5 Crochet Hacks That Actually Work & That I Use All The Time!
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- These 5 crochet hacks are some of my favorite tips and tricks to make crochet even better! Learn some new ways to start a project, discover how to make that fuzzy yarn useable, and several more hacks. Even if you've been crocheting for a while, you might not know all of these. Let me know in the comments which hack is your favorite!
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Alternative Turning Chain - • Alternative Turning Ch...
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I've been crocheting for over 70 years, but the alternative turning chain is a real eye opener. Thank you!
That's awesome! It's such a handy technique, so I'm glad to share it with others.
I agree. 50 years crocheting and that was a game changer.
Yes! Love this tip.
Yepper! Yippee! Great news!
I am in the same boat this young girls and boys crocheting today are really smart!!
It's amazing to see how many elders are learning new things on crochet, which is great since they are all so talented already ! I'm 19 this year and I love to crochet, always wanting to learn new stuff, and it calms me down when I'm doing arts and crochet because I'm always feeling this anxiety.
People find me weird sometimes, cause they think crocheting are mostly done by more elder people... They do find some of my work cute tho. But they would still judge.
Dad is taking me to buy new yarn today :D I'm making a new cardigan for my grandma ! She loves the colour red and I wanted to attach a rose on top :D
It's not going to be perfect tho...I'm just worried she wouldn't like it :(
It's so fun sharing new tips and tricks! I say it's never too late to learn something new. 😄 Crochet is one of my favorite ways to relax too! Try not to let what other people think get to you. Trends come and go, and what people find weird one day is the big craze the next day. So if you enjoy crochet, embrace it! You're not the only younger person who crochets, and it might just be that the people who think it's weird are secretly just jealous. Some people will always find a reason to judge others, so don't focus on what they think. Focus on how crocheting does good! Crochet helps with your anxiety, and you're able to make gifts for other people and bring them joy! And I'm sure your grandma will love the cardigan you're making for her. My projects include mistakes all the time and don't always turn out perfect. But in the end, they bring me joy because they're one of a kind, beautiful pieces. I'm sure your grandma will appreciate the time and effort you put into making her cardigan!
My daughter is 19 and loves to crochet, and she loves to sew too. Don't bother with others opinions, just enjoy your hobby. Xo
It's going to beautiful
Im also a teenager and i really love to crochet, i recently got introduced to the world of granny squares and im learning a lot, so im glad we can be on this journey together! Happy crocheting!
My goodness if my granddaughter made me something I would love every little stitch. You are a real sweetheart thinking of your grandma.
Hack #1 0:53
Hack #2 2:46
Hack #3 6:15
Hack #4 13:03
Hack #5 16:18
I'm 60 years old & my beautiful grandma starting teaching me how to crochet at tye age of 4 (believe it or not!) I caught on fairly quick & I started with a lap blanket. I was so proud to give it to my mom! She was astounded! Thx gma...rest your soyl...I truly miss your ❤ & understanding. You were a wonderfu teacher!!
What precious memories. Thanks for sharing!
I do believe it because I don't recall learning to crochet, seems I just always have. But it was before I started school.
The "tricky yarn" hack was so helpful! I had some really lovely black yarn that I just found totally impossible to work with because the definition in the stitches was non existent. I ended up working it with a really beautiful colorful rainbow yarn and it was so much easier and it looked so pretty!
I bet the darker yarn made the rainbow colors really pop!
That's a great idea for any yarn you can't feel, or see! I love black garments but can't see well enough to use black yarn. I used some glow-in-the-dark yarn and my project came out amazing. Thanks for all the tips. I hate turning chains!
Me too!
@@CraftersAutonomous adding a color to dark yarn is a life saver for my old eyes (74yo) I’ve been making twisted head bands and have black left over from another project I can now use!!
That is called Blacklight or Black Light and is so pretty with rainbow or confetti multicolored, or variegated yarn. Substitute white, or solid color for a different effect, matching or contrasting the variegated.🎉
I’ve been crocheting for 40 years and never seen some of these hacks. I love the foundation less beginning. Wow!!! Thanks
You're very welcome. Glad it was helpful!
I've been crocheting for over 50 years and I really enjoyed all 5 tips and tricks. I think my favorite is joining in the round. Your trick on no turning chain is brilliant also and I do something similar called a chainless beginning DC. It's almost like yours but it calls for a YO before going through for first st. The end result, I think, looks more like a DC and is the same width as a regular DC.
Thanks for all your tips. I most definitely will keep you on the top of my subscription list.
That's so awesome you've been crocheting for so long! I think I've seen the chainless beginning dc, but never got around to trying it. I'll have to look into that. Thanks so much for watching and supporting my channel!
Thanks for sharing your tips and demonstrating them so clearly. Although the other hacks are part of my SOP, your tip about using 2 strands and alternating colors for gingham/buffalo stitch work was a new one to me. 😀 I've been crocheting a long time too (48 years off and on) but didn't start learning all the great hacks & tips until I had to retire several years ago for health reasons, and started binge watching crafts & crochet videos and classes online. All the years I was working myself (almost literally) to death, I never noticed what a vast wealth of crafting info and instruction was readily available🤯, and finding it provided a new lease on life after the old one fell apart. 😀
Like susan staller, I find the chainless beginning DC mimics a regular DC well. Depending on the yarn, project and stitch pattern, sometimes it works better to do a variation of the chainless beginning DC, do a turn/SC/ch1, use your stacked SC method or something else similar. I like to experiment on the practice/gauge swatch to find what works best for each project.
Two of my favorite go-to hacks are securing the live loop with a stitch marker whenever I remove the crochet hook or am done stitching for the day, and the knotless starting chain (no slip knots needed!)😄
I think my favorite is the one where you do the chainless turning. I specialize in textured blankets, so this will come in REALLY handy
Do you have a link or images of finished blankets you've made? Curious if you do commissions as well.
I liked them all but I especially liked the alternative turning chain. Thanks a lot.
I've never seen the alternative turning chain before. This was great! Your stitch tutorials are so clear.
It's such a great little trick!
This was a great refresher on some things I knew, but forgot about. Thank you so much for your style and pace of teaching! I am so tired of hearing the barbie doll, syrupy voices that are used in so many videos or the overly explained, overly slow methods of teaching. ❤️❤️❤️
Glad you enjoyed this video!
I love to use 3 strands with variegated yarn, which gives it a lovely tweedy look.
Great tip! I love the dimension variegated yarn adds when working with multiple strands.
I did this hat w 3 strands of green,grey,and cream. Somehow, the cream made a ridge over the entire hat. It was ever so pretty and if i had TRIED to do that i wouldnt have known how. The best thing about crochet is the wonderful surprises when you pick up yarn and a hook and just start!
I love the doubling or tripling up yarn....what a great idea for making regular yarn chunky. And using traditional yarn with ' difficult ' yarn!!!
I love working with multiple strands together. Something about it is just more fun!
I intend to try out the turning stitch, I've not seen that before!
I think that is one of the beauties of crochet- there's always something new to try, and usually it turns out quite fun!
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Many years ago I was in a store buying yarn and saw a lady who had brought in her afghan to match yarn to buy more. It was beautiful. I asked the pattern and basically, she held 3 strands of same color yarn and did single crochet. It was simple and elegant. Have since done it myself. A bonus to this: bulky yarn is fluffy and soft, but it can break easier than regular yarn. Using three strands held together, stress is spread out between the three and less likely to break. If it does break it is easier and less noticable to repair.😊
I’m really excited to use the alternative turning chain hack!!! I actually just used the back loop of the chain stitch hack when learning a new stitch: the Moss stitch! So I really liked learning that I can use that for everything too!!! Thank you very much!!!
The foundationless start is a great tip. Also working with the homespun yarn makes sense. At least twice I've bought several skeins of yarn to make a project and end up donating the yarn to a thrift shop because I can't get it to look nice for my project. Thanks for your tips - they all make sense!
So glad you enjoyed the video!
Thank you!! All of your ‘hacks’ are very helpful, but I LOVE the last one about the turning chain. I’m a newbie to crocheting and have made a few blankets, but always cringe when i see the gap caused by the turning chain. This will help me so much! I sure appreciate you taking the time to post these.
I'm so glad this video was helpful! Thanks for watching.
After finding out about the invisible foundation chain I just had to find out of there were other things I should know. This did not disappoint thanks so much. Especially loved the idea of bulking up yarn, to make thicker work x
So glad you enjoyed the video!
I also like the fact that using two or three strands means you get more coverage with less work and reduced time on the project.
The Alternative Turning Chain is AWESOME! Such a lovely edge. Why did we ever do it any other way?? 😅 Thank you. Finally after 40 years of crocheting I learned something completely new. It's like a side foundation chain. I'd love to know where you learned the hack. Did you create it or learn it from your grandmother or someone? I'm so curious. Thank goodness for 3am RUclips trolling and Thank You for sharing. Genius.
It's such a game changer! My only problem with this stitch is that I didn't find it sooner 😄 I think I found it on Pinterest (probably scrolling at 3am too lol), gave it a try, and was mind blown. I've seen it in a couple different places and never figured out who originally came up with the idea, but I'm so thankful they did!
I've been crocheting for over 50 years and have never seen any of these hacks before. Loved them all, but my favorite is working with difficult yarn. In the past I've ended up donating it. Thank you so much!
You're very welcome! So glad these ideas were helpful.
I guess you really CAN teach an old dog new tricks! Thanks for this video. I'm looking forward to exploring all of the videos you've made. Excellent and clear instructions. You're a great teacher!
Thanks so much! Wood woof!
That's awesome you learned something new with this video! Thanks for watching.
Thanks. I love all the hacks but my favorite is the turning chain.
You had me hooked with the first hack. I’ve never understood going in the back hump. Now I’m going to give it a try
I have been crochetting for over 50 years. Alternate turning chain is a game changer!
2:21 if you can't get this technique right away due to tension, try going up 1 hook size for the base chain and then switch to the hook you'll use for the project when beginning first single crochet row.
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I'll have to tell Ellen Gormley to add nub to her list of what back bump is called.
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Great tip! Thanks for sharing.
Talking about naming things, I call the bump the spine. It is the firm part of the stitch that I think is like our backbones, with the two sides of the V as the pairs of lungs. This is not meant,to be gross, just a memory device. This might crack you up: I named my crochet hook parts too, thinking in terms of a bird. The working top of the hook is the head, the edge that catches thread is the beak, the hollow where the thread rests is the throat, and the slender section below the head is the neck. Works for me! I just love playing with words and concepts! Happy hooking.
This is how I start all my projects, it's more time consuming but adds a more finished edge, I'll have to remember to go up a size on my hook.
@@leesanchez8432 good memory tricks!
I agree , I always go up one hook size on foundation chains. It makes such a difference.
The alternative turning chain is my favorite hack. I was totally immersed into watching that video and thinking that I'm going to use this hack from now on
I've never seen these before but are interesting enough that I plan to try all 5. Thank you
The alternative turning chain blew my mind! Thank you!
I particularly liked the invisible round ending and the no chain turn.
I like them all really but probably the turning chain hack and foundation single crochet without chaining. Love it!!!!
I love the last one!! Can’t wait to apply that to my afghan blanket I’m planning out!
OMG THAT TURNING CHAIN IS A LIFE SAVER, MY EDGES FINALLY LOOK GOOD
Yay!!! It was an absolute game changer for me too, so I love hearing that it's helping others as much as it helped me!
I’m so happy that I’m able to watch handy videos like this so early into my practice! I only started this week but I’m already learning so much!❤
Definitely the alternative turning chain. Would like to see the miracle ring demonstrated please.
I love that little basket you should show us how to do that from start to finish your stuff is so cool.
I've got a couple video tutorials for baskets similar to what I show in this video if you want to check them out!
Multi-strand basket - ruclips.net/video/5pjkyCBgMOU/видео.html
Mini bowl - ruclips.net/video/0gJ3rFJtqlQ/видео.html
Thanks so much for watching!
Although I have been doing some of these hacks previously, my favorite is crocheting the in foundation chain using the back bump. I only learned how to do that one recently. Makes such a nice edge, especially if you have a nice chain to work the stitches into. Very nice explanations of the hacks. Will definitely use the alternative turning stitch in my hats when joining rounds;)
Thank you for explaining the back 'nub;' I always hear everyone saying to do it, but I never knew exactly what it was. A huge thanks!!
I like the foundationless crochet, as I dislike tight edges on garments. I like the idea of using multiple yarns to use up scraps for a thicker crochet item. Thank you.
I LOVE the way you did the double crochet base stitch. So nuch more clean looking.
So glad you liked that idea! It's one of my favorite tricks to use when crocheting, so I'm happy you found it helpful too!
Thanks so much for the video, the foundationless start is awesome! I really struggle keeping track of chain so I’ll definitely be using this 🙏
alternative turning chain! That no bump and no gap is priceless!! Thanks for sharing!!
The alternative turning I must try and the foundation chain. Thank you
Those are some of my favorites! I love how projects turn out when I use those hacks.
I use all these techniques. I second these hacks for crocheters!
This video will have to stay into my "crochet" play list.
Foundationless beginning at no turning chain hacks are fantastic!
Love these hacks! Even though I have crocheted for years (of course self-taught, so some bad habits were bound to happen, lol), I found the foundationless hack and the alternative turning chain very helpful. Also loved the use of multiple yarns to create a cozy scrap blanket! I would love to find out more on this, as I would like to turn my scraps into quick blankets and prayer shawls to give to charitable groups like those helping the Ukrainian refugees.
That would be a great way to work through your yarn stash! I like to connect my scraps into a "magic yarn ball" (ruclips.net/video/Pj1vUYk3iGc/видео.html). It would be fun to crochet a blanket using multiple magic yarn balls at once to get the yarn colors to blend together even more uniquely.
I had lots of left over vanna's choice yarns bc I loved all her autumn colors. I combined them w bits and pieces of all my left overs and made a join as you go grandma's garden afghan. It was so fabulous that the first time I put it in the laundramat, it was stolen! 😣
These are awesome! Aside from the multiple strands for a thicker, chunky (and faster) project...the rest were all new to me and I've been crocheting since I was 6! One hack I love...(for round projects...I make a lot of beanies) virtually makes that seam disappear. After completing a round and slip stitch, you start the next round and then add another stitch in the same space...even if you're at the point your rounds are down to one stitch per space. You slip the second stitch under that part of the first stitch that is diagonal and then into the same hole your first stitch started. It's wonderful.
Love this video...I'm about to watch it again to crochet along with you. Thank you so much.
Glad you enjoyed the video!
Also, that hack for joining rounds sounds awesome! Does it create a little ridge on the inside of the project from the extra stitch? Or does it not really matter for projects like hats and such? I'll have to give this a try for sure!
Great hacks! I love these, especially the alternative turning stitch.
As with other old timers who have crocheted for years. I knew some of these 5 crochet hacks, but the turning chain hack was a useful tool for me. Unfortunately the arthritis hands makes crocheting difficult to make multiple skeins of yarn, but I
love the thought of using up my boxes of old yarn.
Thank you for teaching this old granny new tricks.
It's never too late to learn something new! So glad you enjoyed these ideas.
Just wanted to let y'all know I have two more crochet hack videos if you want to check them out!
5 MORE Crochet Hacks That Actually Work & That I Use All The Time! - ruclips.net/video/DkllMxHBT4s/видео.html
5 Crochet Hacks I NEVER Use (And Why You Might Find Them Helpful Anyways!) - ruclips.net/video/DGDnoH7pSnk/видео.html
Also just posted the buffalo plaid pattern that I referenced during hack 3!
Crochet 2 Strand Buffalo Plaid Pattern - ruclips.net/video/2kRkyuCfQU0/видео.html
Please call them tips you are creating fabric and hack sounds awf6
I like them all. Thank you.
Too much chat not enough crochet
I love to crochet and this is very helpful. Thank you 😊
Yes the turning back is the best.. Thanks again.
One of the best tutorials I have ever seen. Your information about Homespun Yarn was an eye opener.
Thank you so much, and I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Loved these hacks! Its been a while since I last picked up my hooks and yarn but I am now inspired! ALSO..... I must compliment you on your fingernails. I have found watching tutorials with painted fingernails to be distracting. Super long nails painted black make me wonder if they put those on just for making the video? Short clean nails look more like a "crafter" (just my opinion).
I'll sometimes paint my nails, but I always keep them short because I grew up playing piano and got accustomed to them being short. And it's so much easier for crafting too! I'm honestly just impressed how some people are able to crochet with longer nails- I'd never be able to! 😄
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I LOVE the hack making a bulky yarn out of 3 strands of worsted! Thank you!
Really love the alternative turning method. Cleans up your edges nicely and you don't have the awkward chain on the end to work with. Very professional looking!
Thank you for your hacks and tips. They are all great, but my favorite tip is the invisible finish in the round.
Love the idea of getting rid of the turning chain. Thanks for the hacks
that alt turning chain is a lifechanger! no more lumpy squares 🙏
I have been crocheting 40 years, the turning chain is amazing. It also helps with keeping the stitch count.
Beginner crocheter from the U.K. so all tips help thank you x
The chain-less foundation is the best/most useful hack. Thanks!
Loved every hack! Fantastic! But my favorites were NO foundational chain...”Yay!” and hack #5! Genius!!! Thank you!!!
I liked the alternative turn. It's the only one I hadn't seen before in my 21 years of crocheting.
I've been crocheting and knitting for 50 years!! I HATE making foundation chains!!! The chain less foundation is a Godsend for me!!! Thank you !!!!!👍👍👍👍👍
So glad the ideas in this video helped you out! I also can't stand making foundations chains. What a chore, right? 😂
Great way to finish off with out knowing where it stops!
Haven't crocheted in over 35yr. This will start me anew with some very good tweaks. Very practical and good looking hack!
That's awesome you're getting back into crocheting! Glad I could share some new ideas with you.
My favorite hack was a tie between the finished edge at the beginning of a project and the foundation stitch. Runner up was the tie off at the end of circular work. Thanks for the hacks!
Yes, these ideas were new to me too and I've been crocheting for about 40 years. Your ideas are fun and interesting. Thank you! And thankk you for having normal, natural and beautiful hands without all the plastic shiney nails!
So glad you enjoyed these ideas! Thank you for watching.
The alternative turning chain is amazing!❤️
The less foundation is one of my favourite hack 🤩👌
I’m loving the alternative turning chain! Wow!
these are great I liked them all but the last one the turning stitch is the best no more chains showing in the finished sides as bumps and holes Thanks so much
The alternative turning chain is invaluable, thank you for sharing this 😃
You are welcome!
Invisible finish in the round I love that hack
Thanks! I’m going to try this as a gift to one of my volunteers!❤
I have crocheted since I was 8 , now 80 thanks !!!!! Have always hated chains now I love what you have taught me! 🤗Patricia
That's awesome! It's never too late to learn something new. 😊
The alternative turning chain is so very useful! Thank you!!!
The alternative turning chain - fantastic !!
The alternative turning chain… mind blown!
The turning chain hack was super helpful, thank you!
🧶 the Stacked turning chain amazed me. Love it.
I love the last two I hate chaining just starting a row it always shows I also love how you had your slip stitch I still don't get the foundation row I'll work on it
the homespun with the yellow yarn looked so pretty 🤩 like a sunset
I love this description of that yarn combo!
that alternative turning chain....lovin that
I learned to crochet when I was about 8 yrs old. I learned the basics. Over the years I have learned a lot and a ton of new stitches. I really like the hack of hiding the not and the way to turn with out a chain stitches.
It's so fun learning new crochet techniques! Glad you enjoyed the ideas. Thanks for watching!
Alternative turning chain for the win!!!! Thank you.
Great tutorial! The alternate turning & use more than one strand are my favorites! 😊
So glad you enjoyed!
These stitches have been around for years and are very helpful
I've been crocheting and knitting for at least 65 - 70 years (my grandma started teaching me when I was in 6th or 7th grade). I've been using the camel foundation stitch for the last 25 to 30 years - I think I may have learned it out of the old workbasket magazines. I makes the edge so much neater. l still have a couple of booklets that I bought years ago, one has about 60 crochet patterns and the other has about 60 knitting patterns. Over the years I've made numerous afghans, sweaters, baby blankets, doilies, etc. I'm still doing both and make a lot of the Christmas presents I give out.
That's awesome! I hope I can one day say I've been crocheting for that long too!
Great hack is the double crochet invisible turning chain. Thank you!
My mind is BLOWN!! I’m so excited to use the alternative turning crochet in my cat ear hats!!
These were great. I would also suggest including the 'magic knot' to tie on new colors. I love that one and use it often.
My favorite hack from this video was the joining in the round. I really liked all of your suggestions.
The one I didn’t know how to do is the last one. Fab!!
I like the tricky, yarn, hack best. With your hack, I may try different yarns to crochet with.
Can't wait to use the turning chain with same yarn. When I change colors I always use the standing double crochet.
Ooh, yes, the standing double crochet is a great way to change color at the end of rows!
I love all five hacks!
Love Love Love foundation-less start and the alt turn!!!! And the work the back nub of the chain! ❤❤❤
The alternative turning chain is my favorite!
I like the alternative turning chain the best, and I started crocheting recently after many years of not having time to crochet.
I.LOVE.THE.FOUNDATION.ROWS!!
I liked the alternative turning chain. It makes the end look so much neater.