Make a foundation chain of an even number of stitches.

Chain an additional 3 stitches, this is your turning chain and you must work this step at the beginning of every row.

Work your first double crochet stitch into the 5th chain from the hook.

Chain 1 stitch, skip 1 stitch, work a double crochet stitch into the next stitch. Repeat this sequence until you have worked all of the stitches in your row.