The Chainless Starting Double Crochet
Stitch Description
When you begin the new row of a pattern, you most often start the row with a series of chain stitches. This often counts as your first double crochet in the row. The problem with this method is that you can get a gap at the beginning of the row. By using the Chainless Starting Double Crochet, this can be avoided. It has the added advantage of having a crisp, clean stitch to work into for the next row, instead of having to wrestle with chain stitches.
Video Tutorial
Pattern Instructions
- Step 1: Draw the loop on the hook up a little bit, about the height of two of your crochet hooks.
- Step 2: Holding that stitch tight at the bottom and on the top of the hook, twist the hook down towards you, and around to the back.
- Step 3: Yo and bring yarn through to other side.
- Step 4: Yo and draw through two loops on hook.
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Since 2011 he's helped millions of people become Fearless Knitters though his tutorials, patterns, classes, and books. When he's not knitting he likes to play his baritone ukulele, hangout at speakeasy bars, and discuss movies with friends. He currently lives in Estonia with his wife and 3 kids.
