Crochet crew, we got you! Let’s talk turning chains. These are used to add height at the beginning of every row in crochet.

The number of chain stitches worked depends on the stitch you are working:

Single crochet = 1 chain stitch

Half-double crochet = 2 chain stitches

Double crochet = 3 chain stitches

At the end of your previous row and before you start your next row, take your yarn over your hook and use the hook pull through a loop. This is 1 chain stitch. As we’re doing single crochet we only need 1 chain stitch.

Turn your work around then skip the turning chain and work into the next stitch from the hook.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 at the end of every row and turn your work to your heart’s desire.