Instead of doing a chain-3 for this double crochet and counting it as a chain, chain two instead and start in that very first stitch. When you get to the end, go into the last completely formed stitch. Instead, when you make your first stitch in each new row go into the very first stitch since the chain is not counted. In short, my crocheted edges are straighter when I do not count the chain as a stitch. I have found, however, that when I do not count the turning chain as a stitch, my edges are not as “holey” and my edge stitches stay much more uniform and orderly. Do not count the turning chainĬounting (or not counting) the turning chain in crochet is all personal preference. That way if I do have to frog (rip it, rip it out), it is only a few rows instead of the entire. I must also confess that I don’t count my stitches after every single row *gasp* but every so often I will stop and make sure that I am still on track. So yes, counting those crochet stitches can make all the difference in the world. I know what you’re thinking… “Ain’t nobody got time for counting!” and trust me – I AGREE! But even the most confident of crocheters can still miss a stitch.Īn experienced crocheter can miss a stitch especially if the item is super wide/long, if they are watching (let’s be honest: listening to) TV, if their kids are in the same room, or if the dog wants to go outside… or come inside… if the wind is blowing from the east… anything really. The most important thing for keeping straight edges in crochet is to count your stitches. □ Stitch count keeps sides straight in crochet Even if I am crocheting a pattern from another designer and it calls for the turning chain to be counted, I typically make a slight alteration and crochet in the way that I feel it looks best. I personally do not ever count mine as a stitch, and none of my crochet patterns are written to count them. When I polled nearly 30,000 crocheters in my crochet group on Facebook, the results were quite interesting. Which way is the correct way? Meh, it’s up to you. Yes, it really is that simple and it’s all about the turning chain.ĭepending on which pattern you’re following (and all crochet pattern designers are different) you will either count the turning chain as a stitch or you will not count the turning chain as a stitch. There are two generally followed methods of starting a new row in crochet, and which method you choose dictates how evenly (or unevenly) your edges will come out. There are different methods to achieving nice and uniform edges, and it all depends on one little chain. Keeping straight edges in crochet is easier than you think.
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