Crochet with Renee' ... Chain stitch

The chain stitch is the beginning stitch in crochet. Most crochet start with a length of chain stitches which resemble a series of "V's" called the foundation chain.

Grasp the crochet hook between thumb and middle finger with your index finger resting near the tip of the hook

Make a slip knot on hook, several inches from the yarn end.

Thread yarn over index finger and between 4th finger and little finger.

To make a chain stitch: Bring yarn over (yo) hook and draw yarn through loop on hook. One chain stitch made and one loop remains on hook
continue to wrap the yarn over the hook and to pull through the loop (lp) on the hook (hk)

Continue to make chain stitches in this manner.

Having problems with the loop of the hook going over the head of the hook?
The problem might be the slip knot. Make sure it is not too tight. It could also be that you are holding the yarn too tight.
As you pull the yarn through the loop, rotate the hook head so that it faces down toward the chain.

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