The steps below describe the numbered steps that are shown on the photo.
1. Wrap the yarn or thread around your finger to make a loop, leaving a length of about 6 inches on the other side of the loop (to be woven in later on the finished item, to secure the end so that it will not unravel over time).
2. Fold one side of the yarn down so that it is lined up in the center of the circle (refer to photo step 2). This is in preparation to pull this yarn through the center of the circle.
3. Using your fingers or a crochet hook, pull the yarn through the center of the circle (first loop made).
4. Insert crochet hook into the loop just made.
5. Draw the loop up a little tighter by pulling with your fingers on the strands of yarn on both sides of the loop. Don't pull it too tight.
6. Yarn over the hook.
7. Pull this yarn through the loop on the hook (chain made).
Additional Chains: Repeat steps 6 and 7 for each chain that you need to make until you have made the number of chains needed in the starting chain for the pattern you are making.
Hint: Hold the last chain made between two fingers to keep it from drawing up smaller while you are pulling the next chain through. If you make your chains too tight, you'll find that you'll have difficulty in working the next row into these chains. If you keep your chains loose enough, crocheting the next row will be more of a pleasure! That's a good thing.