Mermaid Tail Hell

[IamSmash]

*​Can someone clarify this pattern for me? I have completed four rows and it doesn't seem to be right. Am I supposed to connect with multiple slip stitches as the piece gets bigger? I'm not sure if I am supposed to be going around and around the piece or working from right to left and turning....
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Row 1: Ch 26, sc in 2nd ch and in each ch across.*Rotate your work and continue to sc down the other side of the ch, join with a sl st. (50 sc in total)
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Row 2-22: hdc across (50 hdc)
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[GramaKate]

What about working on one side, then down the edge of the rows.

[GramaKate]

It means to crochet on both sides of the chain of 26. Put a marker in so you know when you come to the end of your row, which will be a circle.

[imalefty]

I agree with GramaKate. You are working a circle. The word across is confusing. Saying work around would make more sense. Definitely use a stitch marker!