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	How To Crochet You Will Need Large crochet hook Heavy yarn Practice   Steps Choose a large hook and yarn Choose a large hook and thick yarn when you first begin. As your skills progress you can transition to smaller materials. Hold hook Hold the hook in your dominant hand, like you would a pen or pencil, with the point of the hook facing up. Wind yarn Wind the yarn over the pinky, under the ring finger, and then over the middle and forefinger of your other hand to easily feed it as you work. Start with a slipknot Start with a slipknot. Make a simple loop and then use the hook to draw the long end of the string through the hole. Tighten knot Tighten the knot by pulling both ends, and then repeat by looping the yarn around the hook and pulling it through the loop to complete a basic chain stitch. The first five to 10 rows of the chain stitch are often the most difficult, even for a seasoned veteran, so stick with it. Start single crochet Poke the hook through a chain stitch, grab the feeder yarn and pull it through to create two loops on your crochet hook. Finish single crochet Wrap the feeder yarn around the hook and pull it through both loops to complete a single crochet stitch. Finish Cut the yarn, pull one end through the last loop, and tighten the other end before tying the final loose string into the back of the piece. Re-Printed with permission from Howcast Media, Inc © 2009
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