Did you know that there are several ways to start a crochet project? The most common is a simple chain cord. For many projects this is the best choice, especially when the piece needs a more solid edge, such as when the following rows are worked with openwork stitches. It is also faster to work. Okay, but sometimes a more elastic foundation is preferable, for example when you are working a garment, or when the next rows are in similar stitches. You can make this initial base with any of the basic crochet stitches, for example: double chain, half double crochet, double...