Q&A for How to Turn in Crochet

In one stitch, you want to make a single crochet, a double, a triple, a double and a single, a single in the next crochet, and then repeat the process.

Just keep going in the same direction.

Chain, then turn.

The starting stitch depends on your pattern and the stitch you are using. For example, a single crochet begins in the very first stitch next to the needle, but a double crochet starts in the second stitch. Consult your pattern.

Use your left hand and pinch the strand of yarn attached to the skein between your pointer and middle finger, and hold the piece steady your my thumb and ring finger. It's similar to making a rabbit shadow puppet, but closing the ears together.

It means you keep the right side facing you, instead of flipping the project. It's usually found in 'in the round' projects.

It means that you should continue repeating a sequence of steps, over and over again, all the way across the row, from right to left, until there are no more stitches left to work into. For example, if you saw instructions that said "sc across, ch-1, turn," it means to make one single crochet stitch in each stitch all the way across the row till you sc in the last stitch of the row, chain one chain stitch, and then turn your work.

Yes, it means to double crochet in the extra chain stitch you made at the end of the last row to turn.

You don't need to pull the yarn through any previous stitch. When you are at the end of the row, chain one to help close the stitch, then flip your stuff over to start the new row. When you are at the end of the row, just easily flip the other end of that row to the opposite side and continue your first stitch in the first loop of the previous stitch.

Adjust your tension. You are probably crocheting either tighter or looser than your starting chain or your previous rows.

Always put a marker in the first and last stitch of each row. This way, you will not miss any stitch while turning. When the sides of a blanket are not straight, that means we have missed a stitch at the end or at the start of row.

You need to turn your work at the end of each row for your project to develop properly. When turning, you can make the turning stitches either before or after flipping your work, as long as it's consistent. Use one stitch for single crochet (SC), two for half double crochet (HDC), and three for double crochet (DC). You can adjust the number of turning chains to suit your preference.

After finishing the row, chain one and turn the piece so you are crocheting back into it.

Chain 1 to maintain your foundation chain count, then make your next stitch into the foundation chain 2 stitches from your crochet hook; this will be the first stitch in your first row.

Chain 5 and then turn your work to the direction of your chains. Insert your hook into the closest stitch of the foundation row, yarn over, and pull through.

You generally need to chain at the end of each row to prevent your work from bunching up. The chains provide space to work into the first stitch.

It might be a misunderstanding. Try rereading the pattern carefully, as it could provide instructions on transitioning from a circle to rows.

Depending on your next stitch, chain and then turn your project over like a page in a book. Then, do your next stitch in the second stitch from your hook, which is the last stitch of the previous row.

To start the next row on a flat piece, generally, you should chain one then turn your work around. Insert your hook into the last stitch you made that is not the chain stitch.

Ensure you've made the correct stitch, like a single or slip stitch. After the last stitch, make a chain, turn your work fully to work right to left, then insert your hook under the "V" on top of the first stitch.

A turn in crochet typically means that when you reach the end of a row, you will chain one, then flip the whole piece so you are always working from right to left.

Chain 1 and turn, then single crochet into the last stitch from the previous row; this will be the first stitch in your new row.

To turn your work, finish your last stitch, make a chain, then turn your work completely so you're working right to left, and make your next stitch into the final stitch you made before.

To crochet a circle, start with a magic ring (also known as a magic circle). Insert stitches into the ring, typically single crochet. Use a stitch marker to identify the start and end of your round. For the second round, add increases by putting two stitches into each previous stitch to double your stitches. In the third round, follow a pattern of one stitch and one increase, repeating until you complete the round.

You can start with any size yarn, but it is best to use a thicker yarn if you want to make a scarf or something like that, but it can also help you finish faster if you use thicker yarn.

It mostly depends on the pattern, but in the 1 chain or stitch you made is the most common way.

Rip out the stitches a couple stitches before the end of the row. Redo the stitches, and do a chain stitch. Flip over the material, and insert your hook from the WS to RS, creating another stitch.

Yes. You would take the piece and flip it around so the “back” is now facing you and you can crochet from right to left.

There should be numbers on the chart, 1 on the right side, 2 on the left side, 3 on the right side, etc. this means you should start from the side that the row number is on. You are weaving through the pattern, right to left, left to right.

Granny squares are typically worked in the round. When working in the round, you don’t need to turn your work (as in flipping it over). When working in the round, you naturally “turn” as you work in a spiral shape.