Did you know that you can create a crochet foundation without the actual chain? This is a super easy technique that even beginners can develop the habit of creating the foundation single crochet. Learn how to make this foundation single crochet chain stitch by stitch with reference photos.
Ditch the chain technique
You use this technique when you are first starting a project and you make the first chain and first row of single crochet all at once.
This can be VERY exciting for most because it will add more flexibility and stretchiness to the project. Without the stiffness that comes with the traditional foundational chain.
Why Crocheters love this technique
Many crocheters love the foundation single crochet (FSC) because you no longer deal with tight stitched chains, it makes counting stitches much simpler (especially if you’re a beginner) and becomes a much flatter project to handle.
You don’t have to worry about making your project longer to compensate for the tight stitching and add edging to cover up the look. This has completely changed the game.
With the right tension and gauge, we can make a beautiful foundation single crochet.
Materials
Crochet Hook
Yarn (works for any yarn type)
Scissors
How-to foundation single crochet
I have written instructions below that you can follow step-by-step to get this technique down pat.
Step 1: You first want to join your yarn with your hook with a slip knot, chain 2 stitches, then insert your hook inside of the 1st stitch and pull up a loop.
After drawing up a loop, there should be two loops on your hook. The very first line will be the 1st chain you will be making.
Step 2: Next, yarn over, and pull up a loop over the first stitch only. There should be two loops still on your hook.
Next, yarn over, and pull up both loops, resulting in your first single crochet! YAY!
In the image below, you will see there is a V that was created and the chain right below it.
We want to insert our hook into that chain, pull up a loop
Step 3: Next, yarn over, and pull up the 1st loop (this creates the chain part of the foundation single crochet)
Then yarn over, and pull up both loops, you now successfully finished your second FSC stitch.
That’s it! You’ll want to repeat this as many times as needed and be ready to start your project with ease.
I hope you enjoyed this foundation single crochet stitch and use it for your newest crochet projects. Please comment below if you found this content helpful or not.
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