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In almost every crochet pattern, you will start with a slip knot and chain stitch.
Below you will find instructions on these two basic crochet steps to help you with your new project!
How to make a slip knot on your crochet hook:
1. Make a loop 2. Insert hook under tail of yarn 3. Pull yarn through the loop
Or watch here for a short video:
Crochet Slip Knot - Beginner Course
Make a crochet slip knot in order to start your next crochet project with basic beginner techniques. A slip knot is important to master because it is the first step taken when beginning any crocheted piece.
Video sourced from Crochet Guru
How to do a chain stitch:
1. Pull yarn through your slip knot.
2. Continue this motion, trying to keep the stitches uniform and keeping the chain from twisting too much.
Watch this short tutorial:
Learn the crochet foundation Chain - Crochet Beginners
The crochet foundation chain is the first stitch you need to learn when starting your very first project.The reason for this is because the chain stitch is the foundation for crochet, and many patterns begin with a chain stitch. In fact the crochet chain, or chain stitch is technically called a foundation chain, although many beginners to crochet don't realize this yet.
Video sourced from Crochet Guru
