Turning Chain

   Since crochet is always worked in one direction, once you've reached the end of a 
row, you'll need to turn your work so that you can continue crocheting in that same 
direction. Let's learn how to move onto the next row when crocheting a flat piece of 
single crochet stitches:

 HOW TO CROCHET A TURNING CHAIN (STEP-BY-STEP WITH PHOTOS)

Q&A

 HOW TO COUNT STITCHES AFTER CH1 AND TURN?
 The ch in the “ch 1 and turn” is just there to add height to the row. It doesn’t count as
 a stitch.
  HOW MANY TURNING CHAINS DO YOU MAKE FOR SINGLE CROCHET?
 • For a row of single crochet stitches, you only need to make one chain to start a new
 row. This chain gives height to the new row and helps to create a smooth edge. When
 working with other stitches such as half double or double crochet, you'll need two or
 three turning chains respectively.