How to identify the right and wrong side of crochet

There’s a so-called right and wrong side of crochet. That sounds a bit harsh, so another way of thinking about it is that there’s a front and back side to your work. Here’s a picture of the same pattern, with the wrong side versus the right side facing out.

The wrong side has horizontal bars throughout the piece (left). The right side looks like a bunch of Vs (right).

Watch the video below for a demonstration on how to tell the right and wrong side of your crochet piece:

Telling the right side vs wrong side in crochet (step-by-step with photos)

When crocheting in a round, your piece will naturally curl at some point. The direction it naturally curls will make the wrong side face you. To make the right side face you, follow these steps:

1. Make sure the wrong side is facing you. The wrong side has horizontal bars.

2. Push the middle of the piece until it flips inside out.

3. The right side will now be facing you, but your piece will be upside down. To make it easier to keep crocheting . . .

4. Hold onto the piece with your thumb and middle finger. Move the yarn tail behind your piece. To tighten or loosen the tension of the working yarn, move your pointer finger towards or away from you. The loop for the hook should be in the upper right-hand corner, and your next stitch will be crocheted to the right.

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If your working yarn is super loose after following these steps, try doing step 2 as close as possible to your piece.

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Where can I buy crochet hooks and yarn?

You can buy crochet hooks and yarn at a variety of places. Some popular options include craft stores like Michael’s or Jo-Ann, online retailers like Amazon or Etsy, and even big-box stores like Walmart or Target. You can also check out your local yarn store. They’ll have a wide selection of yarns and crochet hooks. You can also buy crochet hooks and yarns online on websites like LoveCrafts.

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You can buy crochet hooks and yarn at a variety of places. Some popular options include craft stores like Michael’s or Jo-Ann, online retailers like Amazon or Etsy, and even big-box stores like Walmart or Target. You can also check out your local yarn store. They’ll have a wide selection of yarns and crochet hooks. You can also buy crochet hooks and yarns online on websites like LoveCrafts.

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