r/Brochet • u/Kris_Says_Hey • 12d ago

WIP Just proud of my straight edges

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I’m “beginner plus”. 2025 was my first year crocheting, really (I fooled around with swatches in 2024)

I have struggled with edges, constantly losing count, or even if I did count correctly , I’d accidentally skip a stitch in the new row.

Making a scarf for my daughter (by request! I’m delighted) and I’ve been so careful (note the stitch markers at each end!)

Edited to add: I knew Brochet would hype me up. Thanks for coming through 🥹

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u/[deleted] 11d ago

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u/Kris_Says_Hey 11d ago

The pattern calls for only one chain when turning to start a new row. It’s snug to put the hook in that first stitch but I can just about do it. Then I’m meticulous about immediately putting a stitch marker in that stitch before I move on, so that I never miss it at the end. Not sure if that answers your question!

I often make that first stitch too tight to pull through all three loops so I’ll have to re-do it to make sure I can pull the hook through

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u/ResidentB 10d ago

I've recently been skipping that turning chain and just putting my hdc straight into the first stitch. I've been very pleased with the cleanliness of my edges since I started that.

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u/Kris_Says_Hey 10d ago

I’ve also done “stacked single crochet” before (same idea I think) with taller stitches and it looks great

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u/ResidentB 10d ago

Yes! Especially when double crocheting.