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Thanks for the help everyone. I think that's really my problem. My chains are just too tight to do ch 2 correctly, but not quite tight enough to require ch 3. I think I'll tighten up my chains and stick with Ch 3 (mostly so I don't have to unravel). I'll definately try the no turning chain DC on my next project, looks like that's just what I need. Is there a similar method for doing HDC? I'll hunt for it, but if...

Thanks for the suggestions, I will have to give them a go when I have access to a better computer to play the video.

I use the method that Darlene posted the video for above. I really like it. Sometimes I forget to use it & chain 2 instead. I like chain 2 better than chain 3 for the reason stated, leaving gaps. I try to make my chain 2 loose though. It's easier to see & the height is more equal to the rest of the doubles. The height is the main reason for the chains after all--if you crochet tightly, you would need 3 chains to similate a...

I turn my work clockwise first (so my yarn is in back of the work), insert my hook under both loops of the last dc, pull through a loop (two loops on hook), yo and pull loop through both loops (not quite a sc), then chain two. This gives the height of about 2 1/2 chains, with a wider stitch at the bottom. It's easy to do and I don't have any gaps or holes.

Most pattern instructions call for chain 3. If there is a question if your pattern is in British or US terms, this is one way to tell. Your wife might chain loosly (I do), or do the ch-2 to try to avoid the 'hole'. There is no 'right' way, whatever works best for you.

I too always thought it was ch 2.. so when I do a freform blanket i just ch2... but if the pattern calls for Ch? whatever number i always do the instructed numer as that was what the pattern designer instructed... but that is a good question.. I'd love to know the answer as well LOLL

Here is a You Tube video on the No-turning-chain-double crochet that I think will solve your problem: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LxYp...eature=related

Here is a very short video which may help you a little. http://s20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...t=100_0090.flv Not perfect but it may just be enough to get you going. Have fun. Colleen Added the link but now I am having trouble opening it. May just be me but let me know via PM and I will e-mail it to you. Working now. Silly me.

Wow, that even helped me. Thanks AggieMay!

I've used the reverse single crochet. It is awkward to do but I like the looks of it after you are finished. I am going to check the video out later to see if I can pick up some tips. You are never too old to learn something new.