Half Double Crochet Foundation Row - Crochet Quick Fix

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[@RARenni62]

I have seen this before but they didn’t go on to explain about turning and what to do with the first stitch on the next row. I love the way you explain things Jayda! Much love, and thanks for sharing!💕

[@JaydaInStitches]

HI Robin! We're happy to be helpful! Thank you for watching :)

[@lillianshanahan3222]

Oh my gosh I’ve watched others and didn’t get it but it just totally clicked watching yours!!!!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Lillian, we're so happy to hear that :) Happy New Year! Thank you for watching!

[@CrochetingIsMyPasttime]

Oh Jayda InStitches, you are a jewel! I have listened to dozens of crochet artists explain how to make the foundation row chain but I could never get it to look right, until now! This was the first time it has registered with me that there were 3 parts to the "chain" I needed to be looking fo r and I would essentially just end up going between the chain and the sc. Thank you for the eye opener. Now it actually looks right! 😊

[@kablamooo]

Jayda, Can You Please Teach Mr. InStitches How To Crochet? And Would You Think About Possibly Filming It? LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!!! ❤️

[@JaydaInStitches]

I have a feeling he might actually be pretty good at it!! ;)

[@beckyhoagland7453]

I love the way you teach. Nice and slow. That's the kind of teacher I need for learning how to crochet. Someone with patience. I always enjoy your tutorials. I even joined this channel today

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Becky! Thank you so much for joining our Channel Family! Welcome!!😊

[@gclepine]

Thank you for your instructions for the half double crochet. You are an excellent teacher. Now I know how to properly do this because of the easy to understand manner that you did not rush through while you explained every detail to the viewer. Thank you very much!

[@JaydaInStitches]

You’re welcome 😊 Thank you for watching Gail!

[@samanthashillito9797]

Thank you.... I spent so long watching other videos and not getting it. You’re such a great teacher

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Samantha, Thank you so much for watching :)

[@susangetzschman4029]

Awesome...I always thought the sc, dc, and hdc foundation stitch looked very daunting. You have made it look so easy.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Susan, we're so pleased to hear that :) Thank you for watching!

[@territn8871]

Oh what a time saver when doing a big blanket!! Thanks for a nice shortcut!!😉❤

[@JaydaInStitches]

Absolutely!! And no twisting foundation chains!

[@phillipmarsh4886]

WOW!!! I Love you guys! The foundation chain always drives me so crazy!!!!! Thank you!!!

[@lisaharris7629]

I have avoided patterns using this stitch long enough! Thanks so much Jayda 😀

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Lisa! We're happy to help :)

[@theastewart6721]

I love these foundation rows! So much easier than doing so many chains! Thanks for sharing!💕

[@JaydaInStitches]

I love the change up :)

[@tiffanysmith82]

Thank you Jayda for explaining each part. Anchor stitch, crrat ch, then hdc. 💙

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Tiffany! Thank you for watching :)

[@heidifolger8173]

Thank you for explaining this technique so well. I have always thought this technique was so complicated but you make it look so easy! I’m going to try it with my next project. 😊👍🏻

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Heidi! Just remember to make sure each stitch is composed of 'anchor, chain and hdc' that way it will work out evenly :)

[@obaileyo]

I’ve watched 8 videos so far on how to do fhdc and this is the first one to actually help me understand exactly which loops the “chain” is. i appreciate the thorough description!!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@sharonroe8818]

LOVE YOUR VIDEOS. The detailed description makes it easier for a novice like me to grasp. Many thanks.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Sharon! Thank you for watching :)

[@monikamohr6872]

Thank you so much! Finally I understand how to work into the foundation chain for the next row! Such a helpful video!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching Monika 😊

[@rozsmith6850]

You are the only person who has the closeups and timing to make this clear. I've been avoiding certain projects because this is how they start. I think I've got it now! Thanks so much!❤️

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Roz, we're glad we could help! Thank you for watching 😊

[@maryc87121]

Your the best Jayda. I get it now. This is the foundation + 1st row all in one !! Thank you for explaining clearly. I had previously practiced this stitch & the fdc, but I wasn't sure how to execute it (use it) at all. I was stuck because all videos leave this part out. Now thanks to you I can actually use it.. Thank you, thank you. BTW, I love all the back to basics, quick fixes, & new techniques you present to us because you pace yourself & explain thoroughly. They sure do come in handy.. Please continue with more. There is actually a chainless stitch that replaces a ch 3 that I'd love for you to present, maybe ?? Thank you in advance.. Blessings from NM..

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi! Thank you for the suggestion!! :)

[@danaturner4130]

Thanks Jayda!!!

[@amandah4834]

Thank you for showing us these new techniques jayda 😊Amanda xx

[@JaydaInStitches]

They're handy to have in our repertoires! ;)

[@lorikahle2286]

I am beginning to learn this while crocheting wearables. Thanks for going slow. I learned a lot!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi! We're happy to be helpful :) Thank you for watching!

[@doloreserin]

Hi Jayda,
Thank you for being so descriptive, I'm totally blind and I understand how to make the FHDC. You're a great teacher!
Dolores

[@JaydaInStitches]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching Dolores!

[@doloreserin]

@@JaydaInStitches
Hi Jayda,
I was wondering if you could describe where your hook goes after making the FHDC. I made the FHDC as you described, but I'm a bit confused as to where I need to insert the hook next. I insert it under the two bottom strands as if it was afoundation chain. But I don't know if this is correct. Thank you in advance for any help. I love your tutorials, your sunny personality and your soft soothing voice.
Dolores

[@vickie9879]

Thank you for sharing. In the process of making a sweater, but needed a refresher on how to do the foundation chain stitch. This demonstration was perfect.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Happy New Year! Thank you for watching Vickie!

[@Claudia-xs1fl]

Excellent demonstration. You made it so easy to understand. Hello to Mr. In-stitches. Have a wonderful day.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you for watching Claudia :)

[@tinasalentino7156]

Jayda, just want to thank you so much for the clarity of your beautiful stitching. I dabble in crochet since I was a young girl, taught by my 2 grandmothers and some on my own. I so love watching you and learning. I have made quite a few of your big baskets/bags and everyone loves them! I look forward to so much more! xo tina

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Tina, thank you so much for watching :)

[@jimkleinsorge2587]

This answers my questions I've always had about foundation row stitches. I never knew about turning at the end and I found it intimidating. Now that you've explained it, it doesn't seem so bad. I'll try it on my next project. THANKS SO MUCH, JAYDA!!!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Jim, we're happy we could take some of the mystery out of it! It's a nifty shortcut :)

[@debbialt4293]

That’s exactly what I was going to say too! Thanks Jayda

[@blondelightning6200]

oh thank you for explaining this so well!!! making the chain along the bottom!!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi! Thank you for watching 😊

[@rosesperfumelace]

I love this!! No matter how loose I crochet the chain it always seems tight. ❤

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Marlena, this will definitely help keep things a little more even!

[@seiran8256]

Bravo👍👍👍
Clever technique👍
Thank you veryyyy muuuuuch ❤❤❤
(Sweet Jayda)😎😍🌹

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you for watching!

[@missapippin9020]

Thank you Jayda. Kindest regards from Australia 🐨

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Missa!

[@susied6383]

Excellent teaching demonstration Jayda. Best one I’ve seen Thank you!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Susie, thank you so much :)

[@SharitCreations]

We have nearly 1.7 thousand members in the Facebook Group Jayda In Stitches Fan Group.

[@thelittleknitter4411]

Hi, thank you making this group, i am one of them and really enjoy seeing all the great work we have all made due to the Jayda's fabulous work...Kimx

[@sakiyagallon4050]

Thank you! Other videos were so completed, this was great

[@JaydaInStitches]

We're so glad it was helpful!

[@kerrynwright]

Great demo of this Jayda!👍😀 Thanks! 💕🐨

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you for watching Kerryn!

[@nancyjones1060]

I really love the way you teach and your videos are easy to do thanks

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you for watching Nancy :)

[@jasminemobley4103]

Wow, I love,love, love this technique. Thank you so much!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Jasmine, Thank you for watching!

[@joyceschoen8518]

I used this for the handle of the little basket you made on another video, worked out great. Tks for this video.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Joyce, great quick tip! Thank you for sharing :)

[@trishaturner2078]

Thank you for this Jayda it will give me something else new to learn and practice. I love your tutorials.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Trisha! Thank you for watching :)

[@connieohara6529]

You do that everyday! I just keep learning from you❣️ And adding WIPs🤪😂😎

[@JaydaInStitches]

* giggle * I am doing my best to keep the WIP pile down to a minimum...I think I have 2 at the moment!

[@simonasimona8529]

Thank you, Jayda for this tutorial 🥰🥰🥰

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you for watching Simona!

[@lalagamma4452]

Great tutorial as usual. I never came across a pattern calling for a foundation roll. Good to know when I do.I always love each an everyone of your projects!!! ❤xo💜xo💙xo💛xo💖xo

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Lala! Some patterns use them, a lot don't - it's sort of a short cut foundation row for people who are a little more advanced in project building :)

[@lalagamma4452]

Thank you for responding! XO ❤

[@tammyc8077]

Hi Jayda, I just learned a new skill :) and thank you for explaining how to start the second row. I seem to have trouble with that.

[@JaydaInStitches]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching Tammy 😊

[@dawnbaker9274]

Love these foundation stitches. 👍💖

[@JaydaInStitches]

It's nice to start on something different!

[@joek2796]

Love your tutorials.. simple n easy to follow. Stay safe you too ❣️

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you Jo, you too!

[@joek2796]

@@JaydaInStitches thanks to your house pattern too

[@sueanneweddell4831]

Love this shortcut! 👍🏻Thanks for sharing! 😃

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you for watching Sue Anne :)

[@conniebarber4582]

Thank you so much Jada!! You make everything look so easy!! I'll keep on practicing. God bless you sweetie.

[@TrippNBalz]

Love the look of the foundation stitches. I've been trying to reach a friend to crochet and usually say "go watch Jayda" 🤣 you're an excellent teacher

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you so much Lynda :)

[@JG-yh8wz]

Thank you Jayda! You always make perfect sense out of crochet chaos for me!

[@sandygrogg1203]

You are an excellent instructor!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you so much Sandy :)

[@angiebodentein2012]

You explain this so well. Thank you so much!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you for watching Angie!

[@shirleywolford3650]

That’s so cool!!😊

[@laniemcclanahan6908]

Thanks love you.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you for watching Delaney!

[@Robin2152]

Years ago I saw my first tutorial of a foundation stitch, and it was incredibly confusing.
You demonstrated it beautifully.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi! We're so glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching 😊

[@faeryflutter3]

This was definitely needed! Thanks 🙏🏻

[@JaydaInStitches]

:)

[@annettestuckey3649]

Oh my- I have tried this before and didn’t understand it (from another’s video). Your description is perfect 👌

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Annette, we're so happy to know you found our video helpful :) Happy New Year! Thank you for watching :)

[@mzzsleepe1795]

Once again, Jayda, you are Fabulous!! Thank you for another well done tutorial!! ✌🏻👏🏻🤗💐

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you for watching!

[@allisong.3478]

THANKYOU! you saved me from frogging, lol 😁

[@JaydaInStitches]

Excellent! Thank you for watching :)

[@mariazurita5166]

I had never seen this technique and I love it so far, will keep practicing 😊

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Maria! Thank you for watching :)

[@vimascrochet7]

Very excellent idea, very informative and very useful for making any summer tops. Thank u,thank u soooooo much love it 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Vima! Yes! It's a great shortcut :)

[@lizzybyrne478]

That was something new I never new you cdo that thank for showing us 🤗

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Lizzy, it's neat, isn't it! Sort of a fun way to start things once in a while :)

[@lizzybyrne478]

Yes it is really cool and I do like trying new things so thanks again

[@debbieb2220]

Man!! You are good. Thank you sincerely

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@juliabishop1813]

Love it!!! Thank you for sharing Jayda...be blessed🌻

[@melissastewart5838]

I've seen this technique around before, but as usual it takes practice!!
You should do one on double crochet as well!! 😀😀🌷🌼

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Melissa, we're definitely planning one :)

[@melissastewart5838]

@@JaydaInStitches Do you know if you can do a triple crochet foundation chain row?

[@CrochetEveryDayWithJudy]

Thank you, Jayda - it finally clicked in my brain!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Fantastic! We're happy we could help Judy :)

[@meenha1976]

Amazing what I've learnt today, Thanks.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you for watching Allison 😊

[@jenniescoats5471]

Lovely clear explanation, thank you 😃

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@kerylcooper2314]

I learn sooo much from you Thank you!🙃😊👍🏼🌵🌵🌵🌵🌵🌵🌵🌵🌵👍🏼

[@lizjo7213]

Thanks Jayda, these types of tutorials are very helpful....

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Elizsbeth, we're so glad to hear that :) Thank you for watching!

[@clairebeech8585]

Thank you for teaching me this you make everything look so simple x

[@JaydaInStitches]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching Claire!

[@Kimzeb0410]

Hi Jayda!!! I wished I used this technique to make the blanket I'm making for a friend of mine, he wants it like a quillow. If you don't know what a quillow is, which I think you do, it's blanket that folds up into a pillow I am making a crocheted version of that.

[@elainemagliacane]

That sounds interesting, I'd be interested in how you are doing that.

[@Kimzeb0410]

@@elainemagliacane I'm kind of winging it. My mother-in-law does quilos and I asked her the measurements for a quillow and go by that make the blanket 47 x 70 and then what I was going to do was folded up and then measure the size of it and make a square to match and sew it on the back part of the blanket. I hope this helps

[@Kimzeb0410]

@@KathyDouglass please read what I wrote to Elaine, below

[@jennyates8505]

This is wonderful. Thanks for sharing. 😊

[@gwennblau8371]

I love this method. It makes my life so much easier when I am working on a long chain/first row. If I miscount, I either take stitches off or add. Thank you!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you for watching!

[@preciousbeautyj1043]

Excellent tutorial as always.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@joyceandraysmith9289]

So happy that I learned that....ty!,

[@margaretmcneil7182]

Have watched other videos and could not get this. Thanks.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Margaret, we're happy we could be helpful :)

[@sondrabowers4837]

Very helpful. Thank you 🙏 Jayda

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you for watching Sondra!

[@ruthelizabee3699]

This is great to know this technique, thank you for sharing ❤️😃

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you for watching Ruth!

[@vijayalakshmibalaji3296]

clear explanation. easy to follow. thankyou.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you for watching!

[@MrsSoapPeddlersHomestead]

Thats the neatest thing I've seen!

[@JaydaInStitches]

It's pretty handy!

[@elidabriones6649]

Thank you for sharing ♥️

[@terrihill6044]

Very nice! Thank you!

[@panpdx8919]

Thank you! This was really helpful.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@mollycrochets]

Thanks now this makes sense to me...

[@marlenemorris7889]

Hi Thankyou yeah I did it❤😀

[@yarnyness5431]

Never seen this before --- I need to try!😊😁 I just finished your summer crop top! It turned out great, thanks so much!

[@JaydaInStitches]

That's great! Perfect timing too - that lovely warm weather is here!

[@jesicahhodson7095]

Love Jayda

[@lindawellinghoff5432]

Thanks. 😍 love it.

[@piseysek1605]

Love this! Thank you for teaching me so much! ❤️

[@connieohara6529]

Thanks,Jayda❣️ I’ve been wanting to learn this😎

[@JaydaInStitches]

Hi Connie, we're happy we could help!

[@charlotteceeko2026]

Love it. Thanks

[@lorazembruski2765]

You are very helpful. Thank you. 👌☺️🧶

[@CharmedGrammyCrochet]

Thanks, I needed to learn this!

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you for watching!

[@anneshirley3437]

Awesome thanks

[@barbaraparr9933]

Awsome I like it

[@jeannehinrichs5734]

thank you you teach good

[@juliad1768]

Wow thanks brilliant technique Jayda 😊 xxxx

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you for watching!

[@dawsonb.6807]

Remember that infinity scarf? This technique would be good for that. I remember my foundation chain row was difficult to keep straight.

[@JaydaInStitches]

Ahha! Yes! That would totally work with this :)

[@pamsego4926]

Nice! Thank you

[@JaydaInStitches]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@elainemagliacane]

Would this work for a double crochet too?