How to Crochet Straight Edges with Popular Crochet Stitches

Have you wondered how to crochet straight edges with the most popular crochet stitches?
In this video I'll show you how to keep your edges straight when making single crochet, double crochet, half double crochet, and treble crochet stitches. There are several easy techniques that will keep the edges straight as you crochet.
It's important to note there is nothing wrong with traditional wavy scalloped crochet edges. Many times the wavy edges work out beautifully for some patterns. However sometimes when making items like scarves or items that need to be joined together, you might prefer to have a straight edge instead.
I'm using a size G 4 mm crochet hook for my sample and worsted weight 100% acrylic yarn. Feel free to use any other size yarn and hook for your samples.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask. I hope you enjoy this video! Donna Wolfe from Naztazia
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Your nail polish is absolutely amazing!

[@rosamrodriguez6708]

I was jist admiring that as well ❤

[@ruthieshields189]

GENIUS! I’ve been crocheting since me and Jesus were in high school 🤣 and I’ve never seen these! Thank you for sharing Donna! This will definitely be implemented in my projects from now on . 🥰🧶

[@naztazia]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ruthieshields189]

@@naztazia videos are always informational and easy to follow.

[@tikar8982]

Bwahahaha same here! These are brilliant!

[@Grany571]

Please don’t use Jesus’s name in your silly jokes 😡😡

[@ruthieshields189]

@@Grany571 there was no offense intended. I was simply implying how old I am and it’s my first amendment right to free speech that allows me to say whatever I want. And if you don’t think God/Jesus (because they’re the same) has a sense of humor you’re sadly mistaken. Look at the platypus. 😑🤣 Oh! I almost forgot…May God keep and bless you should he see fit to do so. Have a lovely day.🥰

[@user-ib2of1gh7r]

初めまして☺️ 私はうつ病を患っています。いつもnaztaziaさんの明るい素敵なカラーの編み目を見ると、気持ちが晴れやかになって、嬉しくなります。私も明るいカラーで少しずつ編んで元気を取り戻せる気持ちになれる事にとても感謝しています。これからもずっと応援しています☺️ ありがとうございます☺️🙏

[@ivysilk6983]

Thank you Donna gorgeous edges, Your tutorials are always so helpful.💖💖🌹🌹.

[@naztazia]

Glad you like them!

[@bhadrapatel9157]

Thank you , I like your idea thank you again.

[@joicosta-mello3861]

Donna thank u! I've loved using these edges! 😊

[@user-zx6qv5jy6d]

I just love the way you show us stitch. I save them all because you never know when I need it thank you thank you thank you.

[@naztazia]

You are so welcome!

[@marys5009]

Wow what a good idea, I have been trying to rid the bumps . Thank You for all of your videos. My crocheting has been getting better with your instructions. Been watching for the last few years. Thank You again.

[@naztazia]

You are so welcome!

[@Dilsar4536]

I find the second method easier than the first one. This is the best way to get straight edge .

[@mfelix1147]

Thank you so much for this tip. I love your nail polish 💅🏻

[@naztazia]

Oh thank you! 💅 ❤️

[@noeliaortiz2974]

Beautiful! You are an awesome teacher! What I do works, but the first method you showed is a game changer for me. Thank you so much!!❤❤❤❤

[@naztazia]

Glad to provide some new ideas!

[@shernalali6497]

Greetings from Mumbai, India. Soooo happy to have come across this video as I am making a baby blanky which I have unraveled a zillion times as I wasnt happy with the edging. Now in this final attempt, I have followed your instructions for double crochet and cannot tell you how great it now looks. Cant thank you enough for this video. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@naztazia]

Wonderful! Happy to help!

[@barbarawilson834]

Worth watching several times to achieve straight edges! Thanks!

[@naztazia]

Happy to help!

[@LYNNSTER1971]

Your chrome nails are everything.❤

[@naztazia]

Thank you! 💅

[@claudialarrave5514]

I’m going to try this method because it gives it a better clean look at any project

[@naztazia]

Happy to help!

[@mariaelliott7001]

I have seen different variations of this straight edge, but I like the first way you did that straight edge.

[@naztazia]

Wonderful! Happy this could help!

[@cherylherrera6917]

Beautiful, thank you so much for that. Love it. Happy Valentine's Day.❤

[@naztazia]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@user-tn1mk6by6p]

Distracted by your beautiful nails 🥰. Lovely

[@nadineramakrishnan5178]

Thank you for for sharing. Will try this for my next crochet project. Love the nails, lovely colour❤️

[@naztazia]

Thank you! 😊

[@beinstl2447]

Donna, this is AMAZING! I have been struggling with making straight edges, almost to the point of tears! I have so many things I want to make but finding that last stitch was difficult. You are the best teacher ever! I like to use markers but i know the placement is always off. Goodbye tears!

[@naztazia]

Happy to help!

[@l.a.w.79]

Oooohhhh that second technique must be the stacked single crochet!!!!!

[@user-xe7wd1wt7f]

Great instructions, useful and video clear and to the point. Thank you Natasha 🧶🇬🇧🧶 Maria

[@naztazia]

Happy to help! Thank you!

[@rebeccabonner6542]

I’ve only learned of stacked DCs. This was SO helpful for all the stitches!

[@naztazia]

You are so welcome!

[@merrymuriel]

Great video ! I had never heard of these methods, thank you Donna from France 🤗💐🌈🇫🇷

[@naztazia]

Glad it was helpful!

[@txgrandma3]

I've been experimenting with various techniques to eliminate the gap caused by the turning chain. This is the best tutorial so far. I prefer the first one for double crochet & the second one for single crochet. Thanks for sharing!

[@naztazia]

Glad it helped!

[@katrinagreely5399]

I love the stacked singles, but have never tried using it on the very first stitch in the starting chain. I’m going to start doing that now. Thanks! And your nails are gorgeous! 🤩

[@naztazia]

Thank you!

[@robinwalkins5453]

Thanks for the tip Donna. Gorgeous nails.☺️

[@naztazia]

You are so welcome! And thank you! 💅

[@trini4906]

Thank you for sharing your expertise! I can't wait to try these methods on my next project. Love your videos.

[@naztazia]

Always happy to help! 🥰

[@NeptuneLady1957]

Wow!! I am definitely using this! Thank you!

[@naztazia]

Wonderful!

[@teriwise1009]

This great. Saved this for future use. Love your nails. Thanks for sharing!

[@naztazia]

Thanks much! 🥰

[@susananderson3478]

Thanks so much Donna ❤❤❤❤

[@DocSWD]

Thank you! I’ve been struggling with this❤

[@naztazia]

Happy to help!

[@kittykatkat4169]

I absolutely love your nail polish…the color is fabulous!!!!

[@VapingBee]

That is so neat! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@naztazia]

Thanks for watching!

[@nondumisodamane4207]

Thank you, Donna

[@cherylfrances935]

Excellent tips thank you

[@naztazia]

Glad it was helpful!

[@annette22177]

Thank you for sharing, beautiful work

[@naztazia]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@debsmith7439]

Thanks for the information. This was very helpful.

[@naztazia]

Glad it was helpful!

[@patpearson9890]

Thanks so much for the tips. I find the second method much easier than the first. In my past, I failed miserably with the standing stitch. So I'm thankful that you have two methods.😅😅😊

[@naztazia]

Glad it helped!

[@suhasinimayekar1869]

❤ good idea....U R a Great Teacher ❤ with soul and heart....Thank you for simply Great knowledge 💐💐

[@naztazia]

Thank you very much!

[@aliyaamanzholova]

The yarn is so good!

[@openorwap5412]

Your NAILS!! 🥰😍🥰😍 These tips are great, thank you. I recently learned and used the second method for a baby blanket I was making, and I will certainly be trying the others to see which works best for me 🤗🧶

[@naztazia]

Thank you!!

[@analialopez5618]

Desde Buenos Aires comienzo a seguirte hoy 19/2/24 con esta genial forma de dejar parejas las terminaciones. Maravilloso!! Hace 50 años que tejo crochet, me encanta. Cariños

[@naztazia]

🥰

[@mariacedeno5380]

Yo aprendí la 1ra de estas técnicas el año pasado con una youtuber argentina que tiene un canal, también excelente, dedicado al crochet!..

[@amdhh8678]

Brillant . This is a game changer. I love these tips. I will definitely be using these on my new projects. Thank you so much for all your great videos. 😊😊😊

[@naztazia]

Always happy to help!

[@SharitCreations]

This is so helpful to me! Thank you so much!

[@naztazia]

Glad it was helpful!

[@777Breee]

Fantastic tips! Thanks for sharing!

[@naztazia]

Happy to help!

[@andreethenot9110]

Oh génial merci beaucoup pour ton explication ❤

[@DebraJohnsondone]

Amazing! You are brilliant!! Thanks

[@naztazia]

Thank you too!

[@DebraJohnsondone]

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[@marilynsmith365]

Thank you!!!!! And your nails are stunning!!! 🇦🇺

[@Crochetedbymichi]

Definitely trying this and I love your nails!!! Thanks you Donna! ❤

[@naztazia]

You are so welcome! Thank you much! 💅

[@sandybeadspeyote7165]

Wooo buena idea Gracias❤

[@meenakshiranaut2846]

Thank you so much , for sharing these method ❤

[@naztazia]

Happy to help!

[@nicolacarter5277]

Love the stacked sc, I use it all the time and your nails look amazing!😍

[@naztazia]

Thank you so much!!

[@susanmei9980]

Thank you for this! And your nails are gorgeous! 🌷

[@naztazia]

Thank you very much! 💅

[@dshirk165]

Oh I love it! Thank you

[@naztazia]

Thank you too!

[@zitatempleton4821]

I have never seen the first method before. I will have to give it a try. Thank you.

[@naztazia]

Hope you enjoy!

[@lisamr40]

Thanks for sharing all these great tips. You are an excellent teacher. I always come back to your videos. Btw, love the color on your nails!❤

[@naztazia]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@andreeavicol1190]

Thank you! Great ideas!

[@naztazia]

Glad it was helpful!

[@carolsnyder7778]

Love this!! Thank you!!😁😁🧶🧶

[@naztazia]

You are so welcome!

[@karenh2890]

Thank you for a very helpful tutorial!

[@naztazia]

Happy to help!

[@ChristinaCrochets]

Thanks Donna. Step 2 is the method I've been using, but I am open to trying the others as well. btw, your nails are super gorgeous in this video! :)

[@naztazia]

Awesome! Yep, having different ways available is always good. Thank you very much! 💅

[@Maggiecat.crochet]

Very useful, thank you for your tutorial❤🎉🎉

[@naztazia]

Thanks for watching!

[@peggygreenhill494]

Great tips! Thank you 💖🌟🕊😊

[@naztazia]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tamalasneed2263]

Thank you very much for the tips🙂.

[@naztazia]

You’re welcome 😊

[@cherylfrances935]

Beautiful nails by the way ❤

[@naztazia]

Thank you! 😊❤️

[@lauraharper7441]

Brilliant!!!

[@naztazia]

Thank you!

[@katka24ification]

Thank you! ❤

[@georgiabutka3770]

Ingenious.....Thank you 😊❤🎉

[@naztazia]

Thank you! 😊

[@soniakateritrevino5071]

Thank you ❤

[@edenwalsh1014]

Great!❤️Thank you😘

[@naztazia]

Thanks for watching!

[@rendmendecclesiastes3728]

I accidentally discovered one of those methods when I was learning Linked Crochet! Thanks Donna! Love all these methods!

[@naztazia]

Wonderful!

[@Ruzanna-lj7ph]

Thank you for your work it's help mi ❤👍💐💖💖

[@mariacedeno5380]

Gracias por enseñar esta técnica tan detalladamente y... felicitaciones por ese color de uñas tan bonito!!! 👍

[@naztazia]

Muchas gracias!

[@maryboykin]

Must try this

[@naztazia]

Hope you enjoy!

[@rogerioberlinck6365]

great. tanks. God a bless you.

[@naztazia]

Thank you!!!

[@rashaunakovacich1979]

Thank you!

[@naztazia]

Welcome!

[@DeniseLynnCentralPark]

Awesome tips! Also, beautiful nails!!!

[@naztazia]

Thank you!! 😊

[@susanmetz2602]

Your nails look amazing!

[@naztazia]

Thank you! 💅

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HELLO I AM NEW TO YOUR CHANNEL PEACE AND PEACE WITH BLESSINGS 🙏 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Pammy_Yolo]

I always use method 2. Never seen the 1st method but will have to try it. Ty! ❤

[@naztazia]

Hope you like it!

[@user-jc6rx1jm9m]

Good to know. Also, your nails are beautiful!

[@naztazia]

Thanks 🤗

[@MarciaB12]

Everything sounds and looks so easy, except when I try it

[@naztazia]

You can do it! 💯

[@PrettyLilBagz]

Hey Donna, beautiful nails 💅. A favour please. Could you show how to end your row in DC? I think I always insert my hook in the wrong stitch and end up with a horrible looking edge

[@freespirit3891]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ thank you!

[@naztazia]

Thank you too!

[@lidianesantos729]

Seus trabalhos são lindos e maravilhosos, por favor teria como colocar legenda em português na vídeo aula 🌹

[@Rottiemom67]

Omg Donna I love it your a genius 😂 and those nails are gorgeous please share that color/brand sweetie 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@naztazia]

Thank you! I'm not really sure of the color. Some sort of chrome reflective in red.

[@kyonnal1103]

Good morning Donna so I have a question I’m doing a lemon peel stitch pillow chained 57. is the solution to straight edges pretty much not chaining one even if the pattern says so? because my pattern is chain 57 (skip to second stitch sc stitch across all 57) then once I get to end chain one turn work and begin (sc)(dc) my edges are not too straight but I believe it’s because of that chain one instead of just turning as I’m watching your examples it makes so much sense as to why I believe the straight edges method would be just to turn and not chain one.

[@lovingatlanta]

👍🤩💝Explained very well. Thank you. 👍🤩💝Your nail polish is always beautiful. I wish you would talk about your nail polish. What color is that?

[@naztazia]

Thank you! Chrome powder over a gel polish that is cured with an LED light.

[@lovingatlanta]

@@naztazia 👍🙏💝Beautiful. Thank you. I will ask for it at the nail salon. 🤩

[@bonniemorris514]

Thankyou for your wisdom. Does this change the count along the row or will the count be the same. Thankyou

[@naztazia]

It would be the same stitch count. This stitch would just replace the first stitch, which is usually a chain 2 or 3.

[@annanewsom4253]

Where do you get your crochet hooks? Is there a place where we can order a set?

[@MichelleMartinez-hg5ru]

Hi, quick question do I end the row on a dc or do I end it with the two single crochets?

[@naztazia]

Rows end with the regular double crochet stitch. The alternate stitches, either the two single crochets or the twisted double crochet one, are just for the first stitch of each row.

[@ruthannjohnson1640]

Can you use the new granny square yarn for tunisian?? Ty.

[@naztazia]

Yes, the yarn is nice to create stripes in the work, whether doing Tunisian crochet in rows or regular crochet. As many have mentioned, there are mixed results with actual granny squares.

[@ruthannjohnson1640]

What stitch? Still lezrning.ty.

[@rea7203]

So if I'm crocheting from a pattern, supposing it's double crochet, and I want to use this method, should I leave off two or three chain stitches on the beginning row in order to use this method for my count to be correct? That's the only part that I'm not sure of. Thank you. Example the pattern calls for 23 chains and my first row is DC should I only make 20 chains? I hope my question is clear.

[@naztazia]

Yes, absolutely. You'll need to alter the starting chain to get the same number of stitches on Row 1 as the pattern calls for. And that number sometimes could be 2, 3, or 4 chains, depending upon how the designer wrote the pattern. Hopefully the pattern has a total stitch count at the end of Row 1 to help. Worse case, just do Row 1 the way the pattern is written and then use the straighter edge method for the remaining rows. It's unlikely Row 1 will be that noticeable in the end anyway.

[@carolynrl59]

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[@joisherman9293]

With the first method i keep ending up with extra hard in the top of the double crochet. I dont know what im doing wrong with turning my hook around the extended stitch but its just unraveling itself and i cant pull the DC through it 😢

[@naztazia]

I find that the thumb needs to hold that yarn against the crochet hook tightly, like really tightly, and don't let go of the thumb part until almost the very end of finishing the stitch, otherwise it unravels. I show this starting at about 0:29 seconds into the video and don't let go until almost 0:52 seconds into the video.

[@jakkieoosthuizen]

Hallo. What about a round?

[@naztazia]

I do have a video for that on my channel located here kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5zIeHWonJyanNk

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🧠👍🧠👍🧠👍

[@MA-yv8dw]

😢😢😢❤never works