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Back to Basics Crochet: The chain stitch

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Uploaded by on Jan 4, 2010

Part of my crochet tutorial series, Back to Basics 2010. This video covers how to make the chain stitch the foundation fo crochet.

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  • 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

  • @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.

  • 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?

  • @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.

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

  • @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. 

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  • this is very helpful i can't wait for more

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

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

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

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

  • @Bethintx1 Thank you Beth for the answer :)

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