Beginner's Guide to Crochet - UK (2019-10)

BASIC TECHNIQUES

You’ll use chain stitches in various places when you’re

crocheting, but one of the key areas is to make

foundation chains. For most crochet projects, you’ll

start off by making a length of chain stitches, which is

called a foundation chain. You’ll then need to work your

crochet stitches back along the chain length to create

your first row of stitches – add more rows of stitches

and you’ll make crochet fabric! The original chain

length is called a foundation chain because it’s the

foundation of your project.

The key way to start off your crocheting

FOUNDATION CHAINS

Right-han

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Left-hand

If you’re left-handed, follow these instructions and photos...

1

With a slipknot on your hook, catch the ball

end of yarn with the hook, so the yarn wraps

around it anticlockwise. This action is called

‘yarn round hook’ or ‘yrh’.

3

Pull the hook and yarn through the first

loop, to make a new loop on the hook.

Congratulations, this is your first chain stitch.

LEFT-HAND

2

Gently pull the hook, and the yarn wrapped

around it, back towards the loop on the

hook.

4

Tighten up the slipknot (to make sure you

don’t count it as a stitch). Repeat steps 1-3

until you’re happy with the technique.