How to start a chain in crochet

Crochet can be such a great hobby and with some extra helpful tips - you can finish the crochet project you start. Here's how you can start a crochet chain.

In lesson 3 of my Crochet 101 series, I will show you how to make a slip knot and chain. This is the basis of how to get started on your crochet project.

A crochet tutorial on how to make a slip knot. The very beginning of any crochet project usually begins with this stitch.

Instead of using a chain to start your crochet, try this method. You crochet the chain and the first row of single crochets at the same time. It saves time a...

Learn how to make a slip knot, crochet a chain and count your stitches.

Here you'll learn how to crochet from the very beginning. An easy to follow step-by-step guide. You'll learn how to chain and a basic stitch Single Crochet.

A written, photo and video crochet tutorial showing two ways crochet into chains (top and the bottom) and explaining when you should do each.

Making a slip knot is the first step to starting most crochet projects. The slip knot is created and then the rest of the stitches are created (typically chain stitches) and you’re ready to begin crocheting. In this video, Mary Beth Temple demonstrates how to create a simple slip knot.