How to Turn a Crochet Chain

The trick in reaching the end of a row of crochet, then turning the work to begin the next row, is in starting the new row in the correct stitch. With the wrong stitch, the piece becomes too wide or too narrow.

Instructions:

1. Turn the work right to left.

2. Chain once if you’re working in single crochet; twice if you’re working in half-double crochet; three times if you’re working in double crochet; and four times if you’re working in triple crochet.

3. Insert the hook in the first stitch for single or half-double crochet.

4. Insert the hook in the second stitch for double or triple crochet.