UGH! Reverse Single Crochet....

[Yammy]

I have a very different way of doing this stitch, I do it similar to a sc, then I take and twist the hook around before completing the stitch and it looks just like crab stitch but is much easier.

[hookingforfun]

I love the way that this stitch acts like a finishing touch. I use it whenever it is appropriate, bit I still haven't tried the reverse hdc.

[MsSuzKelly]

Well, shoot, I guess I am going to have to give it a try again. I couldn't do it to save my life!

[Lavelle26]

At first I hated this stitch and couldn't see any possible reason why anyone invented it. I was about to curse the person who did. But then I began designing things and it became a very useful stitch and one that I find myself using more and more. It really does give things a nice finishing edge. And once you practice and get used to it, it isn't so hard. It just takes a while to get used to crocheting "backwards".

[Ladycrochat]

I agree that at first it DOES feel awkward, but like with anything else it gets easier with practice:yes I actually LIKE doing it now, and I use it whenever I can, too, I like the finished look it gives to me pieces. Here is a helpful link

http://www.anniesattic.com/crochet/content.html?content_id=17

[Adreeyen]

I just sc like normal turn the whole project clockwise, sc in the next st and repeat all the way around. I get the same "look" with less tension. pun intended.

[kkms]

since i taught myself how to crochet reverse single was one of the first most difficult stiches i had to do on a baby blanket. once i got the hang of if it i could not get enought of it. i love doing it partly because of the challenge and how it looks when its done. i get bored doing the same ole stiches all the time.

[scotkat]

RoseRed check my photo of crab stitch dont think mine had turned out like your beautiful stitch . What have I done wrong?

[crochetbycharlene]

I like this stitch. My problem comes when I get to the end to join with what I started on. It always looks bumpy.

 

Any ideas on how to fix it?

 

I have this issue too!

[sunflowermom1972]

i found a pattern just earlier that i have to do this one.. so i am glad it was on here! TY!!

[grrlsmom]

Very helpful thread! Tomorrow I plan to rc around my Spider Man 'ghan and I was dreading it. I've been crocheting for eons and have never done this stitch! Now I'm looking forward to it!

[yarn_obsessed]

In all my years of crocheting, I've never come across this stitch! I love the 'Ville! Thanks for the pic, it really makes the piece look a little bit more finished.