So glad I found the video for this method! I think I already know the answer but I want to make sure. The first st in double cast on makes 2 sts. Do you count that as 2 sts? Just want to make sure I’m counting right!
Double Cast On Help!
Correct. It makes two stitches and you count them both. 
Thanks for confirming! I don’t know what I do without this site! I origially bought a book to learn how to knit which was helpful, but I’m a visual learner as well. The videos are great.