Basic Crochet Stitches for Beginners
Admittedly, some of these videos make me want to light myself on fire and I have no intention of leaving them up on here long term, but until I can make my own videos to post for you, these will have to do.
Different Methods of Beginning Squares or Motifs
As a clarification, I would still prefer it if you cinch the very first chain snugly so it forms a more secure knot, and THEN chain one loose chain, chain however many stitches you need to begin your square, and then work in that initial, loose loop. This method is adequate, but I would prefer a little more security with my projects than how she shows it to you in this video. But this is personal preference.
This used to be my preferred method to begin a circle or motif, but I've found the above method to be more up my alley.
This is the standard method that has been used for probably hundreds of years. It's more tedious and I think more confusing for beginners than the starting chain method, but it is definitely more orthodox.
Joining Squares
Whip Stitching is my favorite way to join squares, but there are many methods and it's never good to always do the same thing. Keep people guessing and mix it up a bit!
This is actually my LEAST favorite method. I don't like the way it looks and the only really positive thing I can say about this method is that when your afghans get old and someone like me has to come along and fix it, it gives that person some extra yarn to work with. They will be able to take out all the single crochet stitches, whip stitch all the squares back together like any normal, sensible person, and then fix the holes in your project caused by years of use. That's the only reason I see for using this method.
Continuous Join Flat Braid Method (Part 1)
And (Part 2)
I have not actually used this method yet, but this is a very interesting method and I plan on using this someday.
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