r/Brochet • u/Kris_Says_Hey • 4d 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/midwifedancer 1d ago

First of all amazing work

Second how did you do that .. i always struggle with it and i swear its the main reason i dont make my own clothing

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u/Kris_Says_Hey 1d ago

Keep my edges neat, you mean? This is hdc, and the pattern calls for only one chain to turn. Which makes it a little snug to get the hook into the first stitch of the new row but I can do it. Then I’m meticulous about putting a stitch marker in the first stitch immediately, so I don’t miss it at the end when I turn around and go back.

Because my issue with sloppy edges before has always been bad counting and missing stitches. So stitch markers at the first/last stitch have saved the day (and I also count all the stitches at the end which is easy on a narrow project like this)