Looking for crochet stitch help?

Question

I sometimes have trouble while working on crochet projects. The project curls on the corners where I turn to start the next row.
My current project has curling corners, but is the Navajo afghan where you don't turn it. Each row starts at the right and you break it at the end of row on left.
Any idea how to fix/prevent this?

Answer 1

Is your afghan a "ripple" pattern (rows are zigzagged)? If so, these tend to curl at the ends when you begin them. As the afghan gets more completed and heavier, the curls straighten out (mostly).

If your afghan's rows are straight across, and you are making one row and then switching to another color every row, it might be the way you are attaching your yarn at the beginning of the row, especially if you are using single crochet.

I found a technique of attaching single crochet that does NOT entail using a slip-stitch. With the new yarn, make a loop like you are just beginning to to crochet. (DO NOT make the loop through the first stitch on your row.) Then with that loop on your hook, insert the crochet HOOK into the first stitch on your row, yarn over and bring up a loop. You will have two loops on your hook. Yarn over and complete the single crochet stitch. You will have ½ of your first stitch on the inside of your first-row stitch,and ½ of your first stitch on the outside of your first-row stitch, but it will be a loose stitch and won't "pull" at the edges.

Some crochet books will give instructions how to do this "join by single crochet" technique. That's where I learned it, and I love it!

Note: If your edges are still curled after your project is completed, you can always block it. Pin it to a blocking board (or a sturdy piece of cardboard) with straight pins, spritz it with a spray bottle of water, and let it dry completely before removing it. It should retain its shape.

Answer 2

I'm a beginner too, but that other guy left such an unhelpful answer I thought I should say something.

Sometimes the curl washes out. Or maybe your tension is too tight when you are doing the turning stitch or last stitches? Try knitting a swatch where you relax at the end of the rows, and see if that helps.

I hope you get better answers.

Answer 3

specific, a thinner yarn and a smaller hook will produce a finer fabric. greater holes will make it look lacy, or a finer yarn and larger hook could make a lacy looking fabric. Crocheting with the cotton crochet thread and an extremely small hook may be used to supply super lace such as you spot in tablecloths and doilies.

Answer 4

I agree with Madame M. It sounds like you are pulling your stitches too tight. Try loosening them up or using a larger hook.

Hope this helps.

Answer 5

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