ch 3 help

[ibinitch]

When im using a pattern that says ch 3 before you start a row,i do and it just makes it look crappy. Like theres these big gappy holes... any advice? Im working on a set of throw pillows for my mom and i hate the way it looks

[Misty.Creek]

I usually do 1 ch when it's a row of sc or hdc and 2 chs when it's a row of dc, even if the instructions say more.

[swapnae]

You could try making only ch 2, to reduce the holes.

Otherwise, you could try making your next stitch a linked one, which will work out like this:

After making the ch3, you begin your next dc. Instead of yarning over, insert hook into the middle chain of the ch3, yo and pull up a loop (you now have two loops on your hook). Then insert your hook into the stitch below (where you would normally insert for a dc), yo, and pull up a loop. Now you have 3 loops on your hook. Finish it off like a normal dc.

This will eliminate the holes and you can continue with normal dc (or whatever stitch you are using).

 

Hope that helps:hook

[crochet.sandie]

I generally use ch-2 to bring up to height when working in double crochet, even if the pattern says ch-3. Just make sure you don't miss that ch-2 at the end of the row when finishing the row.