Chain (ch) — crochet stitch tutorial

The foundation of flat pieces, plus straps, mesh spaces and drawstring eyelets.

UK terminology: chain (ch)

How to work it

1. Make a slip knot and put it on the hook.
2. Yarn over (wrap the working yarn back to front over the hook).
3. Draw the yarn through the loop on the hook. That is 1 chain.
4. Repeat. Count the V shapes on the front — the loop on the hook is never counted.

Tips

• Keep chains loose and even; tight chains make a curling, hard-to-work-into edge.
• The bump on the back of each chain is the 'back bump' — working into it gives a tidy, seam-like first row.

Patterns that use it

• Granny Square Market Tote
• Mesh Market Produce Bag
• Round Crossbody Circle Bag
• Bobble Bucket Bag
• Drawstring Coin Pouch
• Ripple Stripe Beach Bag
• Heart Motif Phone Crossbody
• Boho Drawstring Backpack
• Sunflower Fold-Over Clutch
• Star Stitch Handbag
• Sleepy Kitten
• Axolotl Buddy
• Bumble Bee
• Happy Jellyfish
• Everyday Zip Pouch

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