way for a foundation chain. Tried it out today and I love it.

[@joanndunn5987]

This is a total game changer!!!!

[@shettikkawoods3248]

Like the long tail cast on😊❤😊

[@aymonharris5783]

Word for word what I was about to comment 😅

[@louisamaljers888]

Definitely took me a little bit to figure out but once I got the hang of it, it worked up quickly. Thanks for this great tutorial :)

[@mattiegraham6002]

I've never tried knitting, so I appreciate the integration! It looks great! Looks so stable and clean!

[@Jokerlove14]

This woman has done the lords work. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@unawild7186]

Lolol she really has! Brilliant that made me pmsl! Xxx💞

[@marilynomeara765]

Awesome!!!

[@coolblue32q]

😂 This comment

[@Hinoki352]

Literally. Just. Changed my life and saved my evening, no exaggeration whatsoever!!

[@yolyrom7233]

Lord’s work? 😂😂😂

[@carolanderson5509]

🤯🎉🎉🎉🎉🙏😱🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 OMG I am in love with this! Thank you so much. I want to make hats and headbands, but I hate when one side is tight and not stretchy! You are amazing! Thank you!

[@feeberizer]

Genius! This is sooo much easier than a fsc and looks better too. Thank you!!!

[@kenaluna]

Thanks a million! Your way of setting the foundation for a crochet knitting piece is awesome 😎😎!

[@susanpolk8896]

Bless you!🎉 I am a frustrated knitter trying to crochet & almost went back to 2 needles because of my chain stitches😂❤

[@Hinoki352]

Same!!! I have frogged the same 82 single crochet chain about 4 or 5 times tonight, thinking every time “crocheting is easier than knitting they said…” Finding this video was my last ditch effort before literally ditching the crochet project and going back to the knitting project. 😅

[@Craft4gail]

So u know then this cast on from knitting?

[@Chebawitch]

As soon as she showed working the underside I thought, wow, slipper soles would be so much easier! This woman is sent from Heaven! ❤

[@terijwh]

Fabulous video and love how you show using both sides or tilting it! Thanks so much.

[@sadeva6532]

This is pure genius! Thank you so much for sharing. I always struggle with the foundation chains, that will be a thing of the past. I knit too, so I grasped the concept instantly. Not only is it sturdy, but your tail will be woven in at the same time! Love it!

[@KäseKartoffel]

I was confused at first, but once I was able to get it, I realized it was like when I was learning to cast on my knitting needles. It all just kind of clicked. I love this.

[@earsybun]

This is actually so useful and impressive! Everyone needs to see this!

[@livvyloucouk]

Yes!!! I saw this a while ago and lost it, I've been searching since but nothing comes up when googling, I'm so happy to have found your video again!!!

[@sharkopec9966]

I’m a beginner and this blew my mind. Thank you thank you no more crazy chains to make. ‼️‼️‼️❤️❤️❤️‼️‼️‼️

[@ErinSprinkle]

I’m a knitter too, this is fantastic

[@terryriley7490]

Definitely going to try this technique!!! Thanks for sharing more of your great ideas and videos!!!!

[@marciaabrigo5069]

This technique took me many tries it tookhold. But once my brain, eyes n hands united. It was magical. Thanks for the upgrade to my crocheting techniques. 😊🎉

[@angrypanda5042]

Brilliant! Thank you so much! This is so much easier. I'm going to use this going forward. I can't thank you enough!

[@MsDebbyWebby]

EXCELLENT IDEA!!! This makes Starting a great deal EASIER!! 💯👍👍

[@Marysiewert]

I remember this stitch from my Mom when I was a girl...1967!

[@elainelindsey1306]

Your mum times needlework classes where mandatory in schools that's why most of our grandparents and great grandparents have so much skills.

[@RockyRoadJY]

@@elainelindsey1306 Lucky you. We had sewing and cooking. I would have loved to have had knitting. I knew how to crochet and embroider because my mother taught myself and my sisters. We’d make kimonos and crochet the edges and decorate with embroidery to give to our church. This was back in the 50s & 60s. My grandchildren didn’t have any of these classes when in Middle and High school. Such a shame.

[@sq5]

The long tail cast on is my favourite knitting cast on method. This is genius to add it to the crochet repertoire.

[@Momzie808]

Great idea! Ok so I’ve used this hack on a table runner & I love it. Every project that has a foundation chain that needs to stretch, this is the one to use, hats, shawls, etc.

[@TaylorYKane]

You're a genius! I thought that the foundation stitch chain was a blessing because I always dreaded the chain stitch, but this method blows the FSC out of the water! It's so much easier and sooo FAST. I love it! Thank you!!!

[@scifiholly]

Thank you for this great idea/tutorial. I have some wt3 silk yarn that I just couldn't make a nice foundation chain with no matter how I tried, but your method worked a miracle!

[@EllieJelly87]

This is absolutely genius! 🎉🎉 Major big brain energy!!!

[@kathyhubel6794]

Very Cool!! Thank you. As I was watching you do the "cast on" I said that's just like knitting and then you said what I just said. I am a beginner knitter. I love doing purl and knit design dishcloths and whatnot. This is definitely how I am going to start my foundation row next time I crochet. Thank you so much!

[@joycerickman8830]

Amazing! I love it for starting bases, for rectangle start of bag, even granny stitch rectangle afghan!

[@urshurakdieohnekanal9291]

This is awesome! Especially if you want to crochet a blanket with granny clusters. The starting middle part looks so much cleaner using this method. I'll try it with my next blanket.

[@easttxskimo]

FINALLY I GET TO USE A KNIT STITCH AND A CROCHET STITCH TOGETHER. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO MASTER KNITTING. I CAN CAST ON AND MAKE A FEW STITCHES. THANK YOU FOR THE COLAB.....

[@HaiItsMyFriendsnI]

You have just revolutionized the way I crochet! I mainly do amigurumi. this is SO GENIUS

[@mamacamano7507]

I love this technique! Lady, you are a genius!Thank you so much for sharing!

[@lisacarpenter1157]

I am definitely going to try this on my next project. Thank you for sharing! It looks so much easier than the traditional foundation chain, which I do love by the way. But I think this technique will be even better.

[@susiejohnson4530]

WHOA!! that is awesome!! wish I could use a knitting needle for it. Awesome!!! I DO SOOO hate to do the CHAIN then start crocheting on it. blah. THANK YOU for this tutorial.

[@Domesticgoddess12]

I definitely LOVE the LOOK of it Im just not use to holding the yarn like you have to so my middle finger near my nail bed is sore from grasping the little ' nub' piece that you have to hold when pulling the yarn through! But I know that with practice Ill be able to get much faster and quicker and have not so bumpy stitches and EVERYTHING will be easier for me to do!!!! I SHALL CONQUER THIS!!!! lol THanks so much for sharing!

[@jennbauer9994]

Wow! Love how it’s stretchy! Thanx so much for your amazing tutorial!

[@Blessed4infinity]

Fantastic!!! I love it. This is how I cast on. This is the best foundation chain that actually looks good

[@debrapete995]

Absolutely loved this! It made the chain so neat and easy to count the stitches. BRILLIANT and thank you for sharing! Happy New Year.

[@jamialaprince6556]

A cross between knit and crochet. Genius!

[@williamharris3409]

New crocheter here! Thank you so much! I feel lithos will tighten up my work and make it look much cleaner

[@phyllis3954]

Sweet!!! You are a genius 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Odjjm]

Mind blown!!!! You are a genius!

[@deborahn.6150]

I use the same method for casting on stitches when I knit. Thank you for the idea of using it for foundation crochet!!😊

[@nikkireynolds9514]

Wow! I like foundation stitches for starting a project, but it took me the longest time to “see” which loops to work into. This is so much simpler! And as a knitter, the cast on is almost automatic. So cool.

[@shirley9240]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! You made it easy to understand and it is straight!

[@TheSnugglery]

Aw thank YOU Shirley!

[@amethystanne4586]

If you are not sure of how wide your project will be: could you use 2 skeins of yarn or 2 balls of thread, that have been incorporated into the beginning slip stitch?

[@jrjaffe1275]

Yesssss and also you could use 2 diff colors!!!!

[@amethystanne4586]

@@jrjaffe1275 I like that idea!

[@paulineking3541]

Wow! This is truly brilliant! I'm 59 years old and have been knitting and crocheting all my life. Why have I never thought of doing this? Thank you.

[@Monikas_Handmade_Compendium]

Just brilliant ❤ Love using long tail cast on in my knitting projects. Who knew you could as well instalment crochet. So easy and quick, made me giddy trying this. Works so well, love how stretchy this method is. Thank you for sharing, much appriciated 😀💜🙏 Happy Crafting

[@ednaking5552]

Wow! You are an absolute genius!

[@manondesrochers8989]

This video is very useful. I was getting frustrated with the original method. Thank you for sharing.

[@lindarichardson6763]

It's like knitting. Love it!

[@UKathryn]

Awesome! Stitch consistency made easy. Fun too.

[@rareelparkes3463]

Knitting and crochet together. Looks nice

[@lennyadelaide4795]

Thank you so much. So glad I found this channel. I can’t wait to start that video for those gorgeous slippers.

[@cardstockcreations7497]

Amazing and beautiful. Thank you for the great tutorial. Definitely takes a little time to get the hang of it. I have been a knitting and crocheting for almost 50 years and this is the best looking and sturdy foundation. Will definitely make projects better. I don't like the long tail cast on, but after I use it for my crocheting I'm sure I will use it more with my knitting also. Thank you.🥰

[@Chrochella]

*G *E *N *I *U *S You, my dear, are on a whole other level. Thank you SO much for this! I have a project I was wanting to use the foundation chain for, but just could not figure it out.

[@jenthulhu]

It is definitely as cool as you think it is! Wonderful! Thank you!

[@sabrahardy]

So technically you can omit the slip knot replace the knot at the bottom by performing a twist as first loop -- then the slingshot loop. making two loops. the first loop is a provisional. Also when you go for the very first stitch in the video you perform a single yarn over to single crochet however if you perform a double yarnover you are either doing a halfdouble or double crochet. You can yarnover thrice for a treble.

[@k-vd3702]

Could you please do a video how you would do that. I would love to learn how to do it with half double and double with this technique. Thank you!

[@Cre0leD1va]

This is so totally awesome! I want to make trivet using the waistcoat/knit stitch and this will be a gagné changer for starting. 🎉

[@Cyndance]

Totally cool and very easy to learn with your clear video. THANK YOU!!

[@zuhalgokcesu5037]

thank you thank you thank you... I have been watching several videos and I believe this is the best of all

[@tashig.6247]

This is great! Thank you for sharing ❤

[@magdakriegler5706]

This is a VERY cool idea. Thank you for your time to show us. 🙏

[@dr.evelynsharp2351]

This is fantastic. I'm looking around for a project to start!! I'm going to share this with our group next Wednesday -- can't wait!!