Expert: Bea Harrell - 11/23/2008

Question
i just started crocheting and i can not figure out how to join round1 into the beginning chain of 6.it say to chain6;join with slip stitch to form a ring.round1(right side):ch3(counts as first crochet now and throughout),23dc in ring;join withslip st to first dc:24 dc.

Answer
Hey, Connie!After you ch 6, you put your hook through the first ch of the ch 6.  In other words, the very first ch 1, of the ch 6. When you get your hook through the ch 1, then grab your thread and pull it through both of the loops on your hook. That's the sl stitch, now all you need to do is ch 3, put your hook through the circle you just made, and make 23 dc in that ring. Now, join it by sticking your hook into the top stitch of the ch 3 (the one you made at the beginning of row 1) grab ahold of your thread and do a slip st just like before.

Just for your info: the "right side" of your work is the side that is facing you.

Good Luck!Bea