TGIF! This week I am starting my First Friday 5, a monthly tutorial starting from the very basics of crochet and moving into more complicated stitches. The First Friday 5 begins a month long discussion on the chosen stitch. And for this month I have chosen the chain stitch, because what is more basic than that? To be honest, I already wrote a tutorial in 2015 about creating a chain. Please check it out here; I read it over today and was happy with how thorough I was. My photography, though, has improved since the start of my blog, so here is a quick video montage of how to make a crochet chain.
The crochet chain is such an essential part of crochet, that YOU NEED TO MASTER IT. Luckily, it isn’t that hard to learn, as long as you practice a bit. Tension is always something to consider, along with correct hook for the yarn size.
Check out these lovely samples. The red is made with a super chunky yarn with which I used a P hook. The orange was made with a size 10 crochet thread and a 1.30 mm hook. Hopefully you can tell the difference. It is important to look at the yarn label when choosing the correct hook, and then, depending on whether you want a looser or tighter stitch, move up or down a hook size.
Next week, I plan to bring you some examples of items you can make with a crochet chain. Until then, crochet 5 minutes a day, and see how far you go in a year!
Happy Crocheting!
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Looks great!
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Thanks!
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I love the red one! It’s gorgeous!
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Thanks! Sometimes the yarn does all the work, and the stitch can be simple!
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Thank you for this 🙂 🙂 I love to sew, and want to learn how to crochet ❤ ❤ Great post. I wish you an amazing year this year x x
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Great! I’d love any feedback or questions. I love to crochet, I wish I was a better at sewing!
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Your welcome 🙂 🙂 the video was great, and easy to follow ❤ ❤ I'm looking forward to more tutorials from you x x
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Looks good luv 👍💜
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Thanks!
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I struggle with the tension, and to count. I’m not a very good crocheter x
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Finding the right tension takes practice. Keep at it and it will become second nature. I also have trouble counting, especially around my family (they like to interrupt my thoughts!). Good luck!
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