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Learn this beginner-friendly stitch for your next crochet project
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Foundation single crochet (FSC) is a stitch that combines the chain row and the first single crochet row. Using FSC instead of separate rows of chain and single crochet can simplify the beginning of a crochet project—best of all, it's really easy to learn. With the help of this guide, you'll start the stitch using basic crochet techniques then work the rest of the row using a different sequence. In no time at all, you can use FSC to start your next crochet project and save yourself a little time.
Steps
Section 1 of 3:
First Stitch Tutorial
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Make a slipknot. Before you can start the foundation single crochet row, you need to make a slipknot . Begin by wrapping yarn around your finger twice then pull one loop through the other to make a loop with a knot on the end. Slide the slipknot onto your hook and tug the yarn to secure it. [1] X Research source -
Chain two. Next, chain two stitches. To do this, loop the yarn over the hook in front of your slipknot. Pull the new yarn through the slipknot to make one chain . Then, yarn over and pull it through again to make the second chain. [2] X Research sourceAdvertisement -
Insert hook into the first chain and yarn over. Identify the first chain made and insert the hook into this chain. Loop yarn over hook and pull it through the chain. At this point, you will have two loops on your hook. [3] X Research source -
Loop yarn over and pull through. Next, loop yarn over hook and pull it through the first loop on the hook. This will make a chain of one and you should still have two loops on your hook. [4] X Research source -
Loop yarn over and pull through both loops. To complete the stitch, yarn over your hook again and pull yarn through both loops on the hook. You will have one loop on the hook and you are now ready to continue the row. [5] X Research source -
Mark your first stitch with a stitch marker. It can be helpful to mark the first stitch in the row with a stitch marker. You may want to do this the first few times that you use the foundation single crochet stitch. Place the stitch marker through the first single crochet stitch. [6] X Research source
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Section 2 of 3:
Foundation Row Tutorial
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Insert your hook into the stitch just made. To continue the row, you will follow a shorter sequence than what you used to create the first row. Start by inserting your hook into the stitch just made. If you placed a stitch marker here, it should be easy to locate. [7] X Research source -
Loop yarn over and pull through the stitch. Next, loop yarn over hook and pull it through the stitch. You now have two loops on your hook. [8] X Research source -
Yarn over again and pull through one loop. Loop yarn over hook again and pull it through the first loop on your hook to make a chain. You will have two loops on your hook at this point. [9] X Research source -
Do one more yarn over and pull through both loops. To complete the stitch, loop yarn over hook again and pull it through both loops on your hook. This will leave you with one loop on your hook again and you will be ready to start the sequence over. [10] X Research source -
Repeat the sequence to the end of the row. Continue the sequence for this stitch until you have the desired number of stitches in your row. You can then continue your project. [11] X Research source
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QuestionCan you suggest an easy crochet pattern to get started with?Suzi Quillen is a Knitting and Crochet Expert based in Granite Falls, Washington. After honing a love of knitting and crochet and becoming a crochet pattern designer, Suzi founded Perfectly Knotty in 2014, an online hub for knitting and crochet learners and enthusiasts. Perfectly Knotty offers multiple avenues to inspire creativity in its customers, selling allergy-conscious yarns and fibers, offering crochet and knitting patterns, and providing stitching support via tips and resources.I recommend starting your crochet journey with simple projects such as scarves and pot holders. Their simplicity ensures that even if your work isn't perfect, these items remain practical. However, if you're inclined to take on more substantial projects from the beginning, consider higher-end items like scarves, shawls, and wraps. These projects often incorporate basic geometric patterns, providing both a learning experience and the satisfaction of creating functional items, even if the final result isn't flawless.
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Things You’ll Need
- Yarn
- Crochet hook appropriate for the yarn type that is used. Check the yarn label for the correct size to use.
- Stitch markers
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To foundation single crochet, start by making a slipknot, then chain 2 stitches. Next, insert the hook into the first chain, yarn over, and pull it through. Loop the yarn over and pull through the first loop on your hook before looping over again and pulling through both loops. To continue the row, put the hook in the stitch you just made, loop the yarn over and pull through the stitch, yarn over and pull through 1 loop, and yarn over and pull through 2 loops. Repeat this process until you're at the end. To learn about the advantages of foundation single crochet, such as a neater look, read on!
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