How to Crochet the Alternative Turning Chain - for Double Crochet, Treble Crochet & Taller

[@NickisHomemadeCrafts]

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[@muriellockhoff9560]

Nicki's Homemade Crafts that’s so great 😃 I’m 78 never to late to learn

[@bambikilla96]

I'm skipping the turning chain chart on your blog and sticking with this video!! THIS IS GOLD!! No turning chains for SC or HDC, and for DC and above, turn > no chain > SC then SC in 2nd loop for DC height, then stack those alternative-type-SC's up for taller stitches (treble +)... did I sum that up correctly? THIS IS GENIUS!!

[@NickisHomemadeCrafts]

Nice summary! So glad you found my videos. Feel free to look through the rest of my channel. I have multiple crochet tips videos with gold sprinkles ❤️

[@DevonKaren]

I've been doing the 'turning' crochet like this for many, many years, since my Gran taught me to crochet when l was about 5!!! I'm now 56....... Agreed, it gives a lovely smooth look, much easier to find the last stitch too........xxx

[@edwyna7]

Why did no one show me this over 50 years ago !! Love it so much...❤️

[@NickisHomemadeCrafts]

So glad you found my video ❤️

[@p.cuevas6486]

fantastic! thank you for your videos. i’ve been crocheting for over 40 years and i’ve been doing this but i didn’t realize it was labeled alternative turning stitch 😅 i’m so happy because in teaching my granddaughter i can call it and now show her this video. 🎉

[@nadinewiseman4995]

Superb. So in effect, instead of the chain that's equivalent to a double, you're simply stacking two singles, one atop the other, and it looks SO much neater. Thanks!

[@AyoB28]

This was the 4th or 5th video I watched on how to make straight edges, yours was the best, thank you!!

[@NickisHomemadeCrafts]

So glad 😀

[@enolota]

OMG I wish I found this video a decade ago when I first began crocheting! For years I complained about the gaps created by the traditional turning chain method (which, I had only ever seen the second example you showed; I had never seen the first method, which... yikes that’s ugly lol). But now I finally found a way to turn my work that keeps my edges straight and tight. Thanks so much for this! :)

[@janahunter429]

Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks?! LOL! I consider myself an experienced crocheter and I have tried many techniques for this but most were too fiddly or hard to do. Finally a method that is both easy and effective! I also watched your videos on the sc straight edge (again who would have guessed!), the cables (I always hated how they puckered! Never occurred to me to use TC instead!), and the brim for a top down beanie! I could never figure out how to “attach” to do the next row. Now I know! I will definitely be watching and referring to your videos in the future. Thank you for showing and explaining in a very easy to follow and clear manner!

[@reimagineddesignz]

Genius!!! 🏆 Thank you, to the moon and back!! ❤ The bulkiness or gap when turning, has just vexed me to no end. It's ugly, obvious, and disappointing to see, when I finish a project. You are a crochet angel! 😇

[@Cindy_T]

Love this! Best way to turn without chains I’ve ever seen!! Thank you so much!

[@gloriagullatte7192]

BEST ALTERNATIVE ON KZbin. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!

[@raelineskitchen2320]

Thankyou! A great idea. I'm loving this new technique.

[@negrieruiz8630]

Hola Nicki. Sometimes I use the alternative turning chain. Other times I do the turning chain of two and then I create the double crochet. At the end of the row, I do the double crochet two together this way both sizes look even

[@chrystalgriswold9936]

🤯 this looks so much better than the chain 3!!!!! Definitely using this on my next project instead of the chain three.

[@argonwheatbelly637]

This kept the sides nice and even, with no gaps, so joining with slips was rather smooth.

[@sylvienotsylvia]

This was so helpful! I was having such a had time with my DC edges. Thanks for posting!

[@kielhi]

This has been a lifesaver! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@hazelfujimoto138]

I like this technique, because it makes your projects look so much cleaner. Thank you. ☺️

[@twittuks]

I've seen several methods for that, but that's the best one! Thank you 🙏

[@jacquiegrallelis7058]

So simple and looks great - definitely doing this from now on. Thanks so much for a great tutorial 🌹

[@novamcclung5382]

I love this stacked single stitches , I've been crocheting for some time and I wish I knew this trick a long time ago 👍

[@madisonelizabeth3503]

thanks so much for sharing! really makes my work look so much smoother 😁

[@sarahwesterveld6251]

Excellent thank you very much for the clear explanation of this trick!

[@lydiamashcka4362]

Oh my goodness, that looks much better!

[@Sarah-ic4yu]

I’m a beginner and this has been driving me nuts! Double crochet has been so hard for me to learn bc neither option (turning chain counts as a stitch OR turning chain doesn’t count as a stitch) looks right. I have been improvising by placing my last stitch in the 3rd chain with the v on top of my hook and the bump underneath, rather than placing it in the chain space, but it’s a pain to do and it just doesn’t feel right either. I love this option, thank you for sharing!

[@jacquiegrallelis7058]

This is sooo much better than chains! Thank you ❤ Used this in the pattern I'm making and it looks perfect. The part I'm doing at the moment is in rounds with turning after each round and I'm using the same atc method. Is this the best way in rounds or is there another way of joining and turning? 🤔

[@andreabrewer479]

Thank you for this video!!! I've needed this for years now!! LOL!!

[@cathyfleming9238]

Love this video. It has helped me so much and my crochet items are so much neater on their edges 😍👍

[@krazymammaw3040]

Omg thank you it's simple no twisting no under just a side stitch gotta try this

[@NickisHomemadeCrafts]

So glad it was helpful

[@Wawiya]

I'm just learning how to crochet, but this is a real game changer!

[@sw33tnycandy]

Thank you for this wonderful tutorial. It works and it's helpful in all my work.

[@mariagunnarsQ17]

Love this, so simple and effective. I've yet to try it, but I'm planning to do some crochet today, so I'll have a go, thank you!

[@julialee179]

What would be the right height if I were doing a HDC row?

[@sarahwesterveld6251]

Great technique thanks a lot! 🎉

[@jeannieveintimilla402]

Will this work for a hdc?

[@rhondamartin7499]

thank you for your idea for a turning chain. i think this one will work better for me than the others i have watched.

[@NickisHomemadeCrafts]

Yay 😁 you’re welcome

[@TKelly-kd6fy]

Thank you for the tutorial and for not having any music playing in the background

[@rubipliego8392]

Hello!!!! Really loved this tip. So helpful and looks so neat. Does this turning technique avoid adding extra stitches in a pattern? Have seen patterns that say “multiples f 4 +3”. Thank you!!!

[@afterdarkness-light]

I sure wish someone had answered your question! It's exactly the question I thought of.

[@LinneaPettersson-rm8wz]

I would guess you don't have to think +3 if you do a foundation chain in the beginning instead of just chains. After the foundation chain you don't have to think about +3 anymore 😊

[@brendafosmire6519]

Finally!!! Thank you.

[@Sharon2426]

Thanks so much Your video was very helpful. ❤

[@carolegardner4215]

Thank you once again Nicki...I really needed this info 👍👍😂😂

[@mandysimons1653]

Thank you for sharing! This really works.

[@carolannramos6691]

Great explanation. Thanks❤

[@NickisHomemadeCrafts]

You’re so welcome

[@rebeccapost8749]

LOVE this!!! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@melodymaben5365]

How do you start out on the base chain ?

[@cwatklevicz]

Oh this is wonderful to know. I can finally turn and find the stick to use to keep my count right. THANK YIU.

[@NickisHomemadeCrafts]

So glad. You’re welcome

[@mariaurena4809]

Looks perfect,but I need for you to go slow,

[@debsdesignsetc]

Thank you! 🧶💗

[@sirin204]

We miss you 😍Thanks

[@elizabethvallely4044]

WOW Awesome just brillant love it thank you thank you for sharing!!! Hugs Liz x

[@Kisa01]

What about half double crochet?

[@a.b.7932]

This is great!

[@usmoressame710]

THank you. Can you please let me know what hook you're using? It looks so comfortable. 😁🧡💙

[@NickisHomemadeCrafts]

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[@egit9664]

Hi, is it the same for half double crochet?

[@zeenatkhan552]

I love ur video clips n this tutorial really helped me. Many thanks

[@kalopori3114]

it really helps me. thanks 💜

[@LindaJohnston]

Nicki i have a question please. After finishing a crochet item do you block your piece and if so how.

[@ijennielesieur]

That's for giving this tutorial, I HATE the gap! Especially when you put a border on. By The way, I think I kept hearing you said "anudder" instead of another (an"other"). Just being helpful, but did make me giggle 🤣

[@NickisHomemadeCrafts]

Sorry. My accent cane through

[@adeolaojo4603]

Thanks for the video...I would like to know for the dc, if I turn 2chains and then take it as a stitch and then insert the hook into the next stitch(instead of same like you explained in another video), would that work?

[@lynnware525]

Love this and can't wait to try it! One thing I am unclear on: When doing the initial chain for a ripple ripple pattern how many chains (if any?) would be eliminated? Would it be all of the 'plus ones'? For example if the chain is "multiple of 14 plus 3" would you add only one (since the stitch will be stacked singles)?

[@pamosterhaus8456]

Awesome, thank you for sharing

[@NickisHomemadeCrafts]

You’re welcome

[@hopeclark2441]

How do you do it in the foundation chain

[@sandradevens249]

I love this method thanks so much.

[@NickisHomemadeCrafts]

You are so welcome! Glad you do! One of my favorites

[@joydavis9264]

Love it! Thank you.

[@Sarah-ic4yu]

I’m guessing this will affect the foundation chain number, correct?

[@NickisHomemadeCrafts]

It counts as a stitch. So as long as you make sure if that you're good

[@MissJaneCoi]

wow! Best alternative to turning chain that I've seen yet!

[@g.cosper8306]

BRILLIANT !

[@margem4754]

Nice!

[@dawny103]

Fantastic , thank you

[@muriellockhoff9560]

This is so great thank you

[@stewartredman2287]

Love your tutorials and the accent, so slight, is it Dutch? Belgian?

[@NickisHomemadeCrafts]

Thank you. I'm German actually 😍

[@godcrochetchatter9234]

Totally understand

[@vinnapalle1500]

THANK YOUUUUU!

[@loriludy5836]

How do you say you figured out this alternative stitch when this has been around forever! 🤔

[@sandriegrove7390]

How do you make an alternative double croche decrease?

[@NickisHomemadeCrafts]

You would stop at the single crochet level and then do a half finished stitch for the next stitch. Then you have 3 loops on your hook, yarn over and pull through all

[@AWEsome3GIRl3sam]

Could u do this with a half double crochet but just do one single crochet ? I'm using the second method u showed and the holes aren't as noticeable but still bother me :-(

[@NickisHomemadeCrafts]

For sc and hdc I skip the turning chains

[@ruby07241]

What happens if your pattern says to put a stitch in the top of the turning chain.

[@NickisHomemadeCrafts]

You’ll put it on top of the alternative turning chain if you made one 😀

[@edvardcsontos709]

Could you be so kind to do more faster!!!??? (This is sarcasm)

[@melaninduh7962]

Your Better Off At The End ..Chain 2 ...Turn Your Work...Put A DC (Or Equal Or More) In The Same Chain 2 Chain..Then Crocheting As Normal ...

[@marnabro]

Brilliant!