How to Crochet Through the Back Bumps of Chain

Have you ever noticed little bumps going across in a straight line on the back side of your chain stitches? Crocheting into these back bumps of your starting chain will make the edge look much more polished because it makes the top edge of your project match the bottom.
This trick is especially useful when you’re planning on adding a border to your finished project like when making blankets. Super useful too when you need to seam two pieces together like when you’re making pillows or garments.
HOW TO CROCHET INTO THE BACK BUMPS OF YOUR STARTING CHAIN:
1. Make your starting chain.
2. Flip the chain over so you can see a line of bumps going straight across the back. This back bump is where you’ll insert your hook to make your first row of stitches.
3. Crochet your stitches as usual across, the only difference being you’ll place them in the back bump of the chain. This trick works for any stitch (single crochet, half double, double, etc).
I’ll be honest though, this method of crocheting into the chain may feel awkward at times and a little more difficult. It can take some time and effort to get used to crocheting in the back bump of the chain, but once you see the difference, you’ll never wanna go back to the old method!
✽ HELPFUL NOTES ✽
- Working in the back bumps can be substituted for nearly any crochet project that calls for crocheting into a starting chain row.
- Try to chain more loosely if you’re struggling to slide your hook into the back bumps of the chain.