How to Crochet Straight Edges (Video Tutorial)

Are you tired of your crochet projects looking warped? Using a foundations turning chain will fix your problems. I’m going to teach you how to crochet straight edges every time. This stitch works great for double crochet stitches or bigger. Above is the simple video tutorial & below the pictorial.

• Most people use chain 3 as their turning chain, and the crochet project will come out looking “spacey”.
• Another option is to chain 2 stitches and double crochet back into the same stitch. This might eliminate the gap, but unfortunately is will leave your crochet edges looking lumpy.

With this technique, you will learn how to crochet straight edges perfectly every time. Scroll down to the bottom of the page for a video tutorial. More crochet patterns

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Crochet Straight Edge Video Tutorial

If the picture tutorial isn’t enough, you can follow along to the step-by-step video tutorial.

Crochet Straight Edges (Step By Step)

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