Crochet end stitches rows

[Nicolapen]

Crocheting waistcoat stitch in rows with 1 normal SC in each end stitch. Any tips to keep even tension in the end stitches and have less holey edges. Hole seems to be created when inserting hook

I will be crocheting SC down sides but think that might make holes bigger

[Granny Square]

I assume it has a turning chain (confession, I've never done a project in waistcoat stitch but read the 'how to' when I first heard of it, I believe it is the same or very similar to a short single crochet).  You might try omitting the turning chain and see how that goes, it might depend on your stitch tension.  I make a fake DC turning chain with a SC and a SSC into that without a turning chain, so it is possible to make a SC-like stitch without the turning chain.

Or, make a point to snug up your turning chain as much as possible, since you won't be stitching INTO it.

[Nicolapen]

@grannysquare I do have a turning chain. I tried without a turning chain and the hole was bigger. If changing colours at end of row hole not an issue

[Granny Square]

I just tried this stitch for the first time, and didn't have the same problem at the edges so I don't have any other ideas that might help you, hopefully someone else will come along with better ideas.  However, I make sort of tight-ish stitches so that may have something to do with it; I actually had trouble getting my hook into the right spot to form the stitches properly, so I'd probably need to go up a hook size or 2 which would make things looser and undoubtedly not solve your issue....

Real knit stockinette (which this imitates) is much easier... (I know, not helpful).  

Edited March 30, 2023 by Granny Square

[deeaaan]

i do this if i need my dc project has no hole in the edge

https://shrinke.me/0mAW

[Nicolapen]

@grannysquare no idea why but tightening up turning chain made a big difference.

[Granny Square]

That makes perfect sense, glad you found a solution!