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09-03-2012, 04:09 PM #1
Finishing tricks
I need advice about crocheting around a piece. I cant seem to get a handle on finding the ends of rows and end up guessing. The result is inevitably uneven and choppy looking. Any hints?
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09-03-2012, 06:40 PM #2
Most of us have trouble keeping the sides straight. Some of them came up with a trick of putting a pin or marker at the end of the row and moving up so you can always see the last stitch in the row. This helped me out. I was making an afghan and when I looked it was so crooked on the sides that I had to pull out 18" of it. That was over a skein of yarn. Now I mark both sides. Good luck and welcome. I think you will love this site if you use it.
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09-03-2012, 07:24 PM #3
This has also helped me tremendously - marking my last stitch in a row with something. Hope this helps you out!
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09-05-2012, 05:29 PM #4
I've been doing pretty much what you did on the video so I feel better about my "guessing" Thanks so much for this help.
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09-03-2012, 09:37 PM #5
here's some videos of putting a border or edging on a afghan...hope it helps.
Crochet Borders - Bing Videos
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09-05-2012, 01:36 PM #6
Sometimes it just takes practice to find the ends of the rows. What you might want to try as an exercise is to get a very large hook (L, M, N or P would work well) and some light coloured chunky yarn. Then work a swatch and you can see exactly where the stitches are. By doing this a number of times and learning exactly what to look for, it will make working into the ends of rows much easier.
I have my students do swatches with single crochet, double crochet and treble crochet like this so they can start to understand the mechanics of a stitch.Crochetgal on Etsy - Beautiful yarns, affordable prices
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09-06-2012, 09:21 AM #7
Thanks for the great idea!
I will definitely try this. It is a great idea.
I use all sorts of things as markers, but never actual markers created for it. They are generally way too expensive. In the past I've used bits of yarn, tiny binder rings, paper clips, twist ties, and other things I have on hand. I especially like using twist ties.
I also run a twist tie through the eye of the needle I am using to finish while it is not in use. It makes it easier to find on my work area. In addition, with the wire attached I can store it in a section of my crochet case and it stays put. Not on topic exactly, but useful, I hope!
Mary
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12-05-2012, 02:53 PM #8
That is what I do also, and how I was taught 3 months ago. I have the website booked marked because sometimes I have to go back to basics when I get confused. I just did that the other day, sat down with a j hook, some heavy yarn and just did a few rows to really look at my stitches. I especially have to go back there in between projects when I am changing stitch types. Because my first project was a dc and then I went to a sc, and for the life of me I couldn't remember where to stitch in after I turned, or when it told me to stitch into a stitch (after a space) where my stitch was!
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09-06-2012, 07:21 AM #9
An easy stitch marker that almost every woman has is an earring. The pierced variety work really well as you just put the shaft through the stitch, put on the plastic holder, and your stitch is marked.
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09-12-2012, 05:08 AM #10
Consistent stitch counting so that you know when you are SUPPOSED to be at the end of the row and careful attention to what the instructions for your project specify will also help avoid "wonky" edges.
A metal earring wire [U can get a package of a dozen or so cheaply from a hobby shop] or an old earring whose "partner" is missing in action works, too.
I've used a paper clip, safety pin, bobby pin or hairpin in a pinch.Last edited by Dsynr; 09-12-2012 at 05:11 AM.
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