Foundation chains have quickly become my favorite way to start any crochet project.

A foundation chain is an alternative way to starting a crochet project. It’s basically a chain and single crochet row combined.

I like to start my projects with a foundation chain because it creates a stretchier foundation and creates a more polished look. Chains can be very inconsistent and you can almost always tell where the project begins. I love that foundation chains don’t give that same effect.

To get started you’ll need yarn and a hook.

Start by creating a slip knot & chaining 2.

Insert your hook into the first chain and draw up a loop. You should have two loops on your hook.

Yarn over and pull through one loop. This is your chain.

Yarn over again, this time pulling through both loops on your hook. Creating your single crochet SC.

Insert your hook into the previous chain & draw up a loop. Yarn over and pull through one loop on your hook. Creating another chain. Yarn over again, this time pulling through both loops. Repeat. You are foundation crocheting, creating a chain and single crochet together.

How To Create A Foundation Chain

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