The chain stitch is the foundation of almost every crochet project. It creates a row of interlocking loops that serves as the base for other stitches. Mastering the chain stitch is the very first step in learning crochet.
Make a slip knot by creating a loop with your yarn, pulling the working yarn through, and placing it on your hook.
Hold the hook in your dominant hand and the yarn tail in your other hand, keeping gentle tension on the yarn.
Yarn over by wrapping the yarn from back to front over your hook.
Pull the yarn through the loop on your hook — that is one chain stitch.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 for as many chains as your pattern requires.
Keep your tension even — chains should be loose enough to insert your hook into later.
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