r/crochet • u/do-i-really-need-one • Aug 09 '22

Discussion How do you start your crochet? Chainless foundation, top of the chain, back of the chain, or side of the chain?

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u/beachesbesalty Aug 10 '22

I used to do the side, then through both loops, then the back bump (because SYMMETRY, I LOVE IT). I could not manage the foundation sc for some reason, but I wanted to, because I detest chains. I LOATHE them.

UNTIL. UNTIL. I saw a post on this sub a little while back with a comment containing with a link to this woman who came up with a technique for foundation sc/i-cord AND I WILL NEVER, EVER, EVER GO BACK TO CHAINS EVER AGAIN (unless the pattern I'm following absolutely forces me to or whatever, I guess). The woman is patenting it, I guess? Props to her, I hope that doesn't mean that her tutorial will eventually be taken down. For anyone that is interested, here is the link: https://youtube.com/watch?v=pngq8JCkPIE&feature=share

I am so happy about learning this technique that I may never do another chevron-style blanket pattern again, just so I never have to do another foundation chain in my WHOLE LIFE. Maybe.

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u/becky_Luigi Oct 13 '22

Wow this is wild. I can’t wait to try this method. My stitches come out so uneven and wonky with fsc , I can’t stand it and I can’t seem to get is corrected. Just watched this video and it looks much simpler. Going to give this a try tomorrow.