Back to Basics Crochet: The chain stitch

[SuperBettyboop40]

I will practice practice today! after house work and cooking dinner lol

[SuperBettyboop40]

I hope I finally learn how to do the chain stitch correctly today.

[catygil17]

thank you alot this video is soooooooooo helpful i was looking every were to find something as helpful as this ........thanks again!!!!:)

[6120rocks]

hello beth!! :D is it ok if i copy this video then put it on a usb/cd to give it to my friend? :) because she became interested in crocheting when she saw me crochet a hat in school..sooo.. is it ok? :D pls reply! :)

p.s

THANK U SO MUCH FOR POSTING THESE VIDS... :D u r awesome!!! these vids are really helping me a lot

[Bethintx1]

@6120rocks I would prefer you send her the link. I get paid for the ads placed on my videos. The amount is determined by, number of views, clicks, positive ratings & subscribers. I appreciate your inquiry. It's always best to ask first! PS I am gonna send you a PM too.

[Knit1For1Life]

Hello Beth. Greetings from Egypt :)

I want to thank you so much for your easy lessons, they are wonderful!

I have a question about the slipknot, does it count as a stitch when you read a pattern? or do you start counting the stitches starting from the stitch after the slipknot?

[Bethintx1]

@Knit1For1Life when you make a slip knot it usually does not count as a stitch. However, the way I make mine, my slip knot is loose and I count it as a chain. I work into it as if it were a chin. If you tighten the knot then do not count it as a chain.

[Knit1For1Life]

@Bethintx1 Thank you Beth for the answer :)

[ManectricPup]

OK i have the slip knot but my yarn won't slide down the hook to make the stitch

[Bethintx1]

@ManectricPup well, then it is not a slip knot.... Slip knots will slide...thus the name! Perhaps you are working too tightly. Try to keep everything loose.

[thepollicefam]

THANK YOU for the Back to Basics videos! You are a wonderful teacher. I am learning from you by myself - all my family is back home. You're really helping me! I'm grateful. -Lisa

[SaucyAussieCookFan]

Thank you for these B2B videos! I used to crochet and then stopped when I became too busy with college, and I had lost my skills and needed some refreshers and these are perfect :)

[babymariemerchant]

My chain keeps getting really tight when I begin, and I find it harder to keep my string tight because it keeps slipping from my fingers. Can you help?

[Bethintx1]

@babymariemerchant I 'm not sure. It seems you are trying to keep your yarn too tight. That is what makes your chain tight. The yarn around your fingers should be relaxed, not tight. There needs to be some tension, but not too much. Getting the right tension comes with practice.

[Millergirl96]

I just want to say I <3 this back 2 basic 2010 series so far. I am on night 2 of practicing & I think I got the single crochet as I just finished my 7th row of my sampler scarf. Had to pull it all out on my 1st try cause I was doing something weird when I was done with my row, but I got it figured out. THANKS... this is my 1st experience crochetting & I am teaching myself with your AWESOME help of course. Thanks again!

[MagicalRicePudding]

Ah, I've been practicing, and the first 5 or 6 CS's look good, but they get too big after that...any tips?

[Bethintx1]

@MagicalRicePudding practice!

[Solia30]

Wow! I gotta say, i'm not really into crochet, but i'm gonna try for sure!!! You're such a good teacher, you make this seem so easy! I'll let you know how it went!

[QOS]

I'm just starting to crochet and I've found your videos so very helpful. Thank you for taking the time to put these instructional videos up.

[michikodesu]

I've been practicing for a while and every time I start the chain and complete about 5 or more loops, the chain begins to either twist or curl up. So when I look for the "v" I have to kinda stretch it out to straighten it so I can see the "v"'s I've been making. Am I doing something wrong to make the chain start to curl?

[Bethintx1]

@michikodesu Yes they do curl a little. Keep practicing. You want the chains to be all the same size & shape.

[subachel]

Hi mam, im using size 13 and stitches r too small. what to do?

[Bethintx1]

@subachel size 13? if it's a steel hook they will indeed be tiny. If you are using the size hook to go with your yarn... with medium yarn you should use a size I ir J which is a US 10; or a K will be a 10 1/2 or 6.5mm. Relax your yarn tension. Your yarn should not be stretched while making your stitches; the loops should be loose so your hook will easily go into the loops. It takes practice.

[anncomiling]

um.. im doing crochet but my yarn is too small.wat am i gonna do?

[Bethintx1]

Do you mean your stitches are too tight? or your yarn is too thin?

If your stitches are too tight, use a larger hook. If your yarn is too thin, use a smaller hook.

[Jenidala23]

THANKS!! I've been trying to use this book I got called Readers Digest Complete guide to needlework and have been getting nowhere. Illustrations just don't cut it! I love how clear your videos are! Thanks again!!!:)

[Bethintx1]

I have that book! It's a great reference tool for refreshing your memory, but maybe not so great to teach yourself.

[luvbug9109]

your vidoes are the only ones i seem to be able to follow!!! thanks for making something easy...easier! and taking your time!! ...QUESTION: does it matter whne you make your chain if you bring your yarn over the top of your hook or from the bottom? i bring mine over and it dosnt get the "bumps" on the back like yours, both sides look the exact same.. am i doing something wrong?

[Bethintx1]

It does not matter; you are essentially grabbing the yarn and pulling it through the loop. The bump is there, but it may be between the other two loops. keep practicing!

[KokoroNoKawari]

Thanks very much for the videos! Having a bit of issue with making the chains a bit too tight but practice practice practice!

[noiseliberation]

Great video, very helpful! The quality is clear and the pacing is perfect. Thanks!

[MissouriAngel2]

this is very helpful i can't wait for more