How to Turn in Crochet

Crochet yarn

There are many good reasons to learn the craft of crochet. People who crochet make beautiful garments and home accessories. Folks who feel guilty when they’re not producing something can keep their hands busy all the time. And many of those who suffer from stress find crochet a very relaxing passtime. If you’re just learning to crochet, you know that patterns illustrate a variety of stitches, but they rarely show you how to turn. Don’t let yourself get rattled when you come to the end of a row. It’s easy to turn in crochet.

Things You'll Need

• Yarn
• Crochet hook

Instructions

1. Crochet to the last stitch at the end of the row you’re working on.

2. Use your hook hand (the hand you use to hold your hook) to grasp the edge of the piece near your last stitch.

3. Turn the piece counter-clockwise and pull it around so that the edge you're working on is now directly in front of your hook hand.

4. Follow the pattern instructions to start the next row; usually you will chain 1 for rows of single crochet, chain 2 for rows of half double crochet or chain 3 for double crochet (American usage).

Resources

• Crochet Guild of America