When working in double crochet (US terms), I never use a chain-three to start a new row or round. It looks horrible in both cases.
I came with the Twisted Double Crochet (tdc) a few years ago, and since then, it has been adopted by crafters and designers all over the world.
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If you are a right-handed hooker, use these two video tutorials. The first is for the twisted double crochet in rows. The second is for the twisted double crochet in rounds.
If you are a left-handed hooker, use these two video tutorials. The first is for the twisted double crochet in rows. The second is for the twisted double crochet in rounds.
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