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Crochet/Uneven Edge due to tension change

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Expert: Bea Harrell - 7/5/2010


Question

Crochet work
I am working on my 1st project and one of my edges has gone in at a harsh angle. I have not dropped any stitches as I have periodically counted. I believe my tension has changed since I began and that may be what caused it. Is there a way to correct this without taking out my work? Will blocking it fix it?

Answer
Hey, Laura! I'm sorry to tell you, but there is just no way to fix it other than to unravel it, to where the problem started. I doubt it was a change in tension that caused the problem, however. It would have effected the other edges as well. When you unravel, check your count where the problem is.

Good Luck!

Bea Harrell

Expertise

I consider myself an expert in the field of hand crochet. I have been crocheting for 45 years. I can answer most question on the differnt stitches, as well as the methods used to create speciality items. The art of crochet, after 2 decades of being out of fashion, is enjoying a modest come back. I want to help those newcomers looking for a little/lot of help to get started. Once they are comfortable with the process, they can relax & begin to create the heirlooms of tomorrow.

Experience


Experience in the art of crochet is
40 + years crocheting for myself, my family & occasionally doing commissioned work.

Education/Credentials
Bachelors degree in Social Science.

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