How to Crochet the Alternative Turning Chain - for Double Crochet, Treble Crochet & Taller

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5 жыл бұрын

This crochet tutorial explains how to crochet the Alternative Turning Chain with one easy formula that works for any stitch that is taller or equal to a double crochet. Make it easy and have no more bulk or gaps EVER! More info is here: www.nickishomemadecrafts.com/...
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@NickisHomemadeCrafts 4 жыл бұрын

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@muriellockhoff9560 4 жыл бұрын

Nicki's Homemade Crafts that’s so great 😃 I’m 78 never to late to learn

@DevonKaren 5 жыл бұрын

I've been doing the 'turning' crochet like this for many, many years, since my Gran taught me to crochet when l was about 5!!! I'm now 56....... Agreed, it gives a lovely smooth look, much easier to find the last stitch too........xxx

@p.cuevas6486 Жыл бұрын

fantastic! thank you for your videos. i’ve been crocheting for over 40 years and i’ve been doing this but i didn’t realize it was labeled alternative turning stitch 😅 i’m so happy because in teaching my granddaughter i can call it and now show her this video. 🎉

@edwyna7 2 жыл бұрын

Why did no one show me this over 50 years ago !! Love it so much...❤️

@NickisHomemadeCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you found my video ❤️

@bambikilla96 3 жыл бұрын

I'm skipping the turning chain chart on your blog and sticking with this video!! THIS IS GOLD!! No turning chains for SC or HDC, and for DC and above, turn > no chain > SC then SC in 2nd loop for DC height, then stack those alternative-type-SC's up for taller stitches (treble +)... did I sum that up correctly? THIS IS GENIUS!!

@NickisHomemadeCrafts 3 жыл бұрын

Nice summary! So glad you found my videos. Feel free to look through the rest of my channel. I have multiple crochet tips videos with gold sprinkles ❤️

@AyoB28 6 ай бұрын

This was the 4th or 5th video I watched on how to make straight edges, yours was the best, thank you!!

@NickisHomemadeCrafts 6 ай бұрын

So glad 😀

@janahunter429 5 жыл бұрын

Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks?! LOL! I consider myself an experienced crocheter and I have tried many techniques for this but most were too fiddly or hard to do. Finally a method that is both easy and effective! I also watched your videos on the sc straight edge (again who would have guessed!), the cables (I always hated how they puckered! Never occurred to me to use TC instead!), and the brim for a top down beanie! I could never figure out how to “attach” to do the next row. Now I know! I will definitely be watching and referring to your videos in the future. Thank you for showing and explaining in a very easy to follow and clear manner!

@enolota 3 жыл бұрын

OMG I wish I found this video a decade ago when I first began crocheting! For years I complained about the gaps created by the traditional turning chain method (which, I had only ever seen the second example you showed; I had never seen the first method, which... yikes that’s ugly lol). But now I finally found a way to turn my work that keeps my edges straight and tight. Thanks so much for this! :)

@nadinewiseman4995 2 жыл бұрын

Superb. So in effect, instead of the chain that's equivalent to a double, you're simply stacking two singles, one atop the other, and it looks SO much neater. Thanks!

@argonwheatbelly637 2 жыл бұрын

This kept the sides nice and even, with no gaps, so joining with slips was rather smooth.

@Cindy_T Жыл бұрын

Love this! Best way to turn without chains I’ve ever seen!! Thank you so much!

@novamcclung5382 Жыл бұрын

I love this stacked single stitches , I've been crocheting for some time and I wish I knew this trick a long time ago 👍

@sylvienotsylvia 3 жыл бұрын

This was so helpful! I was having such a had time with my DC edges. Thanks for posting!

@hazelfujimoto138 5 жыл бұрын

I like this technique, because it makes your projects look so much cleaner. Thank you. ☺️

@reimagineddesignz 6 ай бұрын

Genius!!! 🏆 Thank you, to the moon and back!! ❤ The bulkiness or gap when turning, has just vexed me to no end. It's ugly, obvious, and disappointing to see, when I finish a project. You are a crochet angel! 😇

@mariagunnarsQ17 4 жыл бұрын

Love this, so simple and effective. I've yet to try it, but I'm planning to do some crochet today, so I'll have a go, thank you!

@raelineskitchen2320 10 ай бұрын

Thankyou! A great idea. I'm loving this new technique.

@negrieruiz8630 9 ай бұрын

Hola Nicki. Sometimes I use the alternative turning chain. Other times I do the turning chain of two and then I create the double crochet. At the end of the row, I do the double crochet two together this way both sizes look even

@gloriagullatte7192 4 жыл бұрын

BEST ALTERNATIVE ON KZfaq. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!

@chrystalgriswold9936 3 жыл бұрын

🤯 this looks so much better than the chain 3!!!!! Definitely using this on my next project instead of the chain three.

@kielhi 10 ай бұрын

This has been a lifesaver! Thank you so much for sharing!

@rebeccapost8749 5 жыл бұрын

LOVE this!!! Thank you so much for sharing.

@sw33tnycandy 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this wonderful tutorial. It works and it's helpful in all my work.

@sarahwesterveld6251 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent thank you very much for the clear explanation of this trick!

@cathyfleming9238 2 жыл бұрын

Love this video. It has helped me so much and my crochet items are so much neater on their edges 😍👍

@madisonelizabeth3503 Жыл бұрын

thanks so much for sharing! really makes my work look so much smoother 😁

@mandysimons1653 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing! This really works.

@andreabrewer479 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video!!! I've needed this for years now!! LOL!!

@lydiamashcka4362 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness, that looks much better!

@jacquiegrallelis7058 6 ай бұрын

So simple and looks great - definitely doing this from now on. Thanks so much for a great tutorial 🌹

@twittuks 5 ай бұрын

I've seen several methods for that, but that's the best one! Thank you 🙏

@sarahwesterveld6251 Жыл бұрын

Great technique thanks a lot! 🎉

@zeenatkhan552 5 жыл бұрын

I love ur video clips n this tutorial really helped me. Many thanks

@sirin204 5 жыл бұрын

We miss you 😍Thanks

@cwatklevicz 4 жыл бұрын

Oh this is wonderful to know. I can finally turn and find the stick to use to keep my count right. THANK YIU.

@NickisHomemadeCrafts 4 жыл бұрын

So glad. You’re welcome

@mariaurena4809 4 жыл бұрын

Looks perfect,but I need for you to go slow,

@carolegardner4215 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you once again Nicki...I really needed this info 👍👍😂😂

@rhondamartin7499 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for your idea for a turning chain. i think this one will work better for me than the others i have watched.

@NickisHomemadeCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Yay 😁 you’re welcome

@krazymammaw3040 2 жыл бұрын

Omg thank you it's simple no twisting no under just a side stitch gotta try this

@NickisHomemadeCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

So glad it was helpful

@brendafosmire6519 Жыл бұрын

Finally!!! Thank you.

@muriellockhoff9560 5 жыл бұрын

This is so great thank you

@a.b.7932 Жыл бұрын

This is great!

@Wawiya 4 ай бұрын

I'm just learning how to crochet, but this is a real game changer!

@joydavis9264 3 жыл бұрын

Love it! Thank you.

@jacquiegrallelis7058 4 ай бұрын

This is sooo much better than chains! Thank you ❤ Used this in the pattern I'm making and it looks perfect. The part I'm doing at the moment is in rounds with turning after each round and I'm using the same atc method. Is this the best way in rounds or is there another way of joining and turning? 🤔

@kalopori3114 3 жыл бұрын

it really helps me. thanks 💜

@sandradevens249 4 жыл бұрын

I love this method thanks so much.

@NickisHomemadeCrafts 4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Glad you do! One of my favorites

@elizabethvallely4044 4 жыл бұрын

WOW Awesome just brillant love it thank you thank you for sharing!!! Hugs Liz x

@dawny103 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic , thank you

@g.cosper8306 4 жыл бұрын

BRILLIANT !

@adeolaojo4603 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video...I would like to know for the dc, if I turn 2chains and then take it as a stitch and then insert the hook into the next stitch(instead of same like you explained in another video), would that work?

@debsdesignsetc 15 күн бұрын

Thank you! 🧶💗

@TKelly-kd6fy Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tutorial and for not having any music playing in the background

@pamosterhaus8456 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you for sharing

@NickisHomemadeCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

@marnabro 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@godcrochetchatter9234 4 жыл бұрын

Totally understand

@margem4754 Ай бұрын

Nice!

@vinnapalle1500 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOUUUUU!

@LindaJohnston 4 жыл бұрын

Nicki i have a question please. After finishing a crochet item do you block your piece and if so how.

@lynnware525 5 жыл бұрын

Love this and can't wait to try it! One thing I am unclear on: When doing the initial chain for a ripple ripple pattern how many chains (if any?) would be eliminated? Would it be all of the 'plus ones'? For example if the chain is "multiple of 14 plus 3" would you add only one (since the stitch will be stacked singles)?

@hopeclark2441 3 жыл бұрын

How do you do it in the foundation chain

@rubipliego8392 2 жыл бұрын

Hello!!!! Really loved this tip. So helpful and looks so neat. Does this turning technique avoid adding extra stitches in a pattern? Have seen patterns that say “multiples f 4 +3”. Thank you!!!

@afterdarkness-light Жыл бұрын

I sure wish someone had answered your question! It's exactly the question I thought of.

@LinneaPettersson-rm8wz Жыл бұрын

I would guess you don't have to think +3 if you do a foundation chain in the beginning instead of just chains. After the foundation chain you don't have to think about +3 anymore 😊

@jeannieveintimilla402 2 жыл бұрын

Will this work for a hdc?

@egit9664 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, is it the same for half double crochet?

@julialee179 Жыл бұрын

What would be the right height if I were doing a HDC row?

@usmoressame710 3 жыл бұрын

THank you. Can you please let me know what hook you're using? It looks so comfortable. 😁🧡💙

@NickisHomemadeCrafts 3 жыл бұрын

Furls 😀 use NICKI15 for 15% off furlscrochet.com/products/odyssey-navy-nickel-crochet-hook?#oid=1068

@melodymaben5365 2 жыл бұрын

How do you start out on the base chain ?

@MissJaneCoi 4 жыл бұрын

wow! Best alternative to turning chain that I've seen yet!

@ijennielesieur 3 жыл бұрын

That's for giving this tutorial, I HATE the gap! Especially when you put a border on. By The way, I think I kept hearing you said "anudder" instead of another (an"other"). Just being helpful, but did make me giggle 🤣

@NickisHomemadeCrafts 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry. My accent cane through

@stewartredman2287 3 жыл бұрын

Love your tutorials and the accent, so slight, is it Dutch? Belgian?

@NickisHomemadeCrafts 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm German actually 😍

@sandriegrove7390 3 ай бұрын

How do you make an alternative double croche decrease?

@NickisHomemadeCrafts 3 ай бұрын

You would stop at the single crochet level and then do a half finished stitch for the next stitch. Then you have 3 loops on your hook, yarn over and pull through all

@Kisa01 Ай бұрын

What about half double crochet?

@ruby07241 3 жыл бұрын

What happens if your pattern says to put a stitch in the top of the turning chain.

@NickisHomemadeCrafts 3 жыл бұрын

You’ll put it on top of the alternative turning chain if you made one 😀

@AWEsome3GIRl3sam 2 жыл бұрын

Could u do this with a half double crochet but just do one single crochet ? I'm using the second method u showed and the holes aren't as noticeable but still bother me :-(

@NickisHomemadeCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

For sc and hdc I skip the turning chains