How to Crochet: Initial Half Double Crochet Without a Starting Chain By Candace – Be the first to commentForgoing the turning chain in crochet helps when the chains make your edges unsightly. Making an hdc without a starting chain is fairly simple once you get the hang of it. It will have your edges looking neater in no time.To see left-handed views, hover over the picture with your mouse.Pull the chain on your hook up to a little more than hdc height and hold the loop to the hook.

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How to Crochet: Initial Half Double Crochet Without a Starting Chain