British vs. United States Crochet Terms
—added April 24, 2013 Single Crochet Foundation Chain: Combine that first chain with your first row, whether it is single crochet or double crochet or more. There are a lot of good videos out there explaining this technique. Here is what I consider one of the best. Your first row will be flexible and stretchy. Dump that chain method of beginning your crochet projects. For excellent written directions, try futuregirl. Double Crochet Foundation Chain
Second and subsequent Stitches
Thank you, future girl!
Golden Loop: This is used to help adjust row gauge. (Always check your gauge!) The Golden Loop is the loop that you pull through after you have inserted your hook into a stitch. To adjust your gauge you pull a little more through (or a little less). You have to be sure to be consistent throughout your crocheting or an uneven fabric will result.
Magic Ring: You know those directions that read: “Chain x, join with a slip stitch. Single crochet (or double crochet, etc.) in the ring.” Here is an easier way to accomplish the same thing. A bonus is that it looks better! 1. Holding the yarn tail in the left hand, make a slip knot with the working yarn. Do not pull it tight; keep it loose. Grasp the loop where the strands meet with your left thumb and index finger. 2. Insert the hook into the knot's loop from front to back and chain 1. 3. Insert the hook into the the loose ring, bring the yarn through the loop from front to back. You now have two loops on the hook. Hook the yarn and bring through the two loops, finishing the single crochet. 4. Repeat Step 3 until you have the required number of stitches. (You will notice that you eventually crochet over the loop and the tail.) 5. Pull the yarn tail tightly to close up the loop. If you have a lot of stitches in the ring, it may not close up completely. Checking your stitch count
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