Step 1

Insert the hook under both the front and back loops (i.e., under the complete “V”) of the 2nd chain from the hook. Wrap the yarn over the hook from back to front (this is called a yarn over) and catch it with the hook. Draw the yarn through the V.

Step 2

You now have two loops on the hook. Yarn over and draw the yarn through both loops on the hook.

Step 3

One single crochet stitch is complete. Continue to repeat steps 1 and 2, inserting the hook into each V across the row.

step 4

When you reach the end of the row, make one chain stitch (this is called a turning chain), then turn the piece from right to left. To begin the next row, insert the hook under the V of the first stitch (skipping the one chain stitch you just made) and repeat the steps.