Simple Chain

For the past several days, I've been working on my blog and it  hasn't been going as well as I thought.  I didn't expect it to be as difficult or tedious. I think, or at least I hope, I have finally worked out my groove. :) Or, maybe I just accepted the fact that my work environment consists of a smelly dog named Sparkles, a nephew that enjoys the sound of his voice and screams random sounds (if you could only hear him now), and that no matter how long I work, my todo list seems to never end. Other than that, I have my groove.

Today this lesson is for all those who have never picked up a crochet hook. So grab your yarn and hook and get ready to learn how to make a simple chain (ch).

First make a slip knot (SK)and yarn over (YO).

TIP: The hand that is holding the yarn, make sure your thumb and middle finger are holding onto the tip of the chain. It will help you to smoothly pull the YO yarn through the chain.   

 
Next, pull your yarn through the chain

You made your first chain! 

For some, this may be super easy. For others, you may find that your chains do not look very consistent. Don't worry! When I first started my chains did not look as consistent either.  With lot's of practice, your chains will look just like mine.  
Next lesson will be a double crochet (DC). Happy practicing!