CROCHET: Tips for keeping a straight edge | Foundation turning chain | Bella Coco

[@annyscroft2530]

I am just learning to crochet, thank you for this lesson on edges, I was a bit frustrated at the look of my edges and was about to give up. A big thank you for sharing, its always the little things. I am from Australia by the way.🤗

[@bellacococrochet]

You're very welcome :)

[@dorissnyder3039]

@@bellacococrochet 58y:;:same b 4j7

[@toodlypip77]

I’m the same. I was doing single chain at the end of the row and my edges were terribly uneven. Hopefully this alternative technique will work for me 😊

[@boogiegirl4276]

Shout out from the USA. Thank you Bella Coco, your tutorials are very helpful. It helps me too improve my crochet stitches. I have not crocheted in 7 yrs., as my skills have become "rusty." Your British english is very good. I like your accent.

[@bellacococrochet]

You are very welcome :)

[@77Dote]

Thank you Bella Coco for all the tips and tutorials. I'm learning so much from you. Really appreciate the time and effort you put into your tutorials. Be Blessed!

[@CG-rq2wy]

I love your videos. The yarn is always silky so I can clearly see the stitches. Your voice is calming. And I can follow along so easily. Thank you for having such clear and concise videos. You have helped me along my journey of teaching myself to crochet.

[@kumudgokool]

Wow. I'm so thrilled with your tips and techniques. I am a beginner and struggling to keep the edges straights . This has been a success. Thank you so much .

[@bellacococrochet]

You are so welcome :)

[@sherryh9117]

This is great. I’ve crocheted for decades and this is by far the best straight edge I’ve seen and now use. It was easy to adapt / adjust to other size stitches. Thank you.

[@wiseegg4484]

I've been looking at so many techniques for a straight edge tonight and was just about ready to call it a night, then I saw your name ... I knew it had to be good. This is excellent, completely solved my side issues. Thank You so much!!

[@TheThirdWiseMonkey]

This is, by far, the best technique for the elimination of those annoying gaps. Easy and consistency of execution is almost guaranteed. Some methods proposed out there are downright ridiculous. Thank YOU, Sarah-Jayne, for another outstanding tutorial!

[@bellacococrochet]

You're very welcome :)

[@jewelsapp1806]

WOW!! What a great idea!!! You are so talented!!! Love it!!! I've been crocheting for over 50 years and this is genius!!! Wish I could have known about it when I started crocheting!!! I'll make sure my granddaughter learns from you!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!! Please take care and stay safe and healthy!!!

[@bellacococrochet]

You're very welcome and I hope you and your family all stay safe and well :)

[@justsayin8631]

Ms.Bella, Thank you so very much for teaching this foundation turn! It has solved my uneven and gappy crocheting!

[@debrawhitehughes5237]

Great. Thank you. Concise, succinct, and well structured. The best of these videos that I have seen so far about keeping a straight edge in crochet. Great, also, to see the comparison between the two other methods sometimes suggested. Thanks again.

[@Bernaedens]

Wow! Thank you so much! I am crocheting some simple scarves in double crochet (UK treble) and I can't get over how much better the sides look by using this wonderful tip!! Again, many thanks! :)

[@magdadewaal5469]

Best tutorial ever. Out of all the tutorials i have seen is this one the best and the only one that reallllly work. Thanx!!!!

[@bellacococrochet]

Thank you :)

[@KDD02]

I’ve been searching a while for this! I was having the same irritation with my work because they always looked like the first two swatches you showed. Thanks a bunch!!

[@suzannetudor6982]

Of all the methods shown to substitute something for the chain-3 beginning double crochet, this is the easiest and works the best too! Thank you!

[@deirdrenel2]

Where has this technique been all my life??? Such a joy to work and to see straight sides. And so much easier to count stitches with it. Thank you :)

[@bellacococrochet]

You are very welcome :)

[@FurtasticFriends]

I'm a fairly new subscriber and I love how you actually show how it's done!! And I'm so excited about this technique. I just finished a large lapgan for a friends son. But I will be using this little trick on my next project! Thanks so much!!

[@lindasue8719]

Thank you so much for your exceptional videos! 🙂❤️

[@bellacococrochet]

You are very welcome :)

[@ChiKitty24]

This tip is a gamechanger. Thank you, Bella Coco!! Your channel is amazing. You're such a wonderful teacher.

[@riwoof]

I have recently been experimenting with different techniques to solve that "hole in the end" problem that worked so-so. THIS, however is the answer !! There are certain projects I don't want to have to edge or finish off to create that straight side and now this is the solution. THANK YOU.

[@katinabotten]

OMG, thank you so much for that great tip, it’s genious to keep from making those side gaps, now I will start the row with (2) single crochets (US), then subsequent double crochet. Your brilliant, thanks for sharing

[@AmberLUVSBTR]

Okay I am in debt like forever to you! I have been crocheting since I was EIGHT! (I'm 21 now, 22 on september 30) and I have NEVER been able to get edges straight like this...I followed along and did about 5 or 6 rows and HOLY CRAP it works!!! You have saved me many hours of headaches

[@cloudydaez]

That's the absolute best way of keeping the edges straight. What a breeze so thank you 🤗🤗

[@SarahSkilton]

How have I only just found this. You are amazing, thank you so much. It is so much neater than chains.

[@elizabethrowe7262]

Thankyou for explaining the edges as I have tried following other egs with other ones on here on youtube and your explanation of crotcheting straight edges is spot on .

[@ainihayati7]

Thank you. My work is nice and tidy now. Your videos were my first crochet tutorials and I'm hooked now.

[@bellacococrochet]

You are very welcome :)

[@evarothenberg2339]

thank you for taking the time to do this video from your busy time right now. I have 2 boys so I know how tired you must be feeling. take care

[@lorrainecotton5414]

You've explained this so well. I always had trouble with the edges. From now on I will do this method. And it's true that doing the first row as a UK double crochet does make the work neater. Thank you so much. You solved my mystery xxxxx

[@bellacococrochet]

You are very welcome :)

[@joymacdonald]

Thank you, I found and tried this edging for the first time today I crocheted a baby coat and the finish was so much better than any I've done before and so easy to do.

[@staceyblanks8945]

Thank you so much for your tutorial.....I've searched for a while to find a technique I understand and this was the one! Keep the videos coming!

[@judyfitzpatrick6957]

Thank you for your straight to the point video. Straight side for baby blanket solved quick and easy.

[@jonettedecamp408]

Amazing! Thank you so much! My edges have always been an issue for me so this trick fixes the problem. I'm so grateful!

[@bellacococrochet]

You're very welcome :)

[@cabreecher]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I have been having a terrible time making straight edges. This will make my work look sooooooo much better.

[@lejolly8174]

Great tip

[@jean-jn3nq]

Thank you again for making a beginners life easier and better 🙂

[@sofiaatmaji3840]

Great change in all crochet I make from now on!thanks for sharing !The video and the tip is really helpful!

[@bellacococrochet]

Glad it was helpful :)

[@sinda11]

Wow. This is a game changer! I wish I had seen this before making all my Christmas presents. Going to use this from now on! You are a great instructor. Thank you.

[@virginias1538]

Well done! I will use this technique from now on. Very happy with the results.

[@catherine4685]

Thank you so much. I have had many troubles trying to keep edges straight. This viedo was perfect and very clear to understand

[@bellacococrochet]

You are very welcome :)

[@jeanmarsden1575]

Thanks Sarah-Jayne. I have been struggling to get straight edges for a few years now. Your videos are so clear and helpful.

[@bellacococrochet]

You are very welcome :)

[@sherierodrigues1569]

Sarah-jayne, how much do I love you. I am now crocheting my first throw (as we speak). I just love love love your edges. Up until I saw your video, I was crocheting the dreaded rainbow. Oh my goodness, you Sarah-Jayne, can teach an old dog new tricks. Great tutorial. Thank you so much for sharing your craft. Love and kisses Sherie.

[@chrisreynolds6637]

Thank you so much. This really helped me because I'm just getting started. I was really struggling with the ends and turns. This helped me so much.

[@bellacococrochet]

You are very welcome :)

[@francisfischer7620]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! At last! The secret has been revealed! I am eternally in your debt! And so so grateful! Bless you! Francis

[@bellacococrochet]

You are very welcome :)

[@sueconnolly5364]

Great technique to keep the work tidy and neat, I too thought it would be nice to get the sides straight and without any gaps, will definately be using this stitch in future when building stitches and work, thanks Sarah-Jane, great tip !

[@susanfrench9679]

Wow! This is so easy! I tried another technique to get straight edges and found it confusing and more difficult. I'm self taught in both crochet & knitting, and haven't created anything very difficult in either one. Even so, after 4+ decades of making relatively simple projects, I can finally add this finishing touch to any future crochet project I decide to make. As long as I remembered to translate the English to American terminology, it was smooth sailing. Thank you so much for this video! I look forward to discovering what else I can learn from your repertoire of knowledge.

[@bellacococrochet]

You're very welcome :)

[@caseyanne967]

Great tutorial, very clear instruction. I've tried many ways of doing it, and this is the best!

[@stephanieshaw3910]

Thank you so much. This is what I have struggled with and did'nt want to give up. So many tutorials skip this stage so I felt alone with the difficulty.

[@bellacococrochet]

You're very welcome :)

[@loreedavis9592]

Crocheting an afghan now and just tried your method-I love it! Thank you!

[@bellacococrochet]

yay x

[@karenlaws3019]

I'm currently working on a set of placemats using this stitch. The first one I completed last night. Yes, it had a messy look to it (gaps and lumpy edges). I ended up putting a simple border around it. I will definitely use this new tip/technique with the others! Thank you so much! ❤

[@LPN1993]

This works great! I love how much neater it makes the edges look. Thanks for sharing!

[@bellacococrochet]

You're very welcome :)

[@drstone688]

Thank you Bella, it worked perfectly. I have always avoided making scarves because I hated the way the edges came out. Keep up the beautiful & creative work.

[@I_AM_SHARON_OBI]

I LOVE YOUR STYLE OF TEACHING BELLA IT'S SO SO HELPFUL I WAS STARTING TO LOSE HOPE UNTIL I CAME ACROSS YOUR PAGE. SIMPLY AMAZING

[@bellacococrochet]

Thank you so much :)

[@amandaunverferth2697]

Thank you so much Sarah-Jayne!!! I know this video has been posted almost a year ago but it helped me quite a bit on an ear warmer/headband I am working on right now! It is the first project I have crocheted using a pattern (all of my other projects have been recreations of what you have made in your videos). I was confused when I found gaps on the ends of my rows of treble crochet but using this technique, they are gone!

[@barbaragillispie9993]

Thank you for this stitch. It makes the edge so much nicer.

[@bellacococrochet]

You're very welcome 🙂

[@lisatuck2461]

I completely enjoy you and your work. Thank you for the great tip!

[@karenmcdowell8558]

love your videos so easy to follow as I am a visual learner and can't read a pattern hope all is well with yourself and baby xx

[@sarahb7283]

Hi Sarah Jayne, welcome back!!! Missed you lots. Hope you had a lovely holiday and you and baby girl are ok. Thank you for the tutorial, I'm going to try this on my next blanket. Xxxx

[@hollynoel1564]

The BEST technique of all. Thank you!!

[@bellacococrochet]

You're very welcome :)

[@maggierose1662]

I had so much trouble with the edges but now its a breeze finaly I can make my scrappy blanket all thanks to you Bella love yor work

[@bellacococrochet]

You are very welcome :)

[@vickijo2343]

youve been the best teacher ive found for me thank you

[@deletedyes5077]

Thank you for this tip. I am crouching a scarf & it is turning about beautiful & even.

[@duckynickel1]

Wow! thank you. Mine were coming out like the middle swatch, not terrible, but wobbling edges like you were saying and I'd just do a little border which would hide it. Now I can do it either way. Thank you so much!

[@jeanniekoskey1999]

I tried this and love it. Nice straight rows! Thanks for sharing.

[@georginagaskin2503]

Hi Bella, thank u so much for sharing this technique. It gives crochet projects a finish look.💕🤗

[@WinnekinsHandmade1977]

Thank you so much! Using this technique is going to make a big difference in my projects.

[@bellacococrochet]

You are very welcome :)

[@diptipatel4007]

Thank you so much Ma'am,I have recently started learning Crochet as an hobby,I find it really relaxing,your videos are the best gift for it..:)- From India

[@bellacococrochet]

You're very welcome 🙂

[@GIJOE64]

I’m learning to crochet and hope to make a sweater for winter. Your videos are very helpful and keep me from tying my projects into knots 🧶.

[@bellacococrochet]

I'm so glad that they are of help to you, good luck with your project :)

[@ninasharma6809]

Thank u for the tutorial. It is really very useful tutorial. I have been following the old method till date .

[@pattikasel]

I just love your videos! So easy to follow and I'm learning so much from you. Thank you!

[@cettinaaccetta1819]

Hi Sarah Jayne, you are brilliant! You have answered few questions I had and I thank you so much. Hope you are going well with your pregnancy, enjoy. 😁

[@ainatirb-j1431]

The trick is a slight amount of Tunisian crochet. I've been been using this technique to make my bikini tie strings all along! Never thought to use it to make straighter edges LOL . THANK YOU Bella!

[@hazelscott3061]

I am trying this technique on a wrap I am making. Thank you for sharing this technique.

[@bellacococrochet]

You're welcome :)

[@aaronmichellemckinney175]

So thrilled to learn something new and so helpful! Many thanks for sharing!

[@bellacococrochet]

You are very welcome :)

[@marciathomas8702]

Great video...I needed to get rid of the holes...works great and easy! Thank you 💕

[@bellacococrochet]

You're very welcome :)

[@marlenesylvester3746]

Thanks!

[@Destiny201130]

Thank you for this great tutorial. I am most certainly going to try this technique. I have done a dc in the chain stitch to close the gap and it works too but it bulks out the edge a bit as you've shown here in the second swatch. I have saved many of your stitch tutorials. Thank you for sharing with us 🇿🇦

[@bellacococrochet]

You're very welcome 😀

[@Flairatic1146]

Great technique. It makes a world of difference to the edge, thanks for sharing. 👏

[@allabtyarn4623]

I love this! I’m planning on making my niece a crocheted blanket for Christmas this year and this is the perfect stitch.

[@glendyabowie5558]

Thank you very much for the tip, your tip made my blanket look 💯% better.

[@bellacococrochet]

Glad it helped :)

[@kristinschuster9793]

GREAT tip hon!!! Well done, and I appreciate your videos!! I always end up with ends that are NOT right! LOL!!

[@susanh3602]

This is great! Have been struggling with the gaps and I'll now use this technique, thank you!

[@debb15]

So easy to follow and such a nice neat edge. Thank you so much for a great tutorial!

[@suemsearch]

I’m going to try this for my next project. It looks much neater that what I usually achieve, thanks.

[@bellacococrochet]

You are very welcome :)

[@KarenSalmon]

I can't believe how much better my edges look. Thank you!

[@bellacococrochet]

You're welcome :)

[@kbrathwai]

Thank you Ms. Bella for the crochet tip and have a new life with the baby.

[@celinerodrigues7766]

karen brathwaite ygćģ

[@SamE377]

Perfect! I’ve had trouble with other tutorials for this method, but you explained it so clearly. Thank you!

[@bellacococrochet]

You're very welcome :)

[@corinnatolhurst920]

Your tutorials are amazing and were how I learnt how to crochet as I always used to struggle but now I have no problems so a big big thank you your amazing! Xx

[@hotfiama]

Thank you so much for this tip, it works beautifully when working in the round as well

[@bellacococrochet]

Glad it helped :)

[@alexapoole6806]

So amazing thanks so much! I have made so much and I learn in 1day from your videos! THANKS

[@jmwilcox9374]

finally, I might be able to complete this baby blanket before my grandchild is born! Thank you

[@bellacococrochet]

You're very welcome :)

[@stephmottershead9974]

Hi Bella I have been learning straight edges today thank you so much i love your tutorials

[@bellacococrochet]

You are very welcome :)

[@jasmineahmed2547]

Thank you for showing me how to do the straight edge its a lot nice you have helped me a lot on how to crochet

[@bellacococrochet]

You are very welcome :)

[@kaystewart4755]

What you teach makes total sense.

[@jodiematte5415]

Love this technique! That is an answer to my double crochet prayers! Thank you!

[@laurieengels2914]

What a great idea!! I got it, and I'm keeping it!! Thank you so much.

[@fionablanch5925]

A brilliant easy to follow video. Thanks you so much.

[@bellacococrochet]

You're very welcome :)

[@daantjebanaantje7114]

This works perfect!!! Thank you so much i can use this for all my crochet projects

[@bellacococrochet]

You’re welcome 😊

[@cutnpasteuk]

That works like a charm!! Thank you, now written up with sample for future use, fab :)

[@fludrbywest3886]

Thank you for your guidance , I enjoy your tutorials , your easy to fallow 😊👍🏻❣️

[@bellacococrochet]

You’re very welcome 😊

[@pilarferra1361]

You're just incredible, love your work

[@bellacococrochet]

Thank you so much 😀

[@shigureism]

This technique saved my life! Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@beritblackie3168]

Works fab and edges look great. Thanks so much ❣️

[@bellacococrochet]

You’re welcome 😊