double crochet with a twist

When I mentioned that I started doing my double crochets a different way, a few people wanted to know how I was yarning over. (Is yarning a word?)

Basically, I was yarning over front-to-back instead of back-to-front. It doesn’t seem that it should make that much of a difference, but going from back-to-front gives the stitch a bit of a twist. The texture is more defined.

wagon wheel square

Once I saw the difference, there was no going back. Only problem was all of those squares I made on vacation. I’ll admit that it took me awhile to get up the courage to rip them out and start over. But after seeing the difference, I knew I had to do it.

wagon wheel square

interesting note: the extra little twist uses up a bit more yarn and makes the squares a bit more bigger.

3 Replies to “double crochet with a twist”

  1. Huge difference but I really like it. My granny squares have been a bit sloppy but this looks like it gives them more definition. I’ll definitely try it your way!

  2. Hello,
    Please can you explain or teach me how it is that you are doing this. I can crochet but am unsure what you mean by front to back ? When I yarn over I go under the yarn then come downward to give me the yarn over. What am I missing? Thanks so much for your patience with me.

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