How To Crochet: Chain Stitch
Before You Start
Learn the basis for all crochet projects with this chain stitch tutorial!
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Step By Step
Step 1
Leaving a short tail, make a slipknot with your yarn.
Step 2
Place your slipknot on your hook and tighten gently
Step 3
In your right hand, hold your crochet hook as you would hold a knife while keeping the slipknot on the hook.
Step 4
In your left hand, wrap your yarn once around your pinky and up over your pointer finger.
Step 5
Between your thumb and middle finger on your left hand, hold your work in place.
Step 6
To begin your first chain, sweep your hook under the strand of yarn in your left hand.
Step 7
Rotate the hook towards you to hook the yarn. This is known as a yarn-over.
Step 8
Gently use the hook to pull the piece of yarn through the slipknot.
Step 9
You have now chained one stitch! The slipknot will now be your first chain.
Step 10
Repeat steps 6-9 to continue your foundation chain.
Next Weeks Tutorial
Next week we will learn how to Single Crochet!