Nov 6, 20267 min readEasyHow to Fix Double Crochet Tension Problems & Row HeightHow the Golden Loop controls double crochet height, whether you are a Yanker, Rider or Lifter, and how to fix loose posts and tight tops.
Nov 4, 202613 min readBeginnerHow to Crochet the Second Row (Turning Chain and First Stitch)Finished your first row? Here is how to turn, how the turning chain works for each stitch, and where the first and last stitch of row 2 go so your edges stay straight.
Oct 31, 202613 min readBeginnerCommon Beginner Crochet Mistakes (and How to Fix Each One)Rows that grow or shrink, tight chains, curling edges and stiff fabric all have simple causes. Here is how to spot and fix each one.
Oct 27, 202613 min readBeginnerWhy Is My Crochet Blanket Turning into a Triangle? How to Find and Fix Missing StitchesWhy double crochet blankets narrow or flare, how fast one missed stitch adds up, and when to block, add a border or frog.
Oct 22, 202617 min readEasyHow to Get Straight Edges in Double Crochet: 3 Reliable Turning Methods ComparedWhy the chain-3 turn leaves gaps and bumps at the edge, and three turning methods that give double crochet clean, straight sides.
