How to start a row with dc (double crochet)? Traditionally it was with the 'turning chains' - viz. 3 chain stitches to represent one starting dc.
These days, whether working in rows or in the rounds, my preferred method of starting a dc row (or even a treble, etc.) is with either:
• a stacked dc, or
• a standing dc
Mnemonics Tip
• stacked dc - because it is like 2 sc stacked on top of each other
• standing dc - becasue we use a long loop to help make the starting dc stitch stand up.
• stacked dc - because it is like 2 sc stacked on top of each other
• standing dc - becasue we use a long loop to help make the starting dc stitch stand up.
A quick, rough video to show you how to start a row/round using a stacked dc, and a standing dc.
I am so sorry my video is a bit non-professional. Just trying to come to grips with how to even make vid-tutorials. I am sorry that some of the times, what I am showing is not even in the frame. But I am leaving the video as is because I think the main essential parts are still covered. And if I keep fiddling, I will never get round to all the many other things I need to do.
