How to turn crochet rows

Discover the secret to crochet smooth edges! The easy steps are revealed here, for crochet in rows of single crochet and half double crochet.

You may remember this post from a while ago. In it, I show 3 ways to work turns for a dc (US terms) when working in rows that helps reduce the gap rather than working a chain 3. The 3 ideas work for me--my favorite being the third--made by stacking two sc's on top of each other. Let me show you a 4th method...

What is a turning chain in crochet. Does it count as the first stitch of a row? Head on over to my free crochet tutorial to find out the answers to these questions and more! #beginnerscrochetstitches #learnhowtocrochetforbeginnerstutorials #easycrochettechniques

How to crochet the second row when working in rows and in the round. I go over how many chains to make at the beginning of the row, which stitch to start in and where your last stitch is.

This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, please see our disclosure policy. This crochet tip for keeping even rows will make you wonder why you didn’t think of it before! Keeping even rows while crocheting WITHOUT counting is super easy to do with this simple tip. Find the video below! I’m...Read More

Want to learn how to crochet turning chains and all the details about it? Crochet turning chains refer to a specific type set of chain stitches used in the transition between one row/round and the next. Whether you are crocheting in rows or rounds, learning how to properly create a crochet turning chains is essential. In this blog post, I'll cover everything from what a crochet turning chain is and how to do one for different types of stitches, answering common questions, along with…

Everything I wish I understood when I learned to crochet, but nobody told me! Maintaining stitch counts, turning chains, tension and more

You’re happily crocheting your blanket, scarf, dishcloth, or practice swatch, and you notice your rows are shortening. Your project is narrowing, getting smaller as it goes up. Now it looks...

How to crochet in rows without losing count or adding extra stitches. In this tutorial, I demonstrate using single crochets. | crochet tutorial | crochet rows | crochet rows turning | crochet row counter | single crochet | crochet row end edges | single crochet stitch | single crochet second row | counting single crochet rows | single crochet new row | single crochet end of row

Starting and ending rows in crochet can be confusing at times. Knowing what to do and where to do it is vitally important to have…