question about turning chain

[NeedSleep]

When the directions say "chain 4" after turning, do you count the loop that is already on your hook from teh last stitch as the 1'st chain? So really you'd only be pulling up 3 more loops??

 

Or do you pull up 4 more loops?

[kazily]

No. If directions say chain 4 you should chain 4. The loop on the hook isn't a chain. It is a part of your last stitch in the prev row. You must be doing treble stitches. They usually call for ch 4. 4 chains are needed to reach height of the stitches but sometimes you can reduce turning chains if less are needed to reach height.

[NeedSleep]

I'm actualy doing double crochet, which is why I was confused

[Aggie May]

Are you doing DC with a CH space to follow? That starts with CH 4 but maybe the instructions should say (CH 4 stands as 1DC and CH1.)

As has already been said, the CH on the hook is never counted because without that, you could not do anything else.

Hope this helps.

Colleen:hug