Foundationless Crochet

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Sandra (Cheery Heart) says, "If you've ever struggled with that tricky first row of crochet and working into those starting chains then you'll be pleased to know there is a way around it.

This is a really clever technique which means you can just start working crochet stitches straight away, without working a starting chain first. In effect, the starting chain is being made as you crochet."

Sandra's tutorial for this technique can be found on her blog post, Foundationless Crochet.