How to Fix Holes and Gaps Between Stitches

Gaps and small holes between stitches are one of the most common crochet frustrations, especially with taller stitches like double crochet or treble crochet. The good news is they're almost always a tension or technique fix.

Why gaps happen:

• Loose tension on the last pull-through. If the final loop of a stitch is pulled too loose, it leaves a visible gap next to the stitch beside it.
• Skipping the right insertion point. Inserting your hook too far into a stitch, or into the wrong loop, changes the spacing.
• Tall stitches naturally have more space. Double crochet, half double crochet, and treble crochet all have a bit of built-in gap between posts; this is normal, not a mistake.
• Turning chains that are too tall or too short for the stitch you're working can leave a gap at the edge.

How to fix it:

1. Snug up your last loop before moving to the next stitch, without pulling it tight enough to distort the stitch.
2. Insert your hook fully under both loops of the stitch (unless your pattern says otherwise).
3. Try working into the back loop only or front loop only in some spots to change the fabric density.
4. If gaps are just part of the stitch pattern, blocking will help even out spacing so it reads as intentional rather than sloppy.

With practice, your tension naturally becomes more consistent and these gaps shrink on their own.