Crafters

Foundation single crochet

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

All crochet stitches
Abbreviation (US)
fsc
UK name
foundation double crochet (fdc)
Height (turning chains) (ch)
1 ch
Difficulty
intermediate
Family
basic
How it works
Makes the starting chain and the first row of sc in one pass. Stretchier and easier to count than a long chain.