Crochet - How to Crochet a Chain

[bamboora9]

how big should ur crochet thing should be

[babykelly1000]

thanks great video you are great!

[tjw1963]

@babykelly1000 Thank you! :)

[babykelly1000]

thanks great video you are great

[Tsunada1]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talent I subscribed

[tjw1963]

@Tsunada1 I appreciate the comment, thank you.

[ambeerloo2]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! I got a how to starter kit for Xmas, but the diagrams on it just do not help me. I wanted to see someone with REAL hands do it! Thanks again. I subscribed.

[tjw1963]

I appreciate the comment. Thank you for subscribing.

[xandyfree303]

Thank you so miuch! I have wanted to learn crocheting forever! Any advice for lefties?

[gothicbarbie1212]

i first learned how to do this with my fingers i used to do friendship bracelets like that its alot easier with your fingers

[jeanettejeanette]

i seem to be doing this backward... or upside down. my chains look incorrect until i turn them over, and the backside looks correct. this is my 2nd day of crocheting, and i am right-handed. any advise?

[tjw1963]

Your chain might be getting a little twisted. Keep practicing and you will get it.

[gemmavarova]

you are awesome! i've always wanted to learn crocheting but noone around me knew how to do it :( finally today i bought some thread and a crocheting hook, and with your video i already know how to make chains :D :D thank you so much for your help!

[tjw1963]

Thank you, I appreciate your comment.

[miah235]

not sure what is going on in my brain but this turns me on hahaha, but ive always wanted to learn how to make a beanie so this should help

[tjw1963]

Thank you. :)

[miah235]

yea totally, you know how to make a sweater either like i was looking at argyle vests and wasnt sure if you can make one by crocheting

[tjw1963]

You can make sweaters. I would suggest Google for a free pattern search. There are a lot of free patterns out there.

[Icecreamistoogood]

Thanks so much, okay how do we knew when to stop? Does it depend what we are making?

[tjw1963]

It depends on what you are making. Your instructions or you will determine your chain length.

[raxxie]

thanks so much for ur vids!  i thought i could just jump into crocheting since i knit.. lol. NOT THE CASE.

[tjw1963]

You are welcome. :)

[tjw1963]

You are welcome. You will find some similarities with counting and keeping track of stitches. Since you are a knitter you probably know that learning the specific language and abbreviations is also important.

[musicacentral]

omg me 2 but they're definitely NOT the same. lol

[razorslipped]

I've been trying to read patterns to advance myself a bit with crocheting, but I think I'm counting chains wrong. Are there 14 in this video? If I'm right maybe I'm just losing track of the chains when doing the beginning since you do have to make over 100 before you can make a decent sized blanket.

[tjw1963]

I apologize for missing this question and taking so long to answer. Yes, I counted 14. I had to watch the video since it has been so long. It can be easy to lose count with your chain.

[KittyKat2591]

My chains always end up too tight in some places and too loose in other places. How do I prevent this from happening? Thanks so much!

[tjw1963]

There is no way to prevent it from happening when you are learning to crochet other than practice. As you progress with crochet, you will develop a control of your tension. What is happening is that sometimes you are holding your yarn to tight, and others you may be holding it to loose which makes your chains different. You can focus on holding your yarn the same as it goes through your fingers, so your chains will be the same. You will get it with practice.

[KittyKat2591]

Thanks so much!

[tjw1963]

You are welcome. :)

[T0IS0L0]

can u simply just tie a knot around he hook to begin?

[tjw1963]

The beginning chain is a slip knot. You are making the starting chain in such a way that you can form a new chain loop. By making a regular knot, you may just be taking your knot apart. It will all make sense once you learn the basics.