√ for round 1, is the chain 3 apart of the 8 stitches? as in it will be the first 'double crochet' then continued with 7 dcs? is this the same for round 2? i dont really understand the ch 3 (8 sts). - Crochet Technique Tips

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Home IFTTT newest submissions : crochet for round 1, is the chain 3 apart of the 8 stitches? as in it will be the first 'double crochet' then continued with 7 dcs? is this the same for round 2? i dont really understand the ch 3 (8 sts).