Crochet Fundamentals: How to Make a Starting Chain

Most crochet projects start by making a long chain. It's quick to do and an essential technique in crochet! If you’ve always wanted to learn how to crochet, follow our series of Crochet Fundamentals. This tutorial uses US terms and stitches.

Supplies

• Yarn
• Crochet hook
• Click here to learn more about essential crochet tools

Make a Starting Chain

Check out the following video to learn how to make a starting chain.

Crochet Fundamentals: How to Make a Starting Chain

Start Crocheting

Nice work. You now know how to make a starting chain.

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