Was just thinking this. Many people have crossover and I was wondering why this looked so familiar at first. I use this, without drawing the back through, to be able to graft live stitches to live or to knit in both directions for symmetry.
I don’t think I like this way because of that 1:29 the slingshot three put your fingers I like foundation chains better which that’s OK cause not everyone likes the same things😅❤
let me just be one of the first to welcome you to planet earth from whatever higher dimension of needlework enlightenment whence you came 🫡 having come to crochet from knitting, this would've been a super helpful way to bridge the gap between the two, instead of making me get frustrated at the usual methods and benching it for three years LOL. thank you so much for sharing!!
Ooooh…. My…. God! Wow! I’ve been both a knitter and crocheter for so many years and I never thought of this! It’s seems so obvious right! How come no one has thought to do this in all the years! Well done! You are a fiber arts genius!
Genius idea! Combining the long tail cast on with crochet! I’m a knitter as well and I actually cast on with a crochet hook. Sometimes mixing things makes things so much easier! Also, I’m doing a lot of crochet bralette tops for the summer, and I think this is the perfect starting foundation for that, having stitches on top and bottom to work into when starting each cup.
Yes, this is as cool as you think it is!!! Thank you so much for sharing your brilliance with the rest of us… I am so relieved to finally leave the crochet foundation stitch, and the chain stitches behind! I also sent this to five of my crocheting and knitting friends! And I’ll keep sharing the gospel of this new technique!
When you said you invented a new way to start crochet, I got snarky and thought "oh, please!" But then I watched the video, and in less that a minute you proved me so totally wrong! I've been knitting and crocheting for 35 years, and it never occured to me to crossover and use a long tail cast on for crochet!!! Even though I use a crochet foundation chain for a provisional cast on in knitting. I'm really impressed - well done! And thanks for the video - keep up the great work and the improv! Absolute genius!!!
It has taken me 2 hours of internet searching to re-find this video. I can tell you now, it’s unique! I was getting to the point where I thought I’d imagined it. Xxx
Maybe this is a stupid question, but how long a tail would I need to make a 60 inch length. Im a new crocheter & hate making the chain row … it’s uneven. I want to make a blanket w the Moss stitch and the how to videos are really unclear on how to go into it from a chain row … or mine is really sloppy anyway. Can I use this technique then go into the moss stitch? Or is my only option a chain row and into a moss stitch from that? Loved this video, thanks!
@@loridavis7086Yes, you should be able to treat this foundation crochet as the first row for any stitch you might want to use for your blanket. I’ve been making projects this way for a couple months now and haven’t had any problems using any stitches. As for the length of yarn needed for the tail, you will need 3xs the desired finished length. So using your 60” as a finished size, you would need to start your slip knot at 180”. HTH have fun crocheting! Cheers from FL😺
I'm a beginner crocheter and WOW this was so much fun to learn! It felt like my fingers were doing a dance. Clear, simple instructions, easy to see exactly what you're doing, amazing video!! Thank you! ❤
Um GENIUS!!!❤ I make little amulet bags to wear around the neck and was looking for a way to do the crochet for around the neck sturdier than a regular base chain but not as thick as a full single crochet foundation chain. This is perfect!
Thank you for sharing. I will definitely be switching to this method. Always hated my foundation chain for its stiffness. Truly helpful. You're a genius if you developed this method. You are still brilliant if you just shared it. ❤
I absolutely think this is as cool as you do. I love it. So much easier and FASTER! I’ve been crocheting for 60+ years and there isn’t much I haven’t tried that’s actually been new or innovative. This is wonderful, thank you so much. ❤
Yes! I started out knitting first before picking up crochet & the long-tail cast on is my go-to. This is a perfect solution to what I hate about foundation chains; thank you!
Thank you for reminding me where I learned this stitching😍 My Mom tried to teach me knitting and crocheting, bless her heart , and as a normal young adult I didn't pay close attention to lessons. She passed in '88 and now I feel like a newbie trying to remember what I knew. So glad so many crafters are willing to share their wisdom❣
I wanted to share my progress with you. It did take a few clumsy starts before it wasn’t too wonky, but after a while it did become easier and only had to frog it a couple of inches a few times only because my tension wasn’t even. I can tell right now that this is going to be my new go to for my first row of single crochet. Thanks again for sharing! ❤️ Gloria
This technique has been around for a long time now for crocheting, basically the same as a long tail cast on in knitting. Which is my favorite co for knitting.
I was confused at first, but once I was able to get it, I realized it was like when I was learning to cast on my knitting needles. It all just kind of clicked. I love this.
This is absolutely amazing! I started out knitting and started crocheting last year, and this is the easiest way to make a really nice foundation chain!
Same!!! I have frogged the same 82 single crochet chain about 4 or 5 times tonight, thinking every time “crocheting is easier than knitting they said…” Finding this video was my last ditch effort before literally ditching the crochet project and going back to the knitting project. 😅
You're a genius! I thought that the foundation stitch chain was a blessing because I always dreaded the chain stitch, but this method blows the FSC out of the water! It's so much easier and sooo FAST. I love it! Thank you!!!
I definitely LOVE the LOOK of it Im just not use to holding the yarn like you have to so my middle finger near my nail bed is sore from grasping the little ' nub' piece that you have to hold when pulling the yarn through! But I know that with practice Ill be able to get much faster and quicker and have not so bumpy stitches and EVERYTHING will be easier for me to do!!!! I SHALL CONQUER THIS!!!! lol THanks so much for sharing!
Very Cool!! Thank you. As I was watching you do the "cast on" I said that's just like knitting and then you said what I just said. I am a beginner knitter. I love doing purl and knit design dishcloths and whatnot. This is definitely how I am going to start my foundation row next time I crochet. Thank you so much!
Great idea! Ok so I’ve used this hack on a table runner & I love it. Every project that has a foundation chain that needs to stretch, this is the one to use, hats, shawls, etc.
@@elainelindsey1306 Lucky you. We had sewing and cooking. I would have loved to have had knitting. I knew how to crochet and embroider because my mother taught myself and my sisters. We’d make kimonos and crochet the edges and decorate with embroidery to give to our church. This was back in the 50s & 60s. My grandchildren didn’t have any of these classes when in Middle and High school. Such a shame.
Yes!!! I saw this a while ago and lost it, I've been searching since but nothing comes up when googling, I'm so happy to have found your video again!!!
This technique took me many tries it tookhold. But once my brain, eyes n hands united. It was magical. Thanks for the upgrade to my crocheting techniques. 😊🎉
Thank you for this great idea/tutorial. I have some wt3 silk yarn that I just couldn't make a nice foundation chain with no matter how I tried, but your method worked a miracle!
🤯🎉🎉🎉🎉🙏😱🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 OMG I am in love with this! Thank you so much. I want to make hats and headbands, but I hate when one side is tight and not stretchy! You are amazing! Thank you!
If you are not sure of how wide your project will be: could you use 2 skeins of yarn or 2 balls of thread, that have been incorporated into the beginning slip stitch?
WHOA!! that is awesome!! wish I could use a knitting needle for it. Awesome!!! I DO SOOO hate to do the CHAIN then start crocheting on it. blah. THANK YOU for this tutorial.
This is pure genius! Thank you so much for sharing. I always struggle with the foundation chains, that will be a thing of the past. I knit too, so I grasped the concept instantly. Not only is it sturdy, but your tail will be woven in at the same time! Love it!
Just brilliant ❤ Love using long tail cast on in my knitting projects. Who knew you could as well instalment crochet. So easy and quick, made me giddy trying this. Works so well, love how stretchy this method is. Thank you for sharing, much appriciated 😀💜🙏 Happy Crafting
This is awesome! Especially if you want to crochet a blanket with granny clusters. The starting middle part looks so much cleaner using this method. I'll try it with my next blanket.
Neat! Doesn't work with double crochet and so on though. This got me thinking. I get the idea of using the long tail to build the foundation chain (instead of just looping it around as with the cast-on) and it actually worked! The action is very similar to the foundation crochet but you actually have a foundation chain. Works with double crochet too and so on.
Can you make a video of the long tail cast off double crochet? Or a more detailed explanation? I'm not a knitter, but I do understand the technique for single crochet in this video.
@@girlwithnoname956 The technique shown here doesn't work with double crochets and longer stitches. Doesn't also work if you need skip stitches in the foundation chain like what you often do with fillet crochet, lace work and other fancy stitches. The one I came up though work for all these. I tried to make a video using my phone camera but it doesn't work. The focus keeps getting messed up. So, I'll try to make a very detailed explanation of what I did. In essence, what you will be doing is crocheting the foundation chain with the tail yarn and the first row of stitches with the ball yarn at the same time. 1) Measure the tail. You need a tail that is a bit longer than the three times the length of the foundation chain. I often use four times the length to be safe. 2) Work as usual and create the slip knot. This slip knot would be the first chain of the foundation chain. 3) Yarn over with both tail yarn and the ball yarn on your hand at the same time as if they are one yarn. There should be a total of three loops on the hook: the ball yarn, the tail yarn and the slip knot. You might need to hold the tail yarn and slip knot in place. 4) Pull the ball yarn loop through the two loops (tail yarn and slip knot). 5) Now create the starting chain using the ball yarn. For double crochet, three chains are often used so chain three. Now you will have four chain stitches, the fist chain is first chain of the foundation chain and the three chains is counted as a double crochet. Now we will start adding the foundation chain and first stitch row at the same time. For double crochet: 6) Yarn over with the ball yarn. 7) Insert hook on the last stitch in the foundation chain. 8) Yarn over with the tail yarn. You would need to hold the tail yarn and yarn it over the hook. 9) Pull yarn through the chain to create a loop. This loop is a new stitch for the foundation chain. 10) Yarn over with both tail yarn and the ball yarn at the same time as if they are one yarn. There should be five loops on the hook. 11) Pull the ball yarn through two loops (these should be the loop made by the tail yarn and the loop of last stitch of the foundation chain). 12) The situation now should be familiar. There should be three loops on the hook that looks just like as if you are crocheting a normal double crochet stitch. Working with the ball yarn, proceed as if doing a normal double crochet. Repeat 6 to 12 until you have the required number stitches. You will then need to secure the foundation chain. Insert hook into the last foundation chain, yarn over with the tail yarn pull through the chain to create a loop, yarn over with the tail yarn again and pull the whole yarn through the loop. Pull the yarn to tighten and secure. Now you have what looks like a normal foundation chain and the first row of double crochet stitches. You have to adapt this for other crochet stitches but it should not be difficult. If you want to join into a ring... Well this is more complex. Essentially, you sew the two end of the foundation chain together using the tail yarn itself. But that is for another time. Hope that helps.
@@rosverlegaspo6752 thank you so much for the detailed instructions. This sounds smart! I think I follow your instructions; it makes a lot of sense, but I'll know when I try it out. Soon... Thank you!!!!
FINALLY I GET TO USE A KNIT STITCH AND A CROCHET STITCH TOGETHER. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO MASTER KNITTING. I CAN CAST ON AND MAKE A FEW STITCHES. THANK YOU FOR THE COLAB.....
Wow! I like foundation stitches for starting a project, but it took me the longest time to “see” which loops to work into. This is so much simpler! And as a knitter, the cast on is almost automatic. So cool.
I wish all crocheters knew this, because I've usually had lots of trouble with my foundation chains, but I'm sure I won't now. I appreciate that you said that the action is the same thing as a long-tail cast-on in knitting, because I already knew how to do that, so hearing the comparison made it easier for me to learn this. Thanks for sharing!
I am definitely going to try this on my next project. Thank you for sharing! It looks so much easier than the traditional foundation chain, which I do love by the way. But I think this technique will be even better.
Amazing and beautiful. Thank you for the great tutorial. Definitely takes a little time to get the hang of it. I have been a knitting and crocheting for almost 50 years and this is the best looking and sturdy foundation. Will definitely make projects better. I don't like the long tail cast on, but after I use it for my crocheting I'm sure I will use it more with my knitting also. Thank you.🥰
A long tail cast on, but for crochet... I never would've thought a knitting technique would work so well with a hook. As someone who has been using chainless foundations due to my chains always becoming too tight, I'm already looking forward to giving your technique a try!
this is BRILLIANT! I've been looking for something like this for BLO slip stitch since it has such a lovely 4 way stretch, and this is an absolute life saver. Personally, I worked into the twisty side so the other edge has those clean Vs along it. (haha, I hadn't even finished the video, and just realized you go on to say exactly this. Great minds think alike!)
Thanks for making this tutorial. I had learned another, more difficult version. Naturally, when I tried to remember how to do this, I failed. Your presentation is clear and easy to follow. The resulting chain is perfect for my current project. My chainless "foundation" chain forms the center of a scarf, worked from both sides. I did have a problem with your instructions for determining the length of the "tail" before one starts. The length needed probably depends on the gauge (hook size, yarn weight, etc.) one works with. I needed a much longer "tail" than 3x the width of my scarf to get the number of stitches I needed (using worsted weight yarn and a 5mm hook). I'd advise starting with a longer "tail" than seems reasonable, especially when making the foundation for a big project. I'd rather have to clip some extra yarn than to have to begin again when near the end of a too-short chain.
THIS is truly revolutionary. There is a "Foundation Chain," technique that provides something very similar to yours, but OH! It is SO fiddly and time consuming, even though it looks and works excellently. But I truly think YOURS IS BETTER! So fast and easy. I can't wait to try it on my next project, a full length Maxi Cable jacket. Thank you so much for sharing this with the rest of us!!!
*G *E *N *I *U *S You, my dear, are on a whole other level. Thank you SO much for this! I have a project I was wanting to use the foundation chain for, but just could not figure it out.
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Wonderful! I found since I’m doing a cardi in one piece, I have a 150 stitches to start with. Well, I didn’t estimate enough 😂 , so I just attached a 2nd cake of yarn. Works wonderfully. Thanks
I used to knit a little and when I was first watching your movements I thought it looked familiar. As soon as you said it was a way of casting on knitting stitches but with a slight change, I remembered! 🤦🏼♀️ I like everything about this and agree about only using this method from now on! 👌👍👏
This was sooooooo useful! I learned to knit first so crocheting has been a little challenging. A soon as the long tail cast in reference connected I was good to go!
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As a knitter, why have I never thought of this before?? This is genius! Well done, Michelle, and thank you so, so much for sharing this 😃❤❤❤
I'm the same.., and I was even using this cast on yesterday. Well.., never too old to try something...new?
In knitting, the twisted German cast on does the same thing as this, gives a stretchy edge with the first row already done.
Was just thinking this. Many people have crossover and I was wondering why this looked so familiar at first. I use this, without drawing the back through, to be able to graft live stitches to live or to knit in both directions for symmetry.
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I don’t think I like this way because of that 1:29 the slingshot three put your fingers I like foundation chains better which that’s OK cause not everyone likes the same things😅❤
let me just be one of the first to welcome you to planet earth from whatever higher dimension of needlework enlightenment whence you came 🫡 having come to crochet from knitting, this would've been a super helpful way to bridge the gap between the two, instead of making me get frustrated at the usual methods and benching it for three years LOL. thank you so much for sharing!!
LOL yes!!
I hate dealing with foundation chains. This is SOOOO cool. I was a knitter first. This is very comfortable for me. Thank you.
Ooooh…. My…. God! Wow! I’ve been both a knitter and crocheter for so many years and I never thought of this! It’s seems so obvious right! How come no one has thought to do this in all the years! Well done! You are a fiber arts genius!
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It is one of the ways that u start in knitting. I have never seen anyone do it for crochet before.
As a knitter I have no idea why I never thought of something like this because the long tail cast-on is my favorite cast-on method
Genius idea! Combining the long tail cast on with crochet! I’m a knitter as well and I actually cast on with a crochet hook. Sometimes mixing things makes things so much easier! Also, I’m doing a lot of crochet bralette tops for the summer, and I think this is the perfect starting foundation for that, having stitches on top and bottom to work into when starting each cup.
Oh, I absolutely love this. The fact the chains are the same size due to the crochet hook is fantastic!
It's easier than the chainless foundation stitch I've been using, and looks a lot faster. Plus it looks absolutely fantastic!
Yes, this is as cool as you think it is!!! Thank you so much for sharing your brilliance with the rest of us… I am so relieved to finally leave the crochet foundation stitch, and the chain stitches behind! I also sent this to five of my crocheting and knitting friends! And I’ll keep sharing the gospel of this new technique!
Oh, and the reverse of the strings just changes the top and bottom from what I can see...
When you said you invented a new way to start crochet, I got snarky and thought "oh, please!" But then I watched the video, and in less that a minute you proved me so totally wrong! I've been knitting and crocheting for 35 years, and it never occured to me to crossover and use a long tail cast on for crochet!!! Even though I use a crochet foundation chain for a provisional cast on in knitting. I'm really impressed - well done! And thanks for the video - keep up the great work and the improv! Absolute genius!!!
This method is genius! Any knitter will find this easy. Thank you so much for your east to follow tutorial!
It has taken me 2 hours of internet searching to re-find this video. I can tell you now, it’s unique! I was getting to the point where I thought I’d imagined it. Xxx
After such searching experiences, I created a “crochet” folder for those treasure videos.
Maybe this is a stupid question, but how long a tail would I need to make a 60 inch length. Im a new crocheter & hate making the chain row … it’s uneven. I want to make a blanket w the Moss stitch and the how to videos are really unclear on how to go into it from a chain row … or mine is really sloppy anyway. Can I use this technique then go into the moss stitch? Or is my only option a chain row and into a moss stitch from that?
Loved this video, thanks!
@@loridavis7086Yes, you should be able to treat this foundation crochet as the first row for any stitch you might want to use for your blanket. I’ve been making projects this way for a couple months now and haven’t had any problems using any stitches. As for the length of yarn needed for the tail, you will need 3xs the desired finished length. So using your 60” as a finished size, you would need to start your slip knot at 180”. HTH have fun crocheting! Cheers from FL😺
@@loridavis7086Lori, did you used to be a Harris in MS? If so, I'm Mariah's mom. LP😊
@@LP-mz8rc sorry, no. Wouldn’t that have been fun to reconnect w an old friend this way?
I'm a beginner crocheter and WOW this was so much fun to learn! It felt like my fingers were doing a dance. Clear, simple instructions, easy to see exactly what you're doing, amazing video!! Thank you! ❤
Um GENIUS!!!❤ I make little amulet bags to wear around the neck and was looking for a way to do the crochet for around the neck sturdier than a regular base chain but not as thick as a full single crochet foundation chain. This is perfect!
Thank you for sharing. I will definitely be switching to this method. Always hated my foundation chain for its stiffness. Truly helpful. You're a genius if you developed this method. You are still brilliant if you just shared it. ❤
I absolutely think this is as cool as you do. I love it. So much easier and FASTER! I’ve been crocheting for 60+ years and there isn’t much I haven’t tried that’s actually been new or innovative. This is wonderful, thank you so much. ❤
Yes! I started out knitting first before picking up crochet & the long-tail cast on is my go-to. This is a perfect solution to what I hate about foundation chains; thank you!
Thank you for reminding me where I learned this stitching😍 My Mom tried to teach me knitting and crocheting, bless her heart , and as a normal young adult I didn't pay close attention to lessons. She passed in '88 and now I feel like a newbie trying to remember what I knew. So glad so many crafters are willing to share their wisdom❣
This is so COOL!!!! Elegant, simple to execute, and more importantly simple to repeat!
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Lolol she really has! Brilliant that made me pmsl! Xxx💞
Awesome!!!
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Literally. Just. Changed my life and saved my evening, no exaggeration whatsoever!!
Lord’s work? 😂😂😂
It’s knitting’s long-tail cast-on 😂with a crochet stitch!!! Bless you and your hook!!!!! ❤❤❤
I wanted to share my progress with you. It did take a few clumsy starts before it wasn’t too wonky, but after a while it did become easier and only had to frog it a couple of inches a few times only because my tension wasn’t even. I can tell right now that this is going to be my new go to for my first row of single crochet. Thanks again for sharing! ❤️ Gloria
That was brilliant!!!! I wonder what it feels like to be the first to spot a solution that’s been staring us all in the face for generations.
Except chainless foundation single crochets already exist without having to measure your tail lol
@@SalinaStarr you’re a jerk
Best crochet hack of this century. It is the most useful technique I've learned since third loop half double crochet. Many thanks. Well done.
As soon as she showed working the underside I thought, wow, slipper soles would be so much easier! This woman is sent from Heaven! ❤
I’m a knitter and I love this. Has a great stretch to it. Perfect for gloves. Thank you for sharing.❤
This technique has been around for a long time now for crocheting, basically the same as a long tail cast on in knitting. Which is my favorite co for knitting.
I’ve never seen it before for crocheting and I am so happy she shared it! 🎉🎉
@@BitzTrix Looks like this person wanted to patent it 8 years ago: ruclips.net/video/pngq8JCkPIE/видео.html
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Neither have I, and it's pretty memorable! 🤔🙄❤️
that is the fastest way for a foundation chain. Tried it out today and I love it.
I was confused at first, but once I was able to get it, I realized it was like when I was learning to cast on my knitting needles. It all just kind of clicked. I love this.
This! A game changer no doubt!! I can’t wait to start a new project so I use this technique!! Awesome!!
Thank you!
Definitely took me a little bit to figure out but once I got the hang of it, it worked up quickly. Thanks for this great tutorial :)
This is amazing! Thank you! I've really hated the starting chain and this makes it so much better!
This is absolutely amazing! I started out knitting and started crocheting last year, and this is the easiest way to make a really nice foundation chain!
This is one of the most epic bits of information i've
come across sense i started hooking .🤯🤩
This is BRILLIANT! I knit as well and I never thought of this. Thank you!🌹
I love this! Especially for the sturdy structure at the bottom of a project!
Bless you!🎉 I am a frustrated knitter trying to crochet & almost went back to 2 needles because of my chain stitches😂❤
Same!!! I have frogged the same 82 single crochet chain about 4 or 5 times tonight, thinking every time “crocheting is easier than knitting they said…”
Finding this video was my last ditch effort before literally ditching the crochet project and going back to the knitting project. 😅
So u know then this cast on from knitting?
You're a genius! I thought that the foundation stitch chain was a blessing because I always dreaded the chain stitch, but this method blows the FSC out of the water! It's so much easier and sooo FAST. I love it! Thank you!!!
I definitely LOVE the LOOK of it Im just not use to holding the yarn like you have to so my middle finger near my nail bed is sore from grasping the little ' nub' piece that you have to hold when pulling the yarn through! But I know that with practice Ill be able to get much faster and quicker and have not so bumpy stitches and EVERYTHING will be easier for me to do!!!! I SHALL CONQUER THIS!!!! lol THanks so much for sharing!
EXCELLENT IDEA!!! This makes Starting a great deal EASIER!! 💯👍👍
Fabulous video and love how you show using both sides or tilting it! Thanks so much.
Very Cool!! Thank you. As I was watching you do the "cast on" I said that's just like knitting and then you said what I just said. I am a beginner knitter. I love doing purl and knit design dishcloths and whatnot. This is definitely how I am going to start my foundation row next time I crochet. Thank you so much!
Great idea! Ok so I’ve used this hack on a table runner & I love it. Every project that has a foundation chain that needs to stretch, this is the one to use, hats, shawls, etc.
This is a total game changer!!!!
I remember this stitch from my Mom when I was a girl...1967!
Your mum times needlework classes where mandatory in schools that's why most of our grandparents and great grandparents have so much skills.
@@elainelindsey1306 Lucky you. We had sewing and cooking. I would have loved to have had knitting. I knew how to crochet and embroider because my mother taught myself and my sisters. We’d make kimonos and crochet the edges and decorate with embroidery to give to our church. This was back in the 50s & 60s. My grandchildren didn’t have any of these classes when in Middle and High school. Such a shame.
I've never tried knitting, so I appreciate the integration! It looks great! Looks so stable and clean!
Yes!!! I saw this a while ago and lost it, I've been searching since but nothing comes up when googling, I'm so happy to have found your video again!!!
This technique took me many tries it tookhold. But once my brain, eyes n hands united. It was magical. Thanks for the upgrade to my crocheting techniques. 😊🎉
Genius! This is sooo much easier than a fsc and looks better too. Thank you!!!
Wow! This is truly brilliant! I'm 59 years old and have been knitting and crocheting all my life. Why have I never thought of doing this? Thank you.
Brilliant! Thank you so much! This is so much easier. I'm going to use this going forward. I can't thank you enough!
Thanks a million! Your way of setting the foundation for a crochet knitting piece is awesome 😎😎!
Thank you for this great idea/tutorial. I have some wt3 silk yarn that I just couldn't make a nice foundation chain with no matter how I tried, but your method worked a miracle!
🤯🎉🎉🎉🎉🙏😱🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 OMG I am in love with this! Thank you so much. I want to make hats and headbands, but I hate when one side is tight and not stretchy! You are amazing! Thank you!
Like the long tail cast on😊❤😊
Word for word what I was about to comment 😅
If you are not sure of how wide your project will be: could you use 2 skeins of yarn or 2 balls of thread, that have been incorporated into the beginning slip stitch?
Yesssss and also you could use 2 diff colors!!!!
@@jrjaffe1275 I like that idea!
The long tail cast on is my favourite knitting cast on method. This is genius to add it to the crochet repertoire.
WHOA!! that is awesome!! wish I could use a knitting needle for it. Awesome!!! I DO SOOO hate to do the CHAIN then start crocheting on it. blah. THANK YOU for this tutorial.
This is pure genius! Thank you so much for sharing. I always struggle with the foundation chains, that will be a thing of the past. I knit too, so I grasped the concept instantly. Not only is it sturdy, but your tail will be woven in at the same time! Love it!
Just brilliant ❤ Love using long tail cast on in my knitting projects. Who knew you could as well instalment crochet. So easy and quick, made me giddy trying this. Works so well, love how stretchy this method is. Thank you for sharing, much appriciated 😀💜🙏 Happy Crafting
Definitely going to try this technique!!! Thanks for sharing more of your great ideas and videos!!!!
I’m a knitter too, this is fantastic
This is awesome! Especially if you want to crochet a blanket with granny clusters. The starting middle part looks so much cleaner using this method. I'll try it with my next blanket.
Amazing! I love it for starting bases, for rectangle start of bag, even granny stitch rectangle afghan!
Neat! Doesn't work with double crochet and so on though.
This got me thinking. I get the idea of using the long tail to build the foundation chain (instead of just looping it around as with the cast-on) and it actually worked! The action is very similar to the foundation crochet but you actually have a foundation chain. Works with double crochet too and so on.
Can you make a video of the long tail cast off double crochet? Or a more detailed explanation? I'm not a knitter, but I do understand the technique for single crochet in this video.
@@girlwithnoname956 The technique shown here doesn't work with double crochets and longer stitches. Doesn't also work if you need skip stitches in the foundation chain like what you often do with fillet crochet, lace work and other fancy stitches. The one I came up though work for all these.
I tried to make a video using my phone camera but it doesn't work. The focus keeps getting messed up. So, I'll try to make a very detailed explanation of what I did. In essence, what you will be doing is crocheting the foundation chain with the tail yarn and the first row of stitches with the ball yarn at the same time.
1) Measure the tail. You need a tail that is a bit longer than the three times the length of the foundation chain. I often use four times the length to be safe.
2) Work as usual and create the slip knot. This slip knot would be the first chain of the foundation chain.
3) Yarn over with both tail yarn and the ball yarn on your hand at the same time as if they are one yarn. There should be a total of three loops on the hook: the ball yarn, the tail yarn and the slip knot. You might need to hold the tail yarn and slip knot in place.
4) Pull the ball yarn loop through the two loops (tail yarn and slip knot).
5) Now create the starting chain using the ball yarn. For double crochet, three chains are often used so chain three. Now you will have four chain stitches, the fist chain is first chain of the foundation chain and the three chains is counted as a double crochet.
Now we will start adding the foundation chain and first stitch row at the same time. For double crochet:
6) Yarn over with the ball yarn.
7) Insert hook on the last stitch in the foundation chain.
8) Yarn over with the tail yarn. You would need to hold the tail yarn and yarn it over the hook.
9) Pull yarn through the chain to create a loop. This loop is a new stitch for the foundation chain.
10) Yarn over with both tail yarn and the ball yarn at the same time as if they are one yarn. There should be five loops on the hook.
11) Pull the ball yarn through two loops (these should be the loop made by the tail yarn and the loop of last stitch of the foundation chain).
12) The situation now should be familiar. There should be three loops on the hook that looks just like as if you are crocheting a normal double crochet stitch. Working with the ball yarn, proceed as if doing a normal double crochet.
Repeat 6 to 12 until you have the required number stitches.
You will then need to secure the foundation chain. Insert hook into the last foundation chain, yarn over with the tail yarn pull through the chain to create a loop, yarn over with the tail yarn again and pull the whole yarn through the loop. Pull the yarn to tighten and secure.
Now you have what looks like a normal foundation chain and the first row of double crochet stitches.
You have to adapt this for other crochet stitches but it should not be difficult.
If you want to join into a ring... Well this is more complex. Essentially, you sew the two end of the foundation chain together using the tail yarn itself. But that is for another time.
Hope that helps.
@@rosverlegaspo6752 thank you so much for the detailed instructions. This sounds smart! I think I follow your instructions; it makes a lot of sense, but I'll know when I try it out. Soon... Thank you!!!!
FINALLY I GET TO USE A KNIT STITCH AND A CROCHET STITCH TOGETHER. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO MASTER KNITTING. I CAN CAST ON AND MAKE A FEW STITCHES. THANK YOU FOR THE COLAB.....
This is actually so useful and impressive! Everyone needs to see this!
Wow! I like foundation stitches for starting a project, but it took me the longest time to “see” which loops to work into. This is so much simpler! And as a knitter, the cast on is almost automatic. So cool.
I wish all crocheters knew this, because I've usually had lots of trouble with my foundation chains, but I'm sure I won't now. I appreciate that you said that the action is the same thing as a long-tail cast-on in knitting, because I already knew how to do that, so hearing the comparison made it easier for me to learn this. Thanks for sharing!
I am definitely going to try this on my next project. Thank you for sharing! It looks so much easier than the traditional foundation chain, which I do love by the way. But I think this technique will be even better.
I use the same method for casting on stitches when I knit. Thank you for the idea of using it for foundation crochet!!😊
This is absolutely genius! 🎉🎉 Major big brain energy!!!
This is so totally awesome! I want to make trivet using the waistcoat/knit stitch and this will be a gagné changer for starting. 🎉
Amazing and beautiful. Thank you for the great tutorial. Definitely takes a little time to get the hang of it. I have been a knitting and crocheting for almost 50 years and this is the best looking and sturdy foundation. Will definitely make projects better. I don't like the long tail cast on, but after I use it for my crocheting I'm sure I will use it more with my knitting also. Thank you.🥰
A long tail cast on, but for crochet... I never would've thought a knitting technique would work so well with a hook. As someone who has been using chainless foundations due to my chains always becoming too tight, I'm already looking forward to giving your technique a try!
New crocheter here! Thank you so much! I feel lithos will tighten up my work and make it look much cleaner
this is BRILLIANT! I've been looking for something like this for BLO slip stitch since it has such a lovely 4 way stretch, and this is an absolute life saver. Personally, I worked into the twisty side so the other edge has those clean Vs along it.
(haha, I hadn't even finished the video, and just realized you go on to say exactly this. Great minds think alike!)
A cross between knit and crochet. Genius!
Thanks!
Mind blown!!!! You are a genius!
Totally cool and very easy to learn with your clear video. THANK YOU!!
I will be giving this a try. Thanks for this video
I was gunna say, this is looking alot like the long tail cast on in knitting...ill have to try it!
Thanks for making this tutorial. I had learned another, more difficult version. Naturally, when I tried to remember how to do this, I failed. Your presentation is clear and easy to follow. The resulting chain is perfect for my current project. My chainless "foundation" chain forms the center of a scarf, worked from both sides.
I did have a problem with your instructions for determining the length of the "tail" before one starts. The length needed probably depends on the gauge (hook size, yarn weight, etc.) one works with. I needed a much longer "tail" than 3x the width of my scarf to get the number of stitches I needed (using worsted weight yarn and a 5mm hook). I'd advise starting with a longer "tail" than seems reasonable, especially when making the foundation for a big project. I'd rather have to clip some extra yarn than to have to begin again when near the end of a too-short chain.
THIS is truly revolutionary. There is a "Foundation Chain," technique that provides something very similar to yours, but OH! It is SO fiddly and time consuming, even though it looks and works excellently. But I truly think YOURS IS BETTER! So fast and easy. I can't wait to try it on my next project, a full length Maxi Cable jacket. Thank you so much for sharing this with the rest of us!!!
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You, my dear, are on a whole other level. Thank you SO much for this! I have a project I was wanting to use the foundation chain for, but just could not figure it out.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! You made it easy to understand and it is straight!
Aw thank YOU Shirley!
You have just revolutionized the way I crochet! I mainly do amigurumi. this is SO GENIUS
Fantastic!!! I love it. This is how I cast on. This is the best foundation chain that actually looks good
This is FANTASTIC! I will never do an old foundation chain! 🙏👌
This just encouraged me to buy yarn I don't need just to try this out thank you very much😂
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I think this is very very cool , thank you for sharing this technique with me and your viewers . I appreciate you very much.👋
I love this technique! Lady, you are a genius!Thank you so much for sharing!
Wonderful! I found since I’m doing a cardi in one piece, I have a 150 stitches to start with. Well, I didn’t estimate enough 😂 , so I just attached a 2nd cake of yarn. Works wonderfully. Thanks
This is spectacular! I can't wait to try it for the bottom of a bag. 🎉🎉 thank you
I used to knit a little and when I was first watching your movements I thought it looked familiar. As soon as you said it was a way of casting on knitting stitches but with a slight change, I remembered! 🤦🏼♀️ I like everything about this and agree about only using this method from now on! 👌👍👏
That's how I cast on when I knit. So easy and conforming. Thanx for this.
This was sooooooo useful! I learned to knit first so crocheting has been a little challenging. A soon as the long tail cast in reference connected I was good to go!