Chain Stitch (ch)
Standard term: Chain Stitch
Standard abbreviation: ch
Notes:
The most basic stitch, used to start working rows of crochet, also known as the 'foundation chain' and to make open spaces or loops.
Associated term: Chain space
Abbreviation: ch sp
Notes:
An open space left by making a chain or several chains in a piece of crochet.
Tutorial:
1. Wrap the yarn over your hook.
2. Pull this wrapped yarn through the loop (or slip knot) already on your hook.
3. The chain stitch is complete.
A row of chain stitches:
Standard abbreviation: ch
Notes:
The most basic stitch, used to start working rows of crochet, also known as the 'foundation chain' and to make open spaces or loops.
Associated term: Chain space
Abbreviation: ch sp
Notes:
An open space left by making a chain or several chains in a piece of crochet.
Tutorial:
1. Wrap the yarn over your hook.
2. Pull this wrapped yarn through the loop (or slip knot) already on your hook.
3. The chain stitch is complete.
A row of chain stitches: