This month’s highlight is the chain stitch! Does the edge at the beginning of your crochet project always end up looking like that? Using chain stitches completely solves this problem. Read the step-by-step instructions here and learn this handy technique.
Using chain stitches is the best solution for preventing your crochet work from pulling. If the beginning of your crochet work pulls, you can fix this by using a thicker hook to cast on. Another—and perhaps better—solution is to use chain stitches. It’s very simple; you just need to get the hang of the technique!
Crochet Tutorial: Making Stitch Markers
Instead of single crochet stitches, you can also use slip stitches or double slip stitches. In this case, only the number of chain stitches in step 1 changes. For slip stitches, chain 2, and for double slip stitches, start with 4 chain stitches. Good luck!
Step 1: Crochet 3 chain stitches.
Step 2: Crochet 1 double crochet in the 1st chain stitch.
Step 3: Crochet 1 double crochet into the first loops closest to the Crochet Hook.
It looks a little strange at first, but keep going. It'll work out!
Step 4: Now repeat step 3 until you have crocheted the desired number of chain stitches. You’ll notice that the edge you need to insert your hook into gets longer and longer. Make sure you always insert your hook into the first loops, which are closest to the Crochet Hook.
Result
The chain stitches look great! It’s a nice way to start a crochet project. But keep in mind: chain stitches aren’t as tall as regular double crochets.
