i just started crocheting

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Permalink Reply by Gloria on January 29, 2010 at 8:54am

Hi Kate....the pattern usually tells you (depending upon which stitch you are using...single crochet, double, etc.)...usually with single crochet...start your first singe crochet in the 2nd chain from your hook...double is usually the third chain from the hook.... becareful not to "twist the chain" as you are working down your first row. At the end of the row... it usually tells you to turn and chain one or two (also depending on the stitch you are using)...start the next row at the bottom of that chain you next did....I count every stitch...if you are short one...you most probably missed that first stitch...or if you are one over....may have put two stitches in one space some where across the line..... hope that helps...if you need more advise...just ask.....Once you get a handle on it...it should go easy for you....but....count, count, count....(I also have clickers that count my rows for me.....and if I do anything really complex...I have two counters...one for stitches...one for rows....don't think you are quite there yet.....good luck! Let me know how it goes!

Gloria (check my page for some of my crocheted items)

Permalink Reply by kate moorman on January 29, 2010 at 3:41pm

its just single at the moment lol im just doing a bookmark or scarf til i master this than will branch out lol

Permalink Reply by Teri-Lyn Calhoun on February 22, 2010 at 8:16am

Hi - Try and see if this video might be of some help to you to make single crochet stitches. There are a few other videos by other people - one of them I found with "notes" on them. She was kind enough to do that as I cannot hear the video. :)

Permalink Reply by Jenna Wingate on March 1, 2010 at 6:27am

Ok- you have the chain and now you want to start on row 1- correct?

Generally you will turn your work after each row (and the beg. chain) so that you are always working right to left (if you're right handed, that is). Your pattern should read 'DC in 3rd chain from hook' or something similar. Count off the chains (not counting the one ON the hook) and begin your stitch there. HERE is a playlist of Youtube videos that cover all the masics and more. If you are like me, it makes it easier to see it rather than read it.

Permalink Reply by Teri-Lyn Calhoun on March 1, 2010 at 4:03pm

I usually go under 2 thread as well - it makes it stronger, my personal opinion. :)

Permalink Reply by Mary M on March 22, 2010 at 10:52am

You're right, going under 2 threads makes the edge stronger, but I prefer to go under 1 thread for 2 reasons: 1) If there will not be a border, it gives the piece a more finished look, and 2) if there IS a border, then it's just easier for me to go under 2 threads than 1.

As with most things crochet, it's just a preference.

Happy hooking!

Permalink Reply by Teri-Lyn Calhoun on March 22, 2010 at 10:53am

There is another reason to go only under one loop instead of both - that's to give it a texture look on one side (like a ridge of some sort). That would come in handy with some patterns if you ever want to modify it. :)