This helped me so much!! I was using markers and still getting it wrong!! It was because I was putting the marker in the wrong stitch and this video helped clear that up! Thank you!!
This video answered questions I had a long time ago about when a chain counts as a stitch and when it doesn't. I found my answer in a different video back then, but you explain it so well and so simply! Thank you for this.
Why is the beginning of a half/double stitch marked differently than the end? Would it work to mark the loop on the hook each time? (I was hoping it would be that easy!)
AH! Golly how I wish I had known this before I made those kitty mats for the shelter! Some of those mats were pretty raggedy, even with a crocheted border! Thank you so much.
Thank you so much for such a clear explanation! I have so often had trouble figuring out where to put the last stitch in a row of dc, especially. I'm going to use stitch markers next time and take the guesswork out!
Thank you. I knit, I sew, I’m crafty. I can’t turn a dang crochet. My ends are always horrid. I was looking for marking BEFORE making the first stitch. You clear close slow moving video helped!
I'm so glad you found it helpful! Getting straight edges is hard for a lot of people, you're not alone. I have several other tutorials on this if you're still having trouble. Let me know if you need links!
This helped me sooooo much! Thank you. Is there a video on making the chain at the very beginning and then add one more chain to begin the second row? How to actually start your project and how to start the second row? 💜
Hey! Thank you for this great video :) I'm actually doing an alpine pattern and I was wondering how i can count the stitches... because I struggle a lot in maintaining my thing straight 😅
Your videos are so helpful! Thank you so much for your time and effort ☺️ Will I always count the third turning chain as a stitch when doing dcs or is that something that can change?
It can change. The chain 3 always counts as a stitch UNLESS the pattern specifically says “Ch 3 does not count as stitch” or something similar to that. I’m so glad you find them helpful! Let me know if you have anymore questions 😊
Great video, Sigoni, thanks. One question, though: for single and half double crochet the starting chain does not count as a stitch, whereas for double crochets it does (i.e. you crochet in the second stitch and skip the first, and at the end of the row you crochet the last stitch in the 3rd chain). Why is that? Is there a reason?
thankyou so much u don’t even know how much i appreciate it i was getting so frustrated so i’m gonna try this soon! where can i buy the closing stitch markers?
I hope it helps! You can find them at pretty much any craft store or even Walmart in the craft section. You can also get them on Amazon here: amzn.to/3AK1gx9 (affiliate link)
When you make a new stitch, do you push the hook through both strands of the V, the front strand or the back strand only? How will I know which method to use? Does the pattern always state which method to use?
Sara Krausert As you’re crocheting each row, you’ll only need to mark the first stitch on each end. So once you reach the first end, mark your first stitch. Then crochet down the row to your last stitch and use a second stitch marker to mark the first stitch of the next row. So you’ll have a stitch marker on each end. Then move each of your markers up a row as you go
Question at last row and you do your turning chain I have seen so many different ways to turn your work is it like book to the left or ?? What do recommend
I thought... omg this is so confusing ... that we are supposed to skip the first stitch once we've turned ... we don't? Why do some tutorials say to skip and others don't? How do we know when we do and when we don't?
So what do I do when I get to the end of the first row? You completely skipped that. My whole issue is that I'm somehow not doing enough chains, so it's slanted. You said to put a marker at the first stitch, then suddenly there's another marker at the left end already....how do I do that?
I’m not sure if I’m understanding your question correctly but hopefully I can help. You’ll do the same thing for every row. Each row you’re marking the very first stitch of the row. When you reach the next side with the stitch marker you’ll know that that is your last stitch of the row because we marked it as the first stitch in the row before. If you’re skipping a chain in the first row then you’ll have to count your stitches to make sure you have the correct amount.
Curling happens when your tension is too tight. But if you're just crocheting a single crochet swatch, it's normal for the edges to curl slightly because it's such a tight stitch. With keeping your edges straight, it usually due to not having the correct amount of stitches. This video should help you keep your edges straight. If this doesn't help, you can try this one too. th-cam.com/video/Flz9HZID-1s/w-d-xo.html
Hi. Thank you so much. I have sat bed many tutorials on this and would not get to grips with it. This is very clear and precise. I will try this and let you know. Thank you from a brand new beginner.🐑🐑
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Did this tutorial help you to keep those edges straight?
This helped me so much!! I was using markers and still getting it wrong!! It was because I was putting the marker in the wrong stitch and this video helped clear that up! Thank you!!
I hope so. I've been following your instructions and all is going well so far. Thank you for the video. :)
no, you gave 2 options for 1/2 doubles, I don't know which to use. do I put it by the hook or the loop below
Just saw this. Been crocheting for about a month. This was awesome!! Thank you!!
You know that moment you watch a video and then, you throw your hand in the air & say oooooh! ahhhhh! This is that video! Thank you
THIS WAS EXCELLENT The "turning corner" stitches are SOOOO HARD and everyone just skips by them so nonchalantly.
I finally know how to use stitch markers! I have struggled with where to put the marker and you have made it so easy to do so. Thank you!😁
I’m so happy I could help!
Me too! This was sooooo helpful! Thanks so much for taking the time to show us how to use stitch markers. :)
This video answered questions I had a long time ago about when a chain counts as a stitch and when it doesn't. I found my answer in a different video back then, but you explain it so well and so simply! Thank you for this.
So so so helpful for me today, I love your explanations. After frogging half a blanket, you have helped me more than you know today. Thank you
This tutorial is a blessing, no more wonky edges for me 😀
Thank you!!
I’m so happy to hear that!
This clarified so much for me as a beginner thank you !
Beautifully done. Thank you for this tutorial.
You’re welcome!
OMG THIS IS SO HELPFUL FOR A BEGINNER LIKE ME THANK YOU SO MUCH 🙏♥️
I'm so glad you found it helpful!
Why is the beginning of a half/double stitch marked differently than the end? Would it work to mark the loop on the hook each time? (I was hoping it would be that easy!)
Thank you so much for explaining the chain 3 in double crochet. I never know where to put the first stitch!
I was giving up making blankets. Thankyou best video for stich markers.
AH! Golly how I wish I had known this before I made those kitty mats for the shelter! Some of those mats were pretty raggedy, even with a crocheted border! Thank you so much.
thankkk youuuuu. this is exactly what i needed. im going to try it with a bobby pin !
Did it work with a bobby pin too?
fantastic and thanks so much
Thank you so much for such a clear explanation! I have so often had trouble figuring out where to put the last stitch in a row of dc, especially. I'm going to use stitch markers next time and take the guesswork out!
Love the easy explanation! Great videos thank you
You're so welcome! I'm glad it was helpful
This was sooooo helpful. I've been using them wrong and couldn't figure out what the heck was going on. Thank you soooo much❤
Literally the best video I’ve watch. ❤
Thank you. I knit, I sew, I’m crafty. I can’t turn a dang crochet. My ends are always horrid. I was looking for marking BEFORE making the first stitch. You clear close slow moving video helped!
I'm so glad you found it helpful! Getting straight edges is hard for a lot of people, you're not alone. I have several other tutorials on this if you're still having trouble. Let me know if you need links!
This literally just changed my life!!! Thank you!
You’re so welcome! I’m glad it was helpful
The best understanding video on this topic
Ive been struggling with where to mark the end of the rows for double crochet but your vid helped me so much thanks
I’m so glad I could help!
This helped me sooooo much! Thank you. Is there a video on making the chain at the very beginning and then add one more chain to begin the second row? How to actually start your project and how to start the second row? 💜
Excellent tutorial - thank you!
Hi Sigoni, I really needed this video. Thank you so much!!! I think that I will be able to crochet better with it.
That's great to hear! I'm glad it was helpful!
thank you soooooo much
thank you❤❤❤❤
Thank you!
You’re welcome!
Sigoni some TH-cam’s are showing making clean edges with an extra stitch so th e sides look even and clean. Can you do a video?
I use a bobby pin as well! 😆
The best thing is you start your video Without music.
Thank you.
Thank you so much for this!
You're so welcome!
so helpful, thank you! :)
You’re welcome!!
Hey! Thank you for this great video :)
I'm actually doing an alpine pattern and I was wondering how i can count the stitches... because I struggle a lot in maintaining my thing straight 😅
Great video, thank you! 😊
Glad you liked it!
thank you.very helpful
I’m glad you found it helpful!
Your videos are so helpful! Thank you so much for your time and effort ☺️
Will I always count the third turning chain as a stitch when doing dcs or is that something that can change?
It can change. The chain 3 always counts as a stitch UNLESS the pattern specifically says “Ch 3 does not count as stitch” or something similar to that.
I’m so glad you find them helpful! Let me know if you have anymore questions 😊
It may be helpful to do a video of double crochet with stitch markers from the the start of a chain.
Great video, Sigoni, thanks. One question, though: for single and half double crochet the starting chain does not count as a stitch, whereas for double crochets it does (i.e. you crochet in the second stitch and skip the first, and at the end of the row you crochet the last stitch in the 3rd chain). Why is that? Is there a reason?
thankyou so much u don’t even know how much i appreciate it i was getting so frustrated so i’m gonna try this soon! where can i buy the closing stitch markers?
I hope it helps! You can find them at pretty much any craft store or even Walmart in the craft section. You can also get them on Amazon here: amzn.to/3AK1gx9 (affiliate link)
Thank you!,
You’re welcome!
When you make a new stitch, do you push the hook through both strands of the V, the front strand or the back strand only? How will I know which method to use? Does the pattern always state which method to use?
Ah I wish I'd seen this ages ago, I have finally worked out what I've been doing wrong!
Yay! Better late than never 😉 I'm so glad I could help!
So do I only need to really mark the 1st stitch or the turning chain and not the last stitch?
Sara Krausert As you’re crocheting each row, you’ll only need to mark the first stitch on each end. So once you reach the first end, mark your first stitch. Then crochet down the row to your last stitch and use a second stitch marker to mark the first stitch of the next row. So you’ll have a stitch marker on each end. Then move each of your markers up a row as you go
Question at last row and you do your turning chain I have seen so many different ways to turn your work is it like book to the left or ?? What do recommend
I believe it's personal preference, but I turn my work like turning a page in a book
This is somewhat confusing for half double crochet. Why are the stitch markers you placed at the beginning and end of the row different?
I think it's just different ways to place it. It's not really different
I thought... omg this is so confusing ... that we are supposed to skip the first stitch once we've turned ... we don't? Why do some tutorials say to skip and others don't? How do we know when we do and when we don't?
So what do I do when I get to the end of the first row? You completely skipped that. My whole issue is that I'm somehow not doing enough chains, so it's slanted. You said to put a marker at the first stitch, then suddenly there's another marker at the left end already....how do I do that?
I’m not sure if I’m understanding your question correctly but hopefully I can help.
You’ll do the same thing for every row. Each row you’re marking the very first stitch of the row. When you reach the next side with the stitch marker you’ll know that that is your last stitch of the row because we marked it as the first stitch in the row before.
If you’re skipping a chain in the first row then you’ll have to count your stitches to make sure you have the correct amount.
I have watched this 20x and am convinced that my brain just refuses to understand
So you just turned to the left like flipping a page in a book is that the correct way I have seen so many diff people do it diff
I turn my work like turning a page in a book, yes. It's really personal preference 😊
@@SigoniMacaroni thank you
Why does the chain on db crochet stick capunt when the others don’t???
I am having the worse time with straight edges and curling? Why does this happen
Curling happens when your tension is too tight. But if you're just crocheting a single crochet swatch, it's normal for the edges to curl slightly because it's such a tight stitch. With keeping your edges straight, it usually due to not having the correct amount of stitches. This video should help you keep your edges straight. If this doesn't help, you can try this one too. th-cam.com/video/Flz9HZID-1s/w-d-xo.html
Too fast and not clear even though I slowed down the playback speed.Would you consider doing another video but slow down your teaching?
Hi. Thank you so much. I have sat bed many tutorials on this and would not get to grips with it. This is very clear and precise. I will try this and let you know.
Thank you from a brand new beginner.🐑🐑
I hope it helps!
thank you!
You’re welcome!
Thank you so much for this.
You are so welcome!