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Why Is My Crochet Curling?
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A curling edge is a symptom, not one diagnosis. Look at where the curl begins and when it appeared.
If the foundation edge curls
The starting chain may be tighter than the rows above it. Make a test chain with a slightly larger hook, then return to the project hook for the first row. Foundation stitches can also create a more flexible start when the pattern allows them.
If the whole swatch curls
Very tight stitches or a hook that creates dense fabric may be the cause. Compare gauge with the pattern and make a new swatch using a relaxed motion or adjusted hook size.
If the curl follows a stitch pattern
Some textures naturally pull to one side before more rows or a border balance them. Check the pattern notes before changing the stitch count.
Blocking is not a cure for wrong structure
Fiber-safe blocking can settle mild curl, but it cannot reliably correct missing stitches or a severely mismatched foundation. Count, measure and inspect first.
Keep this in mind
Locate the curl’s starting point, check foundation tension and stitch count, then use blocking only for fiber-safe finishing.
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