Once you have a foundation ring, you can make your first round of stitches. We’ll show you how to work the first round in double crochet below (see overleaf for treble crochet).
The rules for working in the round are simple, although some patterns differ, so always follow the instructions in the pattern you’re using. Whether you’re using doubles, trebles, or other stitches, you’ll need to make a turning chain at the start of each round (see page 46 for more about turning chains). Then you can work the stitches of that round. At the end of every round, join the last stitch to the first stitch using a slip stitch (we’ll show you how below).
On the first round of a long foundation ring, work each stitch into each chain as…
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Beginners´ Guide to Crochet (Digital) - 1 Issue, Beginner's Guide to Crochet 2019