Simple tip for BETTER EDGES in SINGLE CROCHET. Finetune your crochet! 

I honestly don't know how I thought I could crochet before I met you. I have been crocheting for 59 years and it was just ordinary. Then I found you and my crocheting has improved in leaps and bounds. It's great being able to go over some older vidoes to refresh my memory. You have given me a new enthusiasm for crochet and I will never stop. Thank you.

Thank you. I've been crocheting for 4 decades and still learning new tips and techniques. Love what it does for ribbing!! I'll be doing that from now on. Thank you for sharing.

My grandma started teaching me to crochet when I was 8 or 9 years old, but she passed away before I turned 10 so she didn't really have time to teach me very much. All I really knew was the chain, slip stitch, single and double crochet and how to weave in my ends. Since I didn't yet have the skills to make a lot of very useful items, hadn't yet learned to read a pattern, had no one else in the family to teach me, and could not figure out from written instructions how to work new stitches like the half double and triple crochet, I lost interest fairly quickly. Then the internet happened, RU-vid was invented, and I recently discovered the crochet community. So, here I am, more than 40 years later, spending entire afternoons watching wonderful, generous people like you crochet online, trying my best to imitate what you do, and feeling so proud of myself when I get it right! Sometimes, I feel like I'm 8 years old sitting on the couch with my grandma again. Thank you so much for sharing your skills and knowledge with the rest of us!

Thank you! I’ve been crocheting for almost 30 years and love perfecting my craft. It’s fun learning new tips.

Dear Tuula, Thank you for sharing this stitch tutorial. I love all the tips and tricks I learn from you, my crochet is better for it. Take care and stay safe and well. God’s blessings 🧶🙏🏼💗😻🦋🐶

Finally! I'm so happy I found you 🤗 you make everything easier than I thought, and I've been crocheting for 50 years. Thank you so much ❤️

Takes an already beautifully smooth edge. Achieves the impossible, and makes it the most perfect edge ever.

Geez, I’d be happy with the “before” swatch! I’m a beginner,and,have been practicing, practicing, practicing, small swatches,getting better, slowly. I’m not giving up, certainly would welcome a break through in crochet. I appreciate your teaching

Thank you Two great tips I never have seen the edges done that way before. Thank you ❤

I love your accent!!! When you say "this here" it reminds me of the way some of my elders talked when I was a child. I'm 64 and learned to crochet at 5 (my mom taught me everything) and I love all your tips! Thanks for all you do for us "hookers!"

I continually browse your videos finding more and more hints which improve my enjoyment of crochet . Thank you so much!

I can't wait to try this out!!! I've been crocheting for nearly 20 years on and off, give or take andI have ALWAYS had a bumpy edge, NOW Hopefully with this technique I won't have to worry about this anymore!!!!

That is genius! I make a lot of small blankets and always had to finagle a smooth edge. This really ups my game!

Brilliant, no chain turn at completed end, chain at contiuning end....brilliant. I can see this improving my garment's look. Thank you.

Thank you! I'm struggling with learning a new craft while being a perfectionist. This helps a lot. My biggest problem still is having straight sides, without adding or missing stitches. I'll keep learning and try not to sweat the small mistakes.

My jaw has dropped to the floor! It’s such a simple change with mind blowing results. I love it!

Thank you very much for your wonderful tips. I crochet since almost 60 years and I never really learned it. Since I watch tutorials on RU-vid I learned a lot. 😊❤

i actually did this instinctually when i first started crochetting, nobody showed me, i had to learn to do chains and turn. i feel affirmed! i do like a neat crochet. :)

That is so true! There is always more that we all can learn. I have been crocheting since the late 1960"s too, and I just learned a new way to achieve a smoother edge. Thanks so much for sharing this gem😍

Such a small adjustment for such a big effect - thanks!

I been doing it all my life this way, and didn't know this was the right away, I didn't like the other way because it was easy to loose one stich on the corner when turning, thank you for showing it.

Thanks so much Tuula…another great tip. My work will continue to improve with all your help…I’m so greatful …thanks again dear.

I know I have said this before. But man I wish we we’re neighbors!❤

Very helpful! I was never taught this - it looks so much nicer.

Hi Tuula. Thank You. Love from Ontario, Canada

Another great tip, clearly shown. Thank you so much.

Excellent Tuula, thank you 😍❣️🌟🌟🌟

I guess we are never too old to learn something new! Thank you!

That is how I turn my single crochet projects but I never thought to do it when doing ribbing. Thank You. 😊

Aha! I’m starting a sweater with single crochet edges. I’ll try this. :)

Greetings! I am in my 70's and learning to crochet. I just found you on videos this morning, and in watching just 3 of your videos, I have learned so much! These tips and tricks are the things no one tellsa beginner,, so you are now my "friend sitting next to me" as I learn. Thank you!

I am happy that you are doing this Video. This 1st one is how I've been doing mine ends. I never like the whole chain 1 since it doesn't count as a stitch N you don't need it. One day i tried it N like it been doing for a few years now. Am far from an experiences Crocheter. I am glad there's finally a Video so many beginners will see it now. I never saw a Video on where you don't really need to chain 1 at the end of every row. Thanks for sharing this

Greetings from Mumbai India. Thank you for this invaluable tip. Have been crocheting more than 40 years and always hated the sides of scarves/blankets but now i can get a smooth edge thanx to you.

Thank you ! The gaps in the ribbing drove me crazy… I will do this from now on as crocheting hats is my preferred projects. I make a lot and donate to homeless shelters when I have over 50.

I'm wanting to, after many years, get back in to crocheting again. This will help me start with better techniques from the start. Thank you very much! 🤗

Hi Tuula You always find a better solution. Thank you😘🍀💕

The ribbing top was my favorite! Ive just started using ribbing on my work and this will make it look nicer.

Somewhere along the line I managed to occasionally 'break' the turning chain rule and could get straight edges, but didn't have it firmly in mind to do consistently. I shared this to a person in a Tapestry group where this is very important for neat work as the BEST VIDEO on the subject and saved it in my browser. THANK YOU🌹

Watching different channels it amazes how many different way people hold their yarn n needle lol

It's the same distance but instead of adding yarn you are adding half the distance by pulling on the previous stitch and half by stretching the next one. 50/50. Genius! Got my sub, sis, can't wait to check out your other work. Thank you so much!

I love learning something new in crocheting. Thank you for a great tip!

Ahhhhh! So much tidier. Love it! Thanks again for sharing this in an easy way to understand. You always are clear and uncluttered in your explanations, which I greatly appreciate.

Such a small change but a huge difference ! Thank you so much ! I am always looking for ways to improve my crochet and you explain it so well.

@TuulaMaaria thank you for such detailed and thorough step-by-step explanations. Watching & listening to your videos has helped me learn so much! I’ve taken up crochet as a way to remember & honor my Nana & Grandma who were both amazing craftswomen, and you are helping me do work that I think they’d be proud of.💝

Great tip! I’m one of those who’s been crocheting for years and am continually amazed at how much more I can learn. Thanks for sharing. It looks so much neater!😊

Thank you. My Cardigans always have holes. Now I know what to do on my next one ❤

Wow! 67 year old guy here. Pretty bad at crochet but always willing to improve. Cheers. Lee

Hi, I just found you & subscribed. Amazing difference. I have never ventured beyond scarves or afghans because of my edges. Can't wait to try this out . Thank you!

Excellent tips thank you 💜🇬🇧

Brilliant 😍

you are soooooooooooo inspiring !!!!! thank you !!!!

Immer wieder neue Tipps. Toll. Vielen Dank liebe Tuula.❤

I would love to have a book by you-so many good techniques and tips it’s like a masterclass! Thank you!

Absolutely brilliant. You are so right there is always something to learn. Thank you.

Hi, Tuula Marie, thank you for this tip. The ribbing tip spoke to me. Why cant i figure these things out. Lol, you da man!( er, a Woman 👩) thanks, see you on the tube 😊❤.

I started crocheting about a month ago. I'm about to start doing more advanced pieces. This is a game changer! Your tutorial is very easy to understand and follow along. Thank you auntie!!

great tip thanks for sharing...can't wait to try it.

Thank you for this I knew there was a way to make it neater without chaining

The ribbing!!!!!!! It looks so finished!!! And how it’s insert not the back loop but still looks wonderful is just!!! Thumbs up a thousand times!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Great tip 👌Thank you ❤

I really appreciate the little details that make a big difference, like which way to turn the work. A lot of instructors - and instructions -don’t realize how much difference these little things make. I would not have thought of applying this technique to single crochet ribbing - thanks for that, too. And the tip about when to use it with ribbing, and when not to, just takes things to another level. I am amazed!

So simple, yet what a difference! I love learning new things. I was thinking - but sometimes I want those holes for stitching into... and then you pointed it out. Ha! Thanks for sharing.

I love your tips. I’ll try that one the next time I single crochet or make ribbing!! Happy Thanksgiving 🦃

Ohhhhhhh! I’ve been crocheting since the late 60’s too! And I never saw this technique! It looks like you took a needle and whip-stitched it on those ends! And so easy! THANK YOU DEAR TUULA!!! 🙏♥️🕊✝️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙋‍♀️😘🕎💜

So simple yet effective!

Great tip and explained and demonstrated very well.

"This here" is now my favorite saying. LOVE IT! Thank you so much for the video and the help with the edges.

I found you this morning after church and want to thank you for your tips to make a smoother edge. Very helpful. I've subscribed to your channel and am looking forward to watching you. Blessings 🎉

Yay🎉that’s an amazing trick! Gonna use over and over again!

Doctor Tuula, you help us fix everything !!

Thank you for watching! See also How to get straight edges in DOUBLE CROCHET every time: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-89SCjbSC1mQ.html

Thank you so much please could you show turning with chain if we are doing dc or a treble

i love your simple explanation! thank you!

Hello! I just discovered you, Tuula. I have been crocheting since I was a girl (almost 50 years ago!), and you taught me something new! Thank you! 🌷

Great pro tip to do 1 side with the chain 1 and the other without in order to pick up loops. I'll be using that technique on the next beanie I make. Thank you so much 💓

👏🏾👏🏾😘😘thank you Tuula!! I so appreciate your pro tips!!

Hey, on the topic of fine tuning: Could you make a video about crocheting in the round and how to avoid unsightly joins/make the join neater? For instance you could show techniques to substitute chaining 2/3 when double crocheting in the round (maybe also for crocheting sc, hdc and other popular stitches in the round) or how to best hide color changes. There are many techniques and videos of all of that, but I’d be interested in which ones you like the best (and why).

Oh my gosh, I ❤ this so much! Thank you!

Thanks for helpful guide to a smoother single crochet edge!

Amazing how just the slightest change can create such a different look. Thankyou ! I have been crochets since I was 14 and am now 52 but I was self taught and only had books and had a very difficult time. I wish I could have known you years ago, glad I can learn now better ways ❤to

I'm so impressed by Tuula's tips: thankful also !!!

Wow, that's very helpful! Thank you so much for sharing these tips! ❤

Wow ! The edges were always a nightmare for me . Thanks a lot for sharing! Brilliant! ❤❤

Excellent finessing tips!

This way looks so much better! I cant wait to try out the ribbing especially.

Hiya Tuula. I tried single crochet using your tip, and it worked out really well. I've been making a scarf, and it looks much better now.... thank you 😊 😊

Awesome tip!

That is brilliant! Thank u

this is INCREDIBLE, thank you!

Wow, thank you so much!

You are the BEST crochet teacher I have ever seen ! Praise God 🎉

Thank you so much it’s marvelous

That s so simple but I never would’ve thought about doing it. The edges don’t lie tho they’re much nicer with the stretched stitch. I have always turned my work so that the yarn falls to the back but everyone on RU-vid does the opposite so of course I felt like I’m doing it wrong. So thank you for making me feel vindicated in how I turn my work😂🥰

Amazing difference ❤ Thank you!

Your end of row tip has been a game changer for me. Thank you very much for making this video.

Thank you. Very informative

Thank you. Good tip.

Good tip!! Thank you!!

Mastery is always excellent. It keeps your craft from being mundane. Thank you.

Brilliant! Thank you! 💘