How do you start?

[silvermoon42]

I know that some people are comfortable with putting a knot at the beginning of their chain to start off of, and some aren't. Well I was taught with the knot, but especially for working things in rounds I don't want to have the know there...when working in rows I haven't found it a big deal as everything weaves in just fine, but I was just looking for suggestions on other ways that you guys start your chains that aren't going to fall apart obviously but don't have the knot in it as I'm looking at starting the 6 pointed star baby blanket and also have a few granny squares I want to work on. Any suggestions are greatly appriciated!!

 

-Kelli

[Pink]

I do the slidey-loop thingy...geez that sounds bad!!

 

This link will explain all:

 

http://www.crochetme.com/Dec_Jan_0405/reads_round.html

 

I've used this method for ages. They are the best instructions I've ever found for it and I couldn't have explained it in a gazillion years!!

[crochetcrazy]

I do the slidey-loop thingy...geez that sounds bad!!

 

Me too!

[badrhinogillett]

Ok. that slipey-slidey loop thing looks cool! Thanks for showing us that!

[Pepper]

Oh my, I had never known there was another way except the knot. I will definitely be trying this.....thanks for the link!

[mudpie]

Oh, yes, the magic ring is the only way to go. You can't feel a knot and you can decide how large or small you want the opening to be. I love it.

[Chrome Kitty]

I usually do the magic ring too, but sometimes I forget about it and then I just make sure to work over the knot.

[silvermoon42]

Thanks a lot for posting that, it will work wonderfully with my blanket worked in rounds!! Can't wait to give it a try =)

[grrlsmom]

I start w/a slip knot, then work over the tail as I go. That make sense? LOL

[beachlady]

Yes for rounds the magic ring really is great, but for any starting chain, I still loopnot, or whatever we call it, I always hate that to, I know a ladie that has NO knots anywhere in her work, she is totally amazing. I have watched her,many times an gave never get it.

[Rosemary]

I, too , use the magic ring for working in a round; but for a regular, starting chain, I do a slip knot. Don't know any other way to start a chain, so I am interested in hearing if there is a slip-knotless way.

[Katchkan]

I have never used a slip knot in my life to start a chain. I just loop the thread over the hook,hold the threads together under the hook with my index finger and thumb of the hand that holds the thread and start chaining. 2 pull throughs and you have a chain st with out a knot. Never had a problem with knots that way. Don't know if I explained it to well. I never really think about it, just do it.