Wow! You really don’t know what you don’t know! Thanks, Margaret! This is, perhaps, one of the most useful crochet tips I have ever seen! Now I am invincible! :)
This video is definitely something I will save. You explain it all so well and I make SO MANY beanies that this is information I ready needed. That slanted seam has always bugged me. Thank you, Margaret & it really made me happy to see your notification come up on my phone. I can always depend on very valuable lessons from you plus I think you are awesome. ♥️
Your explanation was great! Thanks for the instructions. They were very clear. I always felt as though alternating where I put the first stitch of the round was cheating. Now I can use the technique with a clear conscience. 😉
If you ever watch any of my other tutorials, you'll hear me say, "There are no rules in crochet" ergo, there are no rules to break/no way to cheat! Who says you're not allowed to find a better way to do something?! This is your hobby, so make it fun!
Thank you so much for this amazing video Margaret!!! I’m 52 years old and my grandmother taught me to crochet when I was 12. Very simple stitch’s single crochet and double crochet, I made blankets. Now as a grandmother I’ve decided to take up crocheting again. I making simple gifts for my grandson‘s first grade teachers for Valentines baskets. I stumbled across your video and you, yes YOU have opened my eyes to a whole new crocheting world 🌍. I love how you teach and explain things so that a beginner like myself can follow along so easily. That’s not to say that I didn’t save this to my favorite tips and tricks, because I could never remember this lol. I will now begin to binge watch all your videos LOL 😂. Again thank you so much!!! 😊💚😊💚
What a lovely compliment, Carol! Thank you! My Crafting Goals for 2021 include making more tutorials. As a former teacher, it seems like a natural fit to combine love for education with my hobby. Ha! I'm so glad to know your learning style is a match with my teaching style!
Of course I respond to my comments! I'm so honored that you spent 30ish minutes of your valuable time listening to what I have to say! Besides, the interaction is the best part! Without it, I may as well stand in front of my mirror and ramble on to myself! Ha!
I almost exclusively use the continuous method . I usually put a stitch marker where the row would join incase I need a specific count. I am going to save this for when I absolutely can't eliminate the join . I like the way you break things down , thank you 😊
Thanks Margaret! I intuitively have been working out some of these tricks as I get better at crochet but it's great to see them explained so well in a video!
This video and the last tid-bit about how to to know when you have to many stitches in the magic circle were definitely life changing for me! Thank you, thank you and thank you!
Thanks so much for sharing this. I have always wondered which stitch I should stop at when getting ready to join. I have had that moving line and it can look quite tacky. Thanks for the tips.
I was able to follow until the very end 🤪😊. The alternating “partners” concept is new to me & confusing. Hopefully, if I watch a few more times (many more- lol), it’ll make sense💐💕
You know, Roblyn...you're not alone! The concept of the join IN GENERAL is never explained much less alternating the partners to straighten the seam! I'm not sure why that is. (In truth, the "partner" term is totally coming from my little head so if you watch someone else's video about straightening the seam, they often assume you know all about the join and won't even mention the fact that it contains 2 parts. My first few years of crocheting, I was oblivious to the idea of "unification" at the join so I often messed up my stitch count and had no idea why!) Anyhow... let's try a different thought pattern for straightening that seam... How about "Row 1: *start in the first proper double crochet* and _end in the Right Partner_ . Row 2: *start in the Left Partner* and _end on the last proper double crochet_ ."
Thank you for these tips on crocheting seams of a hat, saved and will be trying your method right along with this tutorial. When crocheting in the round I never do a chain three to start, example if if you do 12 double crochet I always chain one then double crochet come back around and join into my first stitch. Hides the seam but still has a slant to it. Will be doing this tomorrow with you. Again thank you!
What you're doing is a modified version of that "hidden chain 2" I showed. Generally, I find that it works best to chain 1 less than the general suggestion. For ex: we typically use a Chain 3 to stand in for a double crochet so use a filler that's one less so your first proper DC doesn't lean so much. But if you're working with HDC, then use a filler that's only 1 chain rather than it's usual 2-chain substitute. (For SC, I also use 1 chain because it doesn't affect the height.) BUT... there are no rules in crochet so do what YOU like best! 👍
Margaret I'm sure I asked you in a previous video about how to make a straight join and you said you usually crochet in the round. Really appreciate this video and you make it all look so easy......now let's see if I can do it! Lol Thank you so much!
I DO usually crochet in continuous rounds as I showed with the purple hat at the beginning of this video. But there's no way I could have replied with a written explanation of how to make a straight join so here's your explanation!
Excellent tutorial! When I first learned to crochet, that join was confusing! There is an improved method for the standing double crochet. After twirling, you go into the stitch, then complete the same way as you showed.
Thank you land yes, I’ve seen Tamera of Moogly blog do “an improved method” but when addressing beginners it’s always best to start with a more basic version.
Thank you for an excellent video on a common problem! Your explanations made sense to me and I'll come back to this video often. Now I understand what a standing double crochet is. Also your way of describing the join as the left and right partner was a real eye opening for me. Thanks!
Thank you for your video, I have watched it a dozen times and still have so many questions that I am hoping you can address in further videos. I am an intermediate crocheter and have been asked to produce piles of beanies in SC. HDC and DC in top down and bottom up. I have tried to make so many and that seam is so hideous no matter what I try. In your video I like the yellow beanie, filler stitch. Do you pull the slst tight? Also, I am completely lost on the last part of your video where you use the first partner and second partner. You are pointing with your crochet hook to stitch below. Please do a video visual on exactly what you mean by first and second partner and will it keep the stitch count correct? I really loath that seam and I do realize that there are different methods depending on what stitches are used. Would it better to just spiral the beanie?
I often use the standing double crochet, one thing I do differently is that after I pull up a loop, do the gymnastics, I work it into the first stitch rather than on top of it.
I wish you’d have video for “understanding the join” showing two colors - it’s hard to see “partner” areas all in grey. Maybe I’m just a “left-sided brain” thinker (or is it right)?😅
I did! See 8:32 of this video! Also, there's this link in the description box th-cam.com/video/F4_181ke7AQ/w-d-xo.html that is a slower, more detailed explanation of the join.
@@margaret.olander Thank you soooo much! I so want to get rid of that leaning ridge you know my crocheted hats in the future and it’s the second row around that’s hard to figure out alternating the marriage thing so I’ll play this a few times and maybe my “older brain” can get it. 🤣🙏🏻💓
Wow! You really don’t know what you don’t know! Thanks, Margaret! This is, perhaps, one of the most useful crochet tips I have ever seen! Now I am invincible! :)
Hahaha! My favorite comment! You ARE invincible now, Paul! Go change the world! 😀
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This video is definitely something I will save. You explain it all so well and I make SO MANY beanies that this is information I ready needed. That slanted seam has always bugged me. Thank you, Margaret & it really made me happy to see your notification come up on my phone. I can always depend on very valuable lessons from you plus I think you are awesome. ♥️
Awww.... thanks, Anita! Happy to help! I can always depend on kind and positive comments when I see your name pop up!
Your explanation was great! Thanks for the instructions. They were very clear. I always felt as though alternating where I put the first stitch of the round was cheating. Now I can use the technique with a clear conscience. 😉
If you ever watch any of my other tutorials, you'll hear me say, "There are no rules in crochet" ergo, there are no rules to break/no way to cheat! Who says you're not allowed to find a better way to do something?! This is your hobby, so make it fun!
Thank you so much for this amazing video Margaret!!! I’m 52 years old and my grandmother taught me to crochet when I was 12. Very simple stitch’s single crochet and double crochet, I made blankets. Now as a grandmother I’ve decided to take up crocheting again. I making simple gifts for my grandson‘s first grade teachers for Valentines baskets. I stumbled across your video and you, yes YOU have opened my eyes to a whole new crocheting world 🌍. I love how you teach and explain things so that a beginner like myself can follow along so easily. That’s not to say that I didn’t save this to my favorite tips and tricks, because I could never remember this lol. I will now begin to binge watch all your videos LOL 😂. Again thank you so much!!! 😊💚😊💚
What a lovely compliment, Carol! Thank you! My Crafting Goals for 2021 include making more tutorials. As a former teacher, it seems like a natural fit to combine love for education with my hobby. Ha! I'm so glad to know your learning style is a match with my teaching style!
I also love that you respond to all your comments. It’s really such a great feeling 😊😊💚💚
Of course I respond to my comments! I'm so honored that you spent 30ish minutes of your valuable time listening to what I have to say! Besides, the interaction is the best part! Without it, I may as well stand in front of my mirror and ramble on to myself! Ha!
This is something that has always bothered me in my crocheting. Thank you so very much for showing me how to keep my join line straight!!
You're so welcome, Kathy!
I almost exclusively use the continuous method . I usually put a stitch marker where the row would join incase I need a specific count.
I am going to save this for when I absolutely can't eliminate the join .
I like the way you break things down , thank you 😊
Me, too! I don't like joining at all.
Great video. I’ve made over 400 hats, sometimes I get lucky with the seam and sometimes not. You have shown me some really good tips. Thanks
Thank you, Judith! Glad to know I had something helpful to share!
Thanks Margaret! I intuitively have been working out some of these tricks as I get better at crochet but it's great to see them explained so well in a video!
That's how I worked them out, too! Ha!
This video and the last tid-bit about how to to know when you have to many stitches in the magic circle were definitely life changing for me! Thank you, thank you and thank you!
You are so welcome, Kim!
Thanks so much for sharing this. I have always wondered which stitch I should stop at when getting ready to join. I have had that moving line and it can look quite tacky. Thanks for the tips.
I was able to follow until the very end 🤪😊. The alternating “partners” concept is new to me & confusing. Hopefully, if I watch a few more times (many more- lol), it’ll make sense💐💕
You know, Roblyn...you're not alone! The concept of the join IN GENERAL is never explained much less alternating the partners to straighten the seam! I'm not sure why that is. (In truth, the "partner" term is totally coming from my little head so if you watch someone else's video about straightening the seam, they often assume you know all about the join and won't even mention the fact that it contains 2 parts. My first few years of crocheting, I was oblivious to the idea of "unification" at the join so I often messed up my stitch count and had no idea why!) Anyhow... let's try a different thought pattern for straightening that seam... How about "Row 1: *start in the first proper double crochet* and _end in the Right Partner_ . Row 2: *start in the Left Partner* and _end on the last proper double crochet_ ."
Very useful tip! I prefer to make hats in the round because I hate that seam. Now I know how to minimize it thanks to you, Margaret!
Yes... as you saw in the video, I prefer continuous rounds, too!
Thank you for these tips on crocheting seams of a hat, saved and will be trying your method right along with this tutorial. When crocheting in the round I never do a chain three to start, example if if you do 12 double crochet I always chain one then double crochet come back around and join into my first stitch. Hides the seam but still has a slant to it.
Will be doing this tomorrow with you. Again thank you!
What you're doing is a modified version of that "hidden chain 2" I showed. Generally, I find that it works best to chain 1 less than the general suggestion. For ex: we typically use a Chain 3 to stand in for a double crochet so use a filler that's one less so your first proper DC doesn't lean so much. But if you're working with HDC, then use a filler that's only 1 chain rather than it's usual 2-chain substitute. (For SC, I also use 1 chain because it doesn't affect the height.) BUT... there are no rules in crochet so do what YOU like best! 👍
Margaret I'm sure I asked you in a previous video about how to make a straight join and you said you usually crochet in the round. Really appreciate this video and you make it all look so easy......now let's see if I can do it! Lol Thank you so much!
I DO usually crochet in continuous rounds as I showed with the purple hat at the beginning of this video. But there's no way I could have replied with a written explanation of how to make a straight join so here's your explanation!
Excellent tutorial! When I first learned to crochet, that join was confusing! There is an improved method for the standing double crochet. After twirling, you go into the stitch, then complete the same way as you showed.
Thank you land yes, I’ve seen Tamera of Moogly blog do “an improved method” but when addressing beginners it’s always best to start with a more basic version.
Yes, it did help! Thank-you, Margaret. I always gather a new nugget of crochet wisdom from you.
Thank you, Tammy! What a nice compliment!
Very helpful. Thank you. I did watch it a couple of times to get it in my mind, but I'm going to save this one to use as a reference.
You're very welcome, Ymana! Happy I could clear up a few things!
I am blown away at how informative and necessary this video was for me!! Thank you!!!
You're very welcome! I'm glad to have something helpful to share!
Awesome! Once again...so helpful. Thank you. Blessings
You are so welcome, Betty Jo!
Thank you for an excellent video on a common problem! Your explanations made sense to me and I'll come back to this video often. Now I understand what a standing double crochet is. Also your way of describing the join as the left and right partner was a real eye opening for me. Thanks!
You're so very welcome, Darcy! Glad to hear I shed a little light on the subject!
Thank you Margaret, wow I know of the first tips but not the alternating side partner. That is so useful. Have a good day and stay safe. 💜
Thanks, Cindy! Glad I had something helpful to share!
Wow, I need to try this out along with you. Thank you for teaching.
You are so welcome, Joyce!
Thanks for sharing this with us. Always good to see you.
My pleasure! Thanks for the kind words, Ramona!
Thank you Margaret. This is very helpful.
You're so welcome, Jen! Glad I had something helpful to share!
Thank you now I know how to get rid of the fault line
Ha! Yes! No more fault line!
Thank you Margaret!
You are so welcome, Liliana!
Thank you Margaret.
You are so welcome, Lou!
Thank you Margaret. Very informative and I’m sure this will help many of us.
Thanks, Verna! My video goal is to help at least one person!
Wonderful video Margaret!!
Glad you liked it, Cyndi!
That was hugely helpful!! Thank you so much!
You're so welcome, Mallie!
Great info Margaret!!👍👍👍
Glad you think so, Dana! Thank you!
Thank you for the useful information.
You are so welcome, Cherylle! Happy to help!
Great advice! Thanks for sharing!
You are so welcome, Raye!
Thank you. Very helpful.
You're welcome, Regina!
This is the best!! Thank you sooo much!
Glad it was helpful, Jeanine! And you're so welcome!
Great information. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful, Mary!
Thank you for your video, I have watched it a dozen times and still have so many questions that I am hoping you can address in further videos. I am an intermediate crocheter and have been asked to produce piles of beanies in SC. HDC and DC in top down and bottom up. I have tried to make so many and that seam is so hideous no matter what I try. In your video I like the yellow beanie, filler stitch. Do you pull the slst tight? Also, I am completely lost on the last part of your video where you use the first partner and second partner. You are pointing with your crochet hook to stitch below.
Please do a video visual on exactly what you mean by first and second partner and will it keep the stitch count correct?
I really loath that seam and I do realize that there are different methods depending on what stitches are used. Would it better to just spiral the beanie?
Great tutorial, thank you.
You are welcome as always, Stefanie! 😍
I often use the standing double crochet, one thing I do differently is that after I pull up a loop, do the gymnastics, I work it into the first stitch rather than on top of it.
Great video, thanks so much!
You're very welcome! Glad you found it helpful, Sally!
Super fantastic 👌
Thanks, Dorothy! Glad to have have something helpful to share!
You amaze me ☺️
I hope I amaze you in a good way, Lisa! 🙃
Thanks 😊
You're welcome, Melanie!
Thank you!!!
You're welcome, Jan!
I did think there were several options there and usually I debate which to do. Stitch counting is the only way.
Always great info Margaret! BTW Have you heard how Sister MM is doing?
She'll finish up chemo Jan 26. She's writing songs and crocheting like crazy so she seems to be feeling pretty well... considering!
@@margaret.olander I'm glad, and will continue to pray for her.
BRAVO!!
Thanks, Denise! And glad to know you're doing better!
Genius!!
Not genius, Julie... just clearing up a few things that nobody seems to explain!
What about first few increase rows- do you start first incr of 2dc(2dc, 1dc, 2dc…)in the same place as ch2 every row or how?
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I wish you’d have video for “understanding the join” showing two colors - it’s hard to see “partner” areas all in grey. Maybe I’m just a “left-sided brain” thinker (or is it right)?😅
I did! See 8:32 of this video! Also, there's this link in the description box th-cam.com/video/F4_181ke7AQ/w-d-xo.html that is a slower, more detailed explanation of the join.
@@margaret.olander Thank you soooo much! I so want to get rid of that leaning ridge you know my crocheted hats in the future and it’s the second row around that’s hard to figure out alternating the marriage thing so I’ll play this a few times and maybe my “older brain” can get it. 🤣🙏🏻💓
Thanks, Margaret.
You are so welcome, Michelle!