Start row with a Double Crochet

  

When can you use a DC without a CH3 beginning? At the start of the row with a new color.

                You cannot use it to start a row within a ‘magic ring’ –

but you can make a magic ring, do a row of SC then start the next row with 

DCwoCH3 = Double crochet without chain 3.

Pull a loop through.

Do NOT make a slip stitch.

With the loop pulled up to be as long as a finished 

double crochet and pinch to hold it.

Make a chain stitch.

Work on the first step of the

double crochet.

Note: the hook is held 

vertical for clarity, 

but make the stitch with 

the hook at right angles 

to the work.

One loop and one double crochet.

Work the round as you normally would,

but do not count the first long loop as a stitch.

At the end of the row, work the first double crochet

(Or DC+CH1) as the last stitch.

Put a stitch holder in the last stitch 

made (black pin) and one 

at the top of the first DC (brass pin).

Pull out the loose end of the loop

until all that remains is the DC.

Join with an invisible join.

Completed pattern row.

With deep appreciation to Jane at JSP Creates.

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Lagniappe

Pronounced Lan-yap

Meaning

Bonus Material