How to start a crochet

Starting a crochet stitch involves making a starting chain, which serves as the foundation for the rest of the work. Follow these steps:

1. Make a running loop: Start by making a loop of yarn and placing it on the crochet hook. This loop is called the starting loop.

2. Make a chain of stitches: Hold the crochet hook in one hand and the yarn in the other. Then crochet chain stitches by pulling the yarn through the loop on the crochet hook. Repeat until you have the desired number of stitches for the starting chain.

3. Continue with the first row: Once the starting chain is complete, you can start crocheting double crochets, single crochets, or whatever stitch your pattern calls for in the chain.

Tip:

• Keep the yarn taut, not too tight or too loose, so the start will be even and nice.

• If you want, you can mark the first stitch with a marker, so you know where the row begins.