Live Video Chat - How and When to " Single Crochet in the 2nd ch from the hook". | Posh Pooch Designs

Today's Video Chat  with Sara Sach of
 Posh Pooch Designs,

See the Live Video Chat on my Youtube Channel
 at this LINK

On Today's Video Chat we are discussing
"How and When to chain, single Crochet 
in the 2nd chain from the hook."

1. How to Single Crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook.

Let's say your pattern reads, 
"ch 9, turn, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 
1 sc in each ch across. (8sc)

So you will chain 9 chs, next you will turn your work, 
you skip the 1st chain, and begin stitching in the next chain, 
which is the 2nd chain from the hook.

We do this because the 1st chain is acting as our turning chain.
A Turning Chain is just a chain  we do when stitching single Crochets in rows.

We stitch the row, then Turn and Ch1
This makes the rows turn nicely and smoothly

2. When to Single Crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook.

For most Patterns, you will use this method when stitching 
single crochet rows. Some  Beginning rounds as well.

3. When Not to Single Crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook.

As a rule, with most Amigurumi projects you will begin 
stitching in the first chain, because you are stitching in 
continuous rounds.

Sometimes a pattern designer will have you do some other method, so be sure to follow the directions given by the pattern designer.
If you have questions, be sure to ask the pattern designer.

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What Is A "Turning Chain" And How Do I Use It?

I get this question a lot.

So, I thought I would explain what it is 

and why I use it.

First of all, 

Those who know me, 

and know my patterns...

understand that I do not 

stay within the "norms" of 

Crochet pattern writing.

I design my own way and 

what works best for my patterns.

not what others think I should do.
Just thought I would put that out there! 

What is a turning chain - 

It is simply a chain made at the end of a row, 

for the purpose of making the turn,

 to the next row, lay smoothly.

 A Sc Swatch I made, 

 It is always understood to 
do a turning ch with sc.

But, I actually use the ch1, turn , 
which is the Turning chain, 

every time I want a smooth turn, 

no matter the stitch  being used.

I know that is crazy of me!

I do it because it

It leaves a smooth edge, not a hole.
Now, let me show you why:

These are 2 Hdc Swatches 

I  made to show the difference.

The one on the top left is ch1, turn (turning chain).

The one on the lower right is the ch2, turn.

The Standard is to Ch2 at the end
 of the hdc row.

But you can see that it leaves a hole, 

and is not a smooth turn.

These are 2 DC Swatches 

I made to show the difference.

The Standard is to Ch3 for Dc,

 at the end of the row.

The one on the top left is ch1, turn
 (turning chain).

The one on the lower right is the ch3, turn.

But you can see that it leaves a big hole, 

and is not a smooth turn.

If you ch 3, turn,

it makes it really hard to get a smooth edge, 

and really difficult  to put a border on, also.

"Ch1, turn, make your 1st stitch,
 in the 1st stitch of the next row,
and you will never have a hole".

This is the same for taller stitches, like Tr,
 as well, 

the taller the stitch the bigger the holes get.

Like I said, I love to use the turning ch, 

no matter the stitch I use, 
when stitching in rows,

 to get a smooth edge.