Brenda

I have a question after you make your chain do you always chain an xtra 2 or 3 before you start your pattern?

Brendakay,

Hello - welcome to the group! It is great to have you on board!

Are you using a pattern? Most patterns will tell you to chain a certain number of stitches, and then turn. I will tell you which stitch to start working on through the back. Of course, this will depend on why type of pattern you are working on.

Hope this helps!

Hi Brenda!
I usually just crochet the number the pattern calls for and then start the next row in the second chain from the hook. Adding a couple of stitches sometimes helps when you're turning a corner and you want to keep the corner from being rounded though.