Learning how to do the Chain Stitch is a must if you want to start crocheting all kinds of exciting projects. We will show you how to do the chain stitch here.
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The chain stitch is one of the most basic crochet techniques. The chain stitch is often used at the beginning of a crochet project where they are made into a chain-like starting row, hence the name.
The abbreviation for the chain stitch is “ch”. The first set of chain stitches is also called a foundation chain, and it’s the starting point for most square projects.
How to Do the Chain Stitch
- Start by making a slip knot and insert your crochet hook into the loop.
- Work the hook behind the long end of the yarn.
- Twist the hook to catch the yarn and pull it back through the loop.
- You now have now made your very first chain stitch. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have the required number of stitches.
It’s that simple!
Tip! Make sure that the stitches in your foundation chain aren’t too tight, since it may make it difficult to crochet into these stitches again later.
This is what a row of chain stitches looks like
