Chain Stitches and The Foundation Chain

Chain Stitches and the Foundation Chain 

Making a Foundation Chain

1. Start with a slip knot on the hook.

2. Wrap the yarn around the hook, (yrh).

3. Move your hook under the yarn at the same time as you move the yarn slightly forwards. 

4. With the yarn gripped by the tip, draw a loop of yarn through the loop on the hook.

5. Hold the base of the slip knot with your free fingers.

6. This completes the first chain. 

7. Yrh and draw a loop through the loop on the hook for each new chain made. 

8. Continue making these chains in the same way until you have the required number. 

9. The back of the foundation chain has little bumps along it, while the front of the chain shows little v’s.

10. It is useful to count the chains as you go.

11. Recount each chain before beginning your project.