How to make a second row in crochet depends on turning correctly and identifying your first stitch accurately, since a mistake here throws off your stitch count for the rest of the project. Count your first row’s stitches out loud before starting row two. This guide covers the steps.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Complete your first row and chain the appropriate turning height for your stitch.
- Turn your work so the other side faces you.
- Identify your actual first stitch, accounting for whether your turning chain counts as a stitch for your specific stitch type.
- Work across the row the same way as row one.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my second row have a different stitch count than my first?
This usually means the turning chain was miscounted as a stitch or missed entirely. Double check whether your stitch type counts the turning chain before working your first real stitch of the new row.
Want the turning steps in detail?
See the complete turning chain reference by stitch type.
Read the full turning guide
