Crochet turning chain

Want to learn how to crochet turning chains and all the details about it? Crochet turning chains refer to a specific type set of chain stitches used in the transition between one row/round and the next. Whether you are crocheting in rows or rounds, learning how to properly create a crochet turning chains is essential. In this blog post, I'll cover everything from what a crochet turning chain is and how to do one for different types of stitches, answering common questions, along with…

A crochet pattern has stitches of different heights. Learn how the crochet stitch heights & turning chain are important for your project.

I taught myself to crochet with nothing but a few books. None of those books ever had a tip on how to work into your turning chain,...

You may remember this post from a while ago. In it, I show 3 ways to work turns for a dc (US terms) when working in rows that helps reduce the gap rather than working a chain 3. The 3 ideas work for me--my favorite being the third--made by stacking two sc's on top of each other. Let me show you a 4th method...

Turning chains are used in crochet patterns for transitioning from row to row. Often when reading a pattern it will read, “Chain # and turn”

I compared five different ways of working into the turning chain in crochet to develop a set of tips and suggestions for making the whole process go more smoothly.

Chainless foundation crochet stitches are a total game changer! Foundation crochet stitches replace the chain AND the first row when starting a new crochet project.

Turning chains can be confusing for a variety of reasons. Here in this post, I talk about the basics of a chain first, then clarify some questions about stitch counts, talk about turning and crocheting on top of a turning chain, and also about whether to skip the first stitch when crocheting. So let us get started!