Working Into Back Bump/ Third Loop

The best way to work into starting chains is to work into the back bump of the chain.  Each chain stitch is made up of three elements.  The Front loop, back loop and back bump which can sometimes be referred to as the third loop.

The majority of crochet projects begin with a specific number of Starting Chains.  Often, designers don’t specify how they want you to work your first row or round into the chains. So, let me show you what I specify in my patterns.

When you first learned crochet, you were probably taught to place your hook under the front and back loops to make your stitch, but I think there is a better option.

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