1. Chain two. 2. Yarn over, insert hook into very first chain made. 3. Pull up a loop (three loops on hook). 4. Yarn over, pull through one loop (three loops on hook). 5. Yarn over, … See more

I like to use foundation stitches because I dislike having to work back through a chain, especially long ones. When finished with the foundation row, you’re already finished with the firs… See more

Foundation double crochet is great for starting blankets with loooong starting chains. Just substitute this stitch instead of doing a chain and double crocheting back through.… See more

If working a pattern that calls for the first row to have ten (10) double crochets starting with a chain of 12, you know that you will need to do ten (10) foundation double croc… See more