Chain Stitch (ch )

   The chain stitch (ch) is often used to increase the height of a new row, to create 
embellishments like hair for a doll, or to add a hole to a piece like to make a basket 
handle. 
    If a chain stitch is the first stitch in a pattern,that’s your cue to make a “foundation 
chain”.   The only difference between a foundation chain and a regular chain stitch is 
that it starts with a slip knot.

HOW TO MAKE A CHAIN STITCH IN CROCHET
 (STEP-BY-STEP WITH PHOTOS)

Q&A

 HOW TO HOLD THE CHAIN IN CROCHETING
 Minimize the chance of twisting your chain by constantly moving your left hand to hold the chain as close as possible to the hook.

 HOW DO I CROCHET INTO A CHAIN STITCH?
 You've crocheted a chain, and to start a second row of single crochet stitches, you can also check out our step-by-step photos on how to do a single crochet into a chain.
 

HOW DO I START A CHAIN STITCH IN CROCHET?
 First, make a slip knot. Then yarn over and then pull the yarn through the loop on the hook. That's one chain stitch done! Keep repeating that step to make as many chain stitches as you need. It may take a few tries to make every chain stitch the same size, but don't worry, you'll get the hang of it in no time!You can also check out our step-by-step photos on Foundation-Chain stitch.

 HOW DO I COUNT CHAIN STITCHES IN CROCHET?
 Each chain stitch makes a horizontal ""V"" shape. Count the number of V's to count the number of chain stitches you have. You can also check out our step-by step photos on how to count chain stitches. It's also important to keep in mind that when you're counting chain stitches, you shouldn't count the slip knot that you made at the beginning of your chain as a chain stitch