That ap between ch and dc

[linamingo]

The pattern states: ROWS 2-17: dc in each dc, ch 3, turn

 

It does not specify that the chain is the first dc, so I am counting it as the first, and placing my 7th in the chain from the previous row. I have included a picture of the beautiful gap I am getting :/

 

The picture is posting side ways, the bottom left side is actually the top left side where I would ch 3 and turn again.

 

Thanks.

[Avon Lady]

There are two good ways to get rid of that gap.  One is to chain 2 instead of 3.  the other is to sc into to first stitch, then chain 2, and continue on with your dcs.   I've been using the chain 2 method for ages, and it's really been working out great for me!

Happy crocheting!

[linamingo]

Totally worked!!! Thanks. 

[magiccrochetfan]

Also here is a really cool way to start a row http://www.ravelry.com/projects/TXCr1cket/chainless-starting-dc-stitch---updated

links to 2 videos there.  

you actually make a dc w/o a turning chain.  

[deanna6812]

That video might change my entire view on projects with dcs.  I know that sounds really silly, but I almost always avoided granny squares because I always hated the way the ch3 looked.  Thanks for sharing!!