I Have a crocheting question......

I Have a crocheting question......

I just learned how to crochet and I am having troubles with my ends...

I started off with a chain of 20 - did a single row of 20 but then when I started my double row it went to 19 then the next row 18 stiches...when I try to add stiches to make it an even number to the row before it dosent looks right

what do i do ? is it normal for the stiches to decrease like this??

TIA

Re: I Have a crocheting question......

You have to add a turning chain/turning chains to the end of each row in addition to the 20 stitches. The number you need depends on which type of stitch you are using. For example a single crochet, you'll need one turning chain; for a double crochet, you'll need three turning chains.

Re: I Have a crocheting question......

yes, i have been doing that - I just can't seem to get my rows even - now I am back to 20 stiches - errrggggg

Re: I Have a crocheting question......

The turning chains count as a stitch.

Re: I Have a crocheting question......

thanks!! I figured it out! after lots of practice!!