Standing / Faux double crochet

When you start a new round with a dc, you can use a faux dc instead of starting with ch3. 

1.       Pull up the loop on the hook to the height of a normal dc, and hold the loop on to the hook with your forefinger

2.       With your forefinger still on the loop, twist the hook down and behind the stretched loop.

3.       Yarn over and carefully pull the new loop back behind the stretched loop. You now have 2 loops on the hook.

4.       Yarn over, and pull through both loops. 

~ Camilla ~