January 03

OK - Me again with my newbie problems.  I watched the entire 2023 playlist and I know how important stitch count is.    I counted my foundation chain and row one at least 5 times, and I even put stitch markers in every 50 stitches and at the end of the 211 so I can keep track.  Both the chain and row 1 👍  BUT I did row two yesterday and my count is now somehow 208!!!?  I counted this several times, and included stitch markers to make sure I was getting it right, and I even frogged the whole row and redid it, and it still came out 208!  What am I doing wrong??  I am starting to feel defeated after only day 2.  (I have stretched it out and looked at it, and I don't see mistakes.  My stitches are not as even as an experiences crocheter would have, but still not bad and looks correct.  Any insight?

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