How To Crochet For Beginners | Single Crochet Step By Step Slowly | Crochet 101

The single crochet stitch is shortest and one of the basic stitches you will need as beginner crocheter. It's a really simple stitch that gives a dense fabric that is great for dishcloths and home projects such as pillows and blankets. You will see it abbreviated as SC on your patterns. In this video I'll show you haw to create your first row of single crochet in your foundation chain and then how to make your turning chain and move onto your second row. If you aren't sure how to create your foundation chain you can find out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CobLbs5qTk&t=204s Master this and you're off to CroPro ninja status. So grab your hook and a ball of yarn, cos you're about to learn! Don't worry if you don't quite get it even on the first few stitches, it just takes a bit of practice - but word of warning, crochet is like those potato chips you get in a tube - once you start you can't stop!!! 00:00 00:16 Why should I create more chains? 00:45 What is a turning chain? 01:37 Where to insert your hook 01:44 How to start your first single crochet stitch 03:00 How to count your stitches 03:37 How to start your second row