how to keep straight sides in crochet

[@mtkk22]

Excellent video. A must see for beginner crocheters. You displayed it all easily. Thank you!!!

[@ForeverBlissCrochet]

Thank you so much! I hope it helps many people.

[@memocha9944]

Thanks so much for this tutorial. I just took apart another projectbecause of wonky sides. Glad that I discovered yourtutorial.

[@ForeverBlissCrochet]

+Me Mocha I'm so glad I could help!

[@theknottiehooker7738]

Great tutorial, thanks for sharing !!

[@ihartt]

Thank you for this detailed tutorial. I love that you gave alternatives to avoid the gap between the first and second second crochet and still keep a straight edge. It's surely making my edges a lot nicer.

[@ForeverBlissCrochet]

+Ioana Hartt You are so welcome! I'm glad I could be of help. :)

[@grayciesmom5807]

Good camera angle in close up. This is helpful Thank you

[@animalsiereveld6055]

Wonderful way of explaining how the stitch can stretch out.

[@sherylallred7551]

Thank you. As a new learner these are questions I have. One question, can you tell me how many stitches less will there be from the foundation chain? Example: I cast on 100 stitches, I am doing double crochet - what will be my stitch count then? And does it change depending on which stitch I will be doing?

[@hansijain4170]

Hi There! Nicely done video for a beginner like me. Your explanation was very easy to follow. Thank you so very much for tutorial. Have yourself a wonderful crocher day.

[@ForeverBlissCrochet]

+Hansi Jain You are very welcome. I'm glad it helped you. Thank you taking the time to leave me such a kind comment. :)

[@emmafleming6457]

It so helpful when you explain exactly where the hook needs to be. I’m learning so much from you. Thank you!

[@johnmcginty7073]

Thank you. At last I can see where I've been going wrong all this time. It's soul destroying to see blanket get wider and wider. No longer the case I hope!

[@ForeverBlissCrochet]

+John Mcginty Fantastic! I'm so glad the video was helpful.

[@claireboudreault9409]

Love the alternative. Thank you because I personally hate the gaps the ch3 does.

[@ForeverBlissCrochet]

Great! I'm so glad you found this video helpful. :)

[@gerriewalraven3525]

Thank you so much 👍

[@melmckenna4599]

TashaB. I have been crocheting for a number of months now, and its the first time I have come across your explanation of keeping the stitches the same size as the first one on your shaft. thank you so much. I am eager to see your other videos!

[@ForeverBlissCrochet]

+Mel McKenna Your welcome! Great to have you as a viewer 😊

[@MartinesPastries]

This is Jim from BYOB, I do not crochet so can not speak to technique, but even with zero experience, your directions seemed clear and followable to me. BTW, over ten thousand views and 100 likes, way to go Boss!

[@ForeverBlissCrochet]

+Martine's Pastries Thanks! I appreciate your comment :)

[@martharichert8352]

Very helpful!! Thank you!

[@ForeverBlissCrochet]

Great! Glad you found value in this. 😊 Thank you for taking the time to comment.

[@Talisiag30]

7 videos later… and by George I think she’s got it! 🎉 …Nice and calm not too slow accompanied by a 3 time repeat!?! Gurl you showing off… Thank you… it was perfect… my sides are straight and all is right with the world❤

[@katemetho72]

Thanks for you help, as a crochet newbie it's greatly appreciated. 🤗

[@ForeverBlissCrochet]

+Kathleen Methorst You are most welcome. It's my pleasure to help 😊

[@honeysabai]

Thanks so much, Tashia, for these tips. Would you consider making similar tutorial for single crochet stitch and half double crochet stitch too? I'm new to crochet and do struggle with crooked edges/sides when working with them >< Please......

[@anjalikulkarni7617]

I am beginner. Very useful. Thank you. ❤️

[@ForeverBlissCrochet]

Check out the upgrade to the channel! It is now Forever Bliss Crochet. I made a video explaining it all. You can find the link in the description above. - Tashia

[@elsagonzalez363]

Hi Tasha thanks for your informative tutorials. I was hoping you create a video on how to make a top down cardigan. Perhaps show how to make the pesky yoke. Gracias, Elsa

[@ForeverBlissCrochet]

+elsa gonzalez Interesting! I'll think about how to integrate this idea 😊

[@noormalahsulaiman2997]

This is a great tip for me a new self-taught crocheter. I come across this every so often in my crochet works. This is the second video I watched and will definitely subscribe to learn more tips from you..thank you.

[@gwendolynrichard6129]

Thank you, Tashia. My sides was not coming out right. Now I know why. Thank you for your tutorial on how to make straight sides.

[@megatexification]

So clear and helpful! Thanks.

[@fannyaime3816]

THANK YOU very heipful

[@helenoven7201]

I would say I'm an advanced beginner but always have the problem of loosing or gaining a stitches in rows..I can't tell how frustrated I get so.. Thank you so much for your post it is really clear and fingers crossed no more wonky edges and loosing stitches.. Thank you!

[@ForeverBlissCrochet]

You’re welcome 😊 Good luck!

[@sandygrogg1203]

My crochet life got a lot better, when I realized that I needed to ALWAYS stitch into the previous row’s turning chasing. It made all the difference.

[@tanyaphilstrom7077]

What? Chasing?

[@EnlightenedFlamingo]

@@tanyaphilstrom7077 I'm thinking that was a typo & Sandy meant turning chaining or chain. ?

[@anamie1956]

You should check out - Crochet no turning chain by JenniferJerome... So much neater and no gaps like you have in your tutorial. Also, 2 chains are normally used in turning crochet rows.

[@ForeverBlissCrochet]

+Anne-Marie Koelewyn Thank you for your suggestion. No-turning-chain DC is something I use in my own work and I teach in some of my live classes. The technique in this video is a very basic skill that, I believe, all beginning crocheters should know. No-turning-chain DC is an advanced technique that is fabulous to learn, but not when you are new to the double crochet stitch, in my opinion. I disagree about 2 chains is normal for dc. Turning chains are 1 for single, 2 for half double, 3 for double, 4 for treble, and so on. If someone chooses to use 2 for double, that is their adjustment to reduce the gap. Nothing wrong with that. We all find ways that work for us. Thank you for taking the time to comment! :)

[@anamie1956]

My pleasure :) You'll find that lots of the experts that do tutorials on You Tube prefer 2 chains at end of row when making scarves as it creates a straight edge. Jennifer Jerome's method is also spot on for creating straight sides in scarves. Lots of good choices :)

[@lesleyoliver5582]

Anne-Marie Koelewyn actually that is not correct. The number of chains used at the beginning of a row depends which stitch you are doing. I.e. Double crochet you would use 2 chain, Treble crochet you would use 3 chains and so forth. The intention is that the chain stitches match the height of the stitches you are crocheting. Hope this helps your understanding.

[@ForeverBlissCrochet]

+Lesley Oliver Thank you taking the time to comment. I respectfully disagree. Turning chains are as follows: single crochet 1, half double 2, double 3, and treble/triple 4. Some people choose to reduce the chains to make the chain gap smaller. I have another video about some of those options.

[@lesleyoliver5582]

Forever Bliss Crochet I just remembered that English and American terminology differ. I believe you have just said as I was referring. However thanks .

[@christinaerskin1413]

Thank you

[@emanueladavis1885]

Thank you so much this is a life saver when it comes to crocheting as in the past i was adding stitches and not knowing what I was doing wrong.

[@victoriaq3465]

Very helpful! This is my problem I keep having.👍🏻

[@lindamaxsonsheets8295]

I'm self-taught and had those same problems. Thanks for showing me the errors of my cricheting !

[@sherikoehler732]

Very helpful! The holes on the side have always tripped me up.

[@kathiehayes865]

That answered one of my problems. Thank you so much. 😊

[@ljmac5657]

Your instructions are very clear, as is the camera work, making you easy to understand. I certainly learned something new here, and I now know to look out for this. I subscribed to your list and plan to watch you often. Thank you! I am new to crochet (self taught) and get confused on how to count the stitches. When you see the instruction that "the three chains count as one stitch" and then it says; "DC 10 stitches", do you count that first one, or do they want 10 more in addition to?"

[@KimberlyLetsGo]

Laura MacQueen if you are just starting your row, the first stitch--the 3 chains would count as one of the 10.

[@debbieedmunds4034]

Thank you. So glad I found you. You make it so much easier for me to understand!!

[@sandygrogg1203]

Yep... THIS is the greatest challenge for beginners...

[@ForeverBlissCrochet]

I'm glad there is video to help people on this topic :)

[@lindahorger7737]

Thank you but I think chain 2 is better.

[@SomewhereInIndiana1816]

I am still developing my skills, but I agree with you!

[@grayciesmom5807]

I agree with two for the turning chain instead of three. Maybe would prevent that gap on the end. But if you're beginner you probably should have general rules to follow and then as you get more experienced you can make adjustments. When I use C2C Stitch I don't do six and three but instead five and two

[@anuncolonizedmind6296]

Thank u so much, I am self taught & this has been a major problem for me

[@ForeverBlissCrochet]

It’s a common problem. Glad I could help! 😊

[@gwkenn]

To close that hole there is another way. Chain 2 and then do a SC in the back bump of the 2nd chain. This brings it up, makes easier to find the stitch later and fills in the hole to make it look like a DC.

[@gorgeous3325]

Gina, thanks for the tip! Haven't heard of that technique before. I haven't tried it yet, but it makes sense. I'm starting to relearn crochet after many yrs. Still practicing SC, but when I start doing DC again, I'll definitely use that! Thanks again!

[@smallfootprint2961]

I have started crocheting and stopped, so many times, I can't tell you. Where to start and stop has always been a problem. Keeping straight edges, a problem. I hope I understood something of what you said. Going to try. Thanks for posting.

[@corilee72]

Awesome info, thanks!😊 ....you were not going too fast...

[@ForeverBlissCrochet]

+Cori Day LOL. You're welcome. Im so glad you found it helpful 😊

[@mystikarain]

I slip stitch into the top of the last stitch then chain 2, the slip stitch acts like a mini chain stitch.

[@chirirosenau6697]

I knew I was screwing up. Been YouTubing “how to” what “what stitch is what” sort of thing. Was able to make a hat with ear holes for my cat lol turned out quiet well however I’m struggling with the scarf and now I know why! 😅 tyvm for your help and clearing things up for me. (Totally new to this,but enjoying on learning)

[@ForeverBlissCrochet]

I’m so glad you figured it out! 😊

[@joyceandraysmith9289]

I picked up a couple of hints...thank, much appreciated.

[@ForeverBlissCrochet]

You’re welcome 😊

[@nukettunakeles6065]

thank you for gave me clear look what im doing xxxx

[@vickkil2495]

Thank you for the detail. I thought I was doing something wrong with the gab. I was confused where to place the hook to turn in which spot.

[@ForeverBlissCrochet]

Glad you figured it out! 😊

[@cathyhagen3143]

Loving this you fixed another long old problem of self taught! Thank you so much! Great it’s....😉

[@cathyhagen3143]

Lol oops videos, spell check

[@teacupjojo7437]

Again, brilliant tutorial!! Thank you x

[@kellybetts4824]

exreamly helpful thank you solo much ☺

[@tamaraj4200]

Your Boye hook colors are different than mine but are the same exact hooks. My I9 is green.

[@suzanneburford9681]

I am a beginner and that was the one thing I could not get write. Thank you so much. sue xx UK

[@michellenash6802]

Thank you fir clearing that up!!!

[@catherinefleming3112]

I'm an amateur at crochet, though I'm experimenting on various stitches, its hard to follow, because the tutor is very fast, using the hook instead of being slow. Is there any books on learning to crochet?

[@jaclynrichmond1049]

Why do some patterns say to count it and some say do not count it?

[@ForeverBlissCrochet]

If the pattern say to count the turning chain as a stitch, it is acting as a stitch substitute and taking the place of the first stitch. This is a method to create straight sides. When the pattern does not specify or use the turning chain as a stitch substitute, it’s simply being used to get your hook up to the height needed for that row. This leaves the turning chain hanging off the side but, depending on your pattern, it does not matter to the designer.

[@barbarasd1196]

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[@sheritawatson2423]

Hello Tasha I have the thinnest yarn ever and a massive Hook I don't like anything I make do I need a smaller hook to make something other than a chain thanks in advance ????

[@ForeverBlissCrochet]

Yes. It does matter that the size of yarn and hook are “made for each other”. On your yarn label, it will suggest a hook size. If it only gives a knitting needle size, get the same size in a crochet hook. For beginners, I recommend worsted weight (#4) yarn and a size i-9 or h-8 hook.

[@sheritawatson2423]

@@ForeverBlissCrochet I ordered my yarn and hook online and I had never crochet before and I saw and I said I wanna crochet,and amazon had a yarn and hook sold together and I thought it would be ok but is there anything I can make with my thin yarn I borrowed a smaller hook from a friend can I make anything with my thin yarn???

[@ForeverBlissCrochet]

Yes, you can make anything with small yarn.

[@tamaraj4200]

@@ForeverBlissCrochet Why does my number 4 worsted red heart yarn say to use a k10.5 hook and all other yarns and people say to use an h8 or I9? What hook do I use?

[@rosemarycopeland2486]

do u have a video on how to add a new color after fastening off im trying to make a granny square

[@ForeverBlissCrochet]

+rosemary Copeland After fastening off, just place a loop on your hook and start crocheting. If you need to change colors without fastening off, I do have this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6i9eqZnrq5lr5o

[@cindykelley9445]

I was taught to put a three layer border on my blankets.....the holes really mess me up, and my edges end up really crooked. Unsure how to fill in that hole.

[@gemmamadden6700]

I can't subscribe to your videos. Why

[@ForeverBlissCrochet]

+Gemma Madden That is a mystery to me! I continue to get subscribers so I really don't know what to suggest that would help. Sorry! :(

[@lubnazakarneh2744]

I learned by right and wrong way, and i figured out a food way which i like for edges, but wven i liked ur video, thnx

[@kittenpurrrrrrrs]

Why do some ch 3 then turn but some turn then ch 3 ?

[@ForeverBlissCrochet]

It’s a preference thing. I like doing it before turning and then I turn away so that the Vs face outward. Just my preference.

[@Mrslibrary2012]

Thanks

[@tagqasim4668]

Where do u insert ur hook if the turning chain is not a stitch? Thanks!

[@sg3935]

I am an absolute beginner. I knit. I can't grasp the concept of crochet. My question is this. Is the first loop that you make considered the first stitch?

[@ForeverBlissCrochet]

By first loop, do you mean a chain? Your turning chain is not a stitch unless the pattern says so.

[@audreytanksley5637]

Yes .

[@patriciamontocchio126]

Thahks so much

[@neenee56]

Thanks for the video. Very helpful. I still keep doing something wrong. The piece I'm working on gets wider & wider. Unfortunately, I have to make a blanket with very thick, fluffy yarn., which someone gave me. I do love the yarn, as it's so incredibly soft. But it's a bit difficult to see how to start & end rows. It has been decades since I did crochet. I know how to do most stitches, but it's the row beginning & ending. Hopefully, I'll figure it out. Thanks. :)

[@sheritawatson2423]

I have the same problem

[@chrisarlington1792]

I notice you turn your work anti clockwise and in other videos you turn clockwise , is there a reasoning there?

[@leereadman9940]

tfs

[@Theguys1]

Excellent

[@Mu5096rdgh]

Could you not just do 2ch instead of 3, oh, you just said that...lol. Thank you.

[@TheJillCohen]

Offering my mini-grammar check for "losing" Loosing rhymes with goosing and moosing, a screw is loose, rhymes with goose and moose. Sorry, for me it is like fingernails on a blackboard. :)

[@ForeverBlissCrochet]

+Jill Cohen Thanks for keeping me on track 😉

[@barbarayoung197]

To long to get to point

[@ForeverBlissCrochet]

+ +barbarayoung197 Thank you for your feedback. Most tutorials do not give the detail that I personally appreciate when learning a new skill. Sounds like one of those tutorials would be a better fit for you. Many people want the detail that I provide in this video and are grateful that it exists. I hope you find what you’re looking for.

[@technoruckus]

@barbarayoung197 While every good teacher appreciates constructive criticism, your criticism was lacking purpose. KZbin is a magical thing in that it gives YOU the power to either stop watching or fast forward! No one was forcing you to watch! Also, KZbin is FREE!!!! You didn't pay a dime for a seasoned educator's wisdom! That's a VERY good deal and I doubt you'll find that kind of deal on college campuses in your neighborhood. Finally, if you're going to comment, try your best to use correct grammar and spelling. It should have been "Too long to get to a/the point."' Now watch me make a mistake in my comment! I rarely leave comments...EVER! But you're lucky bc I'm home sick and I'm feeling so rotten that when I read your comment, it really made me angry. But I feel a little better now. You should apologize to Miss Tashia now. Take care.

[@anuncolonizedmind6296]

Forever Bliss Crochet I appreciate all of the details that u add, it helped me alot

[@tupacsringfingerxl8543]

You're directions don't help at all. You go way too fast.

[@ForeverBlissCrochet]

I'm confused by your comment that I was going too fast. What exactly is it that is too fast? The topic is about how to not loose or add stitches in rows. When it comes to the edges, I take considerable time to explain what I am doing and make sure that you can see what I'm doing. If you want to learn the double crochet stitch, that is a separate video.

[@thurstythoughts]

So helpful! Thank you!!