[Nfb-krafters-korner] how to ensure your crochet edges are straight

[Cathie/Rob Jacobse]

Cathy,
Can you share the name of the book you are reading?
Maybe a number of us have run into this problem; more than just you and me .  I like those patterns that specify the role of the turning chain - to count or not to count.  Plus, I do like patterns to state how many stitches at the end of the row.  Just helps me double check my work.
Happy crocheting,

Catherine J
> On Jan 9, 2017, at 4:36 PM, Cathy Flesher via Nfb-krafters-korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Hi all,
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> This has been a problem for me for a long time and I have been reading a
> book that really helped me to understand how to ensure that the edges stay
> straight.
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> It is called the crochet master rule.
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> The idea is to know which is the first stitch in your row. Is it the turning
> chain or is it the first stitch past the turning chain.
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> When a chain is used as the first stitch then you must crochet into the
> turning chain at the end of the row. Alternatively, when you do not count
> the chain as the first stitch and instead crochet into the stitch just to
> the left of the chain, then you do not crochet into the chain at the end of
> the row. 
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> In this case, the chain is moving you up to the next row and is otherwise
> just decorative.
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> Wow, so simple but I never knew. It's been hit and miss for me.
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> Hope this helps someone.
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> Have a great day!!
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> Cathy F
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