Crochet Straight Edges Every Time With Starting Stitches

If you want to crochet straight edges every time and eliminate any gaps in your work, then starting stitches are for you! I'll show you how to do Starting Stitches in all the basic crochet stitches. Try it out and see the difference!
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⏱ TIME STAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
01:05 - UK starting double - US Single
02:17 - UK half treble - US half double
03:44 - UK treble - US double
06:12 - UK double treble - US treble (plus alternative)
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[@lindamakowski7387]

I just wanted to say thank you. I came home from a doctor appointment several years ago, feeling encouraged and I went online and watched your video on how to crochet granny squares. You taught me to crochet and helped me donate more blankets for the homeless. Due to multiple sclerosis and arthritis I had not been able to knit like I once did. For some reason crocheting is easier on my hands.

[@bellacococrochet]

You are very welcome :)

[@cynthiarobinson3048]

I have arthritic hands and found fingerless gloves at JOANN Fabrics that are a spandex knit and they help me TREMENDOUSLY!!!

[@lindamakowski7387]

@@cynthiarobinson3048 Thank you for the suggestion. I will look into them. I have found some relief in using rubber coated (ergonomic or soft touch?) crochet hooks.

[@cynthiarobinson3048]

@@lindamakowski7387 I use those too... rebuilding my supply of hooks... I inherited all of my grandmothers supplies & have a tennis ball can nearly full of hooks.😅... I found some interchangeable foam cylanders and they are a very strong foam with a softer outer core to make it gentler on the hands but they work well too. I need a pair of pliers to change the hooks out thats how tightly they fit. Rebuilding the supply is my goal... and will donate those I can't use any longer.

[@lindamakowski7387]

@@cynthiarobinson3048 My paternal Grandmother taught me knit when I was young and I still have the knitting needles she gave me. Her favorite color was purple and I always put a little purple in everything I crochet and knit, in honor of her. Such good memories.

[@mpf20760]

This is the best tutorial I’ve found for this tip. I wish designers would incorporate this tip into their patterns instead of the standard or typical ch 1, DC into same first stitch, etc. thank you for sharing!!

[@Needlewich]

Very helpful tips! I have struggled with straight edges and I think this will help me solve that problem! Thanks so much for your excellent tutorial! 💕🤗

[@bellacococrochet]

Thank you :)

[@salamanda11]

I’m loving your recent videos on special techniques! Thank you, Sarah Jayne! ❤

[@bellacococrochet]

You are very welcome :)

[@tammyne]

Thank you for showing all of the basic stitches. Great tutorial.

[@bellacococrochet]

You are very welcome :)

[@user-hq7rv8zp4c]

This is literally helpful than the other for the true, become u are the one is clearly tutorialss. Thamksss. I always find how to straight or smooth edge then j found ur videosss, im really thanks to u..😊😊❤

[@bellacococrochet]

You are very welcome, I'm glad it's been helpful :)

[@bellacococrochet]

Thanks for watching! Did you find this helpful? You can find more crochet tips on this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLsrz34yAA5ToPfko5xfg61wir0OdJa2if

[@nancygirl2323]

Great video!! You explained everything perfectly clear. 😊 I’ve been using all three for a while because I didn’t like the gapping or wonky edge and it works especially nice on granny squares. 😁😁😁 I am guessing that many will be thankful that haven’t seen this trick, it takes your projects to a new level. Thanks again for confirming and demonstrating the proper way to make the edges look nice on a project. ❤

[@Tish_Ann77]

Amazing tip, especially for us newbies! 😊

[@bellacococrochet]

Glad it was helpful :)

[@GaiaCarney]

The most timely advice, as well! My first hat has the wonkiest edges 😝 I’m starting over, Bella Coco! ty 🌸

[@elliewilliams1021]

I started learning yesterday and I'm making all these little tips and tricks my standard !!! :)

[@pattiweller4553]

This is brilliant ❤. Thank you so much. Your "tips & tricks," as I call them, are so valuable. I enjoy these posts as much as your stitch & pattern tutorials.

[@bellacococrochet]

You're very welcome, I'm glad it was helpful :)

[@tinastalion6266]

This is an awesome video showing us how to keep straight edges….love it and I’m going to start using these stitches. Thank you so much….very helpful!! 😊🧶🦋

[@bellacococrochet]

You are very welcome :)

[@updownstate]

Perfect, Would never have even thought of this. Subscribed.

[@yvonnereed7513]

Can't wait to have a go at this! Thank you for clear tutorial 😀

[@bellacococrochet]

You're welcome :)

[@theastewart6721]

Great video Sarah-Jayne! I love these types of starting stitches and use them instead of the chains. You explain them very well!💞

[@bellacococrochet]

I'm glad that it wad helpful :)

[@theastewart6721]

I’ve been doing these for quite a while now or a similar version but it’s nice to know all the different ways and your tutorial is superb. You are helping so many with this. Have a great week SJ!!💗

[@kathrynhall1797]

Hi, I have tried many of your patterns and watched loads. This technique is awesome and has made a huge difference to the look of my projects. Thankyou

[@bellacococrochet]

You are welcome :)

[@armaitypooniwala4762]

Thank you very much.Very helpful tips.I will surely follow your tips in my next project Stayblessed ❤

[@bellacococrochet]

You are welcome, I'm glad that it's helpful 😊

[@vanessaschoettle3380]

Thank goodness and Hallelujah! My edges have been stressing me.

[@suejameson1517]

Wow! What a game changer and so well explained

[@bellacococrochet]

Glad it was helpful :)

[@urshurakdieohnekanal9291]

That looks amazing! I have to use this technique on my next blanket.

[@bellacococrochet]

Hope it helps :)

[@mariajordan9047]

Thank you Sarah 😊 this was most useful 💐

[@bellacococrochet]

You're so welcome :)

[@JaneTaylor-ho9fz]

🤯 this will make my crochet look soo much neater. Thank you.

[@bellacococrochet]

You're welcome :)

[@louisegriffith1088]

Thank you, the end looks great

[@bellacococrochet]

You're welcome :)

[@annette22177]

Thank you so much for sharing it dose really make it look alot better

[@bellacococrochet]

You are very welcome :)

[@karenthedovahkiin9788]

Thank you, this will really help me a lot x

[@bellacococrochet]

You are welcome :)

[@jeanettesainsbury8980]

Many thanks, much appreciated 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@bellacococrochet]

You're welcome :)

[@charosgd]

Great tip! Thanks so much!

[@bellacococrochet]

You are very welcome :)

[@juliemclean362]

Hi thank you for this I have recently seen this with you doing it in tutorials and I now do it and it is amazing

[@bellacococrochet]

You’re welcome 😊

[@RosieLass]

Can't wait to eliminate the Evil Gap!!🎉 Thank you❤

[@bellacococrochet]

LOL you're welcome :)

[@cynthiarobinson3048]

I love this technique... think I will do a sample to work on making this the rule to always use... LOVE IT!!! Thank you! 😊

[@bellacococrochet]

You are very welcome :)

[@cynthiarobinson3048]

​@@bellacococrochet I made a pair of slippers yesterday and used your technique. The edges came out PERFECT. Sadly I did not take a picture but will make another pair and share the finished rectangle before assembling. I am already changing the pattern to include a top portion to go above the ankle using a potion from anothrr pattern... currently they stop at the ankle. Love this one though because you attache leather pieces to the soles and up the seem at the backside - heel of the slipper. So cute!😊❤

[@nivea7929]

Svaka cast za ovo👍bas sam sretna sto sam ovo pronasla i sto napokon moze da se vidi prava linija sa strana

[@bellacococrochet]

Drago mi je da je pomoglo :)

[@proffittm3010]

This is a great tip! Thanks!

[@bellacococrochet]

You're welcome :)

[@aika_srr]

Ooh thank you!! Very helpful

[@bellacococrochet]

You're welcome :)

[@Wddbnb]

I'm so sorry you're so good at explaining but i didn't get something, u mean instead of chaining one at first of the row we do that single crochet ?! (I love your work btw, i appreciate it ❤️)

[@bellacococrochet]

Yes that’s right 👍🏼👍🏼

[@Mary_AnnH]

Thank you so much this method is perfect 👍

[@bellacococrochet]

You're welcome :)

[@lindambird2180]

Very cool, many thanks this will save me from having a lot of spaces at the ends of my rows.. Take care.. 🐦

[@bellacococrochet]

You're very welcome :)

[@jillparr9079]

I wish this was how it was taught from the beginning! Thank you for this video ❤

[@bellacococrochet]

You're very welcome :)

[@ncboot5014]

THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH!!! I have never liked the look of the hole-y edges!!

[@bellacococrochet]

You're very welcome :)

[@mandragore__]

Thank you !❤

[@bellacococrochet]

You're welcome :)

[@pinkroses67]

Thanks so much!

[@bellacococrochet]

You're welcome :)

[@dianagarms6879]

Brilliant!

[@bellacococrochet]

Thank you :)

[@cathykinsella6729]

Thank you ❤❤❤

[@bellacococrochet]

You are very welcome :)

[@mlstuart6332]

Thank you

[@bellacococrochet]

You're welcome :)

[@Ariahmalec]

Love this! Wish I had learned earlier. Can you use these techniques when crocheting in the round for hats to avoid that strange gappy line?

[@bellacococrochet]

I'm glad you like it! 😊 Yes, you would be able to use this technique - you may still have a slight line but this should minimise it.

[@ssophia5572]

Love this but what do you do at the end and ready to turn?

[@amandae8153]

Thank you so much for this video! It has helped me so much. I do have one question, what happens on the very last row of the crochet project? The “loose loop” that gets fixed when the next row joins the loop together more tightly. What happens when you are all done and the top row of your project has this loose loop due to the turn?

[@bellacococrochet]

You’re welcome 🥰 You should be able to make this look neater when you sew in your end after finishing.

[@wilmacalcinalupa2765]

Gracias x compartir le pido el favor de como se une o costura gracias bendiciones

[@ksenijavojisavljevic2034]

Beautiful!!! Would UK treble go well for a starting stitch as two half trebles in the same first stitch?

[@bellacococrochet]

Thank you 😊 If your pattern calls for two half trebles in the first stitch, you can make your first half treble a standing stitch as shown in the video. You might also want to check out my alternative method for straight edges here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3KXZ36CqMxsgq8 😊

[@ksenijavojisavljevic2034]

@@bellacococrochet Thank you 😊

[@lauradowd7116]

I'm currently working on an afghan that is half-double cr, slip st, half dbl, slip st. Throughout. A very pretty pattern, but I'm wondering when I end a row with a slip st. , ch 2. How I would use this technique when my next row begins with a half dbl crochet?

[@bellacococrochet]

In that case I think I would skip the chain two, and then proceed to work your two double crochets stacked on top of each other (single crochets in the US) as shown in the video, and then continue in pattern. Hope I've understood you correctly and that that makes sense 😊

[@lauradowd7116]

Got it. Yes, you did. Thank You Julie. Love your videos. I made my first granny square from your video. 😊 I tried to get ahold of the granny square booklet you talked about for crochet society box 38. Unfortunately it has sold out and I don't know how to get ahold of it. Suggestions? Laura

[@haripriyadharsinidevaraj4156]

Was good

[@haripriyadharsinidevaraj4156]

Please can you tell me hi

[@bellacococrochet]

I'm glad you thought so :)

[@nz-nz]

Would you teach a beginner this method? I’ve been asked to teach crochet and I am in two minds what to show 🤔

[@guiltyhedonist]

Since you are eliminating the turning chain stitches, does that mean that you should leave the extra "plus" chains added to b the starting chain?

[@bellacococrochet]

If you’re using this method from the beginning into the foundation chain then yes, you can leave the extra chains for turning 😊

[@heyamnoubani1776]

❤

[@decemberj3]

What crochet hook is that?

[@bellacococrochet]

This is one of the hooks from The Bella Coco Range :)

[@nancyhuffman4873]

What if directions say chain 1 skip1?

[@linmezmer2956]

Why isn’t this taught instead of chains lol

[@TheCesca67]

Another brilliant tutorial Sarah-Jayne. Thank you. I hope it’s not a really daft question 🫣 but….. would you just add a stitch onto which ever project your working on to be able to do this?

[@bellacococrochet]

Thank you so much! 😊 Not a daft question at all - you can use this technique whenever you need to join a new yarn or colour to a project, so you would do this instead of attaching your yarn with a slip stitch and then chaining. The standing stitch would take the place of the chain stitches.

[@tcdtx81]

This is so helpful, thank you!

[@bellacococrochet]

You're so welcome :)