Chain stitches (ch)

Chain stitches form the foundation of most crochet projects and also feature in lacy, openwork patterns. When counting, do not count the one on the hook

Step 1

How to do it: make a slip knot and place it on your hook, yoh, pull yarn through loop on hook. You have now made 1ch.

Why not give one of these patterns a go?

Easy Lace T-Shirt Knitting Pattern

Difficulty
- US 5 / 3.75mm
  Needle Sizes
- 4 ply / Fingering / Sock
  Yarn Type
- Straight
  Needle Type
- Cable Needle
  Needle Type
- Lace
  Stitch Techniques
- Stocking Stitch
  Stitch Techniques
Bunny and Carrots Easter Knitting Pattern

Difficulty
- US 3 / 3.25mm
  Needle Sizes
- US 7 / 4.5mm
  Needle Sizes
- DK / 8 ply
  Yarn Type
- Straight
  Needle Type
- knit
  Stitch Techniques
- Purl
  Stitch Techniques
Sheep and Lamb Toy Playset Knitting Pattern

Difficulty
- US 4 / 3.5mm
  Needle Sizes
- US 7 / 4.5mm
  Needle Sizes
- DK / 8 ply
  Yarn Type
- Straight
  Needle Type
- knit
  Stitch Techniques
- Purl
  Stitch Techniques
Stripy Picnic Placemats Knitting Pattern

Difficulty
- US 6 / 4.0mm
  Needle Sizes
- 4 ply / Fingering / Sock
  Yarn Type
- Straight
  Needle Type
- knit
  Stitch Techniques
T-Shirt Yarn Chunky Knitted Storage Baskets

Difficulty
- 12mm
  Needle Sizes
- Super Chunky / Bulky
  Yarn Type
- Straight
  Needle Type
- Basic Shaping
  Stitch Techniques
- knit
  Stitch Techniques
Textured Honeycomb Cushion Knitting Pattern

Difficulty
- US 5 / 3.75mm
  Needle Sizes
- DK / 8 ply
  Yarn Type
- Straight
  Needle Type
- knit
  Stitch Techniques
- Purl
  Stitch Techniques
Spring Meadow Blanket Knitalong Part One: Basket and Bee

Difficulty
- US 6 / 4.0mm
  Needle Sizes
- DK / 8 ply
  Yarn Type
- Straight
  Needle Type
- knit
  Stitch Techniques
- Purl
  Stitch Techniques
Easy Eco-Friendly Knitted Dishcloths Pattern

Difficulty
- US 7 / 4.5mm
  Needle Sizes
- Aran / Worsted
  Yarn Type
- Straight
  Needle Type
- Basic Shaping
  Stitch Techniques
- Garter
  Stitch Techniques