When working half double crochet stitches, typically you start each round with chain 2 that will be counted as the first half double crochet of the round and you end the round with a slip stitch in the top of the beginning chain 2. That makes a visible, ugly seam that I don't like at all!
I tried to obtain a nicer joining; you can say it is an (almost) invisible joining!
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After trying various methods, I came up with this one, that so far I like the best !
I replaced the ch2 at the beginning of the rounds with a chain 1 loosely, that will be counted as a half double crochet! How loosely, you will ask?! You just have to try it out to see how it looks best.
The second stitch will be made in the same stitch as the beginning ch1.
The last stitch of each round will be practically made in the joining of the previous round, that normally it is not a stitch!!!!
Mark the joining, so you'll know that you will work in it next round .
The joining at the end of the round will be made in the top of the first hdc, not in the top of the beginning ch1!!
Count your stitches at the end of each round!
Let's see how it works!
In the example below I am working on the crown of a hat pattern!
Begin with a magic ring!
Magic ring |
Chain1 loosely |
Chain 1 loosely. 11 hdc in the ring |
Round 2: Ch1 loosely, hdc in same stitch, 2hdc in each of the next 11 stitches. sl st in the first hdc.
(24 stitches total)
Round 2 without the slip stitch |
Slip stitch in the top of first hdc. Round 2 complete. |
Round 3: Ch1 loosely, 1hdc in same stitch, 1hdc in the next hdc, (2hdc in next hdc, 1hdc in next hdc)*11 times, ending with a sl st in the first hdc. (36 stitches total)
Round 3 completed. |
Round 4: Ch1 loose, 1hdc in same stitch, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 hdc, (2hdc in next hdc, 1hdc in each of the next 2hdc)*11 times, sl st in the first hdc. (48 stitches total)
Round 5: Ch1 loosely, 1hdc in same stitch, 1 hdc in each of the next 3hdc, (2hdc in next hdc, 1hdc in each of the next 3hdc)*11 times, sl st in the first hdc. (60 stitches total)
Round 4 completed |
Round 5 completed |
What do you think? What is your way to make an invisible seam?
To make an invisible joining when increasing double crochet stitches in the round, I work in the same way: start the rounds with ch2, ending the rounds with slst into the top of first dc of the round.
To make an invisible joining when increasing double crochet stitches in the round, I work in the same way: start the rounds with ch2, ending the rounds with slst into the top of first dc of the round.
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io non riesco mai a farlo giusto... lo terrĂ² a mente .... grazie del tutorial
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Di niente, Giusi! Con un po 'di pratica riuscirete!:)
DeleteThank you for taking the time to share your discovery. I am going to try it out :)
ReplyDeleteYou're very welcome Jam!:) Sorry for the delay, i just saw your comment! Have you tried it already?
DeleteGreetings!
Kinga
Will have to try this!! Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteHi Daphne! I will be glad if you'll share your result!
DeleteHappy Crocheting! Kinga
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I made my first beanie from your instructions here then added elements changing it to a snowman hat for my toddler grandson. Thanks Kinga, it turned out gorgeous. I've put it on my ravelry account.
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