How To Figure Out Multiple Stitch Counts // How Many Chains Should I Make // How to adjust sizes

[@amydavis4945]

Little Pro Tip (you are free to share this with others, Tiffany).... When you start your project, start with a longer tail than usual. If you work your first row and get back to the original slip knot and find you are either short some or have too many, you can still fix it without calling on Mr. Frog. If you don't have enough chains, simply take your hook out of the stitch you worked, put it in the first "slip knot" chain, and use the long tail you left to add a few more chains. If you have too many chains left over, you CAN actually pull the tail back through the slip knot and remove a chain (or keep doing that to remove more than one).

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Amy this is brilliant! I never thought of that! Thank you so much for sharing this. I just learned something new 😄. You’re amazing, thank you so much! 😊❤️🧶

[@GrandmaLM]

Genius

[@GrandmaLM]

Find Amy Davis tip in Comments. Genius.

[@michelleashour3547]

Thank you!!! I have been crocheting for years and this has stumped me.

[@helenbradley8135]

Thank You!!!!!!! Not only for the clarification but for the helpful hints about that "little tail."

[@zflore34]

Wow after seeing other videos this one helped me the most. Thank you. God bless you.

[@shelleytaylor5410]

Stitch count is important. I often alter starting chain sizes. Knowing what to do with the multiples is very important. Thank you for sharing this!

[@vashtihobson2235]

a queen. a true queen.

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

AWE! Thank you. 🥰

[@sarahmartinez2909]

Wow!!! You have clarified a lot of questions I had. And shown me things that I was doing incorrectly. Thanks!!!

[@wandaxxxx7406]

Thanks for explaining this and especially for giving examples. That always makes it easier to understand. Some people are visual learners. I am one of those. TFS

[@Linda-mp8co]

Thank you so much!!! Great explanation. Definitely gives me more confidence with a new project.

[@bethhasilo1536]

Thanks for sharing this info! I've been Crocheting since 1980 & wish I knew this trick sooner. I mostly crochet afghans & the chain row & counting is frustrating at times. I will try it on my next project. 🤩

[@Madambudda13]

Thank you for the tip.

[@tiahill832]

Very good to know!! Thanks so much for sharing this! Have a great weekend!

[@aussimedium]

Thank you Tiffany it all makes sense now, now I know how to add the stitch requirements to change the pattern for the size project I want to do if I want to make blanket size different to tutorial. 😃😃 love the way you teach.

[@juliemancil815]

Thank you so much for explaining this, Tiffany. You are a very good teacher!

[@fawnjenkins7266]

I appreciate your chrochet tips so much, Tiffany!

[@susangardner8305]

Thank you Tiffany you explain things so well you must have been a teacher at some stage ☺️

[@yvonnefonseca922]

Thanks Tiffany this is very helpful. Good class!!! I love learning things that is so confusing.

[@harrietcutler8683]

Thank you for being so thorough

[@debralawson9367]

Thanks Tiffany, that was very helpful. Have a blessed day.

[@lisaurz784]

Thank you so much for passing on your knowledge. It is much appreciated.

[@pjscelfo916]

That was a very helpful tutorial. My favorite part was watching the Bloopers at the end, just like when you watch the movie credits. Stay safe and hydrated.

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Haha I totally had you in mind when I explained some people not making a foundation row chain. Don’t know if you caught that. I have a whole pattern book that shows the multiple stitch count and then on row one will have me add chains for the turning chain and it often messes with me. So I had to bring this to light for you. 😉😊❤️🧶. Got your back. 😂

[@pjscelfo916]

@@CrochetWithTiffany I did get the foundation row thing. You know I'm observant like that. You should be proud of me, I did the Tiffany Top using just a starting chain.

[@PeeWee743]

YES! Some certain ppl are happy campers 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@marygonzales5957]

Thank you for explanation makes clear to me now thanks a million

[@zahratabassum]

Very helpful. Thank you

[@dalilaperez9277]

I’m a newbie at this. Thank you so much for your help! You explained it very well.

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

I'm so happy to have you here and that you found me! As a newbie DEFINITELY check out my Crochet Basics Playlist. I think you will find a lot of videos in there that you will really enjoy and find valuable. 🤗🧶❤️ Crochet Basics: kzbin.info/aero/PL6HRmAfbRXTUozLviGpviKkzlbRS4VKh3

[@karenughoc2849]

Thank you so much for explaining this and giving examples it is a lot easier to understand this now.

[@dsburd8944]

So helpful. Thank you Tiffany.

[@EvieO1950]

Good job explaining this!! 🧶💕🧶

[@dawndowling9465]

You are a sweetheart thanks for your wisdom on crouching..🧶🧶You help me so much. I understood everything you said..thanks so so much 🧶🧶🧶🧶 I have dyslexia and it get hard to understand what people write ✍️ on patterns. 🧶🧶🧶🧶You are a Angel ..Your mum would be proud of you sweetheart 🧶💜

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

AWE!!!! Thank you so much Dawn! That is so sweet of you to say. I am very happy that my tutorial helped you. Thank you so much for watching! 😊🧡🧶

[@keriz3456]

Thank you! Fairly new to crochet and was just thinking about this yesterday. You do a fabulous job at explaining.

[@jenreeves7684]

Thanks for this help. I'm definitely saving this video to reference in the future. This is a very important part of the process.

[@elenaspinelli1743]

All good to know info! 😊

[@vong8260]

Many patterns do not give the stitch multiples...and that's what we want to know how to work that out. Knowing the multiples is easy to most people. Can you do a session on that please. By the way your tutorials are so helpful and you are lovely to watch.

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Hi Von! I am seeing this question a lot. I will see what I can put together to help with this question. 😊🧡🧶

[@doniahalog1959]

​@CrochetWithTiffany have you made a video answering this question. Cause I want to make my own pattern of stitches, but don't know how to figure out the stitch count requirement.

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Thank you...very helpful.

[@judyeng9822]

Thank you

[@audreycastelton2655]

Thank you. A very good explanation 😃

[@dragonkat1868]

Thank you Tiffany great info 🙂.

[@adrianaquintero7828]

Thank you Tiffany, I was just wondering about this a couple of days ago and this was so helpful.

[@sandragray9031]

Fantastic. Just what I needed.

[@themtnbiker]

Thanks this was helpful; although I did know much of this already, it helps to know I'm on track. Love the bloopers at the end. 🤣

[@katibere1966]

Very helpful…thank you!

[@lisawashburn1315]

Thanks Tiffany that helped a lot! 👍🏻❤️

[@janetmoss1427]

Thank you!!!!!!

[@chaliceguard4575]

This is so helpful, Tiffany! You are a great teacher! Thanks so much. I want to learn how to alter patterns to add decorative edgings, to alter necklines, etc. I would love a COOL summer top (e.g. using Lion Brand Truboo - 100% bamboo, in a DK/3 wt.) that has decorative neckline above the bust, but for modesty, a closer stitch across the bust area, then continue with a beautiful decorative open pattern. Hope you have some ideas to help us create COOL but beautiful tops that can easily be adjusted to add decorative sleeves, longer hems, side vents, etc.

[@nette888]

Enjoyed your video like watching the end of a movie with the bloopers :))))

[@evelynbranch8350]

This was very informative thank you for sharing love the bloopers lol

[@priyacn3440]

Thanks for the tutorial. Can you please tell me how to decide the number of foundation chains for crochet dresses for different sizes

[@carolscrazycrochetmore5093]

Thanks so much Tiffany!! You explain things so well. 😊💚😊💚

[@lisayannotto6160]

Tysm Tiffany this was so helpful 🥰

[@katievioletthedivadog8662]

Thank you!!!

[@mycrochet59]

Thank you sooooo much

[@jofagan4375]

So helpful! Thx 😊

[@LisatheGrammyScattered]

Explained very well.

[@jasmineAhmed-g3z]

Thankyou so much understand the multiple s now😅

[@Rosie906]

Love the bloopers at the end 😂

[@charleneclark3308]

this was great; thanks. my question is what are the chains on each end of the row that are not part of the pattern count? And how can one decide them when designing a pattern, like how many are necessary to make the pattern work?

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Great question Charlene! Those extra chains on a foundation row actually count as the turning chain to set you up to start working on that next row. Generally the number of chains needed depends on how tall the stitch will be in the next row. A single crochet and half double crochet stitch generally on needs one chain to turn onto the next row. Dc I’ve seen people use either 2-3 chains. Treble crochet generally 4 chains. But the size of your yarn and crochet hook can come into play for this as well. But basically, that turning chain is just to start you off on the next row at the same height your stitches will be in that row. I hope this helps! 😊❤️🧶

[@cynthiaventura360]

Thank you 🙏 Tiffany I appreciate your tips so much! I’m a little confused on the second tip about the chain 1 and then the turn chain and chain 1 more. I will watch the video a couple of more times to see if I get it if not I’m going to ask you again 😂! And that’s no reflection on you my love 😍 you are amazing at thoroughly explaining. That’s on me 😂

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

No worries Cynthia! Ask away! Emailing me though so I don’t lose you in the comments. 😊❤️🧶

[@cynthiaventura360]

@@CrochetWithTiffany definitely thanks 😊 sweet heart

[@Vickiejo68]

How do you know what multiple you need?

[@hummingbirdess8763]

Yes! I’m okay if they give me multiples but how to you figure out the multiples?

[@Vickiejo68]

Yes, how do you know that it’s a 6+2?

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Hi Vickie! Generally a pattern will provide this information to you unless they only made the blanket in the one size and they are only showing you how to make the one size. To figure out what the multiple stitch count requirement of a pattern is to adjust it here is what I do. If you are trying to figure out the multiple stitch count of a pattern so that you can adjust it I would look at row one and see how many stitch spaces I need before the pattern repeats. Count that number of stitches and then use that as my repeat chain count. Then at the end of row one where it indicated what to do at the end of the row, example if they Hdc in the last stitch then turn, I would add + 1 to my foundation row, Then add the number of turning chains you will need to get onto row 1 to finish off your foundation row chain count. I hope this helps. I know for me I will go without adding a multiple stitch count requirement if I know I am only making a blanket or project one size so I just provide you with a number of chains for the foundation row. If I were wanting to figure out how to adjust this pattern this is the process I would go through to figure it out. I hope this is helpful. 😊🧡🧶

[@Vickiejo68]

@@CrochetWithTiffany Thank you Tiffany, you are very helpful. I understand what your saying. I guess what I am asking is, what if I want to create my own pattern or project, how do I figure out how many to chain for roll one.

[@valeriemcgruder9392]

Thank you. Very well explained but how do you figure multiples if they aren't given on the pattern? I know for some patterns say no multiples required but how do know if it doesn't say one way or the other. Thank you.

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Hi Valerie! Oh gosh, so if the pattern says no multiple required then the pattern is in a one-to-one ratio where it doesn't matter how many stitches you have for the pattern to work. Here you will just focus on meeting the project dimension and you should be good. If the pattern does not give you a multiple stitch count requirement I would assume that this pattern has no requirement for the pattern to work. IF it does have a number of stitches for the pattern to work but they do not provide you with the repeat number then the pattern is unfortunately missing valuable information which is unfortunate. To figure this information out on your own I would look at the pattern and see how many stitches they make before they "REPEAT". I would count how many stitches this number of stitches are to repeat and that would be your multiple number. Depending on the stitch you are using (a single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet) I would add the turning chain to get you to row one (sc = 1 chain, hdc = 1 chain, dc = 2 chains). AND if for row 1 you will be single crocheting into the first stitch (not including the turning chains) or if you will be working further into the project and using the turning chain as your first stitch or not. This is more of a process for an intermediate level or advanced level crocheter who has worked patterns enough to fill in blanks and know how the pattern should be worked and they can overlook steps, but if a pattern is missing valuable information like the multiple stitch count requirement either it's because there isn't a specific repeat number OR the pattern is missing information.

[@valeriemcgruder9392]

Thank you so much. That was very detailed. I appreciate it.

[@ysampract31]

Hey I'm really enjoying your videos... I know the l and w..104x92 helllp I haven't even picked my stitch yet...

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Oh, have fun picking what crochet stitch looks most fun. Then work the stitch until you have met that length you desire. 😊❤️🧶

[@jasmineAhmed-g3z]

How do I do multiple of plus 3

[@jasmineAhmed-g3z]

How do idomultipl of 5 plus3

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Great question. So first you will just focus on the multiple of 5 over and over again until you reach the width you want. When you have reached how wide you want your project then stop working your multiple of 5 and just make 3 chains. Your foundation row is now complete and you are ready to move onto row 1. I hope this helps. 😊❤️🧶

[@jasmineAhmed-g3z]

Thankyou so much that as really help me to understand multiple so is that's the same of any project

[@tina7106]

Good morning Tiffany, I have just subscribed to your tutorial on how to multiply, when measuring a blanket. It is an excellent tutorial. Thank you. I am looking at crocheting the Catherine Wheel for my granddaughter. The pattern says crochet a chain of 37 or any multiple of 10 + 7. Help 😳 Do I crochet 37 then 47 then 57 etc.??? Or do I keep increasing by 37 ?? Do you teach how to make this pattern ? 😊

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Hi Tina! I would repeat the count of 10 until you meet that blanket size you want. And then add 7 more to finish your foundation row chain. I will add this project to my list of tutorials however that list is really long and my calendar for the year is already set. I’m hoping this helps you get the project going. 😊❤️🧶

[@tina7106]

@@CrochetWithTiffany Thank you so much for your help, Tiffany

[@marygonzales5957]

I crochet too tight and sometimes measurements are off. I do not know and now I am learning

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Hi Mary. Crocheting tightly is SUPER common! Your tension will start to even out the more you crochet. Keep learning. It will only help you grow. 😊❤️🧶

[@kathylavoie3105]

How can I make a ripple blanket because If I use this stitch count and make it as wide as I want it it’s going to shrink when I start the pattern

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Hi Kathy! The ripple blankets and the chevron blankets do shrink a lot. In this case what I do is take a full pattern repeat (such as multiple of 14) then add the number and work 2 rows in. This will cause you to make the project with the angles. Then measure how long this is and then work the math I show in this video to figure out how many chains you will need to make in order to make the dimension that you want. I did make a tutorial going over how to make a ripple stitch blanket and I believe I provided some stitch counts to help guide you. I will include the link to that video if you would like to take a peek: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJy6eJ5slrOHjKs I believe I updated the chain count requirement in the comment section below the video to a more accurate number so check there too. 😊🧡🧶

[@kathylavoie3105]

@@CrochetWithTiffany I’m going to the link thank you

[@Annascraftyamore]

Hi Tiffany I have a question in some patterns it doesn't give you the stitch multiple so you can increase or decrease the item... do you have any tips on how to work that out? Thank you for your clear tutorial on stitch multiple counts 🙋🏻‍♀️💖

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Hi Ann's Crafty amore! If you are trying to figure out the multiple stitch count of a pattern so that you can adjust it I would look at row one and see how many stitch spaces I need before the pattern repeats. Count that number of stitches and then use that as my repeat chain count. Then at the end of row one where it indicated what to do at the end of the row, example if they Hdc in the last stitch then turn, I would add + 1 to my foundation row, Then add the number of turning chains you will need to get onto row 1 to finish off your foundation row chain count. I hope this helps. I know for me I will go without adding a multiple stitch count requirement if I know I am only making a blanket or project one size so I just provide you with a number of chains for the foundation row. If I were wanting to figure out how to adjust this pattern this is the process I would go through to figure it out. I hope this is helpful. 😊🧡🧶

[@Annascraftyamore]

@@CrochetWithTiffany Thank you so much for your explanation it makes more sense to me now 😍🤷🏻‍♀️ Sometimes it takes a little extra info to fully understand a concept... I really appreciate your help 🙋🏻‍♀️💖🧶

[@KatieFowler-l9f]

Hi Tiffany! The throw I want to do doesn’t give the number of chains to start with. I’m using a #9 hook with 4 worsted weight yarn. Can you help please? Thanks so much!💕

[@5ktribe]

Does it work the same if you're working with clothing and using motifs? I'm trying to make a skirt 😭😭 I'm struggling so bad.

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Great question! I think this could be used for that. Just measure out the diameter of each motif, then take the desired circumference of the skirt. Divide the circumference by the diameter of the motif to see if it will fit evenly OR if you might want to add a round or take out a round on the motif for it to work evenly. Hope that helps! What a cool project! 😊🧡🧶

[@brendamcchristy6044]

That was helpful.

[@marieannedinicola1603]

How do you figure out how many chains for any particular stitch?

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Hi Marie anne! If you are trying to figure out the multiple stitch count of a pattern so that you can adjust it I would look at row one and see how many stitch spaces I need before the pattern repeats. Count that number of stitches and then use that as my repeat chain count. Then at the end of row one where it indicated what to do at the end of the row, example if they Hdc in the last stitch then turn, I would add + 1 to my foundation row, Then add the number of turning chains you will need to get onto row 1 to finish off your foundation row chain count. I hope this helps. I know for me I will go without adding a multiple stitch count requirement if I know I am only making a blanket or project one size so I just provide you with a number of chains for the foundation row. If I were wanting to figure out how to adjust this pattern this is the process I would go through to figure it out. I hope this is helpful. 😊🧡🧶

[@jonilett5992]

Multiple of 3 plus 1 (add 2 for base chain) ?

[@jonilett5992]

So multiply the 3 at end add the 1 and then 2 more?

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Oh gotcha! The pattern you are looking at is trying to explain what the stitches represent. A multiple of 3 will get you the count you need. Plus the 1 stitch in the foundation row to make that pattern finish cleanly (maybe it requires that one stitch to finish off the pattern or something). And then the chain 2 is your turning chain to get onto row 1. Work your multiple of 3 until you reach your blanket width dimension. And then add 3 more stitches to get you onto row 1 and make the pattern work. Hope that helps. 😊🧶❤️

[@reneedalheim5796]

I am trying to find a chart with the stitch name, stitch description, chain multiple, and what chain to start in. Does anyone know if something like this exists?

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

That’s just a crochet pattern book. You should be able to find all that information there. But there are hundreds if not thousands and different crochet stitches. I don’t think a chart would ever exist.

[@virginiarininger2097]

Dealt with this myself doing the chevron. Was 22 rows in and noticed in row 1 I made a mistake. Then my chain count was off. Aggravated, I ripped out the whole thing.

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Hi Virginia! Ya, I hate when that happens.

[@KimKelley-v6x]

How many chains for a twin blanket

[@frozenstone1787]

❣👍

[@camper14]

Makes sense until it's changes to 10 instead of 12?

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Hi Camper 14! I'm not quite sure where this is to help re-explain or re-work the explanation for better understanding. Would you be able to tell me where in the video (the time stamp in the video) where things get confusing for you or if there is another example of where things get confusing so that I may be able to help? 😊🧡🧶

[@lovawood1629]

I have just started crocheting & I’m not confident I’ll ever get this multiples + a number. 🤦🏻‍♀️😞🥲

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Hi @lovawood1629! You just started crocheting, it's ok if you don't get things right away. Keep practicing. One day it will just click. 😊💖🧶

[@debc8197]

Thank you! 👍

[@robyntynan7583]

Thank you!

[@beescraftycorner]

Thank you 😊

[@hummingbirdess8763]

How do you figure out the multiples?

[@CrochetWithTiffany]

Hi Susan! The pattern should tell you the multiple stitch count requirement before row 1. If the pattern does not show a multiple stitch count requirement it is most likely that there is no multiple stitch count requirement to make the pattern happen. It's more of a one-to-one ratio and you can make as many stitches you need until you reach the dimension you desire and the pattern should work. If you are creating your own pattern, to figure out the multiple stitch count requirement figure out how many stitch spaces you needed to make to for the pattern to work. See when you would repeat. Count how many stitches are in one repeat section. That is your multiple. Then add either the number of stitches you would need to turn onto row 1 OR see how many stitches you would need to add in order to set yourself up to get to row 1's pattern. I hope this helped. 😊🧡🧶

[@hummingbirdess8763]

@@CrochetWithTiffany thanks-I think I get it. I will make a swatch and see how it works out!