NEW VIDEO TUTORIAL

Learn How to Make the Stacked Single Crochet

I’m pleased to announce a new video tutorial, covering one of my favorite techniques. The stacked single crochet is an alternative method for beginning rows and rounds of double crochet.

You’ve probably noticed, the chain-3 that we typically use at the start of a row or round doesn’t look much like the double crochet stitches around it. Because it’s so thin, the beginning chain-3 can create a big gap between it and the next double crochet. It also tends to stick out on the side, creating a bumpy edge. The answer to all these problems is the stacked single crochet.

In this video tutorial, I’ll show you how to substitute the stacked single crochet wherever you might use a beginning chain-3, allowing you to create a clean start to your rows and rounds. I’ll even share a trick for how to use this technique with slippery yarns or loose stitches and how to use the stacked single crochet to start a foundation row.

Learn how to use the stacked single crochet to replace the chain-3 at the start of your double crochet rows.

You can also use the stacked single crochet when working in the round, which is especially useful when your rounds begin in the middle of a side where the gap between a chain-3 and the next stitch might be more noticeable.

You can even use it when working into a foundation chain to start your first row.

I hope you enjoy the tutorial and maybe even learn something new to use in your next project.

Until next time, happy stitching!

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