CROCHET STRAIGHT EDGES IN 1 MINUTE!! Crochet Hacks, Tips & Tricks

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  • Straight Edges Crochet Hack
    Are you tired of your crochet projects looking warped? Using a foundations turning chain will fix your problems. I’m going to teach you how to crochet straight edges every time. This stitch works great for double crochet stitches or bigger.
    *Most people use chain 3 as their turning chain, and the crochet project will come out looking “spacey”.
    *Another option is to chain 2 stitches and double crochet back into the same stitch. This might eliminate the gap, but unfortunately is will leave your crochet edges looking lumpy.
    With this crochet hack, you will learn how to crochet straight edges perfectly every time. If you are looking for more crochet tips and tricks
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  • @LittlejohnsYarn
    @LittlejohnsYarn  3 года назад +52

    🌺Crochet Hacks, Tips & Tricks Playlist ruclips.net/p/PLkhTdPX1lRM7DENKKOSOG1bIpsv8FLBDq

    • @thejessica-est
      @thejessica-est 3 года назад +3

      I have a question. Do you do the same thing at the end of the tow before you turn? Like would the last stitch in the row be the stacked singles? I'm learning a lot and appreciate all that you do! Thank you 💘

    • @mandy347
      @mandy347 Год назад +1

      I love how close you hold the yarn and hook to the camera and how you point to individual strands. That's really helpful and what a lot of other tutorial videos lack.

    • @tfwashington3863
      @tfwashington3863 Год назад

      Awesome. ❤

    • @misspiggy2418
      @misspiggy2418 7 месяцев назад

      Hi this is great, I always thought there was something wrong with my crochet til I found this. Where is the one for HDC please, I can’t find it on your playlists

    • @shrinithiashokkumar2694
      @shrinithiashokkumar2694 3 месяца назад

      Looking for straight edges for HDC

  • @nylorij-Lori
    @nylorij-Lori 3 года назад +1466

    I’ve been crocheting for 50 years and never thought of trying to figure out how to create such a smooth finish to the sides. Awesome technique! Thank you! 💗

    • @kayebeal8066
      @kayebeal8066 2 года назад +6

      Thank you for sharing.

    • @alesulaie4391
      @alesulaie4391 2 года назад +7

      I feel exactly the same way 💖

    • @cinandrews
      @cinandrews 2 года назад +3

      Same @nylorij

    • @m.elainebates7931
      @m.elainebates7931 2 года назад +5

      I've tried other methods for straight edges. Sometimes it didn't matter bcuz I was putting on a border. But I'm going to try this next time I make a scarf or something. Thx for sharing😍

    • @curecidp
      @curecidp 2 года назад +3

      Amen! 45 yrs for me!

  • @sallywasagoodolgal
    @sallywasagoodolgal 4 года назад +685

    I've been crocheting since the mid 1940's, and have crocheted everything. I didn't know this. I've crocheted with fine thread and a 14 hook, and I've crocheted with worsted for afghans. This old dog learned a new trick. Thank you.

  • @mariakristinahawl1640
    @mariakristinahawl1640 4 года назад +522

    Jaw drop. In 40+ years of crocheting, this is completely NEW to me. You are a GENIUS!! Thank you!

  • @missmayflower
    @missmayflower 3 года назад +169

    Wonderful video! You got straight to it with no blah blah blah and gave us very clear instructions about what to do. Thanks so much.

    • @sunshineandwarmth
      @sunshineandwarmth Год назад +5

      Yep. Miss Littlejohn is one of my favorites bc she teaches about crocheting and does a superb job. And she doesn't blab mindlessly, or tell us about all her ills or problems, or vacations, or family members, or let her pets or kids interrupt her, or apologize for things that shouldn't have happened in the first place, bc they don't happen at all.❤

    • @charlenegarcia5144
      @charlenegarcia5144 10 месяцев назад +1

      I personally like the NO Blah, Blah!!!

  • @morrisdancer11
    @morrisdancer11 Год назад +8

    Great tip: Thanks a lot . 0:34 is the most repeated because your fingers almost cover the stitch we must go into making it hard to see. Remember: When you are a beginner one of the hardest things to "get" is what each stitch looks like and where to put the hook.

  • @conraddaviliiersr.2917
    @conraddaviliiersr.2917 2 года назад +69

    You are so talented. Not just in crochet skills but most importantly as a crochet teacher! Thank you for making these tutorials.

  • @jhwatchlist6927
    @jhwatchlist6927 Год назад +17

    If you want to use this method for a HDC, after the first SC do a Slip Stitch instead of the second SC.

    • @KPNoonz
      @KPNoonz 16 дней назад

      Another great tip!

  • @YvonneWilson312
    @YvonneWilson312 4 года назад +112

    Oh boy, this is a game-changer! Thank you so much for showing us this!

  • @barbsanderson231
    @barbsanderson231 4 года назад +79

    So that's what they mean by a stacked or chainless turn for straight edges - TY!!!

  • @gtlam41
    @gtlam41 3 года назад +77

    I watched this tutorial a few weeks back, and I've been using this method ever since. I can't thank you enough for showing us how to do (FINALLY LOL) straight edges. It seemed no matter what I tried I still had gappy, lumpy edges. NOW my work looks so much better. Thank you thank you thank you. 😁😁👏👏👍👍

    • @ChronicBrat
      @ChronicBrat Год назад +1

      I thought it was just me who had the wonky edges, no matter how straight I try to get them!

  • @lolnope11never
    @lolnope11never Год назад +6

    As a beginner, this is the BEST explanation and instruction I've seen! THANK YOU!! ❤

  • @aqilahrosli6347
    @aqilahrosli6347 2 года назад +28

    This is so good! Ive learned to accept the bumpy edges but I'm glad I stumbled upon this top! Thank you 😍

  • @hedwignl8118
    @hedwignl8118 3 года назад +1

    How can anyone happy to advance in crochet techniques NOT like this video???
    Like what?!
    This is a game changer! Thank you so much for sharing this with the crochet 🧶 community!

  • @sashka139
    @sashka139 Год назад +2

    О боже!!! Где же вы были раньше... Спасибо огромное!!!🥰🥰🥰

  • @KPNoonz
    @KPNoonz 16 дней назад

    this is the best thing I found! There are so many tutorials about this, but this is like this is real. This is the real deal! This is the only technique I’ll be using from now on to straighten my edges. Thank you so much for sharing this info!!!

    • @LittlejohnsYarn
      @LittlejohnsYarn  16 дней назад

      KPNoonz thank you so much!!! I’m so glad you like it. Your comment made my day.❤️❤️

  • @MyNov09
    @MyNov09 4 месяца назад +2

    I get so vexed with wobbly edges! Hurrah for straight ones!

  • @Brineytoes
    @Brineytoes Месяц назад

    Wow! What a delight to find this hack! Thank you so much! I’m getting back to crochet after a 60 year absence, and want to learn the new better ways to doa nice job. This is one really great start! I’m grateful!🥰

    • @LittlejohnsYarn
      @LittlejohnsYarn  Месяц назад

      You are so welcome! Welcome back to the world world of Crochet🥰

  • @margawynevans9775
    @margawynevans9775 3 года назад +57

    Unless the pattern is “lacy”, I NEVER “chain 3 (counts as DC)”. I always chained one turning & then a standing double & it helps. But THIS is freaking BRILLIANT! Thanks SO much & SO glad I stopped to see if I could do my brother’s birthday scarf a bit better!😀

  • @AmandaMcLuckie
    @AmandaMcLuckie Год назад

    I've been crocheting for 20 years and this is the best hack I've seen to date!!! Amazing!!

  • @Sortiara
    @Sortiara 4 месяца назад

    I've only been crocheting for a couple of years, but in 90 seconds you've improved the quality of most things I'll ever make moving forward. Thank you!

  • @Rita-cd9bj
    @Rita-cd9bj 2 года назад

    That is Flipping! Awesome!!
    50 yrs. and still love Crochet, and this old dog is learning new tricks! ... I love it! Thanks for sharing

  • @pjscelfo916
    @pjscelfo916 4 года назад +19

    That's an awesome tip. I can't wait for the smaller stitch tip.

    • @carolinehampton9973
      @carolinehampton9973 3 года назад +1

      I saw a tutorial for the smaller stitch that tells you to always ditch into very first stitch

    • @carolinehampton9973
      @carolinehampton9973 3 года назад

      Always stitchk in first stitch ( for last reply

  • @funniful
    @funniful 4 года назад +15

    Amazing! I’ve been crocheting for half a century and I JUST LEARNED SOMETHING NEW!
    Thank You! 👍🏻😊❤️

  • @rscbmr1023
    @rscbmr1023 2 года назад

    W O W !!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 I've been crocheting for a few decades but never saw this. Perfection.

  • @rebelagainstthegrains
    @rebelagainstthegrains 14 дней назад

    So awesome! I’m a full skein into a moss stitch baby blanket and now I want to pull it all out and start over just to fix my edges, LOL!

    • @LittlejohnsYarn
      @LittlejohnsYarn  9 дней назад

      Oh no. Don’t pull it out😂😂 try on your next pattern lol

  • @winnepeterson7740
    @winnepeterson7740 3 года назад +4

    I’ve been shown (and used) several methods for acquiring straight edges without holes. This one is the best ever. Thank you!

  • @dawnvickerstaff2429
    @dawnvickerstaff2429 Год назад

    I've been crocheting since I was seven. This is the first time I have seen this hack. Super! No more wonky edges! Thank you!

  • @jntsstuff
    @jntsstuff 4 месяца назад

    This is a miracle. Thank you so much. What a difference. The smooth no-hole edges are so lovely. I’ve crocheted for many years and finally am happy with the edges. ❤️❤️👍👍

  • @cindykq8086
    @cindykq8086 2 года назад

    You just don't know how much I appreciate all you've taught me. THANK YOU!!

  • @dayzemae9015
    @dayzemae9015 3 года назад +1

    I agree, been doing crocheting for sixty years and have never, ever seen this! I subscribing to you! Thank you❤️

  • @summertpy3546
    @summertpy3546 3 года назад

    Nice. No more extra effort needed to crochet for the edge anymore. thanks

  • @1Letter23Numbers.
    @1Letter23Numbers. 3 года назад +20

    I'm just starting out and you just rocked my world! Thank you for taking the time to share this tip. Have an awesome day!!!

  • @sylwienzik
    @sylwienzik 2 года назад

    This is amazing. I tried everything and this is the only thing that works for me. Thank you very much

  • @saraswarhydevarakobda5513
    @saraswarhydevarakobda5513 8 месяцев назад

    Thank you for the tip.
    Now my work will be more beautiful.

  • @Propakate
    @Propakate 6 месяцев назад

    Ok, I think this just changed my entire crochet game for life!!! Thanks 😊

  • @debbieloyer6882
    @debbieloyer6882 4 года назад +7

    Thank you so much!! Really looking forward to the HDC instruction since that's one of my faves!!

  • @jennifer226
    @jennifer226 2 месяца назад

    This worked great ! My scarf and lap blanket look so nice on the edges!

  • @Air0Sparks
    @Air0Sparks 3 года назад

    Not just straight edges but much more friendly to seam!!! Thank you!

  • @mdbw3411
    @mdbw3411 3 года назад +7

    This is my ABSOLUTE FAVOURITE way to keep my sides straight, thank you so much! It looks so neat and tidy

  • @ariainman6691
    @ariainman6691 Год назад

    Thank you for sharing. I do one sc all around one row....Then I do HDC one row all around
    all my work. AND it works.

  • @dottieburton5501
    @dottieburton5501 4 года назад +2

    thank you I love learning new ways to make out projects better again thank you

  • @mreneeneely
    @mreneeneely 3 года назад

    Noooooo! I've been crocheting for decades and you just changed everything!! Wow! Thank you so much!

  • @amyjune8329
    @amyjune8329 5 месяцев назад

    I was googling something and two of your videos came up. I think you are going to be my biggest helper on learning different techniques to make my crocheting look like I have been crocheting for years not just months! Thank you ❤

  • @cathiegarrett
    @cathiegarrett 3 года назад +7

    Oh I love learning something new. Thank you so much. I will definitely give This a try. I have never like those little gaps at the end of each row. Great tutorial.

  • @stelladowney6891
    @stelladowney6891 Год назад

    Genius - has worked out So much neater - thank you!

  • @j.j.w.6431
    @j.j.w.6431 4 года назад +1

    Alysha, you are a great teacher!!! Thanks for making my day!

  • @wendyannh
    @wendyannh Год назад

    That is sheer genius, and you have just singlehandedly made me a much better crocheter.

  • @conniekiefer7010
    @conniekiefer7010 2 года назад

    I’ve been crocheting for 50+ and can’t wait to try this stitch. I know it will work beautifully. Thank You for sharing

  • @depressoespresso5904
    @depressoespresso5904 10 месяцев назад +1

    THIS IS IMCREDIBLE

  • @Manhester2024
    @Manhester2024 2 года назад +1

    Спасибо Вам огромное!!! Это просто прелесть. Благодарю за видео🌹🌹🌹

  • @orscrub3161
    @orscrub3161 Год назад

    amazing, just amazing! why hasn’t this been taught years ago! thank ya Lady!

  • @NeoMokgabo21
    @NeoMokgabo21 3 года назад

    Wowwww! How amazing and so easy!!!!! So gonna do this!!!

  • @rooshar13
    @rooshar13 Месяц назад

    I just started crouching again. I learned in my teens and life got in the way so after 40 years I'm giving it a try. This video was just what I needed to stay straight!

    • @LittlejohnsYarn
      @LittlejohnsYarn  Месяц назад

      Welcome back to the crochet world ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @countryrat6t6
    @countryrat6t6 2 месяца назад +1

    Mind, blown. This is one of those "simple" things that's just like... how on earth is everyone not doing it this way already!!! Thanks for sharing!

  • @deedeeodonnell696
    @deedeeodonnell696 4 года назад +23

    OMG this is wonderful!! I have been making cowls for Christmas and I have been getting holes at the end from the chain 3. On my next cowl I will be doing this trick! Thank you so much!!!! 🐰🐰

  • @sharonw2008
    @sharonw2008 2 года назад +9

    Thank you for an excellent short, sweet and informative video! I don't have the time or patience for really long, drawn out videos, this is so much better. New subbie! Xx

  • @aliasallison343
    @aliasallison343 3 года назад

    been crocheting for 40 years & This Is A Game Changer! thank you

  • @susanevans6675
    @susanevans6675 2 года назад

    I am floored. Mind is blown. I will be using this trick from now on.

  • @sherriejb7017
    @sherriejb7017 3 года назад

    Wow!!! Thank you!! I've crocheted for over 20 years and didn't know this!

  • @stageluvr91
    @stageluvr91 3 года назад

    This just BLOWS MY MIND!! thanks for sharing this hack.

  • @gemmagem257
    @gemmagem257 Год назад

    New crocheter here….what an amazing find this video is. THANK YOU 💖

  • @darlenecuker9711
    @darlenecuker9711 3 года назад

    My Mom taught me this decades ago, but I forgot since I hadn't crocheted in years. Thank you so much. She had all kinds of professional level techniques for beautiful knitting and crochet, she was a designer, but I only half listened and now she is no longer around to ask.

  • @michaela0502
    @michaela0502 3 года назад

    You just changed my crochet life!!!!! THANK YOUUU

  • @sereathabracely920
    @sereathabracely920 4 года назад +5

    Genius! Waiting on the hdc and sc tutorial❣

  • @lriv4347
    @lriv4347 2 года назад

    Daaang! Great hack! So glad a stumbled upon this. Thank you!

  • @SunsetLakeLoops
    @SunsetLakeLoops Год назад

    I’m new to this and after reading the comments I’m so thankful I stumbled upon this hack now. Thank you 😊 ❤

  • @Pluviophile218
    @Pluviophile218 4 года назад

    This is slick! I've been crocheting over 45 years, never saw this one! Gotta try it. Thanks!

  • @meredithlouise
    @meredithlouise 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much. I’ve been befuddled by my crappy edgy forever. This is a fantastic hack and video!!!

  • @debraf7427
    @debraf7427 4 года назад +2

    Clear and concise, my favourite type of tutorial. Thank you.

  • @laradas6043
    @laradas6043 2 года назад

    Oh my goodness, did not know that..Thank you so so so much for the trick.

  • @helenbell1988
    @helenbell1988 3 года назад

    Brilliant I never knew this and it’s always bugged me !! Thanks

  • @terrypriceware3118
    @terrypriceware3118 2 года назад

    This is a game changer! Thank you!

  • @nonisnest9718
    @nonisnest9718 Год назад

    Never saw this hack before! What a difference it will make. Tyfs

  • @justdi3347
    @justdi3347 4 года назад +1

    Awesome tip, now to just try to remember this is another thing. Thanks Alyshia

  • @deborahshoesmith3461
    @deborahshoesmith3461 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much! I have needed this for 62 years!

  • @debbie3667
    @debbie3667 3 года назад

    WOW! I have been crocheting for over 50 years and never seen this. I am an advanced crocheter and didn't think I could learn anything else. I watched because I was curious. This is so much simpler than what I do. Thank you very much.

  • @juliestraw7064
    @juliestraw7064 10 месяцев назад

    I can't believe it was that easy all this time! Thank you for sharing 😃

  • @JJW77
    @JJW77 3 года назад

    You are a great teacher and to the point!

  • @emilythompson3756
    @emilythompson3756 2 года назад

    I’ve been crocheting for nearly 20 years and never knew this technique existed. Edging will be SO much easier and nicer looking now. Thank you!

  • @nicoladunnill8449
    @nicoladunnill8449 3 месяца назад

    Thank you so much, I've been making bags recently and doing long chains for the straps drives me crazy thanks to you I can now make them the width I want and do shorter rows

  • @jdbfortney
    @jdbfortney 4 года назад

    YOURE BRILLIANT

  • @joclark3702
    @joclark3702 2 года назад

    I knew there had to be a better way to get straight edges! THANK YOU!!!

  • @gerrik9714
    @gerrik9714 4 года назад +2

    The best tip ever. My edges are truly straight. Thank you.

  • @soul_fiddler.cosplay20
    @soul_fiddler.cosplay20 Год назад

    OMG! It worked THANK YOU SO MUCH! This might improve the crib sized baby afghan I’ve been working on for my coworker/friend/manager at my grocery store’s customer service who’s having her baby in November, 2023.

  • @jeanineemery4617
    @jeanineemery4617 3 года назад

    This is great. I have been crocheting for 40 years and have never seen this before! You are amazing!!

  • @bettyannbest
    @bettyannbest Год назад

    Oh my goodness!!! This is a game changer, can't wait to try it, thank you!!

  • @daniellesnyder1244
    @daniellesnyder1244 Год назад

    Thank you!!! Soooo much cleaner than any other method I’ve found, especially with a treble stitch!

  • @marianarodriguezc5463
    @marianarodriguezc5463 3 года назад +1

    Thanks! Saludos y bendiciones desde la CDMX en mi México lindo y querido

  • @PattiCake68
    @PattiCake68 3 года назад

    I figure out little tricks all the time when I'm crocheting and I can't believe that I never thought of this. Thank you so much

  • @pattyann4283
    @pattyann4283 3 года назад

    You are an awesome teacher, easy to follow!!! You explain at a lovely pace which means “the world”, and your work as well, so Thank You!!👍🏼♥️😉

  • @severma22
    @severma22 4 года назад +6

    That’s amazing! I had read about it couldn’t figure it out on my own. Thanks Little John

  • @ebonythornton3582
    @ebonythornton3582 3 месяца назад

    Thank you so much & I love the fact that you are very clear on explaining this method.

  • @alexandriatiernan4799
    @alexandriatiernan4799 2 года назад

    Love this little hack!! I’ll have to try that!!

  • @carrielynnvogel
    @carrielynnvogel 3 года назад

    Omg why have I never seen this before, what an ingenious hack!!!! ❤️

  • @MondoMossy
    @MondoMossy Год назад

    Hi! Nice short and sweet instructional video. I need to practice!

  • @pjm8433
    @pjm8433 Год назад

    That’s been my problem & it aggregates me beyond my limits. I’m going to try this as I watch a lot of your videos.

  • @a13chris23
    @a13chris23 3 года назад

    Very useful tip!!!!! Thank you very so much!!!!

  • @mistyedilson9629
    @mistyedilson9629 3 года назад

    Whaaaaatttt! That is the best ever!! Thank you.

  • @beckygottschall7361
    @beckygottschall7361 Год назад +1

    This is amazing! Your videos solve the things I don’t like about crochet! Also, they are the perfect length, you get right to the point and clearly explain it!❤❤❤❤❤