Turning chain

The turning chain takes the place of the first stitch in a row. We make it in order to secure the right height of the row which we are starting off.

In this tutorial

Overview

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How it works

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• Read the pattern before you start.
• Work a small swatch to check your gauge.
• Count your stitches at the end of each row.

Tips

Take your time – every maker started with a wobbly first row.