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Double Chain Three (dch3) – Video, Photo, & Written Tutorial

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The dch3 (Double Chain Three) is used at the start of a treble crochet row or round in place of a chain 3 or 4, with no gap!

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That gap between the chain 3 or chain 4 often used to start a row or round of crochet and the next treble crochet always drives me bonkers! Using a dch3 in place of the starting chain will bring your hook up to the height of a tr and will take up the same thickness as a tr. No starting chain, no gap, awesome. The dch3 counts as the first stitch of the row or round, and is much easier to work into than a chain.

Written instructions with photos

Stitches and Abbreviations: click on highlighted sts for tutorials
st(s) – stitch(es)
tr – treble crochet
yo – yarn over

Insert hook into designated st (usually the first st), yo, pull through (2 loops on hook), yo, pull through both loops, [insert hook in left vertical loop of st part just made, yo, pull through (2 loops on hook), yo, pull through both loops] 2 times.

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Right Handed Video Tutorial

If you can’t see this video, try watching it on YouTube HERE.

Left Handed Video Tutorial

If you can’t see this video, try watching it on YouTube HERE.

Here are some supplies you may find useful.

Happy stitching my friends.

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Now that you know how to make a dch3, try one of these.

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