Crafters

Chain

How the Chain is worked, what it is called in US and UK patterns, and where it is used.

All crochet stitches
Abbreviation (US)
ch
UK name
chain (ch)
Height (turning chains) (ch)
0 ch
Difficulty
beginner
Family
basic
How it works
The foundation of most crochet: yarn over and pull through the loop on the hook. Chains start rows, turn rows and make spaces in lace.