We calculated in the previous step that our starting chain would be 24 stitches plus we need four to get started so the final count for our starting chain is 28. In our example, we used double crochet, which is worked in the fourth chain from the hook, so we added four. The last step is to add the number of stitches that you need for your turning chain, which depends on the type of stitch pattern that you are using.
