Creating the first row or two with the larger hook before decreasing back to the recommended hook is a good way to ensure that the row will not curve from being too tightly constructed. You can also try a chainless foundation stitch see below to form your initial row. Another reason you might experience crochet blanket curving is when you change yarns. If your curving occurs a few rows after you change the color or weight of yarns, you may need to adjust the hook size.
Different yarns require different hook size to maintain the same uniform tension. If you experience curving after you change yarns, rip back to the point where the yarns switch and then adjust your hook size. Another common reason rows may begin to curve is because stitches are added to the row. Accidentally repeating a set of stitches or adding stitches to each row can slowly result in the edges of your project growing. While this may end up in more of a triangle shape rather than a rainbow, it still creates irregularities.
If you find yourself regularly adding stitches to rows, it may be helpful to use stitch markers while you crochet. These will help you keep track of the total number of stitches in your row. You can also mark the last stitch in each row to make sure you always accurately turn the row at the correct stitch.
Another reason the edges of your crochet blanket may turn out irregularly is if you place your first and last stitches in your rows incorrectly or inconsistently. At the beginning of a project, determine if you intend to count the last stitch of a row as a stitch or if you will not count it as a stitch.
Either way you decide, you must be consistent or the rows will be uneven or begin to curve. By inserting the hook into the wrong part of the chain on the first stitch you may inadvertently be adding a stitch at the beginning of each row.
Although it may be necessary to use a slightly larger hook to create the best foundation tension, you should always avoid changing hooks in the middle of crocheting a blanket. Crochet hooks can vary dramatically in size between manufacturers, even when the same size may be listed on the hooks. If you set aside a blanket and then come back to it later with a different hook even one that is the same size you are likely to see differences in the tension and the potential for curving.
To keep the most uniform, even tension throughout your project, always use the same hook once you begin the body area of your blanket. The most important suggestion for all of the tips and tricks listed here is to remember that learning to crochet is a process. Mistakes happen to even the most experienced crocheters. Knowing how to fix them and prevent them in the future can be helpful.
But the most important thing is to keep going. For people that have difficulty creating a foundation row with even tension or those that find it difficult to go back and stitch into a foundation chain, a chainless foundation stitch may be an option to start projects. The chainless foundation stitch is a technique to create the foundation row and chain the 1st row at the same time. The chainless foundation stitch can be used with double crochet or with single, half double, and some specialty stitches.
I took the advice to start with a bigger hook for the chain row and then switched to my smaller hook. I also looked at each stitch to see if I had already gone into that one. My piece this time is pretty straight now. Glad you're straightened out! My new test piece. And as you can see I was playing with the different stitches.
Another thing you cand do is put a stitch marker in the first stitch then when you get to the last stitch put another stitch marker then when you come back around you will know where to go in. Kepp at it, it's looking better. I think I might be turning the starting chain as I'm working into it.
I'm not going under both sides of the v for that first row, and I've found myself looking at the back of the chain, instead of the front! Think that could also be causing the curving? You loosen your tension as your go. You're stitches on the top are still looser than the one's on the bottom. Tension comes with practice - you'll get there.
I am making placemats doing HDC. I did SC for my starting row using I hook and I am in to 10 rows and that first row is curving.
What stitch and size hook should I start out with to correct this problem. You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Paste as plain text instead. Only 75 emoji are allowed. Display as a link instead. Clear editor. Upload or insert images from URL. Existing user? Sign in with Facebook. Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram Pinterest.
About Crochetville The Crochetville forum was founded in as an online place for crocheters to gather and encourage each other. Answer this question Ask a question. Posted May 25, What am I doing wrong? Or is the curving supposed to happen? Link to post Share on other sites. Recommended Posts. Good Luck! Now single crochet into that, and pinch that sc to hold the loop at the base of it. Keep going right across your first row. If you want a braided-looking edge to your piece, flip it over and use the loops to start the project.
If not, the loops will tighten up as you toss the work around. I would try a couple sizes bigger. I have to do the same thing and it works just fine. Plus it makes that first row much easier.
One little trick that helped me was instead of chaining one at the end of the row and then turning I turn, chain 2 and then proceed with my crocheting. That keeps that edge stitch from twisting and also gives it one extra stitch which allows the edges to give a little bit.
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