Post: Submitted by - PK  Date: 11-Nov-09 04:06

Hi all, I am very accomplished at crocheting in rounds and squares, but now I'd like to make garments which require long chains and foundation rows. My problem is getting that first foundation row done evenly, every attempt has resulted in the edge of my work being horribly uneven and messy. Once I've done the first couple of rows my tension is fine, but it's that first two rows I struggle with. All instructions say to make the chain LOOSELY but it just looks awful. Can someone give me some tips on how to get this right please? Many thanks!

Post: Submitted by - JanetH  Date: 25-Nov-09 02:50

Hi there- I'm not very good at crochet, but it might be worth trying to do the foundation row on a slightly bigger hook so you keep the tension loose, but even, then go back to pattern size after that. Best wishes, JanetH.

Post: Submitted by - bakewelltart  Date: 30-Nov-09 02:09

http://hookandi.blogspot.com/2007/03/breaking-chains.html Try this! It was a revelation and once you get the hang of it it's really easy.

Post: Submitted by - PK  Date: 30-Nov-09 03:41

Thanks for that, I will give it a go and let you know what happens! :-)

Post: Submitted by - PK  Date: 27-Dec-09 05:02

I have tried to work the instructions below for this chainless foundation but it just isn't working for me, I don't understand what "pull up a loop" means. Can anyone translate these instructions into more layman's terms?! Many thanks! "In general terms, you create an extended stitch, and then use the extra loop you created in that stitch to create the next stitch. So, start by ch 2, insert hook into 2nd ch from hook, pull up a loop, yo draw up loop, yo, draw through both loops on hk. To create all subsequent stitches, insert hook into bottom 2 lps of st, pull up a loop, yo, draw up loop, yo draw through both loops on hk."

Post: Submitted by - PK  Date: 27-Dec-09 05:30

I have tried to work the instructions below for this chainless foundation but it just isn't working for me, I don't understand what "pull up a loop" means. Can anyone translate these instructions into more layman's terms?! Many thanks! "In general terms, you create an extended stitch, and then use the extra loop you created in that stitch to create the next stitch. So, start by ch 2, insert hook into 2nd ch from hook, pull up a loop, yo draw up loop, yo, draw through both loops on hk. To create all subsequent stitches, insert hook into bottom 2 lps of st, pull up a loop, yo, draw up loop, yo draw through both loops on hk."

Post: Submitted by - PK  Date: 27-Dec-09 06:08

Found this video on youtube, now it makes sense! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aesN-cRRr20

Post: Submitted by - PK  Date: 27-Dec-09 06:54

Found this video on youtube, now it makes sense! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aesN-cRRr20