🧶 No More Turning Chain Absolute GAME CHANGER!

[@DeborahEly]

Geez, after 55 years of crocheting, I love this new way . Thumbs up to whoever created it.. 👍

[@loishelton7612]

Thank u

[@linwhitworth4794]

Been crocheting for 69 years and this method is new to me - fab! Have to say you hold your hook the way I was taught was the only correct way and doesn’t it look so much more effortless than other methods I’ve seen on here?

[@tesoro5867]

​@linwhitworth4794 my great- grandmother taught me to hold my hook that way, too. It's ever so much easier on the hands and better for maintaining consistent tension, too!

[@nicolecopland461]

ikr? I finally decided to check it out, and this poster made it SO EASY!! Looks fantastic! Thanks!

[@AntonDmitriyev]

Oh my, whoever created this "turning-not" chain, he/she is a genius. That gives so much relief bc of that nice edge you get when next row ends. As someone said already, that gives a second chance to crocheting again for so many people. I even decided to repurpose one of my old unfinished sweaters just to enjoy that kind of turning 😄 Also, when combined with chainless foundation, that gives literally perfect knitted fabric. Gorgeous! Many thanks for sharing that 😊

[@crochetrocks]

thank you so much

[@lovstormyweather]

I whole heartedly agree!! 🎉❤

[@Smanya2110]

I used to struggle to find the last stitch in the row This gives a clean straight edge Thank you for this tip

[@DMB088]

Learning this stacked single crochet is what convinced me to start crocheting again. I made a throw with some yarn I purchased several years ago and I love how easy it all was, and how the edges look. I also don't do the chain one turn for single crochets anymore either. Thank goodness for people like you who share the knowledge!

[@cainkim42]

I love doing this. Blossom Crochet Showed us how to do this. I do it with US single, double, and treble crochet. looks so much nicer. much better edges. Thanks for bringing it to all your followers.

[@barbsdee3831]

Same here about a year ago! 👍🏼

[@robinmoore7202]

How do you do this for a single? Wouldn’t this give you too much height?

[@beckasmith6725]

Inexperienced crocheter here, and the most frustrating part of the turning chain is finding the right stitch at the end. This is what's so appealing to me in this video -- it appears that stitch will be much more identifiable -- but I also wonder how you adjust for single and half doubles. I struggle with tension also.

[@cainkim42]

for a single you just do an extended single. which is just extending your loop longer and instead of chaining just put your first single crochet in the first stitch.@@robinmoore7202

[@cainkim42]

For a half double you can just put one stitch instead of two. and you can put three for a triple. it works for just about all stitches.@@beckasmith6725

[@offthehook4u]

What a nice edge! After 50 years of crocheting I am definitely switching to this technique and whole heartily thank you for sharing it!❤

[@nitagail77]

Me, too! Over 50 years!

[@deecai01]

I have crocheted for over 30 years and still learning. Thanks for sharing.

[@crochetrocks]

You are so welcome!

[@annamccraw5651]

I love doing this. I've been crocheting 43 years and you are totally right when you say this is a game changer. It makes a more beautiful edge.

[@kimbo500]

It really does. A much nicer finished edge! 👍

[@margaritadobbins8273]

I've been crocheting for over 50 years and have recently learned this method and I love it.

[@madarlin4468]

That is brilliant! No bulges in the end! Thank you!

[@crochetrocks]

You're welcome!

[@mycrochetstory7169]

I have done this "stacked single" technique for quite a while now. I love it!

[@nicolecopland461]

Yes!! I'm also not confused about which stitch to go into at the start of rows!

[@kellisailors2716]

I began doing this stacked single crochet about a year ago, I won't go back to the old way, the look is nice. I've been croching for about 46 years and I do it for all of the reasons that you stated.

[@kimbo500]

I'm so glad you are sharing this with people Tracy. I have had the odd pattern (I'm in the U.S.), that instructed me to do this, and I really preferred it as well. I NEVER liked the 'chain business', as it looked SO unfinished! When I first was instructed to do it this way several years ago....I couldn't understand how it took me so long to come across this! Why was I chaining all this time!!! 🤦‍♀ I'm not the type to 'envision' things well, but I certainly can do as instructed....and I absolutely know what I prefer. I'm sure most people are really happy you have shared this and are as appreciative as I was when I first learned of it!! 👍 💕

[@elizabetht7461]

It makes all the difference!!!! Thanks a lot ❤

[@lennymac5915]

This makes so much sense and always thought how is the 2 or 3 better than a proper treble stitch. I think even if you just manipulate a straight forward treble it still looks better. I've used a standing stitch before, but after crocheting for 50+ years I would not always remember to do a standing stick and do the chain, just because my brain is trained that way, and realise after I'd done a row or 2.

[@ooohhitskaren63]

I just watched this video a few hours ago and tried using this turning method. Its a game changer for me!!! My stitch count has been perfect from row to row. My sides are now gorgeous in my eyes. Very straight. I was always dropping or gaining stitches trying to make the sides look decent, not anymore!!! All i can say is thank you!! I am left-handed and watched the right-handed video with no problems. Thanks for having a left-handed video out there.

[@crochetrocks]

You are welcome

[@cathyfield4765]

THIs is the solution to the problem I have had with my projects. Thank you for posting the technique.

[@oodlesacaboodles]

I also love using this Stacked Single Crochet stitch. I've always has such a hard time keeping my side edges straight, but after I learned this stitch, it has helped so very much in straightening them out.

[@ycamiller]

I love this technique. It also looks as though it prevents the gaps at the end that creates the holes in your projects. Thanks a lot for this.

[@Patsy-rr5rj]

I love it!! Thank you for showing this!!! It looks great and it blends right in!! I absolutely love it!!🥰 🥰🥰🥰👍👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@Vmurph]

I just chain ONE (and turn) and then do a US double (UK treble) stitch in the very FIRST hole. It makes a VERY straight edge, HOWEVER, it also makes the first stitch identical to the others, which looks much neater.

[@Johaan1025]

Yes, I agree !! I have started doing the same and you’re right it does resemble the other stitches.

[@yvasquez2449]

I have seen that one…it works too

[@BessieDeloach]

Thank you for such clear audio and visual presentation. Looking forward to more demonstrations.

[@crochetrocks]

You are welcome!

[@crochetwithcindy]

I just discovered your channel and absolutely love your content. Your tutorials are explanatory, yet very straightforward and to the point. Your voice is so calm, flowing and relaxed, which makes it such a joy to watch your videos!

[@crochetrocks]

Thank you

[@rebeccafritzinger9457]

I saw the video a while ago and wasn't making blankets yet because it was summer. Now the nights are getting colder it's time to make blankets again. I remembered this video refreshed my memory and started crocheting. This is amazing and makes it look beautiful on that edge. Thank you so much.

[@crochetrocks]

You are welcome

[@txwaterbird6115]

Thank you! You're right about it being a game changer. And it looks beautiful. Now I'm going to watch the "lefty" version. I learned to crochet from my grandmother in the early 1960's. She being right handed and me being left handed made this a bit of a struggle, but with her patience I finally learned. What I didn't realize until about a year ago was that for all of those years I was doing some strange Frankenstein of crochet. Part right, part left, but it worked. So now whenever I want to learn something new, it helps to have both versions; right and left. So thanks again and I have subscribed.

[@crochetrocks]

thank you and welcome to my channel

[@nuvoclassic]

Becausz you do a Frankenstein 'hybrid' you might enjoy 'freeform' crochet if you are creative or don't need patterns!

[@williamyoud2642]

You have the best working technique there is! The pen hold and run yarn over left middle finger. Very high speed/output achievable like this. A pleasure to behold

[@crochetrocks]

Thank you 🤟🤟

[@LicoricesCrochetMom]

That excellent.. especially for a new crocheter the edge will be smooth not wonky..thanks tracy!!

[@stephanienorwicz1366]

Wonderful tip. Thank you!!

[@vivienlee610]

Well I'm never going back either now! It's amazing how much easier and nearer it is. Thank you so much!

[@crochetrocks]

and the 2 loops at the end stitch a godsend!

[@luciarel8131]

I love this! I've seen something like it on another channel, but this is so simple, and it really does make a nice edge. Thank you!!

[@dianeernest1660]

That is a real game changer. I like that stitch. Thank you for sharing that. Diane Ernest

[@abr369]

Yes, I agree with you - the 'new way to go'. Thanks!!

[@charmainearmstrong986]

I must say, from South Africa, you have made my day after pulling out unsightly work I tried this method. Beside counting wrong, it works perfectly, thank you so much❤

[@CindySellsLasVegas]

Hi Tracy, I have seen this on another video and I agree with you! I love it and agree the stitch is definitely a much more pleasing way to start rows! Thank you for doing this video!

[@ShantalVenter]

Been crocheting for years and just found this video using your method instead of turning chains. So impressed with it! Going straight into my current project to give it a go. 😊

[@crochetrocks]

it really is a game changer I use it all the time now

[@debjordan4399]

Fantastic. I've seen shorts with these methods but couldn't quite grasp what they were doing. This is a most excellent tutorial.😊

[@crochetrocks]

thank you

[@n3mutta]

Definitely yes to this way and for me it’s out with the 3 chain method. Thank you.

[@c.newton4787]

I just learned this stitch and i"ve been crocheting over 50 yrs!!! It is a game changer and I'll never go back either!!!! THANK YOU!!!

[@crochetrocks]

🧶🧶

[@aussiesandy]

Hi Tracy, thankyou so much, I have seen it done but others always seemed awkward but now you have made it a lot clearer. Thankyou for sharing 😊

[@crochetrocks]

Thank you 🤟🤟

[@LauraE.9897]

Wow Tracy, this is great! I love tips & tricks like this. Thanks for sharing this. Hope you're doing well my friend. 💙🤗

[@lovstormyweather]

A totally , delightful hunt/hack/ TIP!!! easy to do at the end of a crochet and standing Don't pass this up!!! 🎉🎉🎉 I USE IT NOW crocheting making my crochet experience awesome!!! Thank you so very much 🎉❤

[@crochetrocks]

You are so welcome!

[@isabelt.rodriguez3843]

I saw 👀 someone else do this also, and ever since then, I have done it, too. It's the best thing. I won't go back ether. 😮❤👍

[@karinbingham5470]

I love this, too. I searched forever years ago so I wouldn't have to ever slip stitch in a chain ever again.

[@pggysu]

For a complete amateur like me, this is huge! Can't wait to try this. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@ooohlaa13]

love dont crochet all that much but use on knit edges of blankets you did a great demo thanx so much I made a special playlist just for this so I dont lose it. Blessings!

[@maggiefox10]

Oh, wow....such an excellent little trick to get perfect edges. I thank you so much for making this so simple to do. You have a very soothing voice.

[@crochetrocks]

Thank you

[@rayettafinefrock5066]

Hi...love this new way for turning chain. Although I watched your video when it came put, I am just now putting it to use. The sides of the blanket are so straight. Totally amazing!! Thank you!!!

[@crochetrocks]

Thank you

[@thessmahal]

WOW, really nice edges this way, thanks for your very clear tutorial.

[@JC-tn9iv]

I like it because it ends the confusion of if the chain 3 is counted as the first stitch or not! 😊

[@moniquerobinson5206]

Wow! Thanks for showing us.certainly will be using this beginning stitch from now on! 👏👏👏🇨🇦

[@nitagail77]

I've been crocheting since I was 13 or 14. I am now 65. This is a complete game changer, for sure! Thank you, thank you! Without you & the web, I would never have learned this! Thank you!

[@crochetrocks]

you are welcome

[@nataliedestefano5207]

You are a great teacher. Really. I have PTSD and I can’t remember anything. But I think I might be able to learn this. My blankets are always uneven

[@Ninjamod76]

I love the stacked single crochet ❤. That’s what we call it in the US 😊

[@nanakathleen541]

Thank you Tracy. I hadn't seen this stitch before

[@nancypicklo1296]

Nice. I always hated turning chains. I could never do them properly. Thank you.

[@crochetrocks]

Glad to help

[@Sstringe]

How do you do one for a USA single crochet?​@@crochetrocks

[@JuanTheYarnAddict]

Very nice tip! I enjoyed watching! Take care friend!

[@crochetrocks]

Thank you so much for dropping by

[@colleencatalano2117]

Watching your way is so much better than the old way .I am converted. Thank you

[@crochetrocks]

thank you

[@SafuraWarasally]

Thank you for the awesome simple easy to follow instructions big thumbs up 🎉 Keep up the great work 😊

[@nancyhuffman4873]

Thank you , love this method. No More trying to get a straight edge !!!

[@KathyKaddoura-yx8qn]

Just tried it and works like a charm. I like the way it looks. I had made up my own way of avoiding the chain turn, but this is cleaner! Thanks for sharing!!

[@Valerie-xn9kg]

Thank uou for sharing. Valerie 😊

[@jacintavattuone4442]

I've been doing this for a few years now. Don't recall where I learned it but I'll never go back to chaining at the end if a row. Between this tip & also using the magic know to chain color at row's end, my crocheting life has gotten so much less stressful. Thanks for sharing. ❤

[@jencrochetingradtech5913]

I have been doing this for years and it’s the only way for me too. It does look better, to me, in the finished work. I’m glad you’re showing it to get the word out to more ppl who may be new to crochet or whatever. Cheers

[@jenreeves7684]

I love turning this way.😊

[@idennis0210]

How would this be done with US double or treble stitch? I’m loving the smoothness of it 😍

[@ladyknu-knu9906]

I have been doing this for years. I discovered this on my own and didn't know that other people were doing it this way too. Thank you.

[@carolindodea9636]

Thanks for showing this. So much easier than pulling up and twisting the yarn.

[@crochetrocks]

Thank you

[@poemsbystephanie1]

I love this new way I will never go back to the old way I am new to your channel

[@crochetrocks]

welcome to my channel

[@tarashelton493]

I have been doing this! I didn’t think that anyone else did it, and I also just do a chain two if I was starting a new row like the old way. Thank you 🙏❤️🥰

[@punkyradman2339]

I still make the chain but go into that same "ignored" stitch the same you do beginning the new row. My edges are great!

[@RowanFey]

This is what I do too

[@lanie6465]

Yep, I've been doing it this way now for probably 10 years 😊

[@Soffity]

I’ve finally found someone who holds their crochet hook as I do with the yarn over the left middle finger. I learnt from my mum when I was about 12 and didn’t realise there was any other way till I discovered the internet about 9 years ago. You can go at warp speed holding your hook this way. 🌈🦘

[@jennifermiller7139]

I’m going to use this from now on. It’s great. Thank you from Indiana USA.

[@karleedu]

I've been doing this for quite a while. It looks so nice instead of the "chain"

[@EleanorWilton]

I found this method on another KZbin video and I absolutely agree with you, this method is a game changer and I am fairly new to crochet. Equally Ireally like the foundation chain and foundation row as one operation. No more tight foundation chains.

[@jonathancauley5345]

Way to go! I will alternate between traditional and this new way, since it’s really what’s comfortable for everyone. I prefer straight edges over lofty edges. It makes a whole lotta difference!

[@nmurray2152]

Yessss!!! I’m always struggling making the last stitch on a row, and straight edges too… double win! Thanks for this super clear tutorial!

[@crochetrocks]

thank you

[@amydavis4945]

Thank you so much! I'm all for anything that makes edges straighter!

[@remzabobovcan3637]

Very smart , I love that way and Wil try tomorrow. Thanks a lot for sharing ❤🎉

[@MaryCochrane]

Thank You. Love from Ontario, Canada ❤

[@marianeculek3261]

I had seen this before, but totally forgot and I am almost done with my sweater BUT I will use it on the next one and I still put a note on the pattern😊

[@treasabortree1868]

Thanks for this tutorial. I love it. A true game changer.

[@summerking8659]

Looks wonderful Tracey, am definitely going to give it a go - thank you

[@Forgiven313]

Thank youuuuu!!!! I'm teaching myself to ceochet and I could NOT figure out why my edges were so bulgy and ugly 😂 I just practiced this and it's pretty!! Much much better, I'll only do this from now on. Big huge hugs to you ❤

[@crochetrocks]

thank you. When i did do turning chain i was just doing 2 for a UK treble (US double) a lot of tutorials said 3 that always bulged too much. I much prefer this way

[@lesliewolff2365]

I absolutely love it. I've been doing that for a while now. Thanks for sharing.

[@nancyhuffman4873]

Thank you for the tip. Just tried it; absolutely a game changer. Love it.

[@i.a.h.453]

You are amazing teaching! I love to listen watch and try myself. Thank you so much!!!

[@crochetrocks]

You are welcome thank you 🤟🤟

[@carolynpurser7469]

Love it! Thanks for sharing this. Edit: I started using this technique and it looks so much nicer than using a turning chain. Thanks again!

[@jframe-os2zi]

Thank you, I am saving this to watch later and will try it when I pick-up my hook again😊

[@denisegustafson]

Bless you - I am making a giant mesh granny square for part of a summer top and the turning chains were driving me bonkers. This is literally life changing! lol!

[@crochetrocks]

thank you Denise i really like it

[@donnadailey5062]

So appreciate your sharing your time and talent. I've watched your tutorial twice and will change to this method. Am making baby blanket for grgranddaughter due May 2024; this will be so much nicer. So glad you don't have annoying music background too... just saying. Thank you again. Have happy days everyone.

[@mini-mum2976]

Absolutely fascinating 🧐😁🤓🎉 im gonna try that. Thank you so very much for sharing!!! 😁

[@patriciaratchford2826]

Very nice!!! I love it!! Thank you, Tracy!

[@crochetrocks]

You are so welcome!

[@agnesc.porter7007]

I like this stitch thank you very much I want more of it Iam working with T-shirt Yarn it is so easy working with it.

[@kimrodriguez1698]

Thank you for sharing this technique! Gorg green yarn💚.

[@dianagarms6879]

Thank you! Great job finding better ways to crochet!

[@Crochetqueen6592]

I just learned that from Briana K's channel.its called a stacked single crochet stitch.i too love it and use it a lot.

[@pamcadd8658]

Brilliant! Thanks for sharing!

[@deborahm7121]

Absolutely love it will never chain two again Thank you for sharing!