Crochet 101 - The Chain

Step one - Picture one: Wrap your yarn around your finger
Step two - Picture two and three: Pull a loop like you are making a slip knot
Step three - Picture four: Place the loop on your hook and pull it tight
Step four - Picture five: Yarn over your hook from the back
Step five - Picture six: Pull the yarn through the loop on your hook

Picture seven: If you continue following steps four and five you will make a chain
Picture eight: On one side of your chain it will look like a braid
Picture nine: On the other side it will have a ridge down the middle like a spine (This is important when you start crocheting)

What is a chain? The chain is the foundation of your project. In patterns it may tell you to chain once or twice in between your stitches. More on that later...

Important: The loop that is currently on your hook is not considered a chain! (For instance: If you are wanting to chain 10 - you would not count the loop on your hook!)

Homework!!

Practice making a chains. Remember - Practice makes perfect!!

Crochet 101

I have family and friends who have wanted to learn to crochet. BUT they don’t live near me and I have found it hard to teach them with out being able to sit down with them.

So… the next few blogs are in their honor and the honor of those who want to learn!

Welcome to your crochet school! :)

Time to go shopping! What you will need:

Crochet Hook: Purchase a size N- 9.00mm to start with (or any size you would like.. the bigger the better for now.)

Yarn: Any Color (try to stay away from black and white – they are the hardest learn with because it is harder to see your loops.)

Type of yarn? I recommend “Red Heart” or if you have a Hobby Lobby near you get their brand “I love this yarn”. Don’t try to learn with lacy or frilly yarn…

Please let me know your feed back as we go along.