Foundation Row

Foundation row

1. Start with your foundation chain,
2. foundation chain count is determined by stitch count per row, 
3. stitch count per row is allocated for each blanket size in the printed pattern, available here,
4. Chain foundation chain,
5. Chain 2, then from 3rd chain from hook,
6. work 1hdc - half double crochet stitch into chain, work 1 hdc into each chain stitch back on the foundation row.
7. Count your stitches again, to ensure that your stitch row count matches the final row count allocated for your blanket size in the pattern.