Mrs.

[myself]

What does pivot mean i.e. "Pivot to work in ends of rows along long side?  Is Pivot a stitch?

[NCcountrygal]

Turning to begin edging along side of work  instead of turning to make another row.  

Edited April 2, 2022 by NCcountrygal

[Granny Square]

^ What she said.  Working into the sides of stitches is a little tricky/messy compared to working into the top of a stitch, because what is facing you is an untidy pattern of loops.  What I try to do is pick a spot for SC or spots for DC to stitch into for each row, and be consistent to keep the stitches evenly spaced.  There are a few Youtube videos on this if you search 'working into the sides of rows in crochet' which might help.