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« Crochet Basics | Main | Slip Stitch »
Thursday
12Apr2007

Making a Foundation Chain

The chain is the first stitch in any crochet. A group of chain stitches is called a foundation chain. 

Begin with a slip knot on the hook.

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Wrap the yarn around the hook from back to front. 

cro2.jpg

 

Draw the yarn through the loop on the hook.   

cro3.jpg 

Posted on DateApril 12, 2007 Authorpurl bee Print ArticlePrint | Comment1 Comment

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This is a wonderful website and your pictures are excellent, so easy to follow. Thank you for being so informative.
March 13, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterannemarie

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