Chain (ch)

This crochet tutorial shows how to make a chain (ch). It includes detailed photo instructions and a video tutorial.

Chains are a common start for a lot of projects and they are used in many patterns, so you will be using it often. In fact, you will find it in almost all of my patterns. You can check how to make a slip knot here.

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Video tutorial

Below you can find a beginner friendly video tutorial showing how to make a chain.

Photo instructions

1. Start by making a slip knot.

2. Yarn over.

3. Pull the yarn through. You have just made a chain!

4. Yarn over.

5. Pull the yarn through.

6. Keep working in the same way until you reach the desired length. Done!

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