To get straight edges, when you turn the piece to start a new row you'll need to do 2 slip stitches as a faux first stitch.

I can send you the crochet patterns I've designed! One of them is a Flumph from D&D!

I was literally making magic!

I worked as a prop maker for a hidden camera prank magician tv show and can confirm large hands hide a lot.

💕 Thank you! It's gone full mermaid hair now

7 years in and I still cringe anytime I hear mine.