Double Chain For An Easy Crochet Start In Rows

Crochet a double chain

Posted by KnotMe

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I personally hate to start crocheting in rows with a chain base, especially when i have to crochet in the two sides of the chain (like in the case of irish leaves), and i found this tecnique to be very useful to give speed to my projects...so, let's start!

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You Will Need (2 things)

  • 1 Crochet Hook
  • Yarn All you need for your project

Steps (6 steps, 1 minutes)

  1. 1

    Crochet 2 chains, insert the hook only into the back loop of the first chain...

  2. 2

    ... yarn over, pull out a loop, yarn over and pull out throught the two loops.
    We have crocheted a single crochet :)

  3. 3

    To continue the double chain, we have to insert the hook...well, i don't know if there is a specific name...where you see the arrow :)

  4. 4

    Then yarn over, pull out a loop, yarn over and pull out throught the 2 loops.

    Repeat this step till the desired lenght, you can count the chains on the right.

  5. 5

    Once achieved the desired lenght, crochet one/two/three chains depending on the stitch you'll go to use, and work on the left side of the double chain, in the holes you see near the chain.

  6. 6

    All done!
    You now can picot and work in the other side inserting the hook directly in the holes, or you can turn your work and leave a chained border easy to be crocheted or to be left as it is. :)