What does 2dc in base of ch 3 in crochet mean(how to do it?

[enigmaenigma]

Hi i am doing a sweater for new born baby and i am a newbie and am not able to understand this 5th row

 

4. Dc in next 7, CORNER, dc in next 13, CORNER, dc in next 17, CORNER, dc in next 13, CORNER, dc in last 8 sts. Ch 3, turn. (71 sts)

5. 2dc in base of ch 3, *Sk 1 st, Shell in next. Rep * across to last 2 sts. Sk next st, 2dc in last, Join with sl st to beg ch. Fasten off pink.

 

Could any explain the 5th row in the instructions and it would be great.

 

Thanks in advance

[magiccrochetfan]

just make your 2 dc at the base of the ch3 that you made before you turned. think of it as being in the top of the last dc, i think that would be simplest.

 

welcome to the Ville:hook

[JennyBunny]

In row 4, you ended with a 3 chain, so on row 5 you are going to work 2 dc in the same stitch that you started the 3 chain from (it's base). You are essentially making three dc in one place.

[enigmaenigma]

Thanks a lot magiccrochetfan and jennybunny for the answer.I could move ahead with my project.