Instead of starting a double crochet row or round with chaining 3, create a stitch that looks like a double crochet. This gives you a neater start to a row. Easy to learn. See also other short useful crochet tips:: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7vcNpUtI_RbPakWB_gSD78IBzVOZ7B1U My favourite crochet hook set, Clover Amour. Great shape and they make crocheting fast: https://amzn.to/3GLAxU8 * * * Get yarn and hooks: https://amazon.com/shop/crochetandknittingwithtuulamaaria (Affiliate links. If you purchase, I may get a small commission with no added cost to you.)