Why do I get extra stitches when crocheting?
Extra stitches — where did they come from
Most errors occur at the beginning and end of a row. Check the directions. For single crochet, work the first stitch in the row in the first stitch of the row below. Work the last stitch in the last stitch of the single crochet in the row below.
What to do if you added an extra stitch?
The easiest fix, if the extra stitch was added within the last one to two rows, is to simply pull the extra stitches off your needle. Then working yarn in the one to two rows will be a little loose and you might have a bigger looking stitch there, but it will be better than a giant hole.
Is it better to crochet tight or loose?
You don’t want your tension to be too loose, yet you don’t want it to be too tight. You want it to be juust right. When you’re crocheting, you want your yarn to glide through your fingers at a consistent rate. You shouldn’t be straining your yarn or letting it hang loose.
How do I stop my crochet blanket from curling?
One way to prevent curled corners is by simply loosening your stitches. If you find that your hands are cramping up, chances are you’re holding the hook too tightly and therefore creating stitches that are too tight as well. Relax your grip for looser stitches.