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starting a project: foundation vs chains

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Lili Tupili wrote
on Feb 9, 2009 10:06 AM
At first, I started each project with a chain of chains, working the first row into one of the top loops (the leftmost part on the photo).

Then I came across foundational sc, which was great, but left me unsatisfied because it was rather slow to crochet and turned out way more loose than the rest (the middle part on the photo).


Now, this is my favorite way to start a project: Make a chain of chains, with a hook 0.5mm larger than the one you want to use for the project. Then, turn the chain and work into the back bump of the stitches (the right part on the photo).

This way, you get a very neat beginning (looks like the top of a row) and by using the larger hook, there're no problems with tension.

(And yes, it does take a little longer than the normal start, but not much.)


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