{"id":1650,"date":"2021-05-12T14:52:21","date_gmt":"2021-05-12T13:52:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crochething.com\/?p=1650"},"modified":"2021-05-12T15:19:14","modified_gmt":"2021-05-12T14:19:14","slug":"8-ways-to-crochet-straight-edges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crochething.com\/8-ways-to-crochet-straight-edges\/","title":{"rendered":"8 ways to crochet straight edges"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In many patterns it is common to chain 3 and skip the first stitch at the beginning of a row. As you will see, this will create a gap and the edges will look a bit ‘wavy’.

For some projects this wavy edge is great, such as baby blankets. However, other projects look better with straight edges. In this blog I show you 8 different ways to crochet straight edges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The final result will depend on many factors, such as yarn and hook size. I highly recommend making a swatch before you start a new project and play with the different methods. This way you can see the differences and choose the best method for your next project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scroll down for my free pattern and step by step video tutorial<\/strong> showing 8 different ways to straighten your crochet edges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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8 Ways to crochet straight edges and eliminate the troublesome gap<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Loose starting chains<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First thing first: make sure to crochet your starting chains very loosely. If your starting chains are too tight, it will curl. After crocheting a few rows, we unconsciously loosen our tension. You might want to use a bigger hook for your starting chains to prevent a so-called ‘rainbow’ shape like the picture below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Maybe you like these free patterns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n