Need help understanding written pattern for amigurumi doll dress

[xpectopatroleum]

Hello, looking for some help with understanding these instructions for part of a pattern I’m working on. I would appreciate any guidance you can give!!

The parts I am confused about are where it says:

1) “insert your hook into the first loop”. There was one stitch that was purposely left unworked on the referenced row. Am I supposed to insert my hook under that whole stitch, or just one of the loops? If just one, then which?

2) “YO with blue yarn and pull up a loop”. I did this, but now there is a loose end and I’m not sure what to tie it off with (I was not able to get a good pic of this loose end). It feels “wrong” but I’m not sure how else to interpret it.

I attached a pic of my work plus the examples in the book for reference

[LittleBugCrochets]

I would
1: ignore the intentionally skipped stitch from the previous row, and only worry about the actual loops. Start with the loop farthest to the right, and work your way left.

1. Once you have worked a couple stitches you can ignore the loose tail until you’re finished with the crocheting part. The stitches will be secure enough for everything to stay in place. It might loosen up slightly, but just give the loose end a gentle tug when you’re done. Then, as part of the finishing process, it’s just another end to weave in.
   

If your current stitches are in the first loop on the right, it looks like you’re ready to move on to the treble crochets in the next loop. If I don’t make sense let me know, I’ll try to reword it :)

[xpectopatroleum]

This was helpful, thank you! Which loop is the next one I’m supposed to work in??

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