Need Help Starting a Chain on the Hook

[KatieCrochets]

Hi all,

 

I am having trouble starting a chain on the crochet hook. Like how you very first start out. I didn't know what I was doing and I just tied it on with a loose knot and then formed my chain starting with that knot. So I could at least practice the chains and stitches. So now that I have that down and am actually trying to make something that is more than a nose-cozy for my dog (just a few rows), I need to know how you are really suppossed to start. Because the knot comes undone...

 

Thank you!!

 

Katie

 

<---- haha that is so funny!!

[Empress Busy Bee]

Here's some great picture sites that might help:

 

http://learntocrochet.lionbrand.com/

 

http://www.anniesattic.com/crochet/content.html?type_id=S

 

http://learntocrochet.lionbrand.com/cgi-bin/faq-search.cgi?store=/stores/eyarn&faqKey=109

 

http://learntocrochet.lionbrand.com/cgi-bin/faq-search.cgi?store=/stores/eyarn&faqKey=113

 

http://www.learntocrochet.com/instructions_cr.php3

 

Annie's Attic even has short videos.

[Chatty]

You just start with a slip knot, put it on the hook and pull to tighten it around the hook. Leave it just a little loose so that it's easier to work with when you're crocheting.

[KatieCrochets]

Thank you!!

[NexStitch]

Here's my video:

 

http://www.nexstitch.com/v_chain.html

[crochet.sandie]

I have pictures of how to make the slip knot. Hope it helps.

http://www.crochetcabana.com/tutorials/slip-knot.htm